The Mandalorian Back to work: Giancarlo Esposito as ????

LOL! I'll still always know him as Buggin Out,

As to him being the main "bad"? I certainly think so.
Herzog, (although flanked by dirty spent troopers) I'm guessing his role plays out once he gives the Mando the mission, his time is up.
While the more legit, and extreme Imperial holdout, actually hunting down the Mando (and company) , appears to be Esposito's character.
Who is flanked by Death Troopers, commands the Flame-Trooper (name?) and still flies a TIE.
Looks like Esposito will be that part of the Empire that does not want to die, and will be pursuing the Mando and whatever they are after, (burning as he goes), throughout the series.

 

I see them doing the Empire like the Japanese Soldiers in WW2 that were left on islands after surrender, and used the arms/ soldiers to hold the island like a warlord. Or like Confederates that went out West after the Civil War, and built towns but had that southern confederate mindset

 

MODS TAKE NOTE:

Giancarlo Esposito's character is officially named. He is Mof Gideon!

 

*Moff.

 

Of course Gus is a Moff.

 

High cheekbones only.

 

Moff Gideon's character info from EW's article.

'The Mandalorian': 5 new character details revealed about new Star Wars series

 

What an entrance...

 

Easily one of the most boss ****ing intros ever lol. I loved every minute of his brief appearance as well as all of his Stormtrooper army rolling up like a bunch of badasses.

 

I like that Gideon's forces are all have clean armor, as opposed to Werner Herzog's troopers.

His TIE is interesting. I am seeing comparisons of his look to the Inquisitors, which is... intriguing.

 

LOL family portrait time, @ 59:02
Giancarlo jokingly celebrating in character, - gonna kill that Yoby! craking everyone up, Pure joy Love him!


Or @ 1:02


Hope he's backs S3 fomenting distrust and chaos between the Mando clans.