Messenger

This episode shows that we are close to the end now, and that something big is coming!

The episode does suspensefull build up really well, as we might see some of the major things, teased previously, unfold soon!

There were a sense of urgency and unease, as the decissions and choices made, has potentially major consequences!

The Ghorman storyline has been one of the major parts in this season, and it seems that we are about to reach the point of no return! The pieces are set, it feels innevatable, now we can only wait to see what happens!

The scenes with Andor and Bix were great too! Much like the previous qrc, I enjoy their development! We even got a tease to something that could tie all the way to Rogue One, concerning a "place to be"

The end promisses that it will only get better from here!

History doesn't shift all at once. It pivots quietly, on moments so small they might be missed-a word spoken in frustration, a whisper in a hallway, a mission accepted with quiet resolve. "Andor" has always understood that revolutions begin not with grandeur, but with ripples. And in "Messenger," those ripples gather force, signaling a tide that's about to turn. Cassian Andor's journey started with a search for his sister, a longing to reclaim something lost-his home. In time, he found just that, just not in the form of his family-the Rebellion. And this episode may have just proven why this was always his clear direction.

In an episode that serves largely as a setup for what's next, "Messenger" succeeds most in how it balances momentum with introspection. The Rebels have begun to coalesce, now organizing out of the iconic Yavin IV base. It's thrilling to see the earliest formations of what will become the Rebel Alliance, but this episode doesn't shy away from showing how fragile that unity still is. There's fire in their hearts, but they're still learning how to aim it. The storytelling is deliberate. The pacing refuses to rush, and that patience pays off. On Ghorman, tension simmers beneath every scene. We watch the Empire's sanitized lies clash with the growing unrest of the people-Imperial propaganda woven with the fraying hope of a planet on the brink. The careful setup here gives every character's action weight and meaning, ensuring the payoff to come will land with force. One of the most fascinating additions to this episode is the subtle introduction of the Force. It's a bold move in a series that has thrived in the shadows of Jedi mythology, but it works. There's no mysticism for mysticism's sake. Instead, it's filtered through skepticism and grounded realism, aligning perfectly with the tone of "Andor." The Force is not a miracle-it's a question, and that question lingers powerfully in the minds of those who doubt it. It's handled with care, making its inclusion feel earned. All of this in the hands of Janus Metz and Dan Gilroy makes for a tense episode that clearly sets up great things to come.

"Messenger" reminds us why "Andor" remains a masterclass in world-building and character-driven storytelling. It may be a setup episode, but every frame buzzes with the promise of change. The rebellion is stirring, and Cassian's path forward is becoming clear-one small, weighty step at a time.

Powerful and intense. The tension is palpable and the stakes are at an all time high. The next two episodes of this arc will be generational. The pieces are moving forward and the storm is coming.

Not only was this episode incredible at raising the stakes but it also had some very moving scenes.

Everything with the force healer, Cassian, and Bix was so profound. Its the first time this shows writing has really dealt with the force and it was used to bring such meaning to Cassian. Trying to understand your purpose in life, not knowing how to express your pent up emotions, very strong writing. So excited for the next episodes.

Well, I did not expect another time jump again, but I guess this is the formula. But I'm not sure if I like this format as much as I did the first season, where every 3-episode arc was roughly close to one another in timeline.

But, once again, this episode serves as a setup episode for the new story arc and does a good job, and is engaging as ever, but not a lot happens as expected.

They do a good job of showing us where each character is, shedding some clarity on how much knowledge of what's happening some characters have, and introducing new plotlines and setting up for the next two episodes.

Overall, I think the episode is pretty decent, but probably the weakest so far in the season, let alone the whole show, but that doesn't mean it's bad.

But so far, I feel like this season as a whole hasn't felt like it's on par with the previous season, which became legendary by the halfway point. One reason, in my opinion, is that the first season had a gradual increase in tension and plot moving forward every episode, leading to a crescendo. But in this season, every 3 episodes, the storylines reset and the tension comes to a halt, and they have to build it back up again.

If the events of each arc were closer chronologically and a direct continuation of each other, maybe this season wouldn't feel so different. But considering everyone who saw the season fully said this is the best season ever, I'm sure it's gonna get better, and I can't wait to see what Gilroy has cooked for us.

If I were forced to pick only one single piece of entertainment I could see in 2025, "Andor" S2 was and still is the first choice.

Having said that, the first 6 episodes were somewhat disappointing and lacklustre. Mostly due to the directing; partly due to the writing, cinematography, and editing; and partly due to not enough touching moments by Nicholas Britell's score.

All of this is back in a big way! This episode was a breath of much-needed tense air and lush sets, a convincing bridge between Gilroy to Lucas. It is the first time in S2 that everything felt in its rightful place.

Most of all the touching score, which I sorely missed. I truly believe that music is a major, understsated reason why the first 6 episodes of S2 just felt flatter and didn't make as much of an impact as I'd have hoped for.

With a new director at the helm, things are definitely looking up.