The Mandalorian | 2x8 Chapter 16: The Rescue - REACTION! 

Every single grown ass man cried, if you’re really into SW

Luke Appears: he cries Mando Shows His Face: she cries This is the way.

I'm a 50-something GRANDFATHER. I was in the theater for the first Star Wars movie in 1977. At the moment Luke showed his face, I was a teenager again! Tears were streaming down my face!! 😭😭😭

What a great gf! He: *cries* I'm sorry She: *puts her hand on his shoulder" It's okay hon! Wholesomeness 100

Dont feel bad about crying. An ocean of tears has been shed by grown men in the last 24 hours. We saw something we've been waiting decades far, it overloaded our emotions.

The way Kat looks at Sonny while he is crying tears of joy is really sweet.

55 year old US army veteran, saw the original 3 times opening day, been waiting to watch Luke kick some major ass for decades. Cried like a baby.

You breaking down into tears meant everything. That's what star wars is all about.

JJ Abrams: "I'm giving Star Wars fans what they want!" Jon Favreau: "Hold my beer..."

Sonny: "I hope you don't mind watching a grown ass man cry" Me: "I'm not crying...my eyeballs are just sweating"

Bro is apologizing for "making us watch a grown-ass man cry" meanwhile I'm crying just watching this reaction vid. It's such a powerful scene, and seeing how much meaning it has to you two as well makes me even more emotional. I think every star wars nerd got sentimental.

I think Sonny had the best non-screaming reaction to Luke's return of all the reactors I've seen so far. The appearance of that X-wing turned a lot of us grown-ass men back into little kids in that moment.

That’s not just “a Jedi”. That’s “The Jedi”. Luke Skywalker is the Jedi we all grew up wanting to be like!!

He gets a hallway scene just like his dad.

Rian Johnson: "I want half of those who saw my movie to love it, and the other half to hate it." Jon Favreau: "I want ALL of them to weep tears of joy."

I imagine the director asking the cast and crew before filming this episode: "You guys ready to make some nerds cry?"

I need a woman in my life to support me through my nerd tears like Kat did!😭

35 years old. Have 2 kids. And cry when that green lightsaber came out

You supporting him was such a beautiful moment. Some people don't understand what this meant to us after the sequel trilogy. Luke Skywalker deserved this kind of treatment.

The guy was very wholesome and I loved how he was no ashamed to express his love for the franchise. But you also gotta appreciate how his girlfriend (I presume) fully supports and understands his happiness here. Every time she looks at him during the Luke scene you can feel the kindness she has for him , idk, this is great best reaction I saw , you two were adorable

I’m so used to Kat tearing up like crazy but this time, Sonny I totally get it dude! That moment just... I love this show...

*This is what it looks like when you get show creators that have an actual passion for Star Wars and care about the fans! Seeing Luke in his prime was awesome!*

The joy on his face, the recognition of that lightsaber. These are the things we look forward to. When i watched it i had just the same emotions. From a fellow fan, thank you

Can we show this man some love for his Yoda impression? Well done, Sonny.

In 1977... I was 5 years old... It was in the summer. I remember waking up and my older brother and sister were so excited, they were getting ready to go somewhere... and I asked... "What's going on?" My brother said... "Get ready! We're going to the movies!!" I had NEVER been to see a movie, never experienced going to a theater and watching a film. So I got up, and my mom helped me get dressed... and I remember sitting down on my bed as she tied my shoes and I asked... "Mommy, what's gonna happen?" She said, "You'll see." So, we picked up a newspaper and got the showtimes. We got to the Northwest Theaters... and it was PACKED with people, kids everywhere... I was scared... there was a huge crowd of people. I held my mom and dads hand tight, I had never been or seen so many people in my life... Then we walked into the theater and my dad looked down at me and asked... "Do you want some popcorn and a soda?" I said, "They have that here?" He laughed and got me small popcorn and a medium soda to share. I will say this, that small popcorn was huge and so was the soda. I remember waiting in an area that was roped off... and the usher came out and he said... "We will start seating you all in a few minutes... AND MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!" (Sorry... shedding some tears right now as I remember.) My eyes widened and after a few minutes, we went in, my dad holding my soda and my mom holding my popcorn... I held my mom and dads hands so tight as we walked down a dark hall, I looked for my brother and sister and they were right behind me, my sister smiled at me, and my brother said... "This is gonna be awesome." I was scared, but excited... my FIRST MOVIE! We sat down right in the middle of the theater, it was packed, I could hear kids talking, laughing everyone was excited... then suddenly the curtain parted and I saw a "Big tv !!" I pointed and said to my dad. My mom said, "That's a movie screen." Then the lights went down... I sat forward in my seat and my mom sat me back, put the popcorn in my lap, and held my soda for me... Then I saw "Lucasfilm ltd"... I asked my mom... "Is this it?" She said... "Shhhh... just watch.".... then suddenly... "STAR WARS!!!" The music was so loud, my mouth dropped open...then the intro scrolled on the screen, my mother read it to me in a whisper, I leaned over to her to hear what she was saying... then... I saw the space ships... with lasers... my mouth dropped open again... then I saw C3PO, and R2D2...then... Vader... That day CHANGED my life forever... I will never forget it... sorry if this was long, but I just wanted to share that experience and how much Star Wars means to me, and I see all of us...

