When Can The Mandalorian Take Off His Helmet? A Guide

Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTStory from TV ShowsADVERTISEMENTHow Do Mandalorians Eat? & 3 Other Burning Questions About Star Wars’ Helmeted HeroAlejandra SalazarLast Updated December 15, 2019, 9:00 PM Photo: Courtesy of Disney+.The Mandalorians’ custom of wearing head-to-toe armor was established sometime before the events of Disney+’s The Mandalorian. From what we know, a devastating and tragic event orphaned our hero and drove the Mandalorian people into hiding. Now, when it comes to wearing the helmet 24/7, this is their way.Ultimately, though, it’s Chekhov’s helmet: in nearly every episode of The Mandalorian, we have heard how our titular unnamed hero can never, ever take off his helmet in front of anyone else. So, naturally, as skilled TV binge-watchers, we know it’s just a matter of time before he does exactly that.AdvertisementADVERTISEMENTHowever, we’re already six episodes into an eight-episode series, and the iconic Mandalorian helmet has remained firmly on Pedro Pascal’s head throughout his character’s exploits across the galaxy with the suspected Baby Yoda, the internet’s favorite and most perfect child. So for the time being, we have some lingering questions about Mandalorian helmet etiquette.

How do Mandalorians eat?

Luckily, from blue milk to roasted porg, it looks like the Mandalorian can still enjoy all the culinary offerings of the Star Wars universe — but with a very specific non-dietary restriction. In episode 4, “Sanctuary,” the Mandalorian explained to Omera (the widow from the village he helped save) that Mandalorians can take off their helmets! Just, you know, not in front of other people. That’s how the Mandalorian eats, as evidenced right after this conversation, where he takes off his helmet to eat alone.Alternately, if he’s in public and in a pinch, the Mandalorian can probably get away with using a straw under his helmet.

How do Mandalorians shower?

Bounty hunting is a dirty business, and it’s unlikely that basic hygiene is off the table for the Mandalorian, tradition notwithstanding. While this hasn’t been confirmed outright, we can also presume that Mandalorians also shower or bathe in private, sans helmet.

How do Mandalorians see?

Mandalorian helmets are mapped on the same design as Boba Fett’s iconic helmet, complete with a T-shaped visor to see through. As seen in episodes including “The Gunslinger,” helmets can be fitted with useful tools such as thermal vision.AdvertisementADVERTISEMENT

How do Mandalorians have sex?

Well, presumably like any other human in Star Wars and/or our world — but The Mandalorian has yet to outright address whether the helmet stays on in the bedroom. However, there has been a recent development of note. In this week’s episode, “The Prisoner,” it’s implied that our strong, silent hero has some kind of romantic history with his old comrade, the Twi’lek Xi’an (Game of Thrones’ Natalia Tena). When she’s asked if she’s ever seen his face, she teases, “A lady never tells.”While that’s not an actual answer, this set our alarms off, since just two episodes ago in “Sanctuary,” the Mandalorian told Omera that no person has seen his face since he was a child. So, really, it looks like...yes? The helmet stays on during sexy times? Maybe Mandalorians aren’t big on kissing? Our information is still admittedly incomplete, and we can’t actually confirm or deny anything on the subject — but casual viewers and dedicated fans alike have wasted no time in piecing this all together and drawing their own conclusions.AdvertisementADVERTISEMENT EntertainmentFrom The Pitt to Forever & Heated Rivalry, T...I watch a lot of TV. It’s my job. And in all my years of binge-watching shows for a living, I have never seen so many viral videos of people gathered togby Kathleen Newman-B...EntertainmentAshley Park Was “So Nervous” About Emily In Paris Fan Reac...Minor spoilers for Emily in Paris Season 5 ahead. Emily In Paris is back for another season of champagne-fueled chaos, couture-level escapism, and questionby Kathleen Newman-B...EntertainmentEverything We Know About Bridgerton Season 4I count down to a new season of Bridgerton like football fans count down to the Super Bowl. They are 108 and 118 days away, respectively. The official releby Kathleen Newman-B...AdvertisementADVERTISEMENTEntertainmentWhat To Watch After The Summer I Turned PrettyNow that The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 has wrapped up, it feels like there’s a hole in our hearts. Instead of spending our Wednesday nights witby Rachel ChoyEntertainmentThese 8 Netflix Treats Are Worth Watching In OctoberAs we get further through the year, there’s nothing I want to do more than slump on the couch and reach for the remote. It’s been a busy few moby Rachel ChoyEntertainmentEverything We Know About The Pitt Season 2The Pitt is currently the best drama on television. I say that with my whole chest. And at the Emmys this month, the medical drama was officially awarded tby Kathleen Newman-B...EntertainmentThe Summer I Turned Pretty Finale Was For Team BellySpoilers ahead. Isabelle “Belly” Conklin has made her choice. For three seasons of The Summer I Turned Pretty, we’ve watched her romantically terroriby Kathleen Newman-B...Entertainment“I’m Not Afraid Any More.” Joy Sunday On Wednesday &...Joy Sunday glides into the lobby of The Whitby Hotel in New York City’s midtown donning a caramel corset and flouncy Emilio Pucci mini skirt.  Sunday’by Taryn FinleyEntertainmentThe Best TV Shows & Movies To Stream In AugustWhile most people have been getting out into the great outdoors this summer, we’ve been glued to our big and little screens as per usual. The Emmys nominby Alicia LansomEntertainmentSterling K. Brown & Ernest Kingsley Jr. Lead A Joyful Rebellion I...Washington Black is about joy. That may come as a surprise, since the story (based on the novel by Esi Edugyan) starts on a Barbados plantation where we fiby Kathleen Newman-B...EntertainmentIs The Bear Committing “Category Fraud”? Either Way, Ayo E...For many TV watchers The Bear and controversial Emmy nominations go hand in hand. For the last few years, every time the show scores Emmys nominations —&by Banseka Kayembe¡Súbelo!Love Island USA’s Amaya and Bryan Represent the Latine Lov...On Sunday, July 13, I perched on the edge of my stool at a Brooklyn bar, facing a huge screen normally reserved for sports. Now, it displayed the neon lighby Tess GarciaAdvertisementADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT