The Mandalorian is a live-action Star Wars television series that premiered on Disney+ in 2019. It is set five years after the events of Return of the Jedi and follows a lone bounty hunter, known as the Mandalorian, as he navigates the outer reaches of the galaxy. The show features a diverse cast of characters, including the Mandalorian's sidekick, a young alien known as "The Child" or "Baby Yoda," and various other bounty hunters, smugglers, and criminals. The show has been praised for its storytelling, action sequences, and visual effects, and has been renewed for a second season.