Think I'll start this tonight I quite like slow builds.
Television Andor (Star Wars series) - Disney+
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Just watching the first episode. It appears to be very dull so far. Only think of note is the huge amount of accents so far. Is this the first Manc accent on the SW universe?
Remember that if you watch as many as three episodes, you're actually legally required to watch all the way until at least the 6th episode. If you don't like that one, you can safely stop watching forever.
Who's got the Manc accent? I'll have to rate it tad higher now.
Think this is why they released three eps at once before making it weekly. Was a good move by them in that sense
The last episode, after the heist, with zero action - I'm surprised it was as good as it was.
The 6th episode is a goddamn masterpiece. Almost inarguably the best piece of Star Wars media since...Empire?
Personally that episode looked to me as Rogue One quality which is very decent thing to watch imo.
Empire level ? It will take some effort, perhaps it will happen in nearer future than distant, but definitely great, straightforward episode that was.
Just watched the first 3 - I'm in.
Old Trevor from Eastenders has put on some timber - sure it was him.
Old Trevor from Eastenders has put on some timber - sure it was him.
This episode was the weakest so far for me personally. It had way too much of the prison minutiae. They could have cut whole sections of that. I get it he's in prison its monotonous and unfair. Speed it up. They need to get the prison break going or that part will drag in other episodes too.
Thought the prison scenes were pretty good at showing how evil the empire are. Imagine having to survive there?!
It was great, wondering if they’re constructing the Death Star?
I'll be honest, I thought the "getting arrested as a tourist" stuff was a flashback until the other prisoners asked about the law that was definitely happening now.
That’s what I thought, would be a pretty cool way to tie Andor to the rebellion and his ultimate fate.
I like how they're taking their time to show the extent of the injustice, abuse & brutality the Empire imposed on ordinary people. You get a real sense of just how evil everyone in the Empire is with this show, beyond Palpatine & Vader.
I like how they show the darker side of the rebellion too. How they know that regular people will suffer with what they are doing and face harsh retaliation. Regular people getting rounded up etc , increased military state. But, obviously they are doing it before the Empire gets too powerful to ever change anything. That part is done really effectively here.
The concept of the prison is excellent. Love how well thought out it is, the electric floors, the open plan cells, the factory concept with a Squid games style competitive edge. Very interesting, very Imperial. They really have nailed the Empire in this show, terrifyingly brutal.
unironically, somehow
Same
Thought they were showing what he did before and how he came to the place etc but then thought nope, it's real time
It was the best part of the episode imo. The stuff away from the prison wasn't as interesting to me
Prison scenes looked great. But yeah another exciting episode...
I thought the prison was fantastic. Though they could’ve cut a bit for longer scenes with Bix, maybe in slo-mo to extend them.
I didn’t even spot Gollum until he was pointed out to me, which was another cool bit from another very good episode.
I liked the look and idea of the prison scenes. My complaint was it was too much of the little details. I get what I was supposed to narratively . Empire is evil, basically slave labor where a mistake could get you tortured and killed, sentence can be extended to infinity for no reason pretty much. I got all that.I thought the prison was fantastic. Though they could’ve cut a bit for longer scenes with Bix, maybe in slo-mo to extend them.
I didn’t even spot Gollum until he was pointed out to me, which was another cool bit from another very good episode.
Some of the later bits of it I was thinking ok come on start showing me hints of the potential breakout, or recruitment to Rebellion, start picking up the larger story. Not like the episode was trash or anything but I would like to see that pick up next episode not more compete for the best table in the room for 15 minutes of the running time.
Theres another 4 or so eps left.... right?
I wouldnt mind another ep and a bit in the prison.
I know they did a time jump (something like 40 shifts later) but im glad they didnt start resolving it straight away.
They already showed a few hints though no? One of the prisoners was using sign language to communicate with people in different areas of the prison. Then we had the bit at the very start where an officer complained about being short staffed and someone being late. Also the hint of two people not being allowed in a cell together as I imagine Andy Circus' character is going to be a stumbling block to any escape plan.
This is a really good show, expected very little, thought Mando was kinda shit really and the less said about that risible Obi Wan pap the better but this is genuinely good, nay excellent TV, shocking I know.
It's style over substance.
Love this show, it’s brilliant. By far the best Disney have done with Star Wars, along with Rogue One. Both Tony Gilroy projects.
Oh, and I am in love with Adria Arjona.
Oh, and I am in love with Adria Arjona.
Started slow, but 4 episodes in, this is fantastic. Finally something that feels gritty and lived in instead of the endless fan service, merchandise focused Disnry crap we've seen the last few years.
I have A new hope (ha!) for Star Wars.
I have A new hope (ha!) for Star Wars.
Posted in Star Wars Universe thread. "Tales of the jedi" was alright. All abuot Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooko's fall from jedi to sith.
Probably the best thing Disney Star Wars has done. The Mandalorian definitely has its niche and positives and Rogue One was the best movie but something about Andor makes it the most compelling for me.
I think it's because it's an espionage thriller in the Star Wars universe, as opposed to Disney/Star Wars attempting an espionage thriller. If that makes sense.
And nobody is hiding children under their massive coats.
I was trying to think where ive seen her recently and it was Morbius. Shes defo better in this but then the script just seems better.
Best Star Wars thing since Rogue 1, which was the best thing since Empire.
Diego Luna saving Star Wars.
Diego Luna saving Star Wars.
Who knew that final line in the episode would bring so much adrenaline! Next weeks is going to big.
I need to watch part of the episode again though as I didn't quite understand (putting it in spoilers as the episodes not been out for long)
I need to watch part of the episode again though as I didn't quite understand (putting it in spoilers as the episodes not been out for long)
What the reference was too the rebel pilot / trap. They briefly mentioned a group name in reference to the Alliance, is that part of the Whitaker group? Or just a random Rebel faction?
Brilliant episode!
Yeah, the floor manager grimly relenting and answerring the question was fantastic.
Terrific episode. Gollum realising the he inevitability of the situation at the end was nicely done.
I think it was either Whitaker's group, or the group that Whitaker refused to cooperate with when the Swedish Capitalist Revolutionary suggested it.
Prison segments are fantastic. Very intense and aesthetically beautiful. Still can't get into the rest though.