Chapter 7: The Reckoning

"Chapter 7: The Reckoning" is the seventh episode of the first season of the American streaming television series The Mandalorian. It was written by the series' showrunner Jon Favreau, directed by Deborah Chow, and released on Disney+ on December 18, 2019. The episode stars Pedro Pascal as The Mandalorian, a lone bounty hunter on the run with "the Child". The episode won a Primetime Emmy Award for Cinematography.

"Chapter 7: The Reckoning"
The Mandalorian episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 7
Directed byDeborah Chow
Written byJon Favreau
Produced byJon Favreau
Cinematography by
Editing byAndrew S. Eisen
Original release dateDecember 18, 2019 (2019-12-18)
Running time37 minutes
Co-starring

The episode was released early on December 18 so it could include a sneak preview of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which was released on December 20.[1]

Plot

The Mandalorian receives a message from Greef Karga. Karga's town has been overrun by Imperial troops led by the Client, who is desperate to recover the Child. Karga proposes that the Mandalorian use the Child as bait in order to kill the Client and free the town in return for allowing the Mandalorian and the Child to live in peace; Karga secretly plans to kill the Mandalorian and take the Child to the Client. Sensing this trap, the Mandalorian recruits Cara Dune and Kuiil the Ugnaught to assist him; Kuill also brings a rebuilt IG-11, reprogrammed to act as a nurse droid instead of a bounty hunter despite the Mandalorian's apprehension. Upon arrival on Nevarro they meet Karga and his associates, but en route to the town are attacked by large flying reptiles winged creatures. Karga is injured but the Child uses the Force to heal his wound; in return, Karga shoots his associates, unable to go through with his trap.

The group formulates a new plan: Karga will pretend that Dune captured the Mandalorian, and all three will enter the town to meet the Client while Kuiil returns the Child to the ship, where IG-11 is waiting. During the meeting, the Client receives a call from Moff Gideon, whose stormtroopers and deathtroopers surround the building and open fire, killing the Client. Gideon arrives and boasts that the Child will soon be in his possession. In the desert outside town, two scout troopers track and capture the Child, and leave Kuiil dead on the ground.

Production

Development

The episode was directed by Deborah Chow and written by Jon Favreau.[2]

Casting

Nick Nolte was cast as the voice of Kuiil in November 2018.[3] Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers and Werner Herzog joined the main cast in December 2018 as Moff Gideon, Greef Karga and the Client, respectively.[4] Gina Carano and Taika Waititi also co-star as Cara Dune and the voice of IG-11.[5][6] Additional guest starring actors cast for this episode include Adam Pally as a bike scout trooper and Dave Reaves as a Zabrak fighter. Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder are credited as stunt doubles for the Mandalorian.

Misty Rosas, Rio Hackford and Chris Bartlett are credited as performance artists for Kuiil, IG-11 and the RA-7 droid, respectively. Gene Freeman and John Dixon are credited as stunt doubles for Greef Karga and the Client. "The Child" was performed by various puppeteers. The episode features several stormtroopers in a single scene. When the production team realized they did not have enough suits for the troopers, they contacted the 501st Legion, a fan group dedicated to cosplay of stormtroopers, Imperial officers, and other Star Wars villains, to fill in the extra roles.[7]

Music

Ludwig Göransson composed the soundtrack for the episode.[8][9]

Chapter 7: The Reckoning
No.TitleLength
1."Man of Honour"2:19
2."Reprogram"2:32
3."Kuiil"1:22
4."The Standoff"2:57
5."Black Skies"4:37
6."This Is It"1:57
7."The Arrival"3:16
8."The Mandalorian"2:20
Total length:21:20

Reception

"The Reckoning" received critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes, the episode holds an approval rating of 100% with an average rating of 8.46/10, based on 26 reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "The Mandalorian's disparate plot threads coalesce in thrilling fashion during "The Reckoning", with familiar faces making a welcome return and the emotional stakes going into hyperdrive."[10]

In a positive review, Tyler Hersko, of IndieWire, felt the episode was "a superb slice of westernized sci-fi and a much-needed breath of fresh air that will leave viewers rabid to discover what happens next week in the season finale."[11] Alan Sepinwall, of the Rolling Stone, felt that "the episode is as thrilling and entertaining as it is because the season unfolded so simply and carefully."[12]

The episode won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour).[13]

References
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  3. Kit, Borys (November 30, 2018). "'Star Wars': Nick Nolte Joins Pedro Pascal in 'The Mandalorian' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  4. Boucher, Geoff (December 12, 2018). "Star Wars: The Mandalorian Casting: Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers and Werner Herzog Join Disney+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  5. Kit, Borys (November 14, 2019). "Star Wars: Gina Carano Joins 'The Mandalorian'". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
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  7. "501st Legion of Star Wars Fans Will Appear in 'The Mandalorian'". /Film. April 14, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
  8. "The Mandalorian: Chapter 7 (Original Score)". Apple Music. Apple Inc. December 18, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  9. Burlingame, Jon (November 13, 2019). "Composer Takes Music for the Star Wars Series 'The Mandalorian' to a New Universe". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  10. "The Mandalorian: Season 1 Episode 7". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  11. Hersko, Tyler (December 18, 2019). "'The Mandalorian' Review: Course-Correcting Episode 7 Is Series Best Yet". IndieWire. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  12. Sepinwall, Alan (December 19, 2019). "'The Mandalorian' Recap: Full Circle". Rolling Stone. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  13. "72nd Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners". Emmys. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
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