Why bringing back 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' isn't the way

Pedro Pascal suits up as Din Djarin, and the animatronic Grogu receives extra grease for his tiny joints one more time in "The Mandalorian and Grogu" , which releases this Friday (May 22). It remains uncertain if this is the last ride for the "Star Wars" version of Adam Sandler's "Big Daddy" in space, but even if it isn't, it might very well be a case of milking a thala-siren dry here. In this new movie, the Galactic Empire is no more. Emperor Palpatine has been sent to the great big Sith graveyard in the dumpster — until future movies retcon this plot point — and it's a better tomorrow. Despite the cause for celebration, that doesn't mean all is well in the New Republic, as there are still a few bad seeds running amok and practicing basic thuganomics. So the Mandalorian bounty hunter and his big-eared sidekick get roped into fighting the good fight. Does the plot for "The Mandalorian and Grogu" make canonical sense and slot into the wider universe's timeline? Yes. Does it also sound like any old excuse to revisit two beloved characters from "Star Wars"? Absolutely. Should it be a theater release? Probably not. But the bigger question is, should it exist at all? (Image credit: Disney) It's been three years since the third season of "The Mandalorian" concluded. The finale provides the perfect conclusion to the story, as Djarin adopts Grogu and they move into a cosy cabin on Nevarro. After all they have been through, this is the happily ever after they both deserve. …