Ever since Disney+ brought Marvel and Star Wars to television, there's been an increased interest in runtimes. Those have always been a hot topic among fans when it comes to movies, but it's now the case for these small screen offerings as well.
Ultimately, it boils down to us all simply wanting more, but if you're hoping for a giant-sized The Mandalorian season 3 finale a few hours from now, there's a strong chance you'll be disappointed. While it's more than the mere 25 minutes some "scoopers" claimed it would be earlier this month, it's been revealed (via SFFGazette.com) that the episode is going to clock in at just 38 minutes and 56 seconds.
In fairness, that's roughly the same length as the season 3 premiere, "The Apostate," but it's quite a bit shorter than The Mandalorian's previous finales. Season 1's "Redemption" was 50 minutes, while season 2's "The Rescue" was 48 minutes. That makes this the show's shortest finale to date, a surprise when there's so much story to cram in before we once again bid farewell to Din Djarin and Grogu.
It's possible we'll be left with a cliffhanger that sets the stage for season 4, of course, and this is a more than adequate amount of time for Moff Gideon to be defeated, Bo-Katan Kryze to establish herself as Mandalore's ruler, and possibly even reveal whether there's a traitor in their midst.
As per usual, there's no word on what to expect from this episode, though we do know Rick Famuyiwa is at the helm after also directing "The Spies" last Wednesday.
Disney and Lucasfilm go to great lengths to stop spoilers from leaking online and that means critics won't get to see the finale in advance. Needless to say, you'll want to check back here tomorrow for our breakdowns of everything that happens.
Are you excited for The Mandalorian's season 3 finale?