Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian

Jon Favreau invites the cast, crew, and creatives behind The Mandalorian to pull back the curtain on how the show was made. Across several episodes he hosts candid roundtable conversations, pairs-on interviews, and presents unseen set and rehearsal footage to show the practical choices and technical solutions that shaped the series. The episodes break down specific elements like creature work, costume design, visual effects, and the use of StageCraft LED volume, letting contributors explain their methods and motivations in their own words. It’s aimed at fans who want more than publicity soundbites, giving a steady, insider look at the processes and people who built the live-action Star Wars world without revealing plot twists.

Released in 2020 on Disney+, the series is presented and executive produced by Jon Favreau, and it directly responds to the success of the main Mandalorian show, drawing from that series and the larger Star Wars canon for its subject matter.

The series helped spark wider interest in contemporary production techniques, especially the StageCraft LED volume, practical puppetry, and hybrid effects workflows. Clips and technical breakdowns circulated among filmmaking communities and fans, shaping conversations about how big-genre TV gets made today.

Critics and viewers have tended to respond positively to the show’s insider approach, praising the clear focus on craft and collaboration. It holds an average rating of about 7.4/10 from user votes, and works well as a primer for people curious about setcraft, storytelling mechanics, and the logistics behind episodic visual effects.

While it wasn’t widely promoted as an awards frontrunner, the series drew notice from industry peers and craft professionals for its transparency and educational value. Many who work in production recommended it as a useful reference, and it became a touchstone for aspiring filmmakers and Star Wars fans interested in behind-the-scenes storytelling.