SPOILER warning: spoilers follow for the sixth episode of The Book of Boba Fett, “Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger.” The Book of Boba Fett‘s sixth episode featured several major Star Wars cameos, including the live-action debut of Cad Bane, an important bounty hunter with connections to Boba Fett and Fennec Shand. In the episode, Cad Bane may have killed another fan-favorite returning character, Cobb Vanthย (Timothy Olyphant). Din Djarin came to Cobb looking for help on Boba Fett’s behalf. Cobb was considering it when Bane wandered out of the desert. In a duel, Bane shot Vanth and killed his deputy.
Cobb’s fate isn’t made clear by the episode. He appears to have been shot in the shoulder and falls to the ground. It’s unknown if he’s still alive as the town resident surround him.
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That’s left Star Wars fans in a state of anxious disbelief. They’re taking to Twitter to express their feelings about Cobb Vanth’s return and possible demise. Some are even pointing out that Bane took down Hunter from Clone Force 99 the same way in an episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and Hunter survived to tell the tale. Keep reading to see what they’re saying.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments. The Book of Boba Fett is streaming no on Disney+.