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Disney+ May 2023 Releases
May 2
A Small Light (2 episodes)
May 3
Eureka! (S1, 6 episodes)
Ed Sheerin: The Sum of It All — Disney+ Originals series premiere
May 4
Star Wars: Visions, Vol. 2 — Disney+ Originals series premiere (all episodes streaming)
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures — Disney+ Originals series premiere (all episodes streaming)
May 5
Charles: In His Own Words
Entrelazados Live! — Disney+ Originals premiere
May 9
A Small Light (S1, 2 episodes)
May 10
Life Below Zero (S20)
The Muppets Mayhem — Disney+ Originals series premiere (all episodes streaming)
Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa (S4)
May 12
Crater — Disney+ Originals premiere
May 16
A Small Light (S1, 2 episodes)
May 17
Critter Fixers: Country Vets (S5)
Saturdays (S1, 4 episodes)
May 23
A Small Light (S1, 2 episodes)
May 24
American Born Chinese — Disney+ Originals series premiere (all episodes streaming)
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life, season 2 premiere — Disney+ Originals series premiere (all episodes streaming)
Kiff (S1, 4 episodes)
Spidey and His Amazing Friends (S2, 5 episodes)
May 26
Wild Life
May 31
Firebuds (S1, 6 episodes)
Disney + News Hot off the Pop Culture Press
The Mandalorian’s Future
False headlines to reading between the lines, no one knows if Pedro Pascal will be back for season 4 of Disney+’s Mandalorian. What we do know is that both Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau indicate that Grogu and Din Djarin have ridden off into the sunset. They’ve both stated that season 4 is written. They want to tell a “fully formed story” that seems to begin from where season 3 ended with the rise of Bo Katan and the Mandalorians.
Star Wars: Visions Season 2 Goes for Style Equity
Season 1 of Visions was full-on anime in style. Since the show’s success in 2021, it’s built quite a following. After being greenlit for a second season, it appears this May 4th will unveil a host of new studios being involved with varying styles. Promotional material hails critics for praising its ‘diversity’. Not the woke type, but instead it’s diversity in style and varied submissions. Find out for yourself on Thursday, May 4th.
Rick Famuyiwa’s Shaky Justifications for Changing the Protagonist in The Mandalorian
Rick Famuyiwa, one of the directors and producers involved with the hit TV series “The Mandalorian,” has recently sparked controversy by suggesting that the titular character is no longer Din Djarin. Famuyiwa’s justifications for this change in the show’s narrative have been met with skepticism, as they appear to be flimsy and unconvincing.
In a recent interview with IGN, Famuyiwa stated that he is excited for fans to question the meaning of the show’s title, “The Mandalorian.” He went on to explain that recent episodes have shifted the focus away from Din Djarin and onto other characters such as Bo-Katan, who now seems to be at the center of the overall story. Famuyiwa further commented that the title of “The Mandalorian” could refer to anyone, and that the show is attempting to redefine what it means to be Mandalorian.
However, Famuyiwa’s justifications for this change in the show’s narrative seem weak and inconsistent. Din Djarin has been established as the main protagonist of “The Mandalorian” since the show’s inception, with his quest to protect and care for Grogu (commonly known as Baby Yoda) being the central driving force of the story. To suddenly shift the focus away from Din Djarin and onto other characters feels forced and lacks logical coherence.
Moreover, Famuyiwa’s comments about redefining what it means to be Mandalorian come across as an attempt to justify a departure from the established character arc of Din Djarin. Fans have invested in Din Djarin’s story as the titular character, and altering this narrative trajectory without solid reasoning can be disappointing and frustrating for viewers.
It seems Rick Famuyiwa’s justifications for changing the protagonist in “The Mandalorian” appear flimsy and unconvincing. Din Djarin has been established as the titular character from the show’s inception, and sudden shifts in focus and attempts to redefine the show’s title come across as weak excuses for changes that lack coherence with the established narrative. Fans of the show are left questioning Famuyiwa’s decision to alter the character arc of the beloved protagonist.