The Book of Boba Fett (spoilers)

[MarkB]

His accent has always been sort of indeterminate. But Ayla Secura’s was French, as was Hera’s dad and pretty much every other twi’lek shown in the movies and cartoons.

Sounds like one of those one-off details that got picked up and extrapolated as a universal constant, like how all bounty hunters seal their targets in carbonite because one time there was a carbon-freezing facility on Bespin that was used on someone who, entirely coincidentally, also had a bounty on him.

In any case, we can reasonably assume that there are varied regional accents amongst twi'leks, as there would be in any other race.

 

[Kobold Stew]

So, in diplomatic terms, the Mayor sending a proxy is clearly a calculated insult, intended to see how far they can push this new crime lord. However, in storytelling terms, it seems like they may be keeping the Mayor's identity from the viewers deliberately, presumably because it's someone we'll immediately recognise. Any guesses as to who?

My guess:

 

[Morrus]

I’m getting a bit bored of Tatooine.

 

[Kobold Stew]

"Well if there's a bright center to the universe you're on the planet it's farthest from" =least accurate statement from the original film.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[Staffan]

So, in diplomatic terms, the Mayor sending a proxy is clearly a calculated insult, intended to see how far they can push this new crime lord. However, in storytelling terms, it seems like they may be keeping the Mayor's identity from the viewers deliberately, presumably because it's someone we'll immediately recognise. Any guesses as to who?

I didn't consider that aspect when watching the episode, but it makes sense. The obvious answer would be Lando Calrissian, as he's the one character from the OT we'd recognize and who'd be able to get himself a mayorship in some podunk town, and who'd likely not be happy about paying tribute to Fett. Only problem is that while the show takes place 5 years after the Battle of Endor, in real terms it's been more like 35. So unless Lando's only going to have a minor on-screen presence, like Luke's in the Mandalorian, I don't see that happening.

So perhaps it'd be more likely to be someone we've seen in either the Mandalorian or perhaps a character from one of the animated shows?

 

[trappedslider]

So perhaps it'd be more likely to be someone we've seen in either the Mandalorian or perhaps a character from one of the animated shows?

Or heaven forbid a whole new character who isn't mentioned in any star wars lore at all.

 

[pukunui]

I don’t know how trustworthy Looper is, but according to this, the mayor is named Mok Shaiz and will be voiced by Robert Rodriguez.

Who Is The Mayor Of Mos Espa From The Book Of Boba Fett? - Looper

The first episode of The Book of Boba Fett introduces fans to the mayor of Mos Espa, better known as Mok Shaiz, although he hasn't appeared in the flesh yet.

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[DeviousQuail]

I liked the fly over view of Mos Espa. It showed a level of life that I don't normally associate with Tattooine in my head. The flashbacks were interesting though I hope we don't get that through every episode. My only gripe with the show so far is that the fight scenes felt like a step down from what we got in the Mandalorian series.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

I’m getting a bit bored of Tatooine.

"Well if there's a bright center to the universe you're on the planet it's farthest from" =least accurate statement from the original film.

Couldn't agree more.

I've been complaining about that ever since the prequels. This planet was supposed to be a backwater that no one has heard of or ever goes to, but apparently if you start to run out of fuel, it's the closest gas station.

 

[John R Davis]

Tatooine is a backwater of the Empire but even from Episode IV was important enough to have crimelords and scum and villains hanging out there. So should have vibrant and lively areas.
If we assume from that movie that the Tantive IV hadn't been chased for too long it also can't be too far from important stuff
Plus teenagers always think where they come from is "dull".

 

[MarkB]

I've been complaining about that ever since the prequels. This planet was supposed to be a backwater that no one has heard of or ever goes to, but apparently if you start to run out of fuel, it's the closest gas station.

If you're referring to Episode I, they chose Tatooine precisely because it was obscure and not part of the Republic - a good place to get lost in if you're on the run.

 

[Enevhar Aldarion]

The thing with Tatooine is that you have to look at the franchise as a whole for why it features in so much. It is where Anakin was born and where his mother had relatives who could take in Luke and raise him in secret. And apparently these relatives were not known to Anakin/Vader, otherwise it would not have been safe to stash Luke there. And yes, he thought his kids died in childbirth, but still. Tatooine has been overused in non-essential stuff, but for the whole Anakin/Luke/Jabba/Boba Fett arc, it is needed.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

It definitely makes sense for Boba Fett's story to be there - having to do with Jabba, who lived there.

