Baby Yoda's nickname stems from its obvious resemblance to Jedi master Yoda, but since "The Mandalorian" is set after the original trilogy, it appears to be a new character
Baby Yoda's nickname stems from its obvious resemblance to Jedi master Yoda, but since "The Mandalorian" is set after the original trilogy, it appears to be a new character AFP / Justin TALLIS

The bounty hunter will embark on yet another adventure in “The Mandalorian” episode 5, which will be released this week. The plot will be about Pedro Pascal’s character helping out a new friend.

According to the official synopsis, chapter 5 will be about Pascal’s character helping a rookie bounty hunter who is in over his head, Collider reported. Will this be about Gina Carano’s character Cara Dune? Or will the gunfighter make a new friend in his journey that now involves taking care of Baby Yoda?

Cara Dune is a former shock trooper who fought for the Rebellion. She makes a living as a bounty hunter, and she teamed up with Pascal’s character to help a small village from raiders in the last episode.

Although he TV series has a format of focusing on a new story in each new episode, there is an overall arc that connects the season. Cara Dune is a recurring character that the fans will get to see more of.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Carano said that the fans will get to learn more about her character and her eye tattoo in “The Mandalorian.” The tattoo has a connection to the Rebels, but the actress teased that it has a “much deeper meaning.”

“Obviously, it’s a Rebel tattoo, but there’s much more to that story,” Carano teased. The actress added that she is “excited” for the show to reveal these details in the coming episodes.

Just as Baby Yoda has become a big hit among the fans, Carano revealed that it was a big hit with the cast members too. She said that the cast and crew couldn’t help but notice just how “insanely cute” the new character is.

“No matter what, this little guy is going to steal the scene in every scene that he’s in,” Carano teased.

“The Mandalorian” episode 5 will be released on Dec. 6 on Disney+. According to Cnet, the fans can expect it to be released at 3 a.m. EST.