Andor is proof that with great writing you don't need action every episode. A show can be amazing with great characters and dialogue. This show has been a 10/10 for me.
Agreed. A lot of shows jump to the action. This show is more of a drama. There is some action of course, but a lot of character development is is taking place as well as ideological puzzles and issues are brought up for the viewer.
Episode 8 had some of the best acting and transition shots in the whole series thus far. And how awesome is the design of the factory/prison? incredible
This ep really highlighted the human ability to not just adapt but to find ways to try thrive, compete and reorganize our concept of living. The prison factory shows the worst application of that tho. They were competing to avoid pain and to win 'flavour' like any flavour. Emotional sensory manipulation. Dehumanization. So much of this pulled from the 19th nad 20th centuries... Really damn surprising and impressive. You can almost see Cass know what type of life he'll soon have when he first saw their work, to his partial beat down of previous norma and acceptance. He keeps his eyes open tho. All the pieces are there for when he tries to eacape or at least do something... Favourite ep so far. After the heist ep ofc. Edit: aaand i just got to the discussion part where you guys pretty much talk about it. Smh, i be always jumpin' the gun ha.
15:17 - "What is that sound in the background" - It's the people of Ferrix sounding the alarm. They bang on the metal decorations most of them have on their front doors to sound the alarm, like in episode 3. That last time, ironically, it was Paak who started it. This time, obviously, it wasn't him. We don't know who it was. Maybe his son yelled for help sounding the alarm while trying to find out what happened to his father. Of course, last time it was Cassian's fault. This time, probably Bix's fault. She sent out that transmission. The Imperials probably triangulated the transmitter's location.
This show, just like House Of The Dragon, just gets better and better with every episode! You can almost feel the boot of the Empire on your own throat when watching this episode. And as happy as I was when I saw Forrest Whitaker back as Saw Gurerra I actually cheered when I saw that the legendary Andy Serkis is back in Star Wars!!!
It was cut on here but please tell me you guys recognized Melshi. I hope Steph did. She said she loves Rogue One. Melshi helped lead the ground troops on Scarif
I spent this entire episode terrified, as if I was watching a horror film. And the best kind, where I'm scared because I see the characters are scared. Like the best parts of Alien, where the fear comes through empathy of the characters, not because of the monsters. Even the scene with Saw made me feel afraid, because holy crap... the rebellion is in such pieces, how the hell will they get it together? What an amazing show.
Its funny how the audience and the most of the characters don't know what the prisoners are building, except, maybe and likely, Cassien. He is scoping his environment, but I think his past experiences with ships and weapons and theft will allow him to know what is being built. He is seeing what the guards are missing or allowing to happen as the prisoners communicate with each other. It is funny that while his actions have been central to the story, he still may yet be pivotal to the rebellion.
Another great episode. Loving the pacing, the atmosphere, being shown the cranking up of tyranny and oppression, the subtle politics, etc. The scene between Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgard) and Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker) was amazing. Two absolute powerhouse actors on screen together - so good. It was great to hear about the different factions within the would-be rebellion and how their differing ideologies has them at loggerheads as they jockey for influence and power. It really adds a level of realism, as we always see such divisions within political and social movements. I feel like Mon Mothma's husband is primarily a rich man who has become accustomed to living the high life of the wealthy partner of a long-serving Senator. I think he probably supports the Empire in so much as it has provided him with his current social and economic position that he happens to value above all else and as such would happily betray his wife to preserve it. As for the daughter, I think she might actually despise the Empire and be sympathetic towards the rebellion. This could explain what seems to be her lack of respect for her mother if she simply sees her as a cog in the empirical machine. I think they've started to establish how observant she is and my guess is that she'll discover that her mother is working to undermine the Empire. Naturally this will change the dynamic of their relationship as the two come to understand that they share much of the same thinking on these issues. The prison system is monstrous. I suspect six years is going to feel like a life time for poor old Cassian... not that any of us actually expect him to be there that long of course. Seeing the prison labour being used to mass produce parts gives an insight into how the manufacturing of parts to build such things as Star Destroyers and Death Stars was achieved. Anyway, I'm enjoying your reactions to this show guys. Keep 'em coming.
