Here we are, friends! The finale of Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett is now available for streaming, and this may have the most action in the entire season. Before we go any further, SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
We pick up right where we left off, with Boba Fett, Fennec Shand, Mando, and The Mods at the now-destroyed Cantina. As they finalize their attack strategy, Boba insists on waiting at his palace for the Pyke Syndicate to make the first move, since that location will have better coverage and vantage points. One of the Mods objects to this, saying that the people of Mos Espa will get caught in the crossfire and need protection. Boba reluctantly agrees and makes Mos Pelgo their battlefield. Mando assures that Cobb Vanth will come through with reinforcements (unbeknownst to him, that Vanth is out of action, per the last episode!) Meanwhile, The Pyke Syndicate and the other crime lords are in a meeting, discussing how the war is ravaging the town. Mayor Mok Shaiz is worried about how much of a town will be left before they take out Boba. Then, Cad Bane enters the room. We then discover that it was the Pykes all along, that were responsible for Boba’s Tusken tribe being massacred, and that they blamed it on a random speeder gang. Cad thinks this is interesting and sets to use this to his advantage.
Entering Tatooine, we see a very familiar X-Wing starfighter come out of space. At first, we think it’s Luke coming to return Grogu to The Mandalorian. But instead, we see R2D2 flying it on autopilot! (I guess Grogu made his choice!) As the ship lands in Peli’s junkyard, she is ecstatic to see the baby again. Back at the ruined cantina, Cad Bane is out in front, goading Boba into a standoff. At first, Boba is willing to oblige, especially with Bane boasting that he took out Cobb Vanth and that the Pykes were behind the deaths of Boba’s Tusken tribe. But Fennec advises Boba to wait until they have the advantage. Boba agrees and goes back into the cantina. Boba promises that Bane and the Syndicate will pay, on his terms.
As Bane leaves, Fennec goes over the plan, which has each of Boba’s connections from The Mods to Krrsantan watching over the other Crime Lords in case they decide to ambush Boba. And in a predictable move, the other Crime Lords attack Fett’s crew! As Fennec saves the Mods, Mando and Fett make their stand, taking out Pykes in true Western style! As the numbers start to overwhelm them, the shooters from Freetown show up, and even the odds! Just as things start to look up, the Pykes set two gigantic Scorpenek Droids on the town! As they’re blast shielded, Boba has a plan and tells Mando to hold them off for as long as he can! Flying off, Mando tries everything, his Darksaber, the flamethrower, whistling birds, nothing is working. Just then, Peli rescues Mando, and there we see Mando and Grogu reunited! In a brief but touching moment, they barely escape one Scorpenek Droid. As Mando draws its attention, Grogu uses the Force to take a gear out of the machine’s leg. While still functional, we see perhaps the most badass thing we’ve seen Boba Fett do all season…Ride a damn Rancor into the city, tearing apart the droids!
As the townsfolk celebrate, Cad Bane arrives and uses his flamethrower to get the Rancor to knock off Boba! While Mando finishes the other droid with his Darksaber, the Rancor is causing mayhem. But as Mando is about to be eaten, Grogu uses his Force Powers to get it to go to sleep. Worn out by the action, Grogu sleeps right beside the Rancor. Then, the showdown that this episode’s been leading up to; Boba vs Cad Bane. After some threats from each other, Cad draws first and hits Boba in the shoulder, beneath his armor. Seemingly, Cad has the advantage, as he prepares to finish Boba off with a headshot while standing over him. Boba uses this to his advantage, however, using his Tusken Gaffi Stick to disarm and stab Bane in the chest! The Pykes and the other Crime Bosses fret over losing the war, just then, Fennec sneaks in and kills them all. Afterward, the townsfolk show their gratitude to Boba Fett and Fennec Shand. Boba reflects ant his new position as Crime Boss and apparent leader of Tatooine, with his new tribe. As the credits roll, we also see Cobb Vanth in Boba’s Bacta Chamber, and Mando and Grogu flying off into space!
All right! Now that the show is finished, I’ll address the elephant in the room. While the show in its entirety wasn’t perfect in execution, even the most negative opponents must address how epic it was to see Boba Fett doing things rather than just looking cool. Plus, the episodes with Mando, Grogu, along with the surprise of Luke Skywalker, Ashoka Tano, and the reveal of Cad Bane was wonderful for Star Wars fans. I just believe that most thought this was going to be a Mandalorian rip-off, but we must remember, Boba Fett was the O.G Mandalorian. It's only fitting to see some character growth from him, from ruthless bounty hunter to honorable Boss. I’ll give The Book of Boba Fett a 7.5 out of 10. Hope you enjoyed my review on the show, and till next time fellow blerds!