Make It Stop

An episode that was no less than phenomenal that didn't even need Cassian to work so effectively and appropriately. The scene between Daedra and Lothan is no less than brilliant, and the action and tension here kicks in so quickly without giving us a moment to breathe. It's crazy that this episode was based on only three central characters from the series, and still managed to be one of the best in it. The use of flashbacks this time, unlike the opening of the series where it worked less well in my opinion, does a very significant service to the plot and narrative, and especially to the character of Kleya, who stole the show in this episode and provided an unforgettable show. It's funny to say this every week, but Andor deserves all the superlatives, all the wins that can be given to it at the Emmys, and especially to be recognized as the best content we've seen in recent years.

Greetings from Lithuania.

"Make It Stop", a tenth episode of season 2 was as great as the last few episode. "Andor" is killing in a quality in a second half of the season. The slow set up has finished, now every episode is a payoff. And its a great payoff - no spoilers. This episode and its ending was probably the most sad one. I liked the storytelling, screenplay, acting and directing in here very much - they are all excellent. In terms of writing, "Andor" is the best thing Star Wars have ever had, and probably will never have again.

Overall, with only two episodes left in the series, i looking forward to see how it all ends up, or to be more precise - how everything fells into places.

I think this is another superb chapter for similar reasons to previous Andor episodes. You can feel the story is reaching some of its most momentous and eventful points.

The characters Luthen and Kleya have operated mysteriously and ruthlessly without much explanation until now. However, they have centre stage in scenes that perfectly mix suspenseful drama and purposeful backstory. There is little I can say without spoiling, but it is safe to mention that it is compelling, thanks largely to them having unknown fates in the Star Wars universe.

From a visual perspective it is one of the best episodes in the series. The actors and cinematographers tell the story effectively, with little reliance on dialogue. Everything is cut together perfectly by the editors and enhanced by the arts design and music.

I admit that my rating is probably skewed by a large degree of franchise bias, but as I have mentioned in previous reviews, it is so pleasing to see this standard of content within the Star Wars franchise.

Just when I thought this show couldn't get any better - it did. I had a feeling some characters would get their moment to shine, but I never could have imagined it would unfold in such a bittersweet, powerful way. Here I am, stunned and overwhelmed with emotions. It just couldn't get any better than this!!!

What made this episode so remarkable is how effortlessly it balanced closure with surprise. The writing is thoughtful which has been the case this entire season, giving this arcs the emotional payoff it deserves without feeling forced. Every scene feels intentional, every line delivered with weight. There's a quiet brilliance in how joy and sorrow coexist here - it lingers with you, like the final notes of a haunting melody. This is the kind of storytelling that stays with you long after the credits roll.

This might be my favourite episode so far. After the large canvas drama of the last two, this is so contained, focused and taut. The tension never lets up and it is genuinely moving at the end too.

It's also brilliant to see an apparently peripheral character Kleya thrown into centre stage, given a backstory and perhaps the most difficult 'mission' to complete. Elizabeth Dulau rises to the challenge brilliantly, as does her character.

In the context of the show as a whole, this episode shows the confidence of the creators that they can do 'small' as well as they can do 'big' and carry on surprising you even at this late stage.