I think what it showed with the guard being late, is that the guards are severely understaffed and with Saw Gerreras attack on the power station then I guess it gives Andor an opportunity to check out and run as fast as possible.
Once again another great commentary from you guys! This show is very good at keeping you in suspense. The attention to detail is phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about this show.
Loving you guys’ commentary! 👍🏾 This season, even with its slow, deliberate pacing, has been such an incredible journey so far, and has brought a level of grit and seriousness I didn’t know we needed in Star Wars.
Regarding the prison, realistically speaking it would take weeks of observation and watching to get the pattern of the guards and the timing of the prison to even begin to plan a prison break, so the timing is pretty much on point.
Steph you are so right. The fact that most of the prisoners were brown and black. The line where they say I hold a mirror to you, and that why I love you. Tony Gilroy is holding a mirror up to us in real life. I also think they are building parts to the Death Star.
Love this show! And one week is tooo long to wait for the next episode! Love how they were able to show how bleak everyone's situation is! Also Andy Serkis! Luthen and Saw's exchange was also fantastic! Mon's husband and daughter is SUS! Ugh - I need to go for a walk. 😅
I love how when Tay says, "Charity begins at home", Perrin whips around like, "WTF was that, dude?" And the way Mon Mothma's daughter says, "You're here on Coruscant all the time, now?" Like she means "So you and mum are doing it now?" It's like ... show them the adultery stone in her hand, you miss the knife at Palpatine's throat.
I agree. I think she also sees through him. He tried to come clean in this episode, but he is still arrogant, and (as his mother said) desperate. Syril could be a very useful asset in the right role, but he has to recognize his limitations. He's very intelligent, and he has huge potential as an analyst. As he said, he figured out Cassian very fast, and his instincts were 100% correct. What he lacks is any training, understanding, or experience in tactics. He wants to be a leader, but he's not competent in that role and worse does not realize it. He just assumes that he deserves it. I think Meero sees ALL of that in both his record and his persona. He could be an extremely useful analyst, but his arrogance makes him a potential loose cannon at the same time. Also- he keeps saying he is just trying to enforce order, but if you look at his character he breaks the rules for himself all the time: he altered his uniform, he disobeyed his superior, and he's been breaking rules now in his new job. Basically, he's broadcasting that the rules are for everyone else but not for him. From that perspective, he would be the worst analyst/employee exactly because Meero wouldn't be able to trust him, in spite of his brilliance. He thinks he's better than everyone else, and will do anything he can to show it. I have to say, the writing and the setup of this show is amazing in order to create this level of nuance.
I believe she is pushing him to see how far he will go. Just like her superior did with her. She knows that within the ISB she needs to watch her back but Syril isn't in the ISB. She knows he can become useful to her, just doesn't know if she can trust him yet. He needs to truly prove himself to her. Syril knows this as well, that's why he smiles at the end of their interview.
I agree. Unfortunately, ive noticed a significant (not necessarily the majority) of star wars fans who arent interested in the nitty gritty politics of the rebellion and empire; they just want jedis, lightsaber battles, the force and siths on screen. Anything else is boring to them
I prefer Mandalorian, Boba fett and Obi Wan shows over Andor. They feel more like classic Star wars too me. Andor is generic SF with some Star wars stuff in.
@15:10 jaby asked about the sound from episode 3? I think when they bang it’s like the community signaling each other that the police are doing work it’s kinda like the crip whistle
I think Mon Mothma's daughter is going to rat on her... i think that's why she comes across like she does, foreshadowing. She's a daddies girl and on mum's back about things.
