Star Wars Fan Explains Why The Mandalorian Is Not The Hero Fans Want Him To Be

Star Wars fans have gotten used to every new story focusing on some hero making bold strides for the good of the galaxy, from Luke to Rey, and even more subtle takes like the antifascist radicalization story of Andor. But some have realized that perhapsThe Mandalorian may be less of a heroic tale than it seems.

The Mandalorian made massive ripples when it premiered in 2019. As the first in a huge new wave of Star Wars media that's going strong, it had much to prove. Luckily for Lucasfilm, it did just that and then some, introducing the world to Pedro Pascal's intriguing new protagonist, Din Djarin. Granted, one could argue that the tiny viral Facebook meme sensation Grogu, previously (and often still) known as Baby Yoda, was the real source of the show's power. But fans enjoyed having a hero like Djarin to watch on his various adventures.

However, some fans have realized that Din Djarin might not be the hero people want him to be. As noted by user QuantumDonuts257 on the Star Wars Cantina subreddit, this was driven home by one critical decision. When Djarin acquired the Darksaber, an ancient weapon and symbol that would allow him to lead the Mandalorian people, he offered it to his friend Bo Katan Kryze (Katee Sackhoff) instead without hesitation. Setting aside the fact that Bo had a history with the weapon and a rightful claim as leader of her fellow Mandalorians, the Reddit poster says this move by Djarin proved a crucial element to his character: he's just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe.

This, of course, references an identical line from Jango Fett in Attack of the Clones, though in a more earnest way. The poster pointed out how, almost from the beginning, Djarin was drawn to the idea of a quiet life despite his vocal insistence that he belongs among his Mandalorian warrior brethren. That idea can be seen as far back as episode 4 of the first season, where Djarin seriously considered a villager's offer in a small town he helped save to stick