The Mandalorian-Baby Yoda

The Child — lovingly dubbed Baby Yoda by fans — sits with the title character of "The Mandalorian," the first live-action "Star Wars" TV series. (COURTESY OF DISNEY)

With today’s release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the nine-film Skywalker saga that started in 1977 comes to a close. But while “Rise of Skywalker” marks the end of an era, the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” the first live-action “Star Wars” TV series, points to a promising new direction for the “Star Wars” franchise.

When Disney purchased LucasFilms in 2012, there was the promise of not only the three final episodes of Lucas’ space opera but side adventures from other parts of the timeline and universe.

The Mandalorian

"The Mandalorian," the first live-action "Star Wars" series, is exclusively available on streaming service Disney+. (COURTESY OF DISNEY)

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