Announcement

This is a very strong episode that builds on the previous the events of 'The Eye'.

For me the best parts of the story are the fallout from the heist on Adhani and all the politics involved in the development of the rebellion.

I love all the scenes involving Mon Mothma. This character is compellingly written and she is performed with class by Genevieve O'Reilly. It probably sounds childish but I feel a sense of nerdy excitement every time she is on screen as we know where her character will go but not how she got there.

The scenes at the security meeting are also great as they provide more plausible detail of the empire's response to the possible formation of an organised rebellion. It's also great to see Yularen from the original Star Wars in a prominent role.

Cassian has solid screen time, with a superb scene involving Maarva, and for me his arc gets even more intriguing until the last two scenes of the episode. Diego Luna is on good form and Fiona Shaw is excellent.

The cinematography, editing, production design and music are all top drawer and with more of that 'Bladerunner' type feel to everything. The content still feels very Star Wars with the visuals and references of familiar characters and places.

This show continues to satisfy me. It really is a shame that so many aren't watching this. In my humble opinion it is the best Star Wars Disney+ show.

Once again, the script is fantastic. Just grown ups having strict political conversations in the midst of a fascist regime. There is hardly any action in this episode and that's fine with me; I am intrigued all the same.

Also the acting!! Genevieve O'Reilly, Stellan Skarsgärd, Diego Luna and even Fiona Shaw continue to excel on this front.

Another thing that I haven't really seen mentioned: the music is amazing! In this episode specifically it was quite different than we've heard before in Star Wars.

Some may argue that that isn't Star Wars, and that it should be more tailored for kids. However, you can't tell me this show hasn't been a breath of fresh air.

For the first time this season, "Andor" breaks with its three-episode arc structure and gives us an episode that's clearly designed to build upon our perception of the Empire. It's easy to see the Empire as being a bad thing - the fact that it's based on Nazi Germany is a pretty good way of making that stick. However, I don't think that there has ever been a scarier portrayal of the Empire in "Star Wars" than it is here, because this is the real deal. This was an awesome episode that felt like a great bridge that was meant to up the threat a bit.

We were recently introduced to the ISB and this episode opens up with an incredible scene that addresses the people present, and the way it was done felt like it was taken directly out of a war council in World War II. The threatening tone of it all and the specific things that were said sold the gravity of the situation very well for the Imperial standpoint. It all goes into how great the writing is, which bleeds into the other areas that the episode explores, like Mon Mothma expanding on her doings a little, continuing to distance herself from the people that she is pretending to be a part of. Her story especially feels like a spy thriller and it feels like someone could be watching over her shoulder at every step of the way. The writing is so good that even though we know the outcome of everything that's going on, it still feels like there are so many stakes and consequences waiting to happen. Meanwhile, Cassian's storyline takes him back to Ferrix and makes him engage in incredible conversation with people that we saw during the first arc. The dialogue is incredible and unlike anything that has been in a "Star Wars" property previously. And once again, I have to praise the performance that Diego Luna gives, but also the performance of Fiona Shaw as his mother who slides into this character with extreme ease and easily feels like she's been part of this universe and the battle for many years.

"Announcement" was an unexpected episode that took a slower approach, but continued to put an emphasis on unfolding the story in unique and exciting ways. The writing is so masterful and easily goes from many different storylines, making it all feel part of the same event and giving those major spy thriller vibes all throughout.

Dont know why but i never really felt comfortable while hearing Dubstep in mandalorian season 2 , but this

Most of the episodes are fantastic, feature lengthy , optimised for star wars . The cinematography looks absolutely stunning with Diego luna stealing one of the best rouge looks ever made . Andor is a 'really me' blade runner character. The episode focused on different characters & its super confusing to see whether or how everything is going to fit in. I must say i am having a good time. Thank you Tony Gilroy ,& Thank you Nicholas britell What an awesome understanding of the universe The synth was necessarily dirty but when its clearing out , its the perfect track for Diego who was in Narcos Mexico.

The theme of Niamos was an absolute Banger !!

Ludwig can wait You are my favourite now.

Please more.

There is no other show currently streaming that is more impressive than Andor. In seven episodes, it has kicked the doors to the SW universe wide open, not just in its mining of new stories but in both its tone, expression, and style. It's strictly for the adults and it eschews the episodic structure of the Mandalorian with gusto. That said the first six eps can be easily watched in two movie-like instalments. If the next six prove likewise, we might just have an iconic new SW quadrilogy on our hands-& my respect and admiration for this endeavour will have exploded thru whatever ceiling I've been hitherto rating modern tv shows under.