But I still object to a lot of what was written for Episode 1. (I mean, I accept it, but I don't like it - it could have been so much better).

For example, in a galaxy-wide republic, there could have been millions of planets to go to when you're low on fuel. Then again, I object to Anakin being born there too. That was, IMO, a foolish and uninspired choice by Lukas. It certainly makes Obi-Wan taking Luke there to "hide" him make little sense. We can make excuses for it (Vader would never want to return to that crappy place, say) but it's a far cry from things that were implied in the original series (that it was so far out of the way that very few people would ever even think of it).

As far as it being a vibrant place with crime bosses and stuff, everywhere should be a vibrant place with cool stuff going on, no matter how unimportant and out-of-the-way it is.

 

[Zardnaar]

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[Stalker0]

For example, in a galaxy-wide republic, there could have been millions of planets to go to when you're low on fuel. Then again, I object to Anakin being born there too. That was, IMO, a foolish and uninspired choice by Lukas. It certainly makes Obi-Wan taking Luke there to "hide" him make little sense. We can make excuses for it (Vader would never want to return to that crappy place, say) but it's a far cry from things that were implied in the original series (that it was so far out of the way that very few people would ever even think of it).

I think there in lies the logic. Obi Wan knows Anakin, knows how much he hates Tatooine, and would never want to go there.

Meanwhile Vadar would think the same we are right now..... there are millions of planets out there, no way someone would have the ***** to hide something precious to me on my actual home planet.

Ergo the hide in plain sight trick does the job.

 

[Stalker0]

Letting someone take your helmets away for servicing seems excessively trusting. If they haven't had trackers and listening devices installed I'd be surprised.

I saw it as a power move.

Boba walks in like he owns the place (because....he does). He is completely comfortable, and freely offers his helmet, basically daring anyone to mess with it.

Its his way of saying "none of you are a threat to me".

 

[Sacrosanct]

Matt Berry gets everywhere these days!

I thought the same thing. He has a very recognizable accent, even when it's a robot lol

 

[Morrus]

I think there in lies the logic. Obi Wan knows Anakin, knows how much he hates Tatooine, and would never want to go there.

Meanwhile Vadar would think the same we are right now..... there are millions of planets out there, no way someone would have the ***** to hide something precious to me on my actual home planet.

Ergo the hide in plain sight trick does the job.

I think that's a stretch. There was no logic to it. I reckon that when Lucas made Star Wars (IV), he did not plan that Anakin had grown up on Tatooine. Tatooine was envisaged as an out of the way world nobody had every heard of. Anakin's history came much, much later.

 

[Stalker0]

I think that's a stretch. There was no logic to it. I reckon that when Lucas made Star Wars (IV), he did not plan that Anakin had grown up on Tatooine. Tatooine was envisaged as an out of the way world nobody had every heard of. Anakin's history came much, much later.

Oh I completely agree, but in terms of "DM filling in the details to account for something they never anticipated at the beginning of the campaign", I don't think its that crazy. Its believable enough for me to wink at DM Lucas and go "sure sure George, that works"

 

[Ryujin]

It definitely makes sense for Boba Fett's story to be there - having to do with Jabba, who lived there.

But I still object to a lot of what was written for Episode 1. (I mean, I accept it, but I don't like it - it could have been so much better).

For example, in a galaxy-wide republic, there could have been millions of planets to go to when you're low on fuel. Then again, I object to Anakin being born there too. That was, IMO, a foolish and uninspired choice by Lukas. It certainly makes Obi-Wan taking Luke there to "hide" him make little sense. We can make excuses for it (Vader would never want to return to that crappy place, say) but it's a far cry from things that were implied in the original series (that it was so far out of the way that very few people would ever even think of it).

As far as it being a vibrant place with crime bosses and stuff, everywhere should be a vibrant place with cool stuff going on, no matter how unimportant and out-of-the-way it is.

With the emotional baggage that Tatooine had for Vader, it would likely be the last place he wanted to go.

And as far as crime bosses go in the Star Wars universe if it has life, it has crime. If it has crime, it has bosses.