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We review and do a spoiler recap and discussion of The Mandalorian Episode 305, “The Pirate,” written by Jon Favreau and directed by Peter Ramsey.

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Spoiler-Free Summary (Logline): The people of Nevarro need protection from rampant pirate attacks.

Our Rating System:

1 "Dumpster fire.”

• A waste of time that might make you so depressed you don't want to talk to anyone. 2 "Drunk Watch."
• A film only suitable for inebriated viewing with friends. 3 "Hate Watch."
• A film that annoys you so much you must complain on a group chat to friends. 4 "Couch Co-op."
• A film that's perfect for a casual lazy night on the couch with your best friend. 5 "Game Night."
• A film that's perfect for a fun night in with a group of friends if you have other activities planned. 6 "Date Night."
• A film that won’t ruin a special evening with your significant other but you won’t revisit. 7 "Dinner Party."
• A film worth watching and dissecting with friends at home over good food and good wine. 8 "Road Trip."
• A film that's so good that it's worth a road trip with friends to the theaters to enjoy. 9 "Movie Marathon."
• A film that's so exceptional friends will theater-hop with you to see it multiple times. 10 "Theater Rental."
• Invite the neighborhood! A film that transcends its medium and becomes a must-see event.

Cast & Crew * Directed By: Peter Ramsey * Written By: Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni

• Main Cast
  • Pedro Pascal as "The Mandalorian"
  • Brendan Wayne as The Mandalorian Double
  • Lateef Crowder as The Mandalorian Double
  • Brent Walker as The Mandalorian Photo Double
• Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze
  • Joanna Bennett as Bo-Katan Kryze Stunt Double
• Carl Weathers as Greef Karga
• Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Carson Teva
• Katy O'Brian as Elia Kane
• Tim Meadows as Colonel Tuttle
• Emily Swallow as The Armorer
  • Jessie Graff as The Armorer Stunt Double
• London Kim as Civil Engineer
• Parvesh Cheena as Nevarro Copper Droid
  • Chris Bartlett as Nevarro Copper Droid Performance Artist
• Nonso Anozie as Gorian Shard
  • Carey Jones as Gorian Shard Performance Artist
• Misty Rosas as Snivvian Bartender
• Dave Filoni as Trapper Wolf
• Rick Famuyiwa as Jib Dodger
• Deborah Chow as Sash Ketter
• Steve Blum as Zeb
• Tait Fletcher as Paz Vizsla
  • Tom O'Connell as Paz Vizsla Stunt Double
• Mat Fraser as Pirate Coxswain
  • Misty Rosas as Pirate Coxswain Performance Artist
• Marti Matulis as Vane
• Shirley Henderson as Anzellan Crew
• Max Lloyd Jones as Lt. Reed
• Dawn Dininger as Desk Jockey
• Ian Goodwin as Warthog Pirate