Andor (TV Series) Reckoning (2022) User Reviews

Andor

[movieturtle2013 · 8/10 · 21 September 2022]

This is so far from the Star Wars I know. No jedi stuff, no force, no sith... nothing of that.

This is just about how regular people make their way in a galaxy under a cruel regime and I am 100% here for it.

I was hoping for something different, for a star wars story without the reliance of callbacks and cameos.

These three episode are just that and it is amazing. We are introduced to a whole new world within a world we are already so familiar with. This felt so entirely new and fresh.

These first episodes exceeded my expectations. I loved all the characters and their complexity. I cannot wait to see more of the world around Andor.

Best one so far

[snoozejonc · 9/10 · 23 September 2022]

Cassian meets a like-minded character.

This is a very good episode and one of the best so far in the Star Wars streaming shows.

After strong opening scenes, we see what feels like the early seeds being sewn for Cassian's introduction to the rebel cause. It isn't a run of the mill first meeting between key characters, it's done in a compelling sequence full of tension.

What is particularly good is that all characters are portrayed realistically on both sides of the conflict and nobody feels one-note. This is through combination of good character writing and performances.

Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgäd, Fiona Shaw, Kyle Soller, and Alexander Ferns are all on top form.

The visuals are fantastic, with some of the best cinematography, editing, use of music, and production design in Disney era Star Wars. Some say aspects of Andor feel more like 'Bladerunner', which for me is not a problem.

Absolutely Stunning

[tristan_19 · 10/10 · 21 September 2022]

What do we say here ? This episode is straight up fabulous. The thrills are at the forefront the whole time. The Imperial Officers can't stop enforcing their points of view, and our protagonists are more than fed up with it all.

The emotion is felt through Cassian and everyone else. Maarva and Bix are great. The new guy is intriguing as hell. Everyone plays their role to perfection.

The cinematography is elite, and the music is a wonder. You get some Mandalorian and early Star Wars feelings. The Rebellion is here and ready to fight back.

There is a lot of stakes and hopes. Episode 3 of Andor will stay memorable forever I feel like. An Instant Classic.

Phenomenal

[Elliot1412 · 10/10 · 21 September 2022]

Absolutely phenomenal third episode! The first two paid off better than one could imagine. The first three episodes seem to stand more on their own setting up the on-going story for the rest of the season and the three-episode premiere was definitely the best way to go. Star Wars has always had its own simple but unique way of storytelling with its own standards, but the storytelling and writing in this show are on the level of other critically acclaimed shows outside of Star Wars. This has the potential to be the best Star Wars show of all. Visually this show is groundbreaking, and you must watch the episodes to truly see how beautiful the cinematography and visuals are, not only the trailers. Bravo Disney, can't wait for the next week's episode!

That ending!

[poseyfan · 9/10 · 22 September 2022]

The first 3 episodes were good, but not great. I can definitely see why they released 3 episodes at once. I am hooked though, and excited for the rest of the season.

I loved the end with the imperial loyalist character. It's a new take on the villain, and I'm excited to see where his character goes. At the end, you can tell he's struggling to wrap his head around his crew mates being killed. The actor did a very good job encapsulating the PTSD and such.

I'm excited to see where the show goes. I love the gritty feel to the story, and the dark atmosphere. I hope the show continues to deliver on it's promise.

Andor is better than I previously imagined!

[mike-hickey-875-785078 · 9/10 · 22 September 2022]

I think we got us a bona fide hit here folks!

I wasn't sure how I'd react to this new series after recently seeing the official trailer but decided to check it out, being a SW fan and all.

I literally just finished watching all three available episodes (1, 2 and 3) in one sitting and was pretty blown away to say the least!

It's got everything going for it (story, script, great acting, interesting characters, cinematography, sound, visual effects, etc.). I'm stoked to see how it plays out over the next 3 episodes.

I'm not saying it's better than The Mandalorian at this point but I think as the story progresses, it's poised to give it a run for it's money which is fine by me!

