Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan Introduction Blew Up ‘The Mandalorian’s’ Lore (2024)

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If you thought you knew a lot about Mandalorians before this week, think again. The Mandalorian Chapter 11 took everything fans thought they knew and flipped it like Baby Yoda flipped that mudhorn. Of course if you’ve spent the last 8 years watching every single episode of every single Star Wars animated series, maybe this week wasn’t such a surprise. That’s because “Chapter 11: The Heiress” included the biggest crossover to date between Star Wars’ animated faction and its live-action contingent, thanks to Bo-Katan Kryze. SPOILERS ahead, people!

But first, let’s clear something up: her name is not Boca Tan. I know how badly we all wish we could go down to boca and get a tan right now, but don’t mishear this warrior’s name just because you didn’t get to go on any vacations this summer. Her name is Bo-Katan. Moving on!

As introduced into live-action in this episode, Bo-Katan Kryze is a Mandalorian warrior with all the fancy beskar trimmings. She’s got a helmet, a jet pack, all sorts of flashy weapons, and a can-do attitude. She even has a steely gaze that she’s not afraid to use—wait a minute, she takes off her helmet? That’s not the way! What’s going on here? If this reveal left you gagged, read ahead.

First, let’s take a step back. Bo-Katan Kryze debuted way back in 2012 in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 4 episode “A Friend in Need.” Who was the Bo-Katan voice actor? None other than Katee Sackhoff. That’s right—she voiced this character on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels for years before actually putting on a suit of armor.

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During her storyarc on Clone Wars, Katan was initially a member of the Death Watch. The Death Watch was a cell of Mandalorian radicals that formed with the mission to end their people’s pacifism and bring them back to their warrior roots. They were bad guys, basically. Bo-Katan continued to pop up in Clone Wars, and she became more nuanced with every appearance. By the end of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the Death Watch had teamed up with the Sith Lord Darth Maul (who was not dead, BTW) and staged a coup against Mandalore’s government. Bo-Katan was like, waitaminute, we aren’t going to let Mandalore be ruled by the guy who looks like a literal devil, right? Death Watch split into two factions, and Bo-Katan’s faction fought for the very government that she once tried to take down.

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When Bo-Katan popped up on Star Wars Rebels in its Season 4 premiere, set roughly 18 years after Clone Wars, she was a noble, respected warrior and was last seen carrying the legendary weapon known as the Darksaber. With this, she pledged to unite the various Mandalorian factions and rule them with honor and whatnot. So… what happened after that? Well, theMandalorian Season 1 finale showed us what happened to the Darksaber…

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Uh-oh!

Now, thanks to “The Heiress,” we know that Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) did not take Bo-Katan’s life when he took the Darksaber. We meet her on the estuary moon of Trask alongside two members of her Nite Owls battalion: Axe Woves (Simon Kassianides) and Koska Reeves (Mercedes Varnado, a.k.a Sasha Banks). We ultimately learn that the Bo-Katan’s Nite Owls are stationed on Trask to recover a cache of stolen Mandalorian weapons, weapons that the Empire has succeeded in getting their hands on. Now the Nite Owls are gonna take the weapons back and use them to take back control of Mandalore—and they’re gonna get some help from an unlikely ally.

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Upon meeting Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), Bo-Katan realizes something that gives her pause: she realizes he’s a Child of the Watch. So, what are the Children of the Watch? Okay, let’s get into that. See what I meant by there being a whole lot of continuity in this episode?!

The Children of the Watch are the name of the foundlings that were rescued by the Death Watch sometime around 30-ish years ago. Din Djarin is one of them, and we saw this rescue take place in a flashback in the Season 1 finale. If you’ll recall from earlier in this post, Bo-Katan Kryze was a member of the Death Watch up until the point they went full evil. Presumably, it’s after this split that the Death Watch rescued Din and starting scooping up orphans to indoctrinate into the ancient Way of the Mandalore. Bo-Katan tells Djarin that, basically, his found family are a “cult of religious zealots that broke away from Mandalorian society. Their goal was to re-establish the ancient way.”

Up until this point, Din Djarin had no idea that his sect of Mandalorians were just that—a sect. He thought that their way, the whole never-take-off-your-helmet thing, was the only way. Bo-Katan Kryze, a Mandalorian through and through, represents a completely different way. In fact, she represents the modern way, and Din Djarin is part of, essentially, Mandalorian Amish. How is that gonna affect him moving forward? Only time will tell! At the very least, hopefully it means we’ll get to see Pedro Pascal’s face some more!

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Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan Introduction Blew Up ‘The Mandalorian’s’ Lore (2024)

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Are Din Djarin and Bo-Katan a couple? ›

Summary. Din Djarin's helmet makes him mysterious and distant, but his relationship with Grogu reveals his emotions beneath the stoic exterior. Despite their connection, a romantic relationship between Din and Bo-Katan is unlikely due to their different paths and values as Mandalorians.