Cassian was looking for a way out for sure but really, there was none. I don't think he can get out without outside help. They're setting Syril up to switch sides for sure. He keeps trying to do the "right thing" and gets shut down every time.. I'm sure he's sick of that.
In the prison factory room, are they building the upper leg limb swivel section of those spiderball droids with force fields. The ones that first showed up at the beginning of the Phantom Menace?
Perhaps when Andy Serkis' time is up, that's when Cassian gets his position and the chance to break out. Or, he figures out how to break out with the other guys at night. The ultimate "the floor is lava" game.
I think all the prison sentences are going to be extended. That will completely change the dynamic as the prisoners realize that they have no hope of getting out of there. The most senior prisoners will then start the breakout plan.
It’s funny to me how many people were cheering for Dedras small victory over Blevins last episode… completely disregarding that she’s trying to capture Cassian! She’s on the wrong side people, don’t forget lol. This episode is a good reminder that we’re not supposed to like her
Welcome to the Galaxy, Andy Serkis. He has been in four major franchises now. And welcome back, Forest Whitaker (as Saw Guerrera). Cassian is doing some hard time with all that labor.
Good catch. all those things they are making are a bunch of the same thing. They look like basic struts or something like that, and its making some kind of huge circular structure. You may be right, and that would be awesome.
22:35. Ok call Kristian, you're off Sith Council. That's inexcusable that you don't know Saw Guerrera. Also, as far as Andy Serkis; no one noted the irony? SNOKE IS BACK!!
Saw is one of those characters I want more of. His intro in clone wars was cool since I saw that after watching Rogue one. Now I’m watching rebels and would love it if he makes an appearance
It's amazing how arguably the best show of star wars happens to be least watched. Looks like people earning on hating star wars aren't making a lot of money out of it.
It is. It's also an allegory for labour camps in other countries including the Soviet gulags and the American prison system. The work environment also stands for the horrid factory and warehouse labour conditions in Amazon and many of these giant corporations. Also, in George Lucas's original and prequel trilogy, the Empire was often a stand-in for American imperialism in Vietnam and the Middle East respectively. And ofc the British imperialism allegory is very obvious from the casting and colonialism allegories too.
Lol I didn’t think there way any chance Andor was going to or going to try to break out of that prison. Even if he tried he would have failed. He barely knows the in and outs of the prison and the guard routine, one day isn’t enough to plot an escape
One word for this episode: Oppression. And damn good job by making us feel the boot of the empire. Diego Luna is not the best actor in this series, but surprisingly hasn’t been given much. The performances by Skarsgard and Denise Gough (Dedra) are my favorites so far.
George Lucas' first movie was THX 1138, which he made in 1971--six years before he made Star Wars. It deals with a dystopian future in which citizens are controlled by android police as well as mandatory use of drugs that suppress emotions. It stars Robert Duvall and Donald Pleasence, and it's got a very 1984-ish feel to it.
Love y'all's reaction to this and Steph is right....Star Wars was always supposed to show us aspects of evil in society and we're SUPPOSED to feel the overwhelming oppression and loss of hope....and it IS analogous to the American prison system...which is slanted to produce slave labor and profits through taxes from the poor who can't afford good legal.representation
The origin of Snoke? Eh? Eh?!?! Just kidding. Andy Serkis and Forrest Whittaker in one episode. The first real inklings of fan service in this series. But fan service done well. I am continually impressed with this series. The amount of tension without overt action scenes is so well done. I wonder if next episode will follow the same pattern and be the "action" climactic episode. Great reaction y'all!
22:30 Agreed this show is amazing at subverting expectations. I love the writing, the acting, the casting, everything. 10/10 show. Just to contrast with Rings of Power for example, Amazon wasted a BILLION dollars on that and it's a complete dumpster fire! This just goes to show it doesn't take insane money to make a killer show.