I think you are the only person in the world who noticed the blue R2 unit in the X-wing :)

Super hot and supportive gf that likes star wars. Lucky guy. This was one of my favorite reaction videos, and I think I've seen them all

I love the way Kat looks at sonny as he sees his childhood hero on screen. Not a look of jealousy or being upset about something that can make him come to tears of joy but a look of love and understanding and pure happiness for him. You guys are adorable! Subscribed for this reason and look forward to more

There’s a cultural significance to seeing Luke again, as we all end this terrible year, we all also had a collective cry together. A release. I hint that we can look to our hero’s again.

Seeing Luke being as badass as he was in the post-RotJ era of the original Expanded Universe literally brought tears to my eyes. Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau have done an absolutely amazing job with this series and making Boba Fett & Luke Skywalker as awesome as we imagined them to be.

I love how she kept looking at him to see the pure joy on his face

This is my favorite reaction coverage for The Rescue and Luke’s appearance. You both make a wonderful team. Sonny with the eagle eye for details - the R2 unit in the X-Wing, the right saber... not just that it’s green but that it’s ~right~, all the little details and continuity callbacks that showcase deep knowledge; and Kat so keyed into the emotional experience and symbolism - the helmet removal showing how he’s opening up and growing, the no-artwork and somber score intended to have the audience just sit in stunned silence and try to take it in. Bravo!

Tears are the physical sign of an emotion that has become too big to contain. There were so many of us that had a massive spike of emotions from this episode. Tears were definitely called for.

The fear on Gideon’s face was just amazing. The imperials know that Luke Grandmaster of the new Jedi order, hero of the rebellion Skywalker . Is not one to mess with.

I'm 47 and the joy was overwhelming for me. Brought me to tears too bro. I've waited over 37 years for this. It's like Star Wars finally came full circle. When I was a kid, my uncle (who passed away due to Covid earlier this year) took me to see Return of the Jedi on opening weekend. I will never forget that moment when, at the Pit of Sarlacc, when Luke sprang into the air and caught the lightsaber that R2D2 launched over to him. When that green lightsaber lit up, the ENTIRE theater was darn near on their feet and ROAAAAAARED with cheers and applause. Now, 37 years later the venue (RU-vid vs. theater) has changed, but the fan reactions have not. So freakin awesome! I love watching all of these reaction videos.

I don’t know what’s more adorable.. your guys reaction to this show or Kats reactions to Sonny’s reactions. She clearly gets such a kick out of seeing Sonny so happy. I love this channel!

We all cried, and that's ok. This was such an epic cap to the last 2 seasons coming together, and I'm glad we could enjoy it with you!

We just had a glimpse of the badass Luke Skywalker from Legends, this episode is surreal.

I LOVE how supportive Kat is of him showing his emotions.. and Sonny.. I had the same reaction to Luke. You guys are so fun to watch shows with.

...sounding like Ewan McGregor with the "Hello there." xD

Why did men cry? We were all “the child” once and could only watch on a screen and wish OUR generations greatest hero would save us...and in this episode he’s not a old man but our hero who “Return”-ed to save the day. Many of us saw this with our parents when we believed in magic...just for a few seconds that magic returned. Thanks to this show’s crew. May the Force be with you.

best reaction

Sonny’s reaction is so pure and utterly adorable. Kat comforting, then the mask comes off and you both loose it. I’m sold. I’m subscribing

I love the reactions. Sonny realizes its Luke...Tears flowing. Kat realizes he is going to take off his helmet...Tears flowing. Flowing tears all around. I cried as well. MTFBWY

Filoni and Favreau just made a miracle with SW universe...I admit it, at the end I cried like a little baby too

Don't be sorry, genuine reactions make it better, that was a POWERFUL moment, such a epic culmination of the season.

