Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3.The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3 was primarily centered on the planet Coruscant, offering up many reveals about how the Core World is different from the days of the Clone Wars era. Coruscant was one of the primary locations of George Lucas' prequel trilogy, given the intense focus on the Republic and the Jedi Order that served it. Due to this, Coruscant was seared into the minds of an entire generation of Star Wars fans, swiftly becoming one of the franchise's more popular worlds.

However, since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, Coruscant has unfortunately been underutilized, going unseen for the entire sequel trilogy. In recent years, though, Coruscant has made somewhat of a resurgence in mainstream Star Wars stories. From elongated appearances in Andor to an incredibly satisfying flashback sequence in Obi-Wan Kenobi, Coruscant has been featured more prominently. Interestingly, Coruscant's appearance in The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3 is the first true look at the planet after the rule of the Galactic Empire, proving to be very different than it was during the days of the Republic.

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The Mandalorian’s Coruscant Features Many New Republic Elements

New Republic office on Coruscant as shown in The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3

One of the standout differences between The Mandalorian's version of Coruscant and the one seen in Lucas' prequel trilogy is the New Republic elements. While Coruscant was used as the capital of the Galactic Republic during the prequels, only a few locations were featured repetitively. One was naturally the Jedi Temple, with the other being the Senate building made frequent by the prequels' political-based storyline. With The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3, though, Coruscant is shown in a new light.

For the first time in mainstream Star Wars, Coruscant is shown to be under the jurisdiction of the New Republic. One of the elements that make this clear is the office building that The Mandalorian's Dr. Pershing (Omid Abtahi) frequents throughout the episode. The building stands tall above its surrounding establishments, emblazoned with the Sigil of the New Republic on the side for all to see. This makes it much clearer than any of the prequel-era buildings did which governing body now runs the planet after the fall of the Galactic Empire.

Another element that makes The Mandalorian's version of Coruscant distinct from the prequels' when concerning the New Republic is the Amnesty Residence. The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3 centers on the story of Dr. Pershing and Elia Kane, two former Imperial members of Moff Gideon's flagship. Due to this focus, the episode offers insight into the re-institution of Imperials into Star Wars' New Republic. After being placed in a so-called Re-Integration Institute, Pershing and the others were sent to live in the Amnesty Residence of Coruscant, where they received hospitality and occupation within the New Republic.

Naturally, as the New Republic was not the governing body running the galaxy during the prequels, this residence was not present on Coruscant. Similarly, a shipyard on Coruscant is also showcased in The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3. While these shipyards have appeared in Star Wars before, they are now used to disassemble Imperial Star Destroyers and the Rebel Alliance Fleet, something specific to the New Republic era.

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Coruscant Is Much Less Militarized Than The Prequel Era

Jedi Temple Guard and Clone Troopers from the Star Wars prequel trilogy

Another notable difference between Coruscant in The Mandalorian season 3 and the prequels is its much less militaristic portrayal. Throughout the prequels, different military organizations were shown to be present on Coruscant. The Jedi Order had their Temple on Coruscant, meaning that during the prequels - beginning with Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace - the Jedi were most often seen on capital world. After Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, the Jedi became even more militaristic in their roles as generals of the Grand Army of the Republic.

This meant that throughout the prequels, Coruscant felt much more militarized than in The Mandalorian, especially with the introduction of the clone troopers that were deployed, as well as the Jedi in the latter prequel movies. However, Coruscant is much more peaceful in The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3. There are naturally no Jedi, and the New Republic is in the midst of its Military Disarmament Act, meaning only the odd security droid is seen enforcing the laws on Coruscant besides sporadic New Republic operatives.

Coruscant’s Lack Of Jedi-Centric Areas Is Evident In The Mandalorian

Jedi Temple on Coruscant

When concerning the Jedi that were central to Coruscant's appearance in the prequel trilogy, The Mandalorian lacks Jedi-related elements. The aforementioned Jedi Temple is not shown in The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3. Given the fact that the Jedi Temple became the Imperial Palace after the reign of the Galactic Empire, its status is unknown at the time of The Mandalorian. However, because the only current Jedi active throughout the galaxy are Luke Skywalker and his allies, it is unlikely the Jedi Temple is of use. Due to that, The Mandalorian's version of Coruscant lacks the Jedi presence it did throughout the prequels.

The Mandalorian’s Coruscant Focused On Wealthier Areas

Rich Coruscant residents talking to Pershing in The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3.

While the ending of The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3 returned focus to the adventures of Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin and Katee Sackhoff's Bo-Katan Kryze, the earlier Coruscant elements offered up another difference to the prequel era. After Pershing's first scene in the episode in which he gives a speech to a crowd of Coruscant residents, he is shown speaking to some of these citizens. This truly highlighted one of the wealthier areas of Coruscant, as did the showcasing of the Amnesty Residence, which was very well funded.

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This is a big difference from Lucas' portrayal of Coruscant, which tended to focus on the more gritty, underbelly areas of the planet. From the opening chase of Attack of the Clones in which Anakin and Obi-Wan enter seedy underworld areas of Coruscant to Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which highlights similar elements of the planet, the prequel era's version of Coruscant was much darker. With The Mandalorian season 3, however, the wealthier areas of Coruscant were highlighted, rarely focusing on the more destitute parts of the planet.

Coruscant In The Mandalorian Is Presented Much More Positively

Coruscant carnival in The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3

The main difference between The Mandalorian's Coruscant appearance and those of the prequels was in the overall tone and feel of the planet. Throughout the prequels, Coruscant felt much more serious, and almost dire in its presentation. From the audience knowing that Darth Sidious ran Coruscant and the atrocities committed on the planet during Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith to the much more self-righteous portrayal of the Jedi Order, Coruscant rarely felt "fun" in the prequel trilogy.

However, some specific elements of The Mandalorian's Coruscant storyline allowed for this. While the story had undertones of dread given the links to Moff Gideon, elements such as the carnival scene had a more easygoing nature. From the pulpy remix of John Williams' "March of the Resistance" to the bright lights, ice pops, and various attractions, Coruscant was portrayed in a much more positive light in The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3 than it ever was in Lucas' prequel trilogy.

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