That's why I love this channel so much. Having the humility to admit he was wrong in front of the audience shows something that makes sense. Good content like this can only come from good people

I think Paz and Din will have a little more respect for one another after the events of ep.4

I find it interesting that they know Din has the Dark Saber, yet no one after his reinstatement to the creed. Has tried to take the Dark Saber or pushed him to wield it to rally the people yet. It’s as if they are waiting for the leaders within the group to take up their positions themselves, gradually. No one seems to be getting ahead of themselves over the Saber or the feats that Any one Mandalorian has made. The Armorer seems to be the one they all eventually turn toward when they want to make a move in life, being methodical most of the way. A far cry from the Mandalorians of previous shows or continuity

Mandalorians in the clone wars really gave off the Samurai/way of the warrior vibe - everything was about victory, glory and honor. Risk of death didn't seem to matter, and "honor" was just ego and greed. Beliefs were inconsistent and they did what they needed to do to gain power, the ends justified the means. But this new episode changes things. The extreme traditions are still there, but now it's followed consistently. True warrior code instead of warlord's convenience.

As much as this channel is a Star Wars channel. I feel like Alan uses it as a way to teach us life lessons as well.

Great job Alan (Allen?)...as a 74 year old Grandpa Boomer I was struck by your analysis...I have often reflected on my role as a Grandpa especially one that lives far away from all my grandkids and have come to a similar conclusion that my main role is as a mentor... also to love unconditionally. Thanx for your content...I look forward to each release!

Children of the Watch have simple guidelines and rules: 1. Never take your helmet off in front of another living being. 2. Raise your foundling to become an apprentice and later a real Mandalorian. 3. Stay loyal to one another and work together as a family. The number one rule of never taking off your helmet is instrumental. This allows many new recruits, including adults, to keep their identity safe as well as their loved ones or family members across the Galaxy safe allowing better anonymity from enemies. There are no restrictions to how the foundlings or apprentices should be raised. I mean the Watch's Mandalorians can even allow their foundlings or apprentices to attend normal schools if they desire but they cannot remove their helmets in front of other living beings. An example would be how there is no restriction for Grogu to also learn from Luke in understanding the Force and wielding a lightsaber. The Mandalorians in the Children of the Watch also can remain as warriors who answer to no one (aside from getting advice from seniors like the Armorer). They take normal mercenary jobs or jobs that require police or security work that does not involve killing innocents but hunting other criminals for money like bounty hunters. The Children of the Watch allow members to leave the group. The Armorer told Bo-Katan that she can leave whenever she wants but, for now, she is one of them. Overall, the Children of the Watch is a more simple organization who lives simple lives as honorable warriors like Hedge Knights. Hedge Knights are wandering knights who make a living lending their swords to those in need with no true political affiliation. The Star Wars tv series is teaching us how we don't need to rely too much on political governments for protection and survival but that we need each other, as a community, to have a proper, peaceful life with no oppression. Examples would include independent systems and worlds that do not need the Empire or the Republic for protection, security, and guidance on how to live their lives. The Republic has grown outdated. In my opinion, a Galactic Alliance is more suitable.

As a former special operations Marine,I see similarities between the mindset of spec ops and the CoW. Both stick to rigid traditions but flexible enough to adopt new techniques/strategies

I like what you said about leaders with ambition. In the new Thrawn books, there are several instances where he is convinced to keep rising up the chain of the command for good reasons. He tells Eli he will become an Admiral so he can right the wrongs of the ways Eli was treated. He was persuaded to taking the 7th fleet because another commander would not be as adverse to collateral damage as he is.

The most nuanced take on this season I've seen on KZfaq. While everyone else is screaming that the "cult" is crazy and the story hinges on Din learning to take his stanky helmet off, you're the first person I've seen to, imho, correctly say it's about Bo learning to keep hers on.

I’m not religious either but in Star Wars or in real life watching people I’d consider dogmatic or religious doing something I don’t get, but doing it without hypocrisy and doing it for the good of others is admirable!

