I was finally able to re-watch chapter 5 last night. And I just saw that Filoni directed this episode, too.
Seeing the Cantina again was interesting, but the place was definitely kind of dead. And it was probably due to the aftermath of Jabba's demise. Toro Callican was kind of a jerk, but that seemed to be the point.
The way the Tusken Raiders were incorporated seemed like a bit of a departure. Communicating via sign language with the Mandalorian was a bit of a surprise, and the Mando calling them the locals did serve to dish up some perspective about the way the Tuskens have been characterized before.
I had to re-watch that last scene like a hawk. While I had heard speculation about one CW bounty hunter turning up in this show, the hints seemed pretty blatant that it may have been Boba Fett that was checking out the remains of Fennec Shand. And after seeing how much punishment Mando's armor could take in this episode and ones before that? It leaves you thinking that the armor could endure being ingested by the Sarlacc.
The Amy Sedaris part was funny, and I actually did get a kick out the Pit Droids. I also think I understand the whole "No Droids" thing now, and it stretches back to Mando's childhood and nearly being killed by a Super Battle Droid during the Clone Wars. And sidenote / fun fact? The Mos Eisley approach controlled was voiced by Steve Blum, the voice of Zeb!
