Dr. Pershing takes the spotlight as we check in on the capital of the New Republic.

Warning: This story contains spoilers forThe Mandalorianseason 3 episode “The Convert.”

If last week’sMandalorianwasall about Mandalore, this week we’re taking a trip toanotherkeyStar Warsplanet.

(L-R): Dr. Penn Pershing / Amnesty Scientist L52 (Omid Abtahi) and a parole droid (Regina Hermosillo) in Lucasfilm’s THE MANDALORIAN, season three

Omid Abtahi as Dr. Pershing and a parole droid in ‘The Mandalorian’.Lucasfilm Ltd.

Here, EW breaks down that unexpected detour and what it might mean for our little green friend Grogu.

He’s since been captured by the New Republic, and he’s enrolled in their so-called amnesty program.

Under the amnesty program, the New Republic has sought to retrain and rehabilitate former Imperials.

She quickly wins over Pershing, plying him with stolen Imperial biscuits and encouraging him to pursue his research.

The entire episode is a bit of a slow-burn, especially after the plot-heavy action of last week.

We’ll have to wait and see.

Will she stay, or will her disagreements with the Watch boil over eventually?

We’ll have to wait and see.