Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - 1 Week Later... Hate to See It?

We’re reviewing Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu — 1 Week Later… Hate to See It or Love to See It? 🌌⚔️ In this episode of Hate to See It with Mike & Cid, we head back to a galaxy far, far away to break down The Mandalorian and Grogu, the long-awaited big-screen continuation of the hit The Mandalorian saga. We kick things off with our Snacks Segment, because no Star Wars discussion is complete without unhealthy amounts of caffeine and at least one argument about legacy characters. Then it’s time for Trailer Talk, where we revisit the marketing, fan expectations, and whether the trailers accurately prepared audiences for what this movie actually is. Next up is Cast’s Question, where our friend Cast asks us to weigh in on an age old question. After that, we jump into the 60 Second Setup with a quick spoiler-free plot summary before diving into our Initial Reactions, discussing the action, emotional stakes, performances, visuals, fan service, and whether this movie successfully makes the jump from Disney+ series to theatrical event. From there, spoilers begin: Hate to See-Its – what didn’t work Love to See-Its – what absolutely delivered What If...? – alternate story ideas, character choices, and missed opportunities The Verdict – our final spoiler-free recommendation for anyone still deciding whether to see it We’ll discuss Din Djarin and Grogu, the state of modern Star Wars, major action sequences, lore connections, surprise appearances, and whether this movie feels like a meaningful next chapter—or just another piece of franchise maintenance. Whether you’re a longtime Star Wars fan, a casual viewer, or someone still deciding if the Force is strong with this one, we’ve got you covered. 👍 Like & subscribe for weekly movie reviews, sharp takes, and honest film discussions one week after release—when you actually need them. Keywords: The Mandalorian and Grogu review, Mandalorian movie review, Star Wars Mandalorian review, The Mandalorian and Grogu 2026 review, Star Wars movie review, Mandalorian spoiler review, non spoiler Star Wars review, Grogu movie review, Star Wars film analysis, Hate to See It podcast, Mike and Cid Hashtags: #TheMandalorianAndGrogu #StarWars #TheMandalorian #Grogu #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #HateToSeeIt https://letterboxd.com/htsimike/list/... https://letterboxd.com/htsicid/list/h... 00:00 - Intro 03:14 - Snack's Segment 06:43 - Trivia Talk 10:44 - Cast's Question 16:48 - 60 Second Setup 18:44 - Initial Reactions 22:25- Hate to See-Its (Spoilers) 30:48 - Love to See-Its (Spoilers) 38:48 - What If...? 51:55 - The Verdict