The Mandalorian is in trouble once again this week, as the uneven third season of the series stumbles in its latest chapter, Guns For Hire. We're all confused on the latest episode of the pod, as we attempt to unpack the strange - often frustrating - choices made in Din Djarin and Bo Katan's latest adventure. We break down the droid mystery at the center of the episode, and debate whether incorporating it into an episode this late in the season was a wise choice. Elsewhere, we discuss the episode's three huge cameos, and try to understand why they fail to land. Has season three gone completely off the rails? Is there still a chance the show can pull it together for the big finish? Find out on The Breaking Canon Podcast! 

Breaking Canon Rating: 5.0/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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Is The Mandalorian back on track? It certainly appears that way when we break down The Pirate on the latest episode of the show. After reaching the halfway point with last week's disappointing The Foundling, we feared this season might be in big trouble. Fortunately, this week's fantastic chapter of the show corrected course in spectacular Mando fashion. We talk about the glorious return - and last stand - of Gorian Shard, the pirate king, and praise his quintessential Star Wars goofiness. Elsewhere, we talk about the return of another fan favorite, New Republic Captain Carson Teva, and discuss the incorporation of additional Rangers of the New Republic material into this season of the show. And finally, we deconstruct the thrilling, action-filled final battle on Navarro between the Mandalorians and the pirates. All of this and much more on The Breaking Canon Podcast!

Breaking Canon Rating: 8.0/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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We're breaking down The Foundling on the podcast this week, the latest episode of The Mandalorian. As we reach the midway point of season three, we're starting to get worried about this season's lack of urgency and direction. We go in depth on the rescue mission at the center of the episode, and debate the logic motivating it, and question its necessity at this point in the season. Elsewhere, we praise Grogu's thrilling Order 66 flashback, and celebrate the return of franchise icon Ahmed Best. Is the fan service strong enough to save an otherwise lackluster episode of Star Wars TV? Or does this episode fall into the lower tier of the series? Find out on The Breaking Canon Podcast!

Breaking Canon Rating: 5.7/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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On this week's episode of the podcast, we talk about the latest installment of The Mandalorian. Does The Convert continue the momentum from last week's excellent The Mines of Mandalore, or does it come to an abrupt halt with an unrelated side story? We discuss the choice to center much of the episode's action around minor characters Dr. Pershing and Elia Kane, and debate whether it was the right storytelling choice at this point in the season. Elsewhere, we speculate about Bo Katan's intention behind hiding her knowledge of the Mythosaur, and whether her motives are self-serving. Also on the episode: we run through our predictions for where the season might go from here. All of this and so much more on The Breaking Canon Podcast!

Breaking Canon Rating: 6.3/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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This week on The Breaking Canon Podcast, our coverage of The Mandalorian continues with a discussion of the latest chapter, The Mines of Mandalore. Does Mando and Grogu's latest adventure redeem last week's subpar one? Fortunately it does! We're over the moon for this episode's highlights, which set up some exciting new directions that this season might be headed. We celebrate Bo Katan's growth after a disappointing introduction last week, and discuss how her actions in this episode might change her relationship with Din Djarin. Elsewhere, we go over our predictions for next week's episode and calculate points earned during this week's draft.  All of this and a lot more! 

Breaking Canon Rating: 8.7/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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On the latest episode of The Breaking Canon Podcast, we're returning to a galaxy far, far away for the new season of The Mandalorian. We break down the highly-anticipated season three premiere with an in-depth analysis of Din Djarin and Grogu's latest adventure. Does the premiere kick off the new season with a bang? Or does it have trouble navigating through the wreckage left behind by The Book of Boba Fett? Elsewhere in the episode, we introduce our latest segment, The Breaking Canon Fantasy Star Wars Prediction League, with a rundown of our predictions for what's to come in the season. And finally, we walk through our awards for the show's best moments. All of this and much more! 

Breaking Canon Rating: 6.3/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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On this very special bonus episode of The Breaking Canon Podcast, we're celebrating the long-awaited release of The Mandalorian Season Three by breaking down some of our predictions for the upcoming season! For the first time ever, we're kicking off the release of the latest season of Star Wars TV with a Fantasy Predictions Draft! Over the course of this bonus episode, we establish the rules of our very first draft, and discuss how it will be incorporated into our coverage of this season of The Mandalorian. Following that, each of us take turns going over our individual season predictions as we assemble our personal team. Also, we go over the object of the fantasy draft, including the prize to whoever scores the most points at the conclusion of the season. Check it out, and tune in next week as we kick off our coverage of The Mandalorian Season Three!

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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On the latest episode of the podcast, we're going back in time to the wild west for one last adventure with Doc and Marty! We break down the third and final installment in Robert Zemeckis's classic trilogy with a wide-ranging discussion of this sci-fi western classic. We talk about the film's legacy as the concluding chapter of this time-travel saga, and discuss the many ways it might be stronger than its reputation suggests. Elsewhere, we praise the film's effort to deepen the bond between Doc and Marty, as well as expanding on their individual character arcs. And finally, we say goodbye to this franchise by celebrating Zemeckis and Gale's insistence to end the series on this note, reinforcing its legacy as one of the great movie trilogies. All of this and more as we conclude our Back to the Future series!

Breaking Canon Rating: 9.0/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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Our Back to the Future series continues this week with a discussion of the 1989 sequel! We talk about the franchise's first actual trip into the future, and highlight the strengths and weaknesses of picking up the story immediately where the original film left off. Elsewhere, we praise the performance of Thomas F. Wilson and each of his iterations on iconic bully Biff Tannen. We celebrate the film's wacky, cartoonish vision of 2015, complete with flying cars, hoverboards and Nike MAG sneakers. We also talk extensively about the dystopian alternative 1985 and its uncanny resemblance to ... today. And finally, we break down the climactic recreation of the first film's events, and question whether the decision to end on a cliffhanger was successfully executed. All of this and so much more on The Breaking Canon Podcast!

Breaking Canon Rating: 8.0/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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This week, the Breaking Canon Podcast is going back in time for a new miniseries covering Robert Zemeckis's iconic time travel trilogy, Back to the Future! We begin our series with the 1985 original, exploring the film's classic story and characters. We discuss our history with the movie, and praise its effectiveness as a crowd-pleasing blockbuster decades after its release. We talk about Michael J. Fox's classic portrayal of Marty McFly, and explore the history behind his casting. We also discuss the bizarre, delightful acting choices of Christopher Lloyd as franchise favorite, Doc Brown. Elsewhere, we break down the movie's elaborate plotting, and the tightness of its script. Few films in the history of movies match Back to the Future's perfect blend of inventiveness, comedy, suspense and heart. We salute this all-time classic on our latest episode!

Breaking Canon Rating: 9.7/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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