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The Mandalorian – Season 1, Episode 5 Chapter 5: The Gunslinger

Play trailer The Mandalorian – Season 1, Episode 5 Chapter 5: The Gunslinger Aired Dec 6, 2019 Drama Adventure Action Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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74% Tomatometer 31 Reviews
The Mandalorian crosses paths with a rookie bounty hunter who is looking to bring in a quarry that is well beyond his skill, so he asks the Mandalorian for help.
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The Mandalorian — Season 1, Episode 5

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Critics Consensus

"The Gunslinger" has flare and nostalgia to spare, but with only three episodes left to go, The Mandalorian's lack of forward momentum is starting to feel like narrative wheel spinning.

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Jon Favreau

Creator

Pedro Pascal

The Mandalorian

Gina Carano

Cara Dune

Carl Weathers

Greef Karga

Giancarlo Esposito

Moff Gideon

Nick Nolte

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Katie Rife AV Club 12/09/2019
B
We're approaching John Wick 3 levels of "bounty hunters around every corner" at this point in the story, and with only three more episodes left, I'm starting to wonder when we're going to get to the main course, so to speak. Go to Full Review Tyler Hersko IndieWire 12/09/2019
D+
Nostalgia is one thing, but the utter dearth of new ideas here just makes the bountiful references a glaring reminder that this has all been done much better before. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Rolling Stone 12/06/2019
"The Gunslinger" continues this straightforward streak. Go to Full Review Evan Dossey Midwest Film Journal 04/08/2022
Fun, but slight adventure. Go to Full Review Nicolás Delgadillo Discussing Film 06/25/2021
The show has established the good faith it needed- now it will be interesting to see if it can stick the landing. Go to Full Review Collier Jennings But Why Tho? 06/25/2021
7
Though it isn't without its charms, "The Gunslinger" tips a bit too far into fan service territory. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis The Mandalorian crosses paths with a rookie bounty hunter who is looking to bring in a quarry that is well beyond his skill, so he asks the Mandalorian for help.
Creator
Jon Favreau
Network
Disney+
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Drama, Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 6, 2019