Cassian Andor's origin story and his path to the great rebellion...I should've known it would end up being epic. It definitely is!!

Roller Coaster!!

[harp3691964 · 10/10 · 22 September 2022]

Wow!! Now this is a Star Wars story!! Andor is The Rebellion - an anti-hero story with the classic beginning of innocence becoming cynical and given redemption to fight for a just belief. Rogue One may have been the end of the Andor Saga but WOW this is a great origin story. I hope Disney learned it's lesson with Andor and the Madelorian stories and the fresh insight to the mythos that began in 1977. Diego Luna is classic! Fiona Shaw as Marva brings out the boy and Stellan Skarsgard brings out the man. There's no Force enduced Jedi mind tricks - some droid sidekick humor but there is action and interaction that the final 3 movies lacked.

Not Traditional Star Wars, but brilliant.

[maxx_ · 9/10 · 2 October 2022]

It's not your traditional Star wars by any means. None of your typical army stuff and jedi and sith, but merely a regional police force hunting criminals. Criminals who have a life and get on witj it. I feel Andor so far has illustrated perfectly the life of a commoner in the Star wars universe and brought a rather unique experience along side it.

We see the attitude towards the empire from normal people.

This episode more specifically, we get a brilliant sense of tension and action. Most definitely the best episode of the series so far and lays a solid groundwork for what is soon to come. Very good stuff.

A New Hope

[zecarlos-52375 · 9/10 · 23 September 2022]

After the last trilogy and shows like The Book of Boba Fett and Obi-Wan Kenobi, I foresaw a very grim scenario for the future of the Star Wars live-action universe. But Andor, quite literally, gave me a new hope.

The first two episodes move at a slow pace, but everything that is portrayed has a purpose to move the story forward and create a powerful build-up.

Episode 3 comes as the perfect conclusion to the first trilogy of episodes that were released. It is emotional, epic, and a truly refreshing deep-dive into a grounded context of Star Wars. All characters have depth and the soundtrack is mesmerizing (Nicholas Britell once again with the stellar work).

Terrific cinematography and storytelling which leaves us incredibly curious for what is yet to come.

Definitely one of the most interesting Star Wars shows/movies in a long time.

Phenomenal!

[fipper_1 · 10/10 · 22 September 2022]

You don't realize how much emotion you had invested in the first two episodes until the end of this one. Everything comes down in the explosive ending, which to me, is also the explosive beginning to the series. I agree this is the best Star Wars series so far and let's hope the ride continues for the rest of the 9 episodes. Tony Gilroy definitely proved that he's a master of his craft. The soundtrack and the score was absolutely perfect adding to the emotional punch. Diego Luna and Peter Skarsgard are at the top of their game here. I can't wait to watch the next episode, so until then, I will watch this one again, and again..

These are the stories we want to see

[ha77y73ad97 · 9/10 · 28 September 2022]

I couldnt review the first 2 episodes separately to this one so this is one review for the 3 episodes as they are combine to be an hour and half of Star Wars that we know and cant wait to delve back into!

As with any prequel story we know where the series will finish up with Andors demise at the hands of a single reactor shot from the Death Star on Scariff. From the start of this series we do get exactly the same vibes as we did from Disney best movie of Star Wars Rogue One. From the moment we met him in that film he would and did do anything to save himself and this is totally shown with his brutal actions with the 2 guards.

So much of the criticism of the story so far has been the flash back but by the time the beginning of the final 3rd is shown we really get to know that his race were like the stone ages and take off world by 2 scavengers which is a great origin for someone who made a living in the rebellion hoping not to be found.

The story telling and action meld together as one and dont distract from the other, with the showrunners being apart of the original film its proven to be a great choice to bring them back for the character that they brought to life. Stellen is another awesome addition to the Star Wars universe and cant wait to see his relation to Saw Guerria who we know is going to return later in the series!

Just roll on the next episode the same as the Mandalorian and the Book of Boba Fett. How can the tv series be better than most of the Disney movies but with writing and story telling like this get them on the big budgets.