Why do I feel like Mon Mothma’s daughter is a spy for the empire, told to snitch on her parents for any suspicious activity? It could parallel real world authoritarian regimes where kids are indoctrinated to snitch on their own families. Or she’s like the Star Wars version of Hit ler youth. Her detached, bored teenage persona is a facade.
Andor is proof that with great writing you don't need action every episode. A show can be amazing with great characters and dialogue. This show has been a 10/10 for me.
Agreed so much
Agreed. A lot of shows jump to the action. This show is more of a drama. There is some action of course, but a lot of character development is is taking place as well as ideological puzzles and issues are brought up for the viewer.
Right? Also an example of when you're given more than six episodes and renewed for a second season.
Anyone who has watched HBO, AMC or FX over the last 10+ years already knew that. You didn't just break open some profound fortune cookie lmao
@@trustit9879 Man, I really wanted a profound fortune cookie! Oh well…
This show is gold. I hope there are more shows like this. This is easily at the top in Disney+.
I hope daredevil is given this treatment
Episode 8 had some of the best acting and transition shots in the whole series thus far. And how awesome is the design of the factory/prison? incredible
Fun fact! Sgt Melshi who led the Rebel Extractor Team to rescue Jyn Erso in Rogue One is in this Episode on Narkina 5 :)
I love that we get a back story on Melshi too. Now we know they go back at least 5 years. Dope.
This ep really highlighted the human ability to not just adapt but to find ways to try thrive, compete and reorganize our concept of living.
The prison factory shows the worst application of that tho.
They were competing to avoid pain and to win 'flavour' like any flavour. Emotional sensory manipulation. Dehumanization. So much of this pulled from the 19th nad 20th centuries...
Really damn surprising and impressive. You can almost see Cass know what type of life he'll soon have when he first saw their work, to his partial beat down of previous norma and acceptance.
He keeps his eyes open tho. All the pieces are there for when he tries to eacape or at least do something... Favourite ep so far. After the heist ep ofc.
Edit: aaand i just got to the discussion part where you guys pretty much talk about it. Smh, i be always jumpin' the gun ha.
15:17 - "What is that sound in the background" - It's the people of Ferrix sounding the alarm. They bang on the metal decorations most of them have on their front doors to sound the alarm, like in episode 3. That last time, ironically, it was Paak who started it. This time, obviously, it wasn't him. We don't know who it was. Maybe his son yelled for help sounding the alarm while trying to find out what happened to his father.
Of course, last time it was Cassian's fault. This time, probably Bix's fault. She sent out that transmission. The Imperials probably triangulated the transmitter's location.
Andor represents a new kind of Star Wars, and it’s building a dedicated audience that’s only going to grow and want more.
This show, just like House Of The Dragon, just gets better and better with every episode! You can almost feel the boot of the Empire on your own throat when watching this episode.
And as happy as I was when I saw Forrest Whitaker back as Saw Gurerra I actually cheered when I saw that the legendary Andy Serkis is back in Star Wars!!!
My god Deedra is slowly becoming my favorite character wow
It was cut on here but please tell me you guys recognized Melshi. I hope Steph did. She said she loves Rogue One. Melshi helped lead the ground troops on Scarif
Most people didn't it's not that big of a deal if people don't.
Incredible acting with powerful dialogue.
the metal clanking sound was a community alert system you heard in of the first episode.
I spent this entire episode terrified, as if I was watching a horror film. And the best kind, where I'm scared because I see the characters are scared. Like the best parts of Alien, where the fear comes through empathy of the characters, not because of the monsters.
Even the scene with Saw made me feel afraid, because holy crap... the rebellion is in such pieces, how the hell will they get it together?
What an amazing show.
Its funny how the audience and the most of the characters don't know what the prisoners are building, except, maybe and likely, Cassien. He is scoping his environment, but I think his past experiences with ships and weapons and theft will allow him to know what is being built. He is seeing what the guards are missing or allowing to happen as the prisoners communicate with each other. It is funny that while his actions have been central to the story, he still may yet be pivotal to the rebellion.
