The Mandalorian Season 3 is set to premier on March 1 will explore the aftermath of Order 66, including the impact on surviving Jedi and Mandalorians.

After two acclaimed seasons, the Disney+ series The Mandalorian has become one of the most popular shows in the Star Wars franchise, thanks to its mix of action, humor, and heart, as well as its introduction of fan-favorite characters like Baby Yoda and Boba Fett. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting the third season of the show, which promises to delve deeper into the history and mythology of the galaxy far, far away. One of the key elements that will be explored in the upcoming episodes is the aftermath of Order 66, a pivotal event that changed the course of Star Wars history.

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Order 66 was the secret command given by Emperor Palpatine to the clone troopers of the Galactic Republic to turn against and kill their Jedi commanders. This order was a key part of Palpatine’s plan to eliminate the Jedi Order and consolidate his power as the Sith Lord Darth Sidious. As a result of Order 66, many Jedi were hunted down and either killed or forced into hiding, and the galaxy was plunged into darkness and tyranny.

The Mandalorian has already touched upon the impact of Order 66, as its titular character, Din Djarin (played by Pedro Pascal), is a survivor of the Jedi Purge and was rescued by a group of Mandalorians who opposed the Empire. In Season 2, the show also introduced the character of Bo-Katan Kryze (played by Katee Sackhoff), a Mandalorian warrior who seeks to restore her people’s honor and reclaim the Darksaber, a symbol of Mandalorian leadership that was taken by Moff Gideon (played by Giancarlo Esposito), a former Imperial officer.

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According to sources close to the production, The Mandalorian Season 3 will delve deeper into the fallout from Order 66 and its impact on the surviving Jedi and Mandalorians, reportedly. It is rumored that the show will introduce more Jedi characters, including some who survived the Purge and went into hiding, as well as explore the conflict between Bo-Katan and Moff Gideon over the fate of the Darksaber and the future of Mandalore.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 is set to premier on March 1. In the meantime, fans can look forward to more Star Wars content on Disney+, including the spin-off shows The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and Rangers of the New Republic, which are set in the same timeline and interconnected with The Mandalorian.