A lot of people seem to see Din's tribe as "religious extremists," but it seems clear to me that they're more like the Star Wars equivalent of Orthodox Jews -- a community that clings to restrictive and idiosyncratic traditions (including never taking off their headgear) because they are exiled from their homeland and facing extermination. As you say, a lot of their choices seem quite rational in that context. Even the decision to settle on this very inhospitable planet makes sense if their goal is to be left alone to survive.

He admits HE WAS WRONG

Idk why but when I found out the kid from S3E1 was Paz’s kid my mind went to “lmao wouldnt it be funny that it’s also the Armorer’s kid too”

Watch Grogu’s first word be “Allen” and you’ll feel bad about calling him Gogurt. Not as bad as all those people who were cruel to Jar Jar online, but bad.

The dogmatism and refusal to take off their helmet makes me think of penance and remorse, as well as mourning. I have the feeling that the helmets are coming off when they feel redeemed. Perhaps after one of them tames the mythosaur, or something like that.

Can t wait to see more about the armorer , she’s very interesting .

Mandalorian culture is so similar to that of Sparta here on earth training children to be soldiers at a young age in order to win glory for the state .

This episode "The Foundling" has so many parallels to Native American lore. Right after the episode title, Bo Katan ship flies in front of a strange looking rock formation. This is an actual rock formation, which is a very sacred place for my clan. A Monster Bird grabs our people and flies on top of this rock and feeds her babies. Once the Monster Bird is defeated, her babies become sacred birds that helps our people gain redemption for our past transgressions. Like the Mandalore, we have traditional Native Americans and non-traditional. However, working together we overcome adversity and are reborn again. I Din Jarin and Bo Katan both working together to reunite the warrior clans. Similar to the Warrior Twins (Monster Slayers) reuniting our clans. For me, it was like watching my people's lore. Each Mandalorian has different war colors (war paint) different symbols that represent our different clans.

Compassion coming from this group opens them up for more development. Since people want to know who the armorer is, maybe something will happen to the armorer to add more to her character. Maybe something happens, her helmet comes off and Bo katan sees who it is. She can be emotional and irrational temporarily by having her identity exposed, connecting her to the mauldaloroans. In the end just as the armorer forgave Bo, Bo will forgive her in turn. This is all wishful thinking though.

Im glad you were able to put those biases aside and see them in a new light! As someone who loved Mandalorians in Clone Wars and what I could read from Legends, I adored the children of the watch since season 1, at first they could seem like dogmatic assholes, but the way Din acted around others made me believe that he couldn't have been raised by an asshole society. He was empathetic, kind and headstrong after all, not things we know Mandalorians (aside Sabine) for. And then we see that they actually died for Grogu, and the armorer didn't care he was a jedi foundling, she still told Din he was as his father and gave him his quest. That showed me they treated people as individuals and not judged them for their origins, something I find fascinating (Pre Viszla must have been dying a second time after seeing these mandalorians die for a jedi lmao). And now they're showing the same openness with how accepting they're with Bo, despite the Armorer calling her someone who tried to rule by blood right and the dark saber. All in contrast with the nite owls who ditched Bo with no qualms. It's sad that people hate them because of the helmet rule, it sucks but reminds me a bit to the hate some religions get for choosing to conceal a part of themselves, as if there's something wrong with that, Im of the opinion that if it's a choice to live a certain way, it should be respected so long it doesnt affect others. And if we are fair, the creed is what has kept them alive, it's natural that they adhere to it so strongly. They're what the death watch could have been had they not being led by an asshole like Vizsla (and I still think their organization predates death watch, being the warriors who were exiled to Concordia moon, DW were just the military faction of them that Viszla led. And I think this because Din was rescued in the Clone Wars and he had to be taken somewhere Mandalorians didn't take their helmets off, so these factions must have existed already)

Ep.4 might be my favorite episode thus far this season, but man, that runtime... I've taken cigarette breaks at work that feel longer. We're halfway through the season and have only had around 2 1/2 hours of show. That just ain't good enough, Bob! We pay GOOD MONEY for our Disney+ subscriptions, and a LOT of ppl signed up specifically for this show.

Admitting he was wrong, willing to learn why and adapt, and then share that reason with us instead of letting us believe the previous information without the full story just upped my respect for Allen. Someone who's honest, humble, willing to admit then they're wrong, own up to the consequences of it, learn from it, and teach from it while respecting the intelligence of others are key traits in what makes someone a good leader or a good role model. Respect is earned. You don't get it only by holding up the biggest gun. You get respect by giving it.