Yes, the show has established that Cassian has a great attention to detail. He knew how to act like a soldier from seeing them, for example.
Another great episode. Loving the pacing, the atmosphere, being shown the cranking up of tyranny and oppression, the subtle politics, etc.
The scene between Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgard) and Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker) was amazing. Two absolute powerhouse actors on screen together - so good. It was great to hear about the different factions within the would-be rebellion and how their differing ideologies has them at loggerheads as they jockey for influence and power. It really adds a level of realism, as we always see such divisions within political and social movements.
I feel like Mon Mothma's husband is primarily a rich man who has become accustomed to living the high life of the wealthy partner of a long-serving Senator. I think he probably supports the Empire in so much as it has provided him with his current social and economic position that he happens to value above all else and as such would happily betray his wife to preserve it. As for the daughter, I think she might actually despise the Empire and be sympathetic towards the rebellion. This could explain what seems to be her lack of respect for her mother if she simply sees her as a cog in the empirical machine. I think they've started to establish how observant she is and my guess is that she'll discover that her mother is working to undermine the Empire. Naturally this will change the dynamic of their relationship as the two come to understand that they share much of the same thinking on these issues.
The prison system is monstrous. I suspect six years is going to feel like a life time for poor old Cassian... not that any of us actually expect him to be there that long of course. Seeing the prison labour being used to mass produce parts gives an insight into how the manufacturing of parts to build such things as Star Destroyers and Death Stars was achieved.
Anyway, I'm enjoying your reactions to this show guys. Keep 'em coming.
The sound in the background is the warning bells/chimes they were hitting in I believe episode 3.
I think what it showed with the guard being late, is that the guards are severely understaffed and with Saw Gerreras attack on the power station then I guess it gives Andor an opportunity to check out and run as fast as possible.
Once again another great commentary from you guys! This show is very good at keeping you in suspense. The attention to detail is phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about this show.
What have we done to deserve such great acting, writing, and directing?
We suffered through disney star wars. The universe had to throw us a bone sooner or later :)
"You've got a chance to win the shift today"- gollum
Loving you guys’ commentary! 👍🏾 This season, even with its slow, deliberate pacing, has been such an incredible journey so far, and has brought a level of grit and seriousness I didn’t know we needed in Star Wars.
Regarding the prison, realistically speaking it would take weeks of observation and watching to get the pattern of the guards and the timing of the prison to even begin to plan a prison break, so the timing is pretty much on point.
Steph you are so right. The fact that most of the prisoners were brown and black. The line where they say I hold a mirror to you, and that why I love you. Tony Gilroy is holding a mirror up to us in real life. I also think they are building parts to the Death Star.
Love this show! And one week is tooo long to wait for the next episode!
Love how they were able to show how bleak everyone's situation is! Also Andy Serkis! Luthen and Saw's exchange was also fantastic!
Mon's husband and daughter is SUS!
Ugh - I need to go for a walk. 😅
I'm loving Andor and I'm loving your reviews!!! Thank you guys!!! Hope you all have a great one!!! 🙂 👍
I love how when Tay says, "Charity begins at home", Perrin whips around like, "WTF was that, dude?"
And the way Mon Mothma's daughter says, "You're here on Coruscant all the time, now?" Like she means "So you and mum are doing it now?"
It's like ... show them the adultery stone in her hand, you miss the knife at Palpatine's throat.
Nobody realizes that Melshi, one of the guys at Andor’s table, is one of the rebels in Rogue One
I did. lol. I said "from Rogue One" the second his name was said.
Loving this show. Glad ya'll are enjoying it as well.
This episode has officially made me hate and be afraid of the empire simultaneously.
I think Meero doesn't want to take Syril under her wing because she's "Watching her back" like Partagaz told her to.
