Who is Baby Yoda, where was Ahsoka Tano hiding, and how was the Darksaber stolen — all the details of Season 2 of 'The Mandalorian', fan theories, and important characters you need to know. Read before watching and share your opinions on what you exp...

On October 30, the premiere of the most anticipated series of 2020, Season 2, will take place. After the success of The Mandalorian, fans have had a year to build countless theories and spot many details in trailers, posters, and clips. The result: official sources have given us almost no information. Let's figure out together what fans of the animated series, the saga, and the game Fallen Order expect and what guesses they are making.

Plot

The second season will begin immediately after the events of the last episode of the first season. It is safe to assume that Mando will set out to find Jedi to hand over the Child, or to find members of his species, which is unlikely. But this adventure may come with difficulties.

About 30 years have passed since Order 66. Dozens of surviving Jedi are hiding very well in various corners of the universe, but the hunt for them has not stopped.

Another difficulty is related to the history of the relationship between Mandalorians and Jedi — they are enemies. At one time, the Republic sent Jedi to exterminate the Mandalorian race and planet. After the war, the Mandalorians were reborn as mercenaries, but the hostile attitude towards the Jedi certainly hasn't disappeared.

But Din Djarin is a brave guy, and 'This is the Way'.

Details from the Set

Return of Characters

We know for sure that Cara Dune and Greef Karga will play a big role in the plot — they appear on all posters and in trailer frames. Also, in the promotional video, the already familiar 'taxi driver' mythrol appears for a second from the first episode of 'The Mandalorian'.

Jon Favreau teased a Gamorrean in his Twitter — a representative of the mercenary race that guarded Jabba the Hutt himself. This means that in the season we will see familiar gangs.

Well-Planned Script for Seasons Ahead

The period in the life of the universe described in the series is a blank slate. We know nothing about how exactly the First Order was formed, what happened after Palpatine's overthrow. We are promised more information about life in the 'Star Wars' universe.

Earlier we already saw X-wings and Republic ships. In the clips for Season 2, a TIE 'Outlander' starfighter is seen, which began to be used by Imperials after the fall of the Galactic Empire, in the era of the New Republic.

We already know that a 3rd season is definitely planned, and we have also been hinted at a 4th season in various interviews. If the project is successful, spin-offs may even appear. I think the most important thing is who will occupy the director's chair and the screenwriter's position.

In the new season of 'The Mandalorian', showrunner Jon Favreau personally became the screenwriter for most of the episodes (6 out of 8). What does this mean? It's simple — we can expect a cohesive and well-thought-out story in advance. Also, let's not forget that Dave Filoni worked on the fifth episode, known as the creator of the cult-favorite Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano.

Filming Technology

In Season 2, they continue to use a new revolutionary filming technology — huge LED screens with pre-rendered backgrounds, which are placed in the filming pavilion. This helps actors, cameramen, and us, the viewers, see a better picture and immerse ourselves deeper into the atmosphere.

From recent news, it became known that the same filming technology will be used in 'The Batman' by Matt Reeves, as well as in the film 'Thor: Love and Thunder'.

Soundtracks

It is known that composer Ludwig Göransson worked on the sound of the second season. He has already received his Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Music Composition' for the first season of 'The Mandalorian' and will continue to delight all fans of the show.

Great Action

Judging by the composition of the filming process participants, Sam Hargrave, the director of the action film 'Extraction', as well as a stunt coordinator for Marvel, was responsible for staging the stunts. So there is no need to worry about the quality of the action scenes. We are already in anticipation.

Marketing Move

Most marketers were squealing with delight at how 'The Mandalorian' won the viewer's love back in Season 1. In fact, fans knew nothing about this project. They didn't know who the main character was, they didn't know about the existence of Baby Yoda. But viewers became interested at the announcement stage, and after Episode 1, a real marketing boom occurred.

Before Season 2, the creators of the series are following almost the same pattern. We know nothing about the new season. We assume the appearance of big and famous characters, but we still haven't seen them in any frames, trailers, or clips for the season. The plot, as well as the roles of new artists, remain a mystery.

What Were We Shown?

Planet Ilum

In the first frame of the trailer, we see the icy planet Ilum. It has already appeared in 'The Clone Wars' and also in the game 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order'. This is the place where Jedi stocked up on kyber crystals for lightsabers, and Sith for creating the Death Star. Later, the 'Starkiller' base was built on Ilum.

From a plot and timeline perspective, at this time it is an abandoned and safe place. Ilum is considered a sacred place for Jedi, and their temple was once located here.

Attentive fans note that the Season 2 logo is made in cold shades of blue, and on the main poster we have snow and ice. This could mean that the icy planet will play a key role in the plot.

Tatooine

Why does Mando return to Tatooine? Will we see references to local Jedi legends, like Obi-Wan or Luke? Or will Cobb Vanth be living here?

Planet Mon Cala

According to assumptions, the trailer showed us an oceanic planet in the Mon Calamari system. Din and the Child end up in a fishing village where the inhabitants are Mon Calamari and Quarrens. Then we see them on a boat with a Quarren on board.