Alan you are definitely a deeper thinker than most people you're age. I have respect for you.

There is a relevant theme in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Gandalf mentions that the Kingdom of Gondor was more focused on it current glory, as the kings and lords built halls and monuments to themselves and their ancestors, while not looking towards the future. Thus, the "line of kings failed", and the kingdom was given over to "lesser men". When a culture focuses on the now, and not raising the next generation, it is sowing the seeds of collapse.

These are the words of someone who seen a little bit I think. Im nearly 60, Ive seen a little bit too, but you Sir have learned far sooner than I have. I like how you use the starwars platform to guide people and help educate. Allen, are you the youtube armourer? 😉

We need to protect this man. Why is he not doing ted talks? That speech at the end was so moving and motivating and empowering.

There is no words too how much I relate too the last 5-7 minutes of this video. You worded and presented these veiws very well. I love Star Wars because it hits these deep notions and topics that is hard too comprehend in the real word. Fantastically worded can’t wait too see more videos!

I'm impressed and inspired by your knowledge of human behavior and politics as well of your self awareness. It truly inspires me to do better as a person.

The Armourer is similar to the Archbishop of Canterbury during the King Stephen/ Empress Maud English civil war. Its her duty to decide that whomever is anointed , is worthy

Always enjoy the connections you highlight between the show's themes and issues in our reality.

You, Eck and Corey are literally the only Star Wars Content because your just so dang positive!

I love that he talks about Star Wars but also gives us life lessons as well

this is how I wish everyone would see them, it seems like all it took was bo katan saying the C word for the entire community to deem the children bad and old fashioned and that din needs to leave their silly little rules behind, when all we've ever seen them do was be extremely loyal and protective of to one another and ask that you follow a few simple rules (idk why so many people get hung up on the helmet thing do yall really want to see Pedro Pascal's face that badly?) the whole idea of this group is so cool and it's one of the reasons I originally fell in love with this show so to see everyone want him to break away from that just so he can become another generic helmeted sharpshooter really frustrates me

After last night's episode I really had a similar thought. These ppl are just looking out for one another. They actually have a better chance of being mandalorians together than the rest of the groups that splinter away from each other.

This man needs more than a million subs, seriously. He's wisdom incarnate.

Wow, someone admitting they were wrong on the internet is legitimately impressive in this day and age. There might be hope for humanity after all.

Love you’re channel you use something almost everyone loves and using it for real world problems I always feel like I learn a lot from you not just about Star Wars but for life

Thanks for your videos! I found this channel last year and really fell in love with your content. Showing that you can be wrong too is something that makes me like you and your channel even more as it shows that mistakes happen and they are human.

The problem is that the older generation always wants to be the tortured past. The problem is when that you have an older generation that endured no hardship, then all they do is torture their children.

I suspected at the time of watching this episode that there was much more going on than a straightforward rescue story. It is, as you say, in the end more about a people learning to change to survive. To remain spiritual and well-focused when so much has been lost. Nice, honest, analysis.

Hi generation tech. When watching "the convert" I noticed that in one scene Mando's N1 had the passenger globe on it, which it shouldn't. Thought it might be nice to share

I love the way you connect the lessons in the show to real life, that’s the reason why most stories are told and it’s nice to see that come back

I still find the idea of never taking off your helmet stupid, but I can understand the points you are bringing up. But this way I feel will only work with small groups, maybe a few clan but not an entire planet/galaxy wide people.

It slays me every time you refer to Grogu as "Baby Gogurt." Is that a spoof of Yogurt, the yoda-like character from the movie "Spaceballs"?

I think it's fascinating that while the armorer is undoubtedly the leader of the COW, the title she takes up is The title of The Armorer focuses on what unites mandalorians, and she draws authority from that instead of her own strength.

Really was a deep take on the Star Wars lore! I love this channel!!

This is my favorite Star Wars channel.

This is by far your best video, using an episode from The Mandalorian to teach an important moral that many of us don't take into consideration.

I'm so excited for the Covert to realize there can be more than one Way.

