The Loyalty of The Mandalorian's Armorer: Insights from Producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni
The Armorer, a prominent character in the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian, is shrouded in a sense of wisdom and mystery. As a blacksmith who forges Beskar armor and upholds Mandalorian traditions with a near-holy reverence, she is a reliable and respected figure among the Mandalorians [2].
In the world of The Mandalorian, the Armorer plays a pivotal role as a leader within the Mandalorian community, guiding others in their cultural practices and beliefs. However, there is no strong canonical evidence from the series that she has secret or conflicting motives [4]. While some fan memes and discussions speculate about possible hidden agendas involving the Armorer and groups like the Night Owls, these are mostly fan interpretations rather than confirmed plot points.
Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, the producers of The Mandalorian, have delved into the Armorer's character, her knowledge, and her role as a mentor. Filoni compared the dynamic between the Armorer and Mando to the dynamic between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda and Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy [1]. He also suggested that the Armorer is careful with what she says to Mando and the audience, as she may not fully know what to expect about the future.
Filoni and Favreau have also discussed whether the Armorer shares everything she knows with Mando. The Armorer's knowledge is vast, encompassing the histories and customs of the galaxy, as well as knowledge of prophecy [3]. However, the extent of her knowledge and whether she chooses to share it all remains to be seen.
The Armorer's role will be further explored in The Mandalorian season 3, which is set to return on March 1 on Disney+ [5]. In the meantime, fans can rewatch the second season to catch up on the Armorer's interactions with Mando and Grogu, as Filoni suggests that the Armorer is reading the room regarding their relationship [6].
In a significant development, the Armorer told Mando on The Book of Boba Fett that he was no longer a Mandalorian because he took off his helmet and provided a plan for him to regain his armor [7]. The scene on The Book of Boba Fett seemed to be a blueprint for the upcoming third season of The Mandalorian.
In summary, the Armorer is portrayed as a trustworthy and principled character deeply committed to the Mandalorian creed, with no verified indication of hidden agendas in the current canonical storyline. Fans eagerly await the return of The Mandalorian to uncover more about the Armorer's character, her knowledge, and her role in the Mandalorian community.
- Speculating about the Armorer's possible hidden agendas originated from fan memes and discussions, yet there is no concrete evidence to support these claims in the official series canon.
- With the return of The Mandalorian in season 3, fans anticipate further exploration of the Armorer's character, her knowledge, and her involvement within the Mandalorian community on Disney+.
- As the Armorer's knowledge spans across histories, customs, and prophecies of the galaxy, it remains unclear whether she will reveal all she knows to Mando and other characters in future episodes of The Mandalorian.
