Reviews for the season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian , titled generally describe it as a solid but safe "table-setting" episode. While critics praised the high production value and technical craft, some found the narrative structure a bit thin, relying heavily on "fetch-quest" setups and recapping events from The Book of Boba Fett . Critical Consensus Reviewers highlighted several key strengths and weaknesses: 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Premiere Recap: 'The Apostate'