"This is the Way" is a Warning, Not a Guide
What an iconic phrase, one that even in its first season, reached near-universal recognition the world over. The near-religious standalone statement which perfectly-encapsulates the philosophy of not only the Mandalorians, but the fanbase as well. Some might even say it is the titular Mandalorian’s catchphrase, but any fan worth their salt knows that he can bring you in warm or cold. The Mandalorian is the series known for launching the admittedly-polarizing Disney+ streaming service, and thus far is the show with the highest numbers—something Disney refuses to specify but cannot be denied, considering Season 2’s finale literally caused the service to crash due to the overwhelming number of people watching the triumphant return of a previously-assassinated character-assassinated character. Yes, I wrote that correctly. And let’s also point out that, while probably not intentional, “This is the way” also denotes the return to Star Wars form that has been desperately needed since the af...