I love how your lady comforted you. She also understood you. She's a real one. This was a genuine reaction loved it. Original trilogy fans finally got the closure they deserve. Subbed. I'm watching every RU-vid channel that talks and watches star wars. I'm learning more myself. This is the way.

For all our brothers and sisters in the fandom, the actors and actresses who brought our heroes and villains to life who we lost along the way, guys we are still here. Star Wars is alive and well. It's a lot lonelier without you, but Dave and Jon gave us something wonderful. We all wish you guys are still here, seeing Boba and Luke again. For all of us who clung on to the hope of seeing our heroes again, today we celebrate. This the way. And may the force be with all of us. P.S. Love you, Pops. Thank you for letting me watch your tapes. I saw Boba again. Love you always, RIP Celso Mendoza 1925-2002.

When Luke showed up it was as if millions of adults began weeping all at once

Loved this reaction so much. So genuine. And don't worry about the crying. Im a 44 year old man and I cried. This was the Luke we all wanted and dreamed of. And to see him realized on screen was an amazing moment.

Love the fact that I’ve watched at least a dozen reaction videos to this and Sonny is the first person to catch the “blue R2” when the X-wing appears 🖤

"Someone is going to have to rescue them"... Then 8 seconds later, the ship's proximity warning goes off. Love it.

Grogu touching Din's face made me bawl what felt so good about that scene is that emotionally it felt earned the love Din has developed for him felt natural Pedro is a fantastic actor

Fun Fact: This is the first time in 37 years we are seeing Luke Skywalker who was last seen in Return of the Jedi in 1983

I HAVE ALLREADY LOST THE COUNT OF HOW MANY TIMES I'VE SEEN THIS REACTION... BUT STILL WARMS MY HEART WHEN I SEE IT... 💚💚💚

I love this video. This guys reaction is so genuine and emotional. I feel bad that he’s embarrassed by his crying. He shouldn’t be. I think there were millions of fans crying with him at the same time.

I’m 41yo and i cried my eyes out. I’ll never forget this day and how happy and surprised i was. I fucking love star wars.

Obi Wan - "I felt a great disturbance in the Force … as if millions of grown ass men suddenly cried out with joy. I believe something wonderful has happened."

That inner child look and deep breath you give out of awe, hope and excitement that you are about to see your hero...followed by tears of joy in waiting patiently for so so long.

oh boy the way she comforts him, acknowledges his feelings and checks on him all the time, wow, what a beautiful relationship this must be, the best to all fo you, I cried my eyes out as well growing up with those movies on VHS watching them every weekend as a child...what a journey, what a ride

Sonny has no reason to say he’s sorry. I saw “Star Wars” back in May of 1977 when I was in elementary school and this brought tears to my eyes as well. I’ve been a lifelong fan since the beginning and Feloni and Favreau delivered. This is what fans wanted. 👍

43 years ago my parents took me to see the first Star Wars movie and I'm still following this story today. It has never gotten old and is even better now with the Mandalorian. I love seeing people younger than me love this story like I have for the past 43 years. May the force be with you!!!

Cry away! My husband and I both had tears streaming down our faces as we watched this episode. This is what fans have been waiting for - for decades! I was ten back when Star Wars originally came out and this episode was everything I have been wanting since the end of Return of the Jedi. Hugs and happiness to you guys!

Out of everyone I’ve seen cry at this.... this one made me the most emotional 😭 Great reaction.

If I could, I would give this reaction a million likes. This is every Star Wars fan during this episode.

I loved how Sonny was the only one out of all the reactors I watched to notice the blue R2 unit on the X-wing when it landed ♥️

guys, I'm from Russia. You guys are cool. You are very sincere. It's nice to see your reaction to this episode. Thank You.

You know shit has gotten real when they start speaking their native language through the tears.

Everyone cried with Luke, then again when Grogu touched Din's face... it was the first time another living creature had touched his face since he was a kid.

There's a quote by Simon Pegg about geekdom, about how being a geek is all about being honest about what you enjoy and not being afraid to demonstrate that affection, about proudly emoting rather than behaving like a supposed adult. I feel people spend so much of our time trying to play it cool, cosplaying the calm, collected, fully armed and operational battle adult, that taking that mask off is often unthinkable. That's why your reaction was so unspeakably beautiful, Sonny. The sheer, unfiltered joy. The soft gasp of genuine awe and disbelief as the green lightsaber came into the frame, almost hesitant, as if the vision were a fragile thing, ready to shatter and vanish if your reaction were to be too intense, the tears, and sobs, and the raw, unfiltered vulnerability they revealed. And, next to you, Kat, with infinite tenderness, holding that space for you, in gentle understanding, support, and shared happiness. In a world of masks, what you showed us was precious beyond quantification. So while I can only speak for myself, believe me when I say that I definitely didn't mind seeing a grown-ass man cry. If anything, this reaction shows why I love this channel, and think the world of you two. Thank you so, so very much, for inviting us into your lives, and sharing a fragment of it. Take care. x

