The Mandalorian is the first live-action series in the Star Wars franchise. Star Wars creator George Lucas had begun developing a Star Wars television series by 2009, but this project was deemed too expensive to produce. Jon Favreau signed on in March 2018, serving as writer and showrunner. The eight-episode first season was met with positive reviews, was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. A second season premiered on October 30, 2020, and a third season is scheduled to premiere on March 1, 2023.
The Mandalorian follows Din Djarin, a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy. He is hired by remnant Imperial forces to retrieve the child Grogu, but instead goes on the run to protect the infant. The duo then travel to Mandalore to redeem himself for the transgression of removing his helmet.