Part Two: Toil and Trouble

Genuinely, Sabine being stabbed was probably the worst thing that could've happened as its not mentioned ever again afterwards.

What should have happened instead is she should have lost her arm. Imagine it. A life changing injury, given a stab wound through the chest isnt for some reason (probably the only thing this franchise took from David Benioff and D. B Weiss), would change so much for her character. Her previous demeanor could change to that of depression and disappointment in herself. She'd be more determined to master the force this way, pushing to make herself worth something after the event that scarred her for life.

So much better than nothing

The rest of the episode was fine too though.

Going into the first episode, I was very anxious about how this series would follow-on from the Rebels finale, which is one of my favourite episodes in TV animation. Fortunately, it's not disappointed me yet, and these first two episodes have been really great, faithfully continuing the story and characters from Rebels. If the rest of the series follow-suit, this could honestly wind-up being one of the best things we've gotten from Star Wars in a while!

The action was great, the story was great, the characters are great, the visuals are great... And just everything about this episode was great. Can't wait to see how the series continues!

This episode was another good episode to set the tone and the story! We also get an idea of the arcs for our characters such as Ahsoka and Sabine who both shared a heartfelt moment!

Just like the previous episode, I appreciate the time dedicated to the interactions between the characters, as well as setting up the plot and story! Some may find it slow, but I think a slow build up is better, as long as it pays off later! At this point I think only more is gonna happen from here!

This show also has potential to introduce us to some of the more mystical elements of Star Wars, like the animated shows did at times!

The fight scenes were great as well and didn't pull me out of the experience!

A lot of signs led me to believe that this was essentially going to be very much connected to the events of "Star Wars Rebels" and that anybody who doesn't necessarily know anything about those shows would be a bit lost. The first episode was exactly that, but for someone who already knows these characters, it was a thrill to be reunited with them. I do think the show has to understand that not everybody has seen "Rebels" and manage to create its own thing. This episode does do that a little better, building off of the first episode to a more widely accessible result.

The episode starts off giving a little more characterization to our antagonists. While they proved themselves to be formidable in the first episode, not a lot set them apart from other villains we've met before. However, in this episode, they manage to show some of the things that are underneath and unearth their motivations a bit, which quickly makes them far more interesting than if they're simply good with a lightsaber. And the episode is generally there to give a bit more motivation and development to its characters, which was missing a bit in the premiere. That's always nice to see, even if it does get replaced by action sequences towards the end. And while the visual style of the previous episode was its least interesting quality, Steph Green comes in and provides a more refined look, providing us with more dynamic action sequences and a pace that doesn't feel slowed down by dull cinematography. It feels good to have someone who isn't just set in this universe actually provide it with some vibrancy and it made for a very entertaining spaceship sequence. There's still a lot of questions regarding where the show is going and while we understand what the antagonists are trying to do, the overall plan is still very much in the shadows. It's slowly being informed to us and it wouldn't be surprising if the next episode starts really going into it and getting the story on its tracks. A solid beginning that has fueled my excitement for the overall show.

"Part Two: Toil and Trouble" fixes some of the visual troubles of the first episode, but continues to follow a sparse and secretive narrative line. It did give us some very entertaining action sequences and some needed motivation for the show's antagonists, but there's certainly still a lot to be desired, especially from its narrative.

Ahsoka attempts to pick up the pieces following the loss of the star map.

Starting off positive, I love how it looks and sounds. Everything from the sets, costumes, makeup and props feel part of the Star Wars universe and the musical score enhances it all.

When the action springs to life, it is very good. One droid character is used especially well to generate both humour and excitement. It finishes in a way that makes me want to see the next episode, so "mission accomplished" for the overall production.

Unfortunately, I struggled with the pacing of this one, mainly because the material does not intrigue me enough. The plot device feels similar to those used the sequel trilogy and the tension between Ahsoka and Sabine has little dramatic impact for me. It might be different if I had watched Rebels, but I find it difficult to invest in their relationship so far.

Andor was slowly paced but I enjoyed it far more because of the world building it does on foundations laid by the original trilogy, the tension it developed in the run up to certain events and the way the writers and actors made the characters feel like real people. However, it is still early days and Ahsoka may have its best moments to come.

Some of the performances has been criticised, but I think this is harsh. Certain actors have not been challenged by the material, so there has been little to do other than look the part, deliver exposition dialogue and swing lightsabers.