That Would Be Me

I honestly didn't expect alot from this series, i thought this was going to be the worst SW series yet, but damn this is getting kinda good. First 2 episodes are just build-up for episode 3, which they are great in doing so. Easily introducing new and likeable, but also some people you feel kind of sad for (Karn, because of his awfull speech). Something that is really fresh aswell is the 'personalizing' (in a sense of not only showing the heroes) of the empire. But honestly the thing i was astonished by most was the entire feeling of this show, even though it doesn't really feel like Star Wars, it's still is AMAZING. This is the first SW series that feels entirely fresh, it completely differs from the rest because of the darker/grittier setting, but also because of the realism in dialogue and acting. I do however can understand the criticism about the pace, it can be kind of slow. I do think even though not alot happend this episode except build-up it still felt amazing And for the last bit, i feel like non SW fans could really enjoy this series aswell, no Jedi, no the Force, it's a series that is just coincidentally going on inside of the SW universe. So, i could really recommend this, but just one thing, don't give up because these 2 are slow, episode 3 is really worth your time if you didn't like this one.

Again, this is mainly another setup episode for the big payoffs coming up, but I can't lie and say that this episode wasn't pretty interesting. Not only are we introduced to more new characters (who some of which will prove to be among the best), but we also get to see the tension start to rack up as the walls begin to close in on Cassian and the factions of the Empire make their advancements. It's also quite entertaining and hilarious to see the peculiar, neurotic antics of Syril Karn contrast with the steadfast, boisterous loyalty of Seargent Mosk. It's all very intriguing and I can't wait to see how things advance going forward.

An investigation is launched to find who is responsible for the incident shown in the opening scene of the show.

This is another solid chapter, but I think it could have formed part of a single episode with the first.

The plot is focussed around character introductions and slow burns the search for Cassian. Again the scenes of dialogue are pretty strong and the performances of all cast are great.

It's hard to tell whether the flashback scenes are worthwhile at this point in the story, so I will hold any judgement until I see the full arc.

As in the first episode the production values and art direction are excellent.

For me it's a 7.5/10 but I round upwards.

Wondering why a Star Wars series was named after a Star Trek planet, I checked this out. Production quality is impressive, the acting is very good, and the show gives viewers an "under the hood" look at what happens with the actual individuals who carry out the broad strokes of Star Wars plot elements. However, it's hard to make use of all these assets in the absence of a PLOT!

In fairness, there may be a plot in here somewhere, but the narrative plods along so slowly that when the viewer finally happens upon something of significance (to whatever the story is) they no longer care. I will continue watching for now, just to enjoy the Star Wars universe from a different vantage point, and because the visuals and production quality leave me hoping it will get better.

Andor, a Star Wars series, features a visual motif of people walking with purpose, particularly in its second episode. The show cuts from Cassian and his forest-kid pals on Kenari, who are on their way to an abandoned mining facility where a ship has crashed, to a man on Ferrix ascending to a bell tower for a day-ending ritual. Cassian's walk is then intercut with Ferrix workers hanging up their equipment and presumably heading home. This scene evokes striking shots from Rogue One, including one that is in the trailer but not the movie. The first five or six minutes of Andor are notable for their dialogue-free moments, which give a more tangible sense of place than we've seen in other recent Star Wars shows. The episode is brief, with about 30 minutes spent clarifying and elaborating on setup from the previous episode. For example, we meet Cassian's mother, Maarva, who waits for him with his sensitive droid B2EMO. They, along with Bix's current beau, Timm (James McArdle), have heard the bulletin to watch out for a shifty Kenarian, placing some urgency on Cassian's plan to sell his MacGuffin Empire gizmo and get the hell out of Dodge. Syril Karn gets pumped to apprehend Andor and assembles a hilariously dour 12-man force at the urging of his right-hand man, who enthuses that "corporate tactical forces" like theirs are the Empire's best defense against "fomenting pockets" of rebellion. However, the 12-man force fails to match this level of company spirit, even in the face of Syril's hilariously lacking inspirational speech. Meanwhile, Bix summons her buyer for Cassian, who books a hasty pickup service, refusing to tell the pilot anything about the cargo. The moments that make this episode feel most like a chunk of a longer pilot are the scenelets that introduce Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård). Rael does some purposeful walking as he travels from ship to Ferrix shuttle in relative silence, with Skarsgård on the receiving end of a "hello there" movie-star face-reveal shot. He's presumably traveling to find Cassian, and the show cuts to Cass when another passenger muses to Rael that they can find "anything" at their destination. In summary, Andor is a visually appealing and transitional series that showcases the characters' purposeful walking and the aftermath of a mining disaster.