I agree. I think she also sees through him. He tried to come clean in this episode, but he is still arrogant, and (as his mother said) desperate. Syril could be a very useful asset in the right role, but he has to recognize his limitations. He's very intelligent, and he has huge potential as an analyst. As he said, he figured out Cassian very fast, and his instincts were 100% correct. What he lacks is any training, understanding, or experience in tactics. He wants to be a leader, but he's not competent in that role and worse does not realize it. He just assumes that he deserves it.
I think Meero sees ALL of that in both his record and his persona. He could be an extremely useful analyst, but his arrogance makes him a potential loose cannon at the same time. Also- he keeps saying he is just trying to enforce order, but if you look at his character he breaks the rules for himself all the time: he altered his uniform, he disobeyed his superior, and he's been breaking rules now in his new job. Basically, he's broadcasting that the rules are for everyone else but not for him. From that perspective, he would be the worst analyst/employee exactly because Meero wouldn't be able to trust him, in spite of his brilliance. He thinks he's better than everyone else, and will do anything he can to show it.
I have to say, the writing and the setup of this show is amazing in order to create this level of nuance.
I believe she is pushing him to see how far he will go. Just like her superior did with her. She knows that within the ISB she needs to watch her back but Syril isn't in the ISB. She knows he can become useful to her, just doesn't know if she can trust him yet. He needs to truly prove himself to her. Syril knows this as well, that's why he smiles at the end of their interview.
Who else thinks that the parts they're building are for the Death Star?
Steph your comments in all the episodes uptil now have been gold! You are lovely : )
6:30 "Somehow Snoke returned."
Thanks!
Thank YOU! And sorry for the super super late response. Didn't realize we had any super thanks on videos at the time.
Andor is the best Star Wars show sad that not many people are watching it as much as other Star Wars show.
I agree. Unfortunately, ive noticed a significant (not necessarily the majority) of star wars fans who arent interested in the nitty gritty politics of the rebellion and empire; they just want jedis, lightsaber battles, the force and siths on screen. Anything else is boring to them
I prefer Mandalorian, Boba fett and Obi Wan shows over Andor. They feel more like classic Star wars too me. Andor is generic SF with some Star wars stuff in.
@@greengreeneya2102, dude, shut up.
@@joycesouza5784 I will not
@15:10 jaby asked about the sound from episode 3? I think when they bang it’s like the community signaling each other that the police are doing work it’s kinda like the crip whistle
When they were in Angola, the Cuban troops' used to call it the 'Jungle Telegraph';
THAT THING THERE BILDING LOOKS LIKE , THE SENTER OF A . TIE FIGHTER WING
It looks like part of a tie fighter wing they're building
So this was the origin story for Snoke.
The water is getting hotter… every episode has me more and more on edge.
I think Mon Mothma's daughter is going to rat on her... i think that's why she comes across like she does, foreshadowing. She's a daddies girl and on mum's back about things.
Cassian was looking for a way out for sure but really, there was none. I don't think he can get out without outside help. They're setting Syril up to switch sides for sure. He keeps trying to do the "right thing" and gets shut down every time.. I'm sure he's sick of that.
In the prison factory room, are they building the upper leg limb swivel section of those spiderball droids with force fields. The ones that first showed up at the beginning of the Phantom Menace?
I think it's those K-2SO Droids.
@@noddytransferencias7911 i cant imagine what part that massive 4 way piece their building is meant to be in a K-2s0 unit...
Tie fighter wing
@@Dime7378 ooh that could be cool. Or even interlocking structural framing for the death star lol
You nailed the pacing perfectly. It's like we got the good shit and you're going to watch.
Perhaps when Andy Serkis' time is up, that's when Cassian gets his position and the chance to break out. Or, he figures out how to break out with the other guys at night. The ultimate "the floor is lava" game.
I think all the prison sentences are going to be extended. That will completely change the dynamic as the prisoners realize that they have no hope of getting out of there. The most senior prisoners will then start the breakout plan.