The helmets also hide the dwindling numbers when you cant tell them apart and the limit contact its hard to tell how many there are

I'm convinced that the Culvert relocated to 'Space Australia' to keep them strong and prepared for war.

I'm not going to lie, I thought season two's ending was the perfect ending for this show. It was a fun Star Wars western romp with a lone hero and a kid. The mission was to keep the kid safe and then find his people. Season two did that, gave a beautiful ending; it was great. It was a let down to see Grogu reunite with Mando in Book of Boba Fett. Like Chewy being alive in Rise of Skywalker, it was the best decision, but couldn't you let that story beat have a little more meaning? I was skeptical about a season three, until the end of the second episode. And now, I'm all in again. This is a great new direction, I'm loving the fleshing out of the Children of the Watch and the 'outsider looking in' perspective we're getting through the "converted" Bo Katan. It's great device to help to humanize the dogmatic group which seemed more antagonistic to our heroes. It's a cool not quite soft reboot... ultra-plush reboot?... it's a neat new direction I didn't see coming.

While I've always loved your channel, it has easily become one of my favorites these past few years. In terms of the Mandalorian, I like your new viewpoint of the Children of the Watch, and I wholeheartedly agree with your view of how they operate! There's really more to them than we thought (or at least most of us, me included, could see). As for that little talk about generations, I cannot state how much I appreciate you saying it. It seems like it's an endless circle of blaming the new generation for problems, or rather only seeing their faults and things you don't like about it. Instead, I really think that we should care for generations that come after ours and teach them to be better. Prepare them for what is to come for them as best we can. I think that's much better than just complaining about others.

I have to say of the Star wars content creators I really like this channel the best because of how thoughtful and nuanced the approach is to the philosophical, political, social, economic and historical aspects of the universe and their connection to their real-world inspirations. This doesn't just feel like Star wars this feels like something deeper and that's why I keep coming back to this channel

You have a real talent of discussing the issue in a wide overview ...

❤ Well said, friend! You've brought up some great points in this segment. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas. 👍🏽 According to me: the Mandalorian is the Best Anti-Hero I’ve ever come across, and who I have learned to admire, adore, and acquiesce to, whereas usually, my first reaction would be to judge negatively because it was something I didn’t initially understand. And I believe they have done a great job with this series exploring this same concept as it applies in our society. Kudos!

Another good take and insightful video, always do enjoy your videos as opposed to other more surface level reviewing. I'm definitely glad to see you come around to the mandos, I've always felt they were different than everyone portrays them as and a positive group overall though I couldn't have put it as well as you did lol

Did........ Did Generation Tech just drop a massive parenting lesson on me? I think he did. Thank you. Sincerely

Bro this is the best; your content the best. Wow helped me answer some questions in my own life with things I'm dealing with

As parents it’s our job to instill the lessons we’ve learned throughout our experiences into our children, along with morality and ethics. They will then use what they’ve learned combined with their own experiences and pay it forward.

Another banger, love the content man! Keep up the good work.

Only Generation I'd Like To Be Apart Of Is Generation Tech ❤️💯

You are a very talented content creator Alan, I missed watching your series when I was too far behind in the Mando series a while back. But I'm all caught up now and always look forward to your videos.

Fantastic commentary I really like your style and presentation bravo end thank you. Look forward to all the new ones.

At a point in my life when I can’t seem to enjoy Star Wars the way I used to, this channel has become a bit of a light for me by giving me a new way to enjoy the Star Wars story without grueling through the shows

Your views and ideals make me believe in the general decency of people. Keep up the great work. You are well appreciated

i think a far more healthy approach to the helmet rule would be: - never remove your helmet before anybody. - the only exception lies in your closest bonds (your children, partner or bloodbrother) in the creed that have sworn silence and those of the creed dying in honor. they are worthy of the being that wields the armor. - when disguise is the only way to protect the creed, one may remove ones armor as you are then not representing yourself of the creed. if the disguise becomes your self, you are no longer of the creed. - the administration of healing sets the room of the medic as the armor the mandalorian fights in. so he is never unarmored when fighting death itself and can use all weapons the medic can grant him. - bathing, sleep and helmet repair, as rituals of maintainace, can be partaken within the creed but never solemly observed.

