One aspect ofThe Mandalorianthat I have long been confused about is Din Djarin’s ignorance of the Jedi, yet some elements of his story could explain this. WhenThe Mandalorianfirst aired in 2019, I never would have considered it would become as important to the franchise as it is currently.UpcomingStar Warsmoviesare being produced centered aroundThe Mandalorian,while seasons 2 and 3 tied together the stories of Din Djarin with major Jedi characters ofStar Wars' New Republic timeline, such as Ahsoka Tano and Luke Skywalker.
More so thanThe Mandalorian’s importance toupcomingStar WarsTV showsand movies, it is the show’s connection with the Jedi that has continued to surprise me the most. What has often bewildered me about this storyline is that Din Djarin has little knowledge of the Jedi Order, despite the New Republic era only taking place 20–30 years after the space wizards were at the height of their power. Furthermore, Din was orphaned during the Clone Wars, before the Empire eradicated all public knowledge of the Jedi. Despite my confusion,The Mandalorianhas provided reasoning for Din’s ignorance.
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It’s A Big Galaxy, & There Were Only Ever 10,000 Jedi
The Maximum Number Of Jedi Does Not Come Close To Covering The Entire Galaxy
One of the reasons that explains why Din Djarin did not have extensive knowledge of the Jedi is simply the sheer size of the galaxy. I was shocked to learn Din had not heard of the Jedi, but given the population of the galaxy vastly outweighs the 10,000 Jedi that existed at the Order’s peak, my surprise is lessened somewhat. The population of almost every planet inStar Warsis immensely larger than 10,000, so it makes sense for those raised in the Outer Rim to be unaware of the Order.
Coruscant alone is estimated to have a population of three trillion people, meaning it is highly likely there were even some living on the homeworld of the Jedi Temple who were unaware of the Order’s existence. When extending this beyond the Core Worlds, I am more inclined to believe that Din Djarin had only heard fleeting whispers of the Jedi, especially given his place in theexpansiveStar Warstimeline. If the Jedi Order was much larger, perhaps I would be more doubtful of Din’s ignorance, but the comparatively small number of the former is outweighed by the population of the galaxy.
Din Would’ve Been Raised On Legends Of Mandalore, Not Jedi
Din’s Upbringing Likely Meant The Jedi Were Not Commonplace
Another reason that lessens my shock of Din not knowing of the Jedi is his childhood. Din was raised on the planet of Aq Vetina, which only became wrapped up in the galactic conflict ofThe Clone Wars later in its timeline. Even upon Din’s home being attacked by Separatists, it was Mandalorian warriors that saved him, not Jedi Knights. Din was then raised as a Child of the Watch, likely being brought up on legends of Mandalorian heroes and not those of the Jedi Order.
The lack of Clone Wars conflicts on Aq Vetina would have meant the Jedi did not visit the planet.
Furthermore, the Children of the Watch stem from the renegade faction of Mandalorians called Death Watch. Unlike the Mandalorians under Satine Kryze’s rule during The Clone Wars,Death Watch were enemies of the Jedi Order. As such, it is unlikely that their descendants would teach foundlings anything relating to the Jedi, further explaining Din’s lack of knowledge. Despite my initial confusion, it turns out there are several reasons whyThe Mandalorian’s Din Djarin would be unaware of the Jedi, all of which logically fit his backstory and that of theStar Warsgalaxy.
The Mandalorian
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Released on August 16, 2025 The Mandalorian follows a lone gunfighter navigating the galaxy’s outer reaches after the Galactic Empire’s fall. As a skilled bounty hunter, he operates in a lawless universe, undertaking various missions on the fringes of the New Republic’s territories.