It’s funny to me how many people were cheering for Dedras small victory over Blevins last episode… completely disregarding that she’s trying to capture Cassian! She’s on the wrong side people, don’t forget lol. This episode is a good reminder that we’re not supposed to like her
Yes, but... don't we all love Darth Vader?
@@pierredufresne996 True, but Darth was just minding his own business most times. Dedra’s a hater lol
This was my fav episode!
1:43 - "It's like the best day of his life now" ... well, MAYBE not.
Welcome to the Galaxy, Andy Serkis. He has been in four major franchises now.
And welcome back, Forest Whitaker (as Saw Guerrera).
Cassian is doing some hard time with all that labor.
Guerrera actually looked realistically younger than in Rogue One and in real life.
@@freebird6591 good point.
Serkis voiced Snoke in the sequel trilogy. Nice to actually see his face now though. I love the casting in this show.
@@josejaro3788 totally forgot about that. Thanks.
@@neomoscoso10 it’s ok. A lot of people would like to forget about Snoke and the sequel trilogy lol.
Snoke is a secret agent as Andy Serkis.😅
Curious Fact: One of Cassian Andor's fellow prisoners is the rebel Melshi, who aids Bodhi, Baze, and Chirrut in the Battle of Scariff in Rogue One.
Same actor?
@@TusharSharma-gc4vs YESS!!!
Andor is building parts for the Death Star. Right?
Good catch. all those things they are making are a bunch of the same thing. They look like basic struts or something like that, and its making some kind of huge circular structure. You may be right, and that would be awesome.
After andor 2 gilroy should be allowed to remake a new hope and the rest of the original trilogy in a more matrix style.
@GETJaby,
11:42 I wonder if the sound is a hint? The sound we hear on this piece as they assemble it sounds very much like an Imperial Walker, AT-AT.
It's like they are building rivets for the death star or something
Narkina 5 inmates are building the undercarriage leg attachments to a Viper Droid, or Imperial Probe Droid.
This show does tension better than any I've seen in ages. And the writing might be the best in any Star Wars project ever, IMO.
22:35. Ok call Kristian, you're off Sith Council. That's inexcusable that you don't know Saw Guerrera. Also, as far as Andy Serkis; no one noted the irony? SNOKE IS BACK!!
Saw is one of those characters I want more of. His intro in clone wars was cool since I saw that after watching Rogue one. Now I’m watching rebels and would love it if he makes an appearance
Andy Serkis also played Supreme Leader Snoke, who is Kylo Ren’s master, in the sequel trilogy.
It's amazing how arguably the best show of star wars happens to be least watched. Looks like people earning on hating star wars aren't making a lot of money out of it.
I thought the Empire was an allegory to Nazi Germany. And making prisoners work for them was similar to what Nazis did. Maybe I am overreaching.
Quite literally the comparison Lucas was making in the OT
It is. It's also an allegory for labour camps in other countries including the Soviet gulags and the American prison system. The work environment also stands for the horrid factory and warehouse labour conditions in Amazon and many of these giant corporations.
Also, in George Lucas's original and prequel trilogy, the Empire was often a stand-in for American imperialism in Vietnam and the Middle East respectively. And ofc the British imperialism allegory is very obvious from the casting and colonialism allegories too.
I wonder if maybe they're building parts to the Deathstar in that prison... hhmmmm... that would be an interesting tie in.
The six pointed pieces prisoners are assembling are probably structural joints for the huge framework sphere of the Death Star.
Lol I didn’t think there way any chance Andor was going to or going to try to break out of that prison. Even if he tried he would have failed. He barely knows the in and outs of the prison and the guard routine, one day isn’t enough to plot an escape
Best SW show. That's it.
After mando obviously
One word for this episode: Oppression. And damn good job by making us feel the boot of the empire.
Diego Luna is not the best actor in this series, but surprisingly hasn’t been given much. The performances by Skarsgard and Denise Gough (Dedra) are my favorites so far.
