The Mandalorian 2x8 Site

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

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 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

The team infiltrates the cruiser, while Mando successfully defeats Moff Gideon in a duel to retrieve the child. Key Details Director: Peyton Reed Writer: Jon Favreau

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

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.

The Mandalorian (Din Djarin) and his allies—including , Fennec Shand , Cara Dune , Bo-Katan Kryze , and Koska Reeves —mount a daring mission to rescue Grogu from Moff Gideon's Imperial light cruiser.