While the first episode of The Mandalorian–the live-action Star Wars show on Disney+–showed a lot of potential, it was far from perfect. “Chapter One” could have done a better job of introducing the titular Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and so much ancillary information was packed into the 38-minute running time that it was difficult to tell what was important. Still, it was clear how much potential there was for the series.

Warning: The following contains spoilers for the second episode of The Mandalorian Season 1, titled “Chapter 2: The Child.” If you haven’t watched it yet, look away now or you will be spoiled.

With the second episode–“Chapter 2: The Child”–it’s clear The Mandalorian is something special. The episode begins quickly after the climax of “Chapter One,” which saw the introduction of an indescribably cute creature we’re going to call Baby Yoda that is very valuable to The Client (Werner Herzog). As “Chapter One” ended, though, we were left wondering what Mando would do with the creature–and what kind of danger it would be in should it wind up in the hands of The Client.

Whereas “Chapter One” attempted to cover a lot of ground, skipping over certain details, “The Child” was an extremely focused episode. It followed one story from beginning to end, giving viewers more time to get to know Mando and his bounty, Baby Yoda.

Granted, the episode was essentially a sidequest mission. Jawas stripped Mando’s ship of parts, leading him with the need to barter with the creatures–with the help of Kuiil (Nick Nolte)–to repair his vessel and head back to turn in his bounty. Along the way, he fought a giant monster, got his hands on a fuzzy egg, and learned Baby Yoda isn’t just the “kid” Mando thinks him to be.

Like Yoda and Yaddle, the only other two members of this species we’ve met in Star Wars history, Baby Yoda is Force-sensitive. He shows that when helping Mando defeat the giant beast guarding the fuzzy egg by levitating it in the air. Mando looks beyond confused as Baby Yoda finally passes out after using all of his energy with the Force power.

That development opens up several questions for The Mandalorian to answer. What will Mando do when it’s time to hand Baby Yoda over? Just how powerful is he and is he related to actual Yoda, somehow? And with his apparent connections to the Empire, what does The Client want with the tiny creature? Obviously, he and Dr. Pershing (Omid Abtahi) know exactly what they’re they’re getting when it comes to Baby Yoda. What is their plan?

The episode also allowed a new side of Mando to shine through. It was clear he cared about the safety of Baby Yoda. While, at first, it’s mostly about collecting his bounty, it slowly transformed into feeling protective for what he thought was a helpless child that refused to stay put in its space crib.

The episode’s humor is also worth noting. While the look of “Chapter One” was stunning, giving tonal nods to Samurai films and westerns, it was pretty dry. There were a couple of laughs thanks to IG-11 (Taika Waititi), but the rest of the episode felt flat. “The Child,” however, used the Jawas perfectly, making them incredibly funny troublemakers messing up Mando’s day. Whether it was Mando battling them on the Sandcrawler, the negotiation to get his ship parts back, or their pure joy over getting their hands on the egg, everything they did was hilarious.

The inclusion of the Jawas also allowed Mando to show a bit of his personality as he reacted to their antics. After how monotonous and borderline silent the character was in the first episode, this was a welcome change. Kuiil (Nick Nolte) was no slouch either, providing perfect deadpan humor throughout his scenes.

The only real downside of the episode is that it’s essentially a filler episode. While the story of this installment was an entertaining one, everything involving the Jawas and rebuilding his ship didn’t matter much to the show’s overall plot. It was a fun distraction, but one that ultimately didn’t move the plot forward until Baby Yoda revealed his Force powers. Revealing those abilities and showing Mando bonding with the little guy were essential to the character arcs playing out, but that’s something that could have been done in a way that advanced the larger plot as well.

Still, this episode is a significant improvement over the first episode. That’s not to say “Chapter One” was bad, because it wasn’t. The tone and pacing of “The Child,” however, was a big step forward.

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So you want to be a Jedi Knight, but in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order you’ll need to work to get there since the game can be quite challenging. That’s where we come in with a beginner’s guide to get you going in the right direction; in the video above, we outline 12 spoiler-free tips to get you started.

Our tips consist of using helpful mechanics, like consulting BD-1 for pointers in the adventure-style puzzles found throughout the game. We also suggest toying around with the different difficulties since these settings change how the game plays; higher difficulties shorten parry-timing windows and make enemies more aggressive, rather than affecting the damage they deal. There’s also a very special weapon that you can unlock before the main story hands it to you, but it’s going to be quite a challenge if you’re not prepared.

We also delve into how you should build out your skill tree with some upgrades and Force powers being more effective than others. And that’s important because survival is key as Fallen Order borrows mechanics from the Soulsborne games; we give you advice on how to navigate this style of game, especially if you’re new to them.

We have the game covered from all sorts of angles, so be sure to read our full Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order review, our guide on the best skills to unlock, and our tips on how to take down those intimidating Purge Troopers.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s combat can be tough at first. Crowd management, in particular, is a handful, but what if we told you there’s a weapon that makes crowds easier that you can get even earlier than the story lets you? Yes, we’re talking about the double-bladed lightsaber.

There are two ways to get the double-bladed lightsaber early. In the video above, we detail the two major ways to acquire this essential weapon upgrade. For more Star Wars Jedi: Fallen order guides, check out our beginner’s guide and our feature on the best skills to unlock first. Otherwise, scroll on down to see how to unlock your true crowd-controlling Jedi potential.

You can also read our full review, where editor Phil Hornshaw gave the game an 8/10 and said, “But especially as it wears on, Fallen Order becomes perhaps the strongest conception of what playing as a Jedi Knight ought to really be like. It’s true that Fallen Order borrows liberally from other action games, but those elements work together with Respawn’s combat and environment design, and a story that finds humanity in the Force and in its characters, to hone in on what makes the world of Star Wars worthy of revisiting again and again. Even with some rough edges, Fallen Order represents one the most compelling game additions to the Star Wars franchise in years.”

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