So I didn't read you post for fear of spoilers.
I think, can't remember for for sure, that some time back I posted that I wasn't sure if I'd ever get back into the Mandalorian because so much time had passed... but I wasn't thinking -

I have grandsons... they weren't about to allow me to not get back into it.
Now as I said, I did not read your post.... you may have mentioned the first episode. I saw it... .thought it was the worst of the entire series. Didn't like it at all, actually. But my second oldest grandson explained to me that it was just a setup episode.... that it would get better. I hope so because seriously... that first one not only didn't do anything for me but it danged near ruined any chance I'd continue watching. Of course he could be right... what he says makes sense.... so yeah, I'm watching episode 2 tonight.... but if it doesn't get drastically better it's possible it could be the last episode I'll ever see. - JamesJM