The Mandalorian's first episode contains a major Star Wars universe spoiler. 1 / 7
This adds to the excitement of the show's premiere in November. 2 / 7
Including a big reveal in the first episode helps the show land with a big splash. 3 / 7
Lucasfilm has a lot invested in Disney+ shows, also developing Obi-Wan and Rogue One series. 4 / 7
They want general audiences to be onboard with these shows from the jump - and prove they're vital. 5 / 7
Since The Mandalorian has an Imperial presence, the spoiler could be connected to the Empire of First Order. 6 / 7
Most of the non-movie Star Wars canon materials are just supplemental, so this is a change of pace. 7 / 7