Grogu's Order 66 Flashbacks Explain Why He Didn't Choose The Jedi
Warning: the following contains SPOILERS for The Book of Boba Fett.
The Book of Boba Fett season 1, episode 7 «Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor» sees Grogu joining Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) as one of the last Mandalorians in the galaxy – however, considering Grogu's memories of Order 66, his choice wasn't exactly a twist. The young, force-sensitive Grogu represents Luke Skywalker's best chances at reviving the Jedi Order. That being said, Grogu is also no doubt on the way to becoming a formidable Mandalorian, which, similar to the Jedi Order, is also facing near-extinction. While Grogu has mostly good memories of being a Mandalorian foundling, his memories of being a Jedi-in-training include nightmarish events.
In The Book of Boba Fett season 1, episode 6 «Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger,» Luke uses the Force to help Grogu recall his past. As Luke explains to Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), he's not training Grogu from scratch, as Grogu only needs to confront his repressed memories in order to remember what he needs to become a Jedi. Unfortunately, when Luke helps Grogu remember his past, the first thing Grogu remembers is the execution of Order 66. Grogu watched helplessly as he lost his friends, teachers, and fellow Jedi overnight.
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The Book of Boba Fett's ending for Grogu is hinged on this harrowing experience. While Grogu's real age is uncertain, it's clear that he's just a child, and no child would want to survive and then possibly experience Order 66 ever again. More than just a symbol of being a true Mandalorian, the armor that Din Djarin gave to Grogu also represents protection from the worst elements of the Star Wars universe. Even
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