The Mandalorian

Summary

There ’s oneGrogudetail that shows whyThe Mandalorian ’s Din Djarin is a better wise man than Luke Skywalker , despite not being capable to habituate the Force . The Mandalorianis unique amongStar Warsshows for its focus on the father - son bond between a Jedi youngling and a Mandalorian H.M.S. Bounty hunter . The relationship between the two is heartwarming , and it disagree from traditional portrayals of Jedi and Force - users . It posits loving , transmissible relationships as a net good for Force - users rather than just a possible wrench to the dingy side .

InThe Book of Boba Fett , Luke Skywalker give Grogu an ultimatum : return to his father physique , Din Djarin , or groom as a Jedi . Grogu chose to will the Jedi and return to Din Djarin . Grogu is the first case in aStar Warsmovie or TV show who left the Jedi Order over an attachment . However , the decision was for the better , as Grogu is much happier with Din Djarin than he was during thetwo class he take aim under Luke Skywalker . Atthe end ofThe Mandalorianseason 3 , Din Djarin officially adopted Grogu as perthe Mandalorian Code .

After The Mandalorian season 3 ’s decision in 2023 , the story of The Mandalorian season 4 is shaping up to be one of the show ’s biggest yet .

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Grogu’s Force Potential Is Unlocked By Love

Almost every timeGrogu uses his Force powers- and every time he makes a truly epic display of acquirement - is when he is protecting his father . While he is seen doing Force - assist backflips with Luke inThe Book of Boba Fett , and presumably did more telling feat that were n’t show on - screen , the times when he shows huge power are always center on around sexual love . His potential as a easy side Force - user is unlocked by his attachment .

This is unsurprising . hoi polloi are often able to execute superhuman feats in emergencies - especially if they are trying to save someone they give care about . Grogu being able to use his most extreme Force abilities more easy when his founding father ’s life is threatened make complete sense .

Luke Skywalker & The Jedi Refuse To Embrace That Love

While his Legends twin embraced honey by get hitched with Mara Jade , canyon Luke Skywalker followed the Jedi Order ’s strict insurance policy on bond . He took it so far that he even briefly considered killing his nephew when he sensed the dark side in him . His ultimatum to Grogu stem from this same issue . While Luke apparently did n’t essay to toss off Grogu , he did reverence the attachment Grogu had to his father . He made Grogu pick between training and going back to Din Djarin becausehe was afraid to facilitate someone with attachments grow firm in the Force .

NumerousStar Warsprojects , including theObi - Wan Kenobishow , have express that a military unit - sensitive somebody ’s connexion to the Force can and does dwindle if not properly civilise and exercised . Luke , then , was n’t just hand Grogu a choice between being part of an elect guild and give to his father . He was seek to make Grogu selection between his power to connect to the Force and his attachments .

However , Luke ’s wooden view of attachments is n’t alone his fault . He was trained by two Jedi Masters who were sticklers for the old ways . They did their best to instill in Luke the idea that attachments are dangerous and contrary to the Jedi Code . Luke , unfortunately , read his lesson well .

Din Djarin and Grogu play with the silver shifter knob, with Luke Skywalker partially smiling in the background

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Ironically , despite the Jedi ’s insistence on hurl out fear , this rule can only do out of awe . The Jedi refuse attachments specifically because they believe that an unfitness to let go can lead one to fall to the non-white side . Thus , they reject even the healthiest relationships out of fright . This rule is in part why Anakin Skywalker grow to the dark side . He could n’t be honest about his relationship with Padmé or go to his Jedi wise man for help when he needed it , so in the end , he turned to theSith Lordwho provide him avail .

Din Djarin Encourages Grogu To Embrace These Feelings & His Abilities

Unlike Luke , who forced Grogu to choose between being trained in the Force and return to his father , Din Djarin encourage his boy to bosom both his feelings . When Grogu reunites with Din Djarin , even though they are actively being chased , Grogu launches himself at his Father-God and give him a big hug . Rather than pushing him aside , Din Djarin pats his back and state Grogu that he miss him as well , before letting him know that they need to deliver catching up for after . This simple turn shows that Din Djarin cares about and encourage Grogu ’s feelings .

He also encourages Grogu to adopt and practise his Force big businessman . He isalwayssupportive when Grogu habituate - or attempts to use - the Force . He distinguish Grogu that he is capable , and makes an effort to get him to practise , even though Din Djarin himself is n’t Force - sensitive and does n’t really know how it works . InThe Mandalorianseaon 2 , he play Force catch with Grogu and the silver shifter knob , and in season 3 , he further Grogu to " show them " his Force abilities during breeding . He desire Grogu to unlock his full potential , and does n’t need him to feel curtail .

InThe Mandalorianseason 2 , Din Djarin openly celebrates Grogu ’s power to use the Force , and he ’s ready to assure Grogu when he initially thinks Din is brainsick at him .

Din Djarin and Grogu in a promotional image for The Mandalorian next to Grogu sitting on a rock

Din Djarin Has Always Been Grogu’s Perfect Mentor

Din Djarin view Grogu as a whole person who demand erotic love and kinsfolk just like anyone else .

Ever since he took Grogu in , Din Djarin has been encourage Grogu to be his whole ego . When he has Grogu spar with the other Mandalorian kid , he assure Grogu that it is okay , and to stay calm and use the Force . To Grogu , this mean everything . His father ’s supportive password and belief in his abilities help him to get at the Force voluntarily , which permit him to win the fight . Grogu thrive under his father ’s mentorship because his sire understands something the Jedi do n’t : birth no attachments is unhealthy .

Din Djarin ’s position as a abandoned infant is part of the reason why he ’s such a in force wise man . Like Grogu , he lost his family youthful and was acquire in by people who help him accomplish his potential . He knows what it takes to facilitate a nestling through the painful sensation of losing a fellowship . Luke should know how to do this as well , but his committal to the erstwhile ways of the Jedi Order prevents him from doing so . On the contrary , Din Djarin see Grogu as a whole person who needs love and family just like anyone else .

Grogu using the Force to protect Din and Bo-Katan from an explosion.

It will be interesting to see how Din Djarin and Din Grogu ’s relationship continues to develop throughoutThe Mandalorian & GroguandThe Mandalorianseason 4 . While their bond paper has been steady growing stronger since the first sequence , Din Djarin only officially adopted Grogu at the final stage of season 3 . Explicitly putting a recording label on their relationship is a big gradation forward for the two Mandalorians , and their escapade to come in the future ofThe Mandalorianwill sure show how this relationship strengthens them .

The Mandalorianis available to stream on Disney+ .

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