Star Wars took a page from Marvel Studios in crafting the Mando-verse, an interconnected world occupied by a handful of TV shows (and soon, films). The Mandalorian was the first to break new ground in a yet-uncharted Star Wars era, and its viral success has turned it into a potent launch pad for spin-offs. Through strategic cameos and shocking post-credits stingers, The Mandalorian primed Star Wars fans for an all-new roster of shows, but that effective technique has a downside for the series that started it all.