What is the difference between Bo-Katan and Din Djarin? ›

Din Djarin is far more spiritual than Bo-Katan Kryze, who stands as someone more rational. He really believes in the Creed, in how this can unite Mandalorians, while she does not see the value in those traditions (Not until she starts spends a lot of time with him, of course).

What is the age difference between Bo-Katan and Din Djarin? ›

Din looks to be no older than 10 during The Clone Wars, whereas Bo had to have been at least 18 or so during that time! haydanakin reblogged this from dindjarindiaries and added: Bo is around Anakin Skywalker's age, which makes her around Grogus age....

Did Katee Sackhoff voice Bo-Katan in Clone Wars? ›

Bo-Katan Kryze (pronounced /boʊkəˈtɑːnkriːz/) is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. She was introduced in the animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, in which she was voiced by Katee Sackhoff.

Does Din Djarin have a love interest? ›

Summary. Din Djarin won't be getting a romantic storyline anytime soon, according to Din Djarin actor Brendan Wayne. Wayne pushed for a romance between Bo-Katan and Din Djarin, but the show's creators weren't on board. The focus should remain on Din's relationship with Grogu, not potential love interests like Bo-Katan.

Does Bo-Katan have a crush on Din Djarin? ›

While Bo-Katan and Din Djarin grew close throughout Season 3 and Sackhoff had joked about it previously, she insisted there was nothing more to their relationship.

What Mandalorian tribe is Din Djarin? ›

He grew up on Concordia. Djarin subsequently became part of Death Watch. By the time following the Great Purge of Mandalore, he was part of the Tribe, which operated on the planet Nevarro, and acquired Mandalorian armor. Unknown to Djarin, the Tribe followed the orthodox ways of the Children of the Watch.

Can Din Djarin be a Jedi? ›

Alongside Darksaber creator Tarre Vizsla and Sabine Wren, Din Djarin could become another Mandalorian Jedi, even though this would be redundant and make Star Wars feel like a universe where every important character can wield the Force.

How old would Bo-Katan be in The Mandalorian? ›

Dialogue in Star Wars: The Clone Wars suggested there was only a small age gap between Satine and her sister, Bo-Katan. This would place Bo-Katan in her late 50s or even early 60s by the time of The Mandalorian season 3.

How much older is Din Djarin than luke skywalker? ›

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This means Djarin was likely born around 30 BBY, and would've been 30-years-old while Luke Skywalker was still on Tatooine. That'd make him 34 during Return of the Jedi, and 39/40 during The Mandalorian.

How old is Satine when she dies? ›

If we assume Satine what is the same age as kenobi that would mean by time she died. She was only 37 or 38 years old. Now one can make the argument that she is old enough to be Bo-Katan's mother considering she is nearly 40 years old when she died.

How old was Din Djarin when Mandalore fell? ›

At that time, Din was in training as a foundling, and judging by the actor in the flashback, he was maybe 5-7 when he was found maybe 1-2 yr before 19 BBY, making him be born around 25-28 BBY. Boba was confirmed to be born 32 BBY, making him 13 by the siege of Mandalore. So they would be like 35 and 41 respectively.

Why did the armorer tell Bo-Katan to remove her helmet? ›

But after seeing how easily Bo-Katan manages to win over the covert as a leader, the Armorer has a change of heart. She recognizes the potential Bo-Katan has, and understands that she can't control her. So rather than try and force Bo-Katan to become something she isn't, the Armorer allows her to remove her helmet.

Who is the redhead in The Mandalorian? ›

Katee Sackhoff has played Bo-Katan Kryze for over a decade, starting as the voice of the redheaded Mandalorian on Star Wars: The Clones Wars, but she's still getting used to inhabiting the role in live action on The Mandalorian.

Do Bo-Katan and Din Djarin kiss? ›

Sackhoff went on to reveal that in an outtake of the scene, Din Djarin, who was being played by Brendan Wayne, kissed Sackhoff's Kryze through his helmet. You can read Katee Sackhoff's comments below or alternatively you can watch the video of Sackhoff being asked the question and giving her answer here.

Who is Din Djarin shipped with? ›

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Is Din Djarin aromantic? ›

Cara is the one who helps Din figure out that he is aromantic. When Omera flirts with him on Sorgan, Cara helps Din work through his feelings about romance and sex and relationships in general. He's also asexual. It took him a while after he realized he was aro to come to terms with it.

Can Mandalorians be married? ›

Mando love is pretty open, and marriage between clans can be used to form strong alliegances. Your clan doesn't like it, you can just leave or start another war (the perfect honeymoon, right?)

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