This article contains spoilers for The Book Of Boba Fett episode 7.
Star Wars has always been a struggle of good versus evil, and that means the overwhelming majority of Star Wars stories end with the good guy beating the bad guy. The bad guy doesn't always survive their defeat, but not every character needs to live forever.
The Book of Boba Fett triumphantly returned to its primary narrative after an hour or two of cross-promotion for other Star Wars shows. This week's final episode saw the grand finale of the mounting tensions on Tatooine and saw Fett and friends take on a famous Star Wars villain in a final showdown. Spoilers ahead for the entirety of Season 1 of The Book of Boba Fett.
New Book Of Boba Fett Poster Highlights Fan-Favorite Cad Bane
After his sudden appearance in Episode Six of The Book of Boba Fett, iconic bounty hunter Cad Bane became the biggest threat of the new show. Bane dropped into the plot like a classic western character, literally walking slowly into view from the distant desert sands. In short order, Bane engaged fan-favorite Mandalorian side-character Cobb Vanth in a classic duel and established his gunslinger title. Easily putting down two attackers in a matter of seconds, Bane explains that he's been employed by the Pyke Syndicate in much the same way that Din Djarin is hired by Fett.
Bane becomes Fett's direct analog in the final battle. He's similar in backstory, equipment, skill, and even personality. The pair finish off the lengthy action scene with a duel to the death. There isn't a ton of Cad Bane in this series, but what there is does stand as a decent role for the character. And then, of course, Bane is killed in single combat with Boba Fett.
Cad Bane has never been the most integral
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