Some Star Wars fans have looked into their crystal balls and are sharing their prophecies for what lies ahead for Grogu in the third season’s penultimate episode of The Mandalorian.
The predictions took inspiration from the adorable suit of armor Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) gifted the little green tyke. Fans seemed to think the conspicuously large built-in front shield hints at a future moment of bravery.
Some thought the idea might bring some Fistful of Dollars panache to the galaxy far, far away.
The sentiment reverberated throughout the thread, with some even posting an extended version of the classic clip.
Some complained that any reference to the classic Spaghetti Western would go right over some people’s heads.
To that end, one viewer failed to connect the notion to the iconic 1964 film. Instead, they reached over a few centuries for a timely literary reference.
Another held the view that the heartstopping scene would be most impactful if Din were there to witness it.
However, some skeptics entered the chat to give the theory a big thumbs down.
Other fans admitted their health might not withstand seeing Grogu in a life-threatening situation.
But one wagered that the theory is right on the money and would make for a satisfying season finale.
Derivative or not, many fans adored the idea of a full-circle moment where Grogu is willing to sacrifice his life to save his friend, and yet his friend Din’s loving gift rescues him. The idea is too cute for words.
Hopefully, fans have seen through showrunner Jon Favreau’s sleight of hand so that the series will end on a sweet note.
Season three of The Mandalorian is streaming on Disney Plus.