Grogu

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Din Grogu is a character from the Star Wars Disney+ original television series The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. He is a toddler member of the same species as the characters Yoda and Yaddle, with whom he shares a strong ability in the Force. In the series, the protagonist known as "the Mandalorian" is hired to track down and capture him for a remnant of the fallen Galactic Empire, but instead, he becomes his adoptive father and protects him from the Imperials. He has received a positive reception from fans and reviewers, is widely considered the show's breakout character, and quickly became a popular Internet meme. The Guardian called him "2019's biggest new character", and The Hollywood Reporter has said the character "represents the future of Hollywood" He has appeared in every episode of the first three seasons, except "Chapter 15: The Believer". He was created by The Mandalorians creator and showrunner Jon Favreau based upon his desire to explore the mystery around Yoda. The character is mostly a work of animatronics and puppetry, although accentuated with computer-generated imagery.