WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the Season 2 premiere of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, "Chapter 9: The Marshal," streaming now on Disney+.

Among the most fun aspects of Disney+'s The Mandalorian is the chance to revisit many of the planets and beings that were introduced all those years ago in the Original Trilogy. What makes the callbacks and references even more enjoyable is the fact that the series also provides additional context and new information, which fleshes out Star Wars' already encyclopedic lore.

In the case of the Tusken Raiders, the show has done a decidedly more modern and nuanced job of looking at how the Sand People coexist with other species on Tatooine. But it's also been careful not to flesh out too much. Just as The Mandalorian protects the mystique of its title character and his customs, it hasn't yet shown us what's behind the masks of these galactic desert dwellers... and maybe that's for the best.

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In the first season of The Mandalorian, Tusken Raiders initially appear in the stand-out episode, "The Gunslinger." Din Djarin agrees to help rookie bounty hunter Toro Calican track down dangerous mercenary Fennec Shand, and the duo head off to cross the Dune Sea. They encounter some Tuskens, and while Toro seems to hold prejudices about them, Din is more than sympathetic to their situation; he speaks their language and offers a barter for safe passage. This exchange sets up an important distinction between how characters in Star Wars: A New Hope view the Sand People, and how Din understands them and their way of life.

The premiere episode of Season 2, "The Marshal" goes much further, making diplomacy with Tusken Raiders central to the plotline. Once Din ventures to remote Mos Pelgo and makes the acquaintance of Cobb Vanth, he learns that the imposter in beskar armor has carved out a role for himself defending the settlement from outside instigators, including Tusken Raiders. However, they have a common enemy in the form of a Krayt dragon. Mando deescalates their conflict and negotiates a fragile peace treaty between the two parties. He tells Vanth and the townsfolk that though the Sand People are brutal, they're also true to their word. He implies that the Dune Sea is their land anyway, and that settlers are justifiably seen as hostile.

From their food and drink to their domestication of local animals, The Mandalorian's audience gets a better peek into the Tuskens' misunderstood culture. It's hard not to notice how much it resembles the basic historical narrative of many indigenous peoples. However, what we haven't seen yet is the face behind the intimidating Tusken Raider masks. It's tempting to think the show's producers might reveal it, as Din's unmasking was one of the most anticipated moments of Season 1. After all, Tusken Raiders wear their face coverings -- which are made up of shrouds of cloth, breathing mechanics and goggles -- as religiously as Mandalorians wear their helmets. Star Wars has given fans an answer to what lies beneath before, but since Disney's acquisition of the franchise, none of these instances are considered part of the canon. Besides, they contradict each other and are inconclusive.

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In 1997's Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II video game, a gang called Grave Tuskens are revealed to have catlike faces. Then, in 2004's Star Wars: Republic #62, Anakin has a nightmare in which he's confronted by a Tusken Raider with half of his real face exposed. The humanoid form is skeletal and terrifying, with a strange fang-filled mouth and eyeballs floating in their sockets. But the reader can't be sure this is what Tuskens actually look like. Since the vision is part of a dream, it could just be a projection of Anakin's fear. In a later issue, Star Wars: Republic #59, a Tusken Raider removes his mask in front of Anakin and turns out to be a human Jedi Master. There has been speculation that Tuskens, like Mandalorians and Jedi, aren't necessarily all of the same race, but something more like a collective or an order. The functionality of the masks, and their similar sizes and builds make that seem unlikely.

As all of these previous depictions now fall outside of canon, The Mandalorian could come to its own conclusion about the physical appearance of the Sand People if it wanted to. A definitive answer would enrich our widening understanding of this fascinating Star Wars subculture.

Created by Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian stars Pedro Pascal, with guest stars with guest stars Gina Carano, Carl Weathers and Giancarlo Esposito. Directors for the new season include Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rick Famuyiwa, Carl Weathers, Peyton Reed and Robert Rodriguez.

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