“This is the way.”If you’ve seen The Mandalorian, you know the significance of this line. If you haven’t, you’re probably wondering what it’s all about, because you've heard it mentioned around, probably at the oddest of places.As The Mandalorian grew in popularity, this line gained more weight and meaning. It slipped its helmet and entered our world, to live amongst us. It sealed promises and became a means of ending arguments (or starting one!). Let’s take a deep dive into this popular line, try to understand what it means, and why it became the mantra that it is today.What “This Is The Way” Actually Means“This is the way” was first introduced in The Mandalorian Season 1, initially only as a simple greeting. A few episodes later, this greeting became an explicit doctrine.“When one chooses to walk the way of the Mandalore, you are both the hunter and the prey… This is the way.”Din (Pedro Pascal) and the entire covert echo it back in unison, cementing the line as an integral part of the show. From this point on, every life or death choice is closed with the same powerful four words.In The Mandalorian, these four words are sworn by. They are absolute and unbreakable. A warrior code akin to a religious seal. They aren’t shouted from the rooftops and shoved in our faces. They are uttered quietly, repeated respectfully, and with meaning.The line serves as a stark reminder of what it means to be Mandalorian, which isn’t just about the...
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