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'The Mandalorian': The 50-year-old 'Baby Yoda' is definitely hiding something; can he really be trusted?

With remnants of the Empire after him, it seems natural to assume it's the child's innocence vs the Empire's irrefutable evil, but it's also possible that the child is a lot more dangerous than he looks

From the very first moment he appeared on screen, the little green alien that the internet's come to know as "Baby Yoda" has captured the hearts of thousands. Demand for Baby Yoda merchandise is through the roof.

Still, one thing people seem to be forgetting is that the "baby" part of "Baby Yoda" isn't strictly true — the child is 50 years old. According to IG-11 (Taika Waititi), some species age differently, but there is definitely more to the child than what meets the eye.

He is hiding something, and the question is what? Whatever it is, that long-eared fuzzball of adorability is not to be trusted. 

The Child is more than your average baby. As any parent will tell you, he is too sweet, and far too well behaved to be a true baby. He has not cried a single time in four episodes, despite being put into some very dangerous and alarming situations.

He may float around in a crib, but he's been shown to be able to walk about just fine. What's more, he's shown to have a decent comprehension of languages, responding to things the Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) says, understanding just enough of what he's saying to directly disobey him.

He certainly has enough comprehension of his situation to stay out of real danger or protect the Mandalorian when push comes to shove. 

His control of the Force is advanced for ANYONE'S age. Not only is he able to use it to lift a rampaging beast to save the Mandalorian's life, but he's also got enough subtle control to be able to heal the Mandalorian's injuries.

One could attribute it to natural ability — after all, the only other two members of his species we've seen, Yoda and Yaddle, have both been on the Jedi Council, a position you don't get to without prodigious power in the Force.

But since we're bringing up Yoda and Yaddle, it should be noted how small both of them are, as full-grown adults. "Baby Yoda" is not a lot smaller than either of them. 

We still don't know why the bounty was placed on the child. Sure, with remnants of the Empire after him, it seems natural to assume it's the child's innocence vs the Empire's irrefutable evil, but it's also possible that the child is a lot more dangerous than he looks.

What secrets is the child hiding behind his goofy antics and the wide-eyed act of helplessness? It's something nobody has even thought to ask, yet!

The adorability is a front. The child obviously knows what endears him to people, it's apparent as he entertains the children of the krill farmers in Episode 4. He is obviously trading in that adorability to gain the Mandalorian's trust and continued protection.

To what nefarious ends, it's hard to say, but 'The Mandalorian' is, by and large, an old-time Western wearing Beskar Steel. Betrayal from a close ally is a standard Western trope, and the show loves its tropes.

It is vital that a close eye is kept on that child. He's up to something. The next episode of 'The Mandalorian' airs on December 6 on Disney+.