Warning: Major spoilers for The Mandalorian Chapter 13 follow. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Dave Filoni, director of The Mandalorian’s fifth episode of its second season, has explained why his episode was the right time to drop a major reveal about Baby Yoda’s background. This is a spoiler-filled story, so turn back while you still can if you’ve not seen the episode yet. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/27/the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-5-the-truth-behind-the-jedi-and-her-secret-mission-star-wars-canon-fodder"] Season 2, episode 5 - The Jedi - revealed that Baby Yoda’s real name is Grogu. “The name has been around for a while,” Filoni told Vanity Fair. “Jon [Favreau] told me early on in Season One what it would be, which made me start to think about how people could learn the name. This gave me the idea that Ahsoka, who is very compassionate, would be able to connect with the child, and that without words they could probably communicate through memories and experiences. Through that connection, she learns the name and then tells Mando and the audience.” The episode introduced Ahsoka Tano into The Mandalorian, a Jedi Filoni had previously developed alongside George Lucas for The Clone Wars animated TV show. Played by Rosario Dawson for the live-action version, Filoni knew that Ahsoka would be the key to unveiling some of the mystery surrounding Grogu. “I felt that if anyone would know or understand The Child's history it would be Ahsoka,” Filoni said. “She has such a long history as well. By having her relate the story it also helps the viewer to understand some of her own backstory.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/14/the-mandalorian-season-2-the-latest-huge-cameo-has-a-hidden-meaning-canon-fodder"] This structure was based on how Obi-Wan revealed the story of Anakin Skywalker to Luke in the first Star Wars film. “Through the story about Anakin, you are getting a look at Obi-Wan and his backstory as well,” explained Filoni. “A lot of the campfire scene, as I call it, is shaped around that scene between Obi-Wan and Luke in A New Hope.” For more, check out our 10/10 review for The Mandalorian S2E5, and the huge connection it makes to Star Wars lore. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.
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