The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 8 Ending Explained: The End of Moff Gideon? The Din Family? Mandalore’s Future?

The Mandalorian Season 3 has been quite irregular in terms of its development, with a huge number of subplots, some of which have not finished working. That said, the final chapter of this installment has left the series in a difficult situation. It has answered many mysteries, but it also leaves us wondering how the plot will continue. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about this conclusion and the future of The Mandalorian: On Wednesday, April 19, Chapter 24 was released, entitled The Return, which continued with the surprise attack that the Mandalorians received during the exploration of the planet.

After the death of Paz Vizsla at the hands of the Praetorian Guards and the capture of Djarin, the victory of the commanders was not assured. However, Pedro Pascal’s character managed to free himself, and with the help of Grogu, he was able to defeat the elite escort as well. Likewise, Ax Woves managed to warn the fleet of the attack in time and sacrificed himself by staying as a decoy on the imperial cruiser. Fortunately, he was able to escape just before impact, allowing the villains’ base to be destroyed, taking control of Mandalore, and beginning to rebuild their civilization. Although we would have liked to see a surprise appearance from Ahsoka as a reinforcement and to connect with your series, it was the beskar armored warriors themselves who fought to claim what was theirs.

The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 8: Summary Recap

Here, let’s get our hands on those who expected that tragic turning points or great revelations would come from this season finale given the future of Star Wars or the “Filoni-verse” (after all, it was reasonable to expect some connection with Ahsoka) could remain disappointed. Starting from the title of Chapter 24: The Return, portends something sensational to boil in the pot. A little cunning, that of showrunners and creators, who instead winks at the closing of a circle and an entire storyline: that of The Mandalorian people, and of the protagonist himself, who arrive at the (final?) showdown with Moff Gideon and his army of dark stormtroopers.

The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 8 Ending Explained: The End of Moff Gideon

• After attempting the lives of Grogu, Din, and the Mandalorians once more, Moff Gideon is dead. 
• Shortly before he passed away, we see what the villain was up to when Mando finds his clones.
• These advanced versions of the Imperial Commander were to be Force Users.
• If his plan had worked, he would have become a terrifying adversary and a galactic threat.

What Happened With The Din Family?

In The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 8, we see a new Mandalorian ceremony. In this event, the young initiates of the warrior culture become official apprentices of the Path. Because Grogu’s parents cannot authorize this step, Din decides to adopt him and thus the little boy becomes Din Grogu, the new member of his family. Next, they both move to a small house on the outskirts of Navarro, where we see that they are calm and at peace. After so much time running throughout the galaxy, fleeing from Moff Gideon and his troops or other space dangers. That being said, the plot of the series seems to have turned the page and stopped, showing a very quiet ending compared to the rest of the seasons.

Why Was Moff Gideon Cloning Himself?

Several chapters ago, it became clear that the remnants of the Empire seek to implement the cloning knowledge of the Kaminoans. The necromancer planned to obtain a clone of Palpatine, but Moff Gideon’s vision went much further. As he said in the eighth episode, he always wanted to be even more powerful and the only thing missing was to be a force user. However, that is something you are born with, so he used Dr. Pershing so he could clone the cells that made Grogu able to control the Force. Own Shadow Council members implied that he had been using the scientist for other experiments. Although Din Djarin destroyed his clones, his advances may have later been used in the creation of Snoke, the Supreme Leader of the First Order who appears in “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. This is even though Gideon’s actions have been completed for his benefit.

Did Moff Gideon Really Die?

In the final episode of the third season of The Mandalorian, the battle between Moff Gideon, Bo-Kata, Din Djarin, and Grogu ends when the Imperial cruiser crashes on the base and everything explodes. Despite his beskar suit, Giancarlo Esposito’s character is unable to protect himself from fire, while Grogu protects others using the Force. Most obviously, Gideon was unable to survive the explosion, but his body is not seen at the end. If he is dead, he could return as one of his clones, one that has not been destroyed, bringing the villain back in season 4. However, it would be nice to end the Moff Gideon arc and introduce another antagonist in the next installment.

Will They Be Able to Rebuild Mandalore?

Now that they have defeated Moff Gideon and much of the Empire’s remnant resources, Bo-Katan and the rest of the Mandalorians have a chance to rebuild their planet. The series has given us some clues that this is more than feasible, both practically and symbolically. Mandalore’s atmosphere is not toxic, as they were previously led to believe, and with the latest episode, they found out that they shouldn’t wait to rebuild cities into domes so they can produce their resources and inputs. The Mandalorians who were trapped on the planet found ways to survive and realized that they could grow food through agriculture. On the other hand, the Mythosaur (and the fact that Grogu feels his presence) continues to be a symbol of the rebirth of the Mandalorian people.

Mandalore’s Future?

Now that Bo-Katan has risen as Mandalore’s rightful heir and the majority of Mandalorians seem to support her, they will begin to repopulate the planet. This process will be long and difficult, since we have been able to see that, despite not being poisoned or cursed, the planet hides many dangers. With that being said, I hope that in the next season of The Mandalorian, or even Ashoka, we’ll see some of that progress.

Din and the New Republic?

In a somewhat unexpected moment in the chapter, Din approaches to speak with one of the pilots of the New Republic fleet. His new position as a foster parent has made him more cautious and he is looking for less risky jobs. In this way, he starts to collaborate with the New Republic, instead of doing the typical bounty-hunting missions. Most likely, in the future, we will see him collaborate more closely with the new stellar government.

An Uncertain Future?

The Mandalorian Season 3 seems to have closed the chapter on the reconquest of Mandalore and Moff Gideon. Now, the next step in Din and Grogu’s story is completely unpredictable as they face a new stage in their lives. As I’ve already noted in my review of Episode 8, I think that the series could use a time jump. If we could see an older Grogu, he could develop his character beyond just being a very cute baby. This is something very necessary for the little one since his character has been quite stagnant throughout season 3. In addition, it would also allow us to see an older Din Djarin, who may have to rely on his adopted son to get ahead. What is clear is that The Mandalorian does not end here, and it is most likely that the fourth season of it will be announced shortly.