The premiere episode of The Mandalorian introduced Pedro Pascal's mysterious bounty hunter. 1 / 8
However, it was the surprise ending that ignited speculation among Star Wars fans. 2 / 8
The "asset" sought by the bounty hunter's client is an infant of the same species as Yoda. 3 / 8
There were immediate theories about "Baby Yoda's" possible Force sensitivity, and even a cloning scheme. 4 / 8
With the second episode, we now have confirmation the infant possesses Force abilities. 5 / 8
After a couple of teases, in which the baby seemingly attempts to heal the wounded Mandalorian ... 6 / 8
... Baby Yoda intervenes to save the bounty hunter from a charging, rhinoceros-like beast. 7 / 8
The infant levitates the creature, before passing out from the strain. 8 / 8