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Boba Fett had four lines in 'Empire Strikes Back.' How he ended up with his own TV show

During the post-credits scene of "The Mandalorian" Season 2 finale, famed bounty hunter Boba Fett walks into the headquarters of a criminal syndicate to kill a former associate and take over. The lingering shot as Fett takes his place on the throne — with his lieutenant at his side — makes the message abundantly clear: It's his time now. Now streaming on Disney+, "The Book of Boba Fett" ...

During the post-credits scene of "The Mandalorian" Season 2 finale, famed bounty hunter Boba Fett walks into the headquarters of a criminal syndicate to kill a former associate and take over.

The lingering shot as Fett takes his place on the throne — with his lieutenant at his side — makes the message abundantly clear: It's his time now.

Now streaming on Disney+, "The Book of Boba Fett" follows Fett (Temuera Morrison) as he establishes himself as the new crime lord in charge among the local scum and villainy, along with his faithful right hand, Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen). The "Star

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