Sagrona Teema

Greetings from Lithuania.

Second episode of "Andor" season 2, called "Sagrona Teema" was a disappointing one. Story barely moved forward, and i was guessing what was Cassian even doing in that place with the outcome of that situation made the whole sequence felt just like a filler. That said, set design, costumes and locations in this episode are gorgeous. I did enjoyed mostly because of very expensive production values, but unfortunately not a plot. Its a highly forgettable episode that hopefully was necessary to move this story forward, but unfortunately felt like a filler. The first episode of this season was a bit better, but i had to go on Youtube and watch a recap of season 1 just to remind myself what is going on here.

Now that episode 1 set the stage of what main characters and plot movements are...this episode dives a little deeper. Provides opposition to strengthen our care factor for the outcome. We all know what eventually happens, but not for these individual characters. Masterfully built si that you are invested and care about people if both sides.

It shows the hesitations of how committed characters are to follow their path. It ads more characters to expand the story and character depth. Like cassian ability to lead, maneuver. He's not masterful yet, but he's learning.

This is upside places you in the precipice of something big about to happen. Can't wait to dive into episode 3.

I really do not understand the bickering rebels subplot. I was hoping Andor just escaped at end of S2E1, but no they are back. Still being played somewhat for laughs? (Foot in the boot). It's just weird and off putting. They are all annoying and I just want that part to be done. The Karn and Meero romance is also weird but in a far less annoying way. I don't know the lore about the Ghorman Massacre, so we will see how that plays out. Mon Mothma's story is the best so far - the sacrifices and machinations of her circle is really good. Loved S1, S2 is meandering a bit so far. Here's hoping things pick up soon.

Not sure if it's the script or the actors but the show feels off. This whole subplot where Cassian has to escape the planet where people are stranded could have been removed completely, I feel nothing for these characters and none of them seem to act on any real logic. They don't have any chemistry and just feel like extras put in front of a camera. The core cast are great but the show seems to have become a soap opera of just a series of events one after the other and with so many characters we don't get enough time to develop characters I actually am interested in. I feel like I'm watching bad exposition while the show tells me small talk gossip about who, what and where. Show don't tell!

The only redemption this episode was the set and costume. What unnecessary screen time. Compared to the prior episodes and stellar season 1, we are met with a rag tag 90s kids comedy that doesn't advance the story. The rock paper scissors space pirates should've been left for Skeleton Crew where they would've fit in perfectly. Yes Star Wars can be funny but this isn't it and neither is Andor the right series id argue. This is the only gripe that I have with this episode and remain optimistic for the following features to return to what made Andor stand out from the rest - a gritty and real depiction of life in the Star Wars universe.