The Mandalorian - 2x8

In an emotional ending, Din Djarin removes his helmet to say a final goodbye to Grogu, who departs with Luke and R2-D2 to begin his Jedi training. Key Details Director: Peyton Reed Writer: Jon Favreau

Mark Hamill reprised his role as Luke Skywalker through the use of body double Max Lloyd-Jones and de-aging technology. The Mandalorian 2x8

is the eighth and final episode of the second season of The Mandalorian . It first aired on December 18, 2020 , and is widely considered one of the series' most momentous episodes due to its connection to the larger Star Wars saga. Plot Summary In an emotional ending, Din Djarin removes his

When the group is pinned down by a platoon of lethal Dark Troopers , a lone X-wing arrives. A hooded Jedi—revealed to be a digitally de-aged Luke Skywalker —systematically dismantles the droids to reach them. It first aired on December 18, 2020 ,

The episode features a surprise teaser for The Book of Boba Fett , showing Boba Fett and Fennec Shand taking over Jabba the Hutt's former palace on Tatooine.

The team infiltrates the cruiser, while Mando successfully defeats Moff Gideon in a duel to retrieve the child.