# PEL Presents PMP#223: What Is Star Wars Now?

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Podcast: [The Partially Examined Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-partially-examined-life-1605957)
Published: 2026-06-11T17:41:00+00:00
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## Resource

In light of The Mandalorian and Grogu (and the Disney+ Darth Maul cartoon), we (Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al) check back in with Star Wars . Is it now "just another franchise"? Does the movie meet expectations? What's the right volume of Star Wars media? Are the cartoons good? What variety of creators and genres is there room for? Should anyone bother with the books and comics? Get more at prettymuchpop.com . Get an ad-free experience, plus bonus talking for nearly every episode at patreon.com/prettymuchpop .

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