The Sequel Trilogy is a Fatherless World

The Mandalorian understands what made the original Star Wars films compelling, and why the story of Rey feels so dull.

The Mandalorian, the Star Wars spinoff series that has helped to propel Disney’s streaming service, recently wrapped up its second and possibly final season. The show has achieved a rare combination of critical and commercial success: nominated for major awards from the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild, and now the first Disney+ product to appear i…