What do we know about the planet? Ahsoka Tano visited here during the Clone Wars. And movie fans know Fleet Admiral Gial Ackbar from the Mon Calamari race, who was the leader of the Alliance.

Characters

Sabine Wren

We assume that wrestler Sasha Banks was invited for the role of Sabine. Who is Sabine Wren? She is a former Imperial stormtrooper, a Mandalorian who joined the Rebellion. She wielded the Darksaber for a long time. Her teacher is Jedi Ezra Bridger, she is acquainted with Ahsoka and lived on Mandalore.

Bo-Katan

Fans are waiting for the appearance of Bo-Katan Kryze, a representative of the Mandalorian race. Who is she? She opposed Darth Maul himself, saved Obi-Wan, and is generally a super-cool warrior.

Boba Fett and Clones

After actor Temuera Morrison's website added Season 2 of 'The Mandalorian', everyone really expects Boba Fett in the series (he played him in Episode 2 of the saga). But let's not forget that the actor would also be suitable for the role of any of the clones.

We saw huge references to the appearance of Boba Fett in Season 1, down to the sound of his spurs on his boots (which is pure madness). In the trailer for Season 2, we saw armor vaguely resembling it on a speeder bike, but it was just a one-second shot.

According to the canon of comics and books, Boba Fett survived and had a great time in the universe. But such confirmation has not been voiced in films and animated series. Should we expect the real Boba Fett? We don't know.

Cobb Vanth

According to rumors, this character will be played by Timothy Olyphant. What kind of hero is this? Cobb is a former slave who stole the armor of Boba Fett or another Mandalorian and fought against villains or mercenaries. He lives on Tatooine.

Why is this character in 'The Mandalorian'? A big question. Possibly to confuse fans. And the expected hero Boba Fett might not be Boba at all, but Cobb in his armor.

Ahsoka Tano

We already know that Ahsoka will definitely appear in the series and will definitely be played by Rosario Dawson. According to our assumptions, her role in Season 2 will be insignificant, perhaps even a minute-long appearance. But the very introduction of Ahsoka's character into the story already says a lot. Her appearance is the first major integration between the animated series and live-action projects.

What could Ahsoka's appearance mean? She is definitely connected to the origin story of Baby Yoda. We assume that the Child has the power of both the light and dark sides. Perhaps Ahsoka appears to sway him to the light side.

Ahsoka Tano may be needed to confront Moff Gideon, as he wields a lightsaber.

Ahsoka may also appear as a Force ghost in the Child's memories. Perhaps she trained or hid him.

Dawson's character could also influence the appearance of Darth Maul in the plot of future seasons. We already saw his resurrection in the Han Solo spin-off, so a continuation of his story would be an excellent twist.

Theories

The Darksaber

'In the second season, you will learn more about the Child's power and who and what he even is... and you will also learn more about the origin of the Darksaber,' said Giancarlo Esposito in a recent interview.

What do we know about the Darksaber?

According to legend, it was created by the first Mandalorian accepted into the Jedi Order. The sword is a symbol of power and an important attribute for Mandalorians. According to history, the Darksaber was captured by Darth Maul. And Sabine Wren and Bo-Katan also wielded the Darksaber. How the sword ended up with Moff is a big question.

Origin of Baby Yoda

We know that the set is aware of the Child's real name and origin. We also know that according to canon, the Child is the same age as Anakin Skywalker, both born in 41 BBY. Will there be any connection to this event? We don't know, but it's quite possible.

What do fans assume? The Child is the son of Master Yoda, the son of another representative of this species, or a clone of Yoda.

Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber

Fans harbor hopes that the plot of 'The Mandalorian' will shed light on many undisclosed details of the new trilogy. In particular, how Luke's lightsaber ended up with Maz Kanata.

According to theories, Maz personally hunted for the sword, which was lost. Or the sword was found by Ahsoka Tano, who, according to the chronology and plot of 'The Clone Wars', was left without her own sword. She had a close relationship with Anakin, so perhaps the sword appears before her or calls out to her when she needs it most. Then Ahsoka meets Maz and for some reason gives it to her for safekeeping until better times. We'll live and see.

Rumors

Ezra Will Not Be in 'The Mandalorian'

In the fall, the entire Twitter was buzzing with messages that we would see Ezra Bridger in 'The Mandalorian'. Who is this? A kid who went from being a con artist to a super-cool Jedi. He worked in a team with Ahsoka. He survived Order 66.

How did the rumor start? British actor Rahul Kohli hinted that he could play Ezra. It turned out that it was a joke by the actor, who allegedly heard about the start of 'casting'.

Interestingly, at first, fans received him very warmly. And we know how cruel 'Star Wars' fans can be if they are not satisfied with the appearance or anything else. The joke was also taken kindly: but now they are already waiting for him to be invited to film future projects.

Season 2 Trailer

And what are you expecting from Season 2 of 'The Mandalorian'?