Finally, The Mandalorian dives into the character arc of Pedro Pascal’s titular hero. The Mandalorian’s debut season on Disney+ has been a tremendous success, receiving accolades for its plot, idea, and aesthetics from both seasoned and new Star Wars fans. The addition of the endearing Baby Yoda also helped to draw in a wider audience. The mystery surrounding The Mandalorian’s main character makes its widespread appeal all the more surprising. Mando’s real name, face, and background are largely kept a secret from the audience for the duration of the first season.
It’s a credit to The Mandalorian’s writing staff that a character who reveals so little, both literally and figuratively, can forge such a strong bond with viewers and win them over when fighting the Empire or eluding the newest in a long line of malicious bounty hunters. It was only natural that the curtain would be lifted at some time, and the season 1 finale episode answers many questions that viewers have had since The Mandalorian debuted.
Mando’s real name is revealed in “Redemption,” which also daringly removes his sacred helmet for the first time and fills in the narrative holes in his past. By the end of season 1, the Mandalorian had been fully revealed.