I am currently 50 years old. When I was just five years old, I had the opportunity to watch Star Wars for the first time. The last time I saw Luke Skywalker was in Return of the Jedi. The wait for this moment, spanning over 40 years, was well worth it. It exceeded the quality of most significant days in my life. Therefore, it's genuine when I express my reaction, and I genuinely adore Both of you. Without a doubt, I believe you are the finest, and fantastic partners!

This is the purest fan I have ever seen, I LOVED youre reaction

The Empire rejects the concept of railings with an almost religious zeal.

I love how Kat kept looking over at Sonny.

Absolutely love this reaction. Two genuine fans feeling every second of this awesome episode. Luke's introduction was pure goosebumps and the ending so touching

His response is my fav so far out of all of the reaction videos.... AND DUDE You have a good eye to see the blue R2 unit.

"I don't have a death wish" Then proceeds to taunt a ridiculously buff woman with a gun in his face that her planet was destroyed. Really dude?

I’ve never seen so many grown ass men cry, myself included (well I didn’t see myself but you know what I mean), as I have seen watching this episode. And it’s such pure joy....seeing what some of us waited nearly 40 years to see and thought we’d been robbed of forever by certain people I won’t bother to mention beyond that. Bless you Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau and Mark Hamill. Bless you for giving us this and thank you. I never thought we’d get this chance back and it means a lot. What an amazing moment.

This episode has been the best thing about 2020. For all the turmoil and isolation everyone has gone through, it's so good to have platforms like this to feel connected with other people. You can see other people have the exact same emotional roller coaster ride as Luke shows and gets what feels like redemption. And experience the bittersweet sadness as Jin knows the child is finally safe, but has to say goodbye. This episode was perfect in every way. Thanks for letting us in your living room to watch. ;o)

Not only are the visuals stunning, Luke, R2, their goodbye, etc. but the music in Star Wars is ALWAYS 50% of the emotional value. The soundtrack has always been such an integral part of this franchise

I teared up so much this episode, during my break at work. Coworkers where like "you okay, what happened, is everything okay" 🤣🤣

Feels like we're seeing the ACTUAL Luke Skywalker since ROTJ, its amazing

Sonny and Star Wars Theory had the most intense reactions. As a grown-ass man on his way to be fifty this episode has induced no less than 11 crying fits in me. I'm still counting...

I’ve seen a ton of these now and I’m here to say your reaction was hands down the most beautiful and sincere - it’s like for a brief moment we were allowed to forget all the worlds problems and just be kids again - we got to time travel with this episode and we now have a “new hope” for all the star wars ahead.

Kat and Sonny react to a certain Jedi? "I've been looking forward to this."

This is all i ever wanted for Luke, ever since my childhood, and the Sequels robbed me of that, now it's restored.

i discovered you because of this ending, thank you for the video

Ive seen most of the reactions now and Sonny's is the most beautiful I think. There are a few like him who show how deeply they are invested in the scene by crying. It really is something to see your hero in action :)

Don't apologize for crying! It was a very emotional moment for all Star Wars fans. I liked seeing your happy tears. lol

He used a spear in game of thrones, he is actually trained with spears. So probably it is indeed him using it.

The first time in a 37 years that we saw Luke in live action, and again, he gives us New Hope for the franchise.

I cried during the episode and just cried again watching your reaction.

I cried like a child. This episode perfectly encapsulates why I feel in love with the Star Wars franchise as a kid.

39-year old man. I cried as well. Luke was our childhood hero and seeing him like that was all we wanted. This show really makes the sequels feel like they purposely gave fans a giant middle finger. It’s crazy Disney let that happen after Avengers: Endgame was just full of fan service.

‘A Jedi?’ ‘THE Jedi’ What an amazing moment and great to see such pure reactions. Even hearing the music again gets me misty-eyed, what an incredible episode 👏

Lovely reaction!!!

"Hello there." General Sonny!

Find someone in life who looks at you the way Sonny looks at Luke Skywalker. Great reaction, you two!

From all these „reaction videos“ this is the one i like the most.. so pure and so close to what happened to me when I watched it first. Tears of joy, tears of sadness... thank you very much! Keep it up!

Thanks for how honest you were with your feelings; it helped to deepen mine! Incredible show!!