The Mandalorian 2x8 «2027»

is the eighth and final episode of the second season of The Mandalorian . It first aired on December 18, 2020 , and is widely considered one of the series' most momentous episodes due to its connection to the larger Star Wars saga. Plot Summary

The team infiltrates the cruiser, while Mando successfully defeats Moff Gideon in a duel to retrieve the child. The Mandalorian 2x8

In an emotional ending, Din Djarin removes his helmet to say a final goodbye to Grogu, who departs with Luke and R2-D2 to begin his Jedi training. Key Details Director: Peyton Reed Writer: Jon Favreau is the eighth and final episode of the

When the group is pinned down by a platoon of lethal Dark Troopers , a lone X-wing arrives. A hooded Jedi—revealed to be a digitally de-aged Luke Skywalker —systematically dismantles the droids to reach them. In an emotional ending, Din Djarin removes his

The Mandalorian (Din Djarin) and his allies—including , Fennec Shand , Cara Dune , Bo-Katan Kryze , and Koska Reeves —mount a daring mission to rescue Grogu from Moff Gideon's Imperial light cruiser.

Mark Hamill reprised his role as Luke Skywalker through the use of body double Max Lloyd-Jones and de-aging technology.