Seeing Andor, it boggles my mind where the money went when they were hiring writers for the Rings of Power.
It's night and day.
George Lucas' first movie was THX 1138, which he made in 1971--six years before he made Star Wars.
It deals with a dystopian future in which citizens are controlled by android police as well as mandatory use of drugs that suppress emotions.
It stars Robert Duvall and Donald Pleasence, and it's got a very 1984-ish feel to it.
Andor season 2 is planned out. So, there's more that will happen before Rogue One
Love y'all's reaction to this and Steph is right....Star Wars was always supposed to show us aspects of evil in society and we're SUPPOSED to feel the overwhelming oppression and loss of hope....and it IS analogous to the American prison system...which is slanted to produce slave labor and profits through taxes from the poor who can't afford good legal.representation
17:05 Ellen's crazy
David Dunn is forever my favorite superhero ❤️🔥😢bring him back pls I believe the overseer shall return one day on screen
Great episode…but yo that shirt👽🖖🏾
The origin of Snoke? Eh? Eh?!?! Just kidding. Andy Serkis and Forrest Whittaker in one episode. The first real inklings of fan service in this series. But fan service done well. I am continually impressed with this series. The amount of tension without overt action scenes is so well done. I wonder if next episode will follow the same pattern and be the "action" climactic episode. Great reaction y'all!
Cassian looks beaten down but this experience will make him a rebel.
This show is more like Blake's 7 than Star Wars, and I really dig it!
EVERY. SINGLE. MOMENT. 👌
That was a great reaction to Andy Serkis reveal. I prefer this role over his Snoke.
This was the episode where I finally said "ohhhhhh right, Dedra is one of the *bad guys*, I'm not supposed to like her"
22:30 Agreed this show is amazing at subverting expectations. I love the writing, the acting, the casting, everything. 10/10 show. Just to contrast with Rings of Power for example, Amazon wasted a BILLION dollars on that and it's a complete dumpster fire! This just goes to show it doesn't take insane money to make a killer show.
One of many reasons this channel has 300gs plus and growing.
Triple Threat panel.
Have you though about how what their floor puts together on one floor is taken apart on another. It's could just be make work.
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React to daredevil season 2
Did you guys recognize Melshi from ROGUE ONE? He and Andor are clearly going to break out of the prison.
They're building the Death Star
As good a guess as I have heard. And I agree that’s the likely thing
You guys need to Watch Star Wars the Clone Wars or Rebels. Very important for the Ahsoka Show and Mandalorian
If this show was on HBO it would give HoD a run for subscriber viewership. Subscribers on 🐭+ don’t cater to tense writing and character driven drama
Naane varuven dhanush new movie in amazon prime now pls react to it..selvaraghavan + dhanush + yuvanshankarraja combo
Lets gooo 🔥👍🏻
Everyone that loves this show reads books.
I cant tell if thats supposed to be a compliment or insult..... its odd that thats even something one should question but it IS the internet after all
Sabraw is a baddie
Why do I feel like Mon Mothma’s daughter is a spy for the empire, told to snitch on her parents for any suspicious activity? It could parallel real world authoritarian regimes where kids are indoctrinated to snitch on their own families. Or she’s like the Star Wars version of Hit ler youth. Her detached, bored teenage persona is a facade.
She is up to something
Forest Whitaker = saw guererra
The show rewards those who pay attention not the other way around fanboys
Team Steez. More Sabraw please.
The legend of maula jatt. Trailer reaction plz
"maybe he's a murderer you don't know"
yikes, you'd be a good senator under the empire
ever heard of human rights?
They fry now?
Team Steez
How much do you guys smoke before recording these? All of your eyes betray you every episode. ;)
Andor is good..really2 good. But the thing is this show lack alien race. This is star wars right
True not many have appeared so far. Almost all humanoids. But I think more will appear. Fair point though