Great video. I like your reflections about the generations and the greater good. I think is one of the main points in Star Wars mythos. You're doing great, my friend...

This, is probably why the bulk of the surviving mandalorians not only flipped the Bokatan and the watch the bird. But is probably why those survivors would cozy up to somebody else in mandalorian society. Preferably someone who carried on Shae's ideals and with a strong power base. With a logical choice being Cal Scarada.

I just notice the flag that the clan has with the kid taking the oath is the reed of sign of the fetts.

MUCH better review than other channels have put out in response to Ep 4. I thought that outside of some poor effects and short runtime, this episode did a great job at story building. It seems we're getting more and more into this practice of hitting a couple big episodes up front for wow factor, followed by a lull with boring storyline and arc-building with a GRAND ending that spans a couple episodes to wrap the season. I think the more people come to understand this format, we'll hear less bitching when their expectations aren't fully met. P.S. my name is Alan as well, but spelled the correct way (blaster bolts fired). Cheers

I'm just happy Bo Katan is turning a new leaf and trying to understand these people which by now she never really knew about.

Fantastic video! And true on every account! Thanks for making it!

I think this might be my favorite concept for the Mando's. "Protect the king" -Asuma

The Armorer is not their leader in warfare. She is a religious leader, a priestess. She is seen as the wisest, not the most powerful. That’s why she is so respected.

it's really funny, like that scene in Turbo when a crow just picks up a snail and everyone just accepts it.

4:24 the Beretta 92 makes its first starwars appearance

You said “baby grogurt” and I can never unhear that. 🙈😂😂

Allen has drank the Kool-aid flavored Mando milk. 😆 Great video, vod. I nod my helmet towards you.

I love the way that you weave history in to your videos!!

That’s really nice that you can accept different walks of life

This was a really good video all around. I liked the subtle point of overlaying sequel footage and then prequel footage while talking about older generations holding younger generations to unrealistic standards. The commentary on religion and spiritually was on point as well.

Alan is a LION among men. How many people on a global platform like this are willing/able to admit when they’re wrong? Not to mention that his takes on all things SW are deeper and more thoughtful than others posted on YT. Appreciate you, man!

Getting ready for church listening to this and now I feel like I’ve already been to church. Thanks man

Great video. I love how the commentary on fiction makes a connection to everyday realities that may be mundane, but are essential.

Another excellent video; showing us how the story has relevance to the real world, to our lives today. Awesome stuff! Great comments! Signed, a Boomer 😊

I saw a lot of people thinking the series will make another civil war. But they don't see how the themes of hope and solidarity. The future is the unifying of Mandalorian.

You sir are a credit to humanity. I always enjoy your channel and wisdom. This comes from a gen x.

The highest honor of the creed is saving a foundling. So din, saves grogu, takes down moff gideon, rallies mandalorians, and gets the dark saber. And the armor is like. “Eh… we’ll see” “you’re a mandalorian no more”

It's going to be hell to pay if someone doesn't clean Bo Katan's ship after bringing those babies.. and I am generation tech 😅

my favorite said is good leader is a good teacher and a good Warrior☺

I would love to see more content about The Amorer. She carries The Creator and The Sage archetypes.

Since the beginning so many have said they will become the villains of the show. While they still could become that I've observed them to be the core to the Mandalorians surviving by holding onto the radical and old ways.

I think you were 100% right about what you described in your old video. I also agree with your view of religion. I think the cultish aspects of mandalore are deserving of criticism and I hope there’s atleast a critique made in the show. Like I hope it’s not just Bo Katan learning the cult is good 100%. I hope she learns from them and imparts positive change like eating in a group together or something like that. Great content

I think you hit the nail on the head. Another great video. Thx!

That foundling has some final destination style karma. I foresee a ship landing on him in the next episode.

3:00 An alternative: perhaps they picked the area because it was so dangerous that people trying to hunt them down would have trouble storming their hideout due to all the wildlife

New media isn’t going into the isolated clans enough… there are several planets that have limited but fairly influential mandalorian presence. Wish they would go into detail on these and also mandalorian ship building.

Both monster attacks are actually the same foundling. Ragnar Viszla is one unlucky little dude