Reckoning

[Prismark10 · 6/10 · 9 October 2022]

The first two episode certainly had paxing issues as it tries to establish both plot and characters.

It looked too much like a po faced version of Blade Runner meets Blakes 7. American viewers might not recognise former actors from British soap operas Coronation Street and Eastenders popping up in the cast.

I even thought director Toby Haynes was trolling the audience. The officious Syril Karn seems to be based on Rimmer from Red Dwarf.

The third episode does add some oomph.

The introduction of Luthen (Stellan Skarsgård) with his booby traps and exit plans adds some fun and action.

There is certainly a feeling that Cassian Andor will begin a journey that will take him to Rogue One. Instead of being some kind of a struggling scavenger.

Having Skarsgård in the cast certainly helped.

Can't story tellers write a cohesive script anymore?

[utterbolx · 4/10 · 24 November 2022]

Whole town is running about scared and panicky - a main char also runs about a bit looking slightly panicky. Evilcorp man grabs her why are YOU (specifically) so panicky I think I'll randomly handcuff you!

Whilst Mr. Whatstheworstthatcanhappen comes running down the stairs screaming at the armed killers 'get your dirty stinking hands off her you damned dirty apes!' You know the same guy that thought it would be a smashing idea to report the person he knows is a friend of his gf to the authorities as a possible hit on the killer they are looking for because jealousy and stuff (she'll be fine, probably...)

All this is going on WHILST the other evilcorp squad members are being wiped out and blood curdling screams are coming in over comms they go 'nah.... we'll just randomly stand here and beat up panicky woman'.

Also, super rare box let's just keep chatting and walk over 150yards away from it, 'cos it will be really 'cool' if happenstance he has to try go back and retrieve it Indiana Jones style when all these random engines on chains start falling down!

Surely it can't be too hard to make a script that remotely reflects how people actually act.

A Very Good One

[MamadNobari97 · 9/10 · 24 September 2022]

So after two episodes of build-up and characterization, which nothing really happened if we're being honest but I enjoyed them because this is a tv show, not a movie or a mini-series, this episode acts as the climax of everything that the first two episodes were building up to and I thought it was pretty good.

From the somewhat creative action scenes and the use of the environment to keep the action fresher and not be just shooting, to the decent cinematography and the music, this episode was really good and enjoyable.

I think the writing is just decent, not bad and not great either, but just good enough. We've seen so much bad writing in Star Wars under Disney that this run-of-the-mill cliché-filled (but cliché with good execution and implementation) is acceptable for me.

What I appreciate from this show, and having seen Rogue One it's basically expected, is that it doesn't try to paint the protagonist as a "hero" or the good guy, yet, which was one of the major reasons why The Book of Boba Fett sucked so bad. Apparently, Disney and other studios have a real hard time making a movie or show where the bad guy is the protagonist and have to make them a good guy no matter what, and Boba Fett was the worst of them.

And speaking of not painting Andor as the good guy, they also do a good job of showing Syril Karn and slowly developing him as a character and his completely justified hatred toward Andor. Syril might as well could have been the protagonist of the show if it was told from his pov. So they're doing a good job of keeping the characters gray and human.

So far the show is really good but we're just 3 episodes in a season with 12, so the actual plot hasn't been that clear yet and it's slowly developing, but from what I'm seeing, we're maybe looking at another Mandalorian with decent writing and good characters. Looking forward to where the plot and characters are gonna go from here.

A near perfect finale for the premiere!

[frankiesilver-91836 · 9/10 · 6 October 2022]

Out of the three-episode premiere, this was absolutely the highlight. Ep. 1-2 had some great moments of build-up and character introduction, but this is where the s*** really hits the fan and it's fantastic. It's essentially like the action scene of a singular episode turned into a big epic climax for the premiere.

I already love Luthen. His meeting with Andor was a cool and unique action scene. I also loved their dialogue. Andor's speech about how pitiful yet prideful the empire is was great. This duo has immediate chemistry that I think will add a lot to the show.

The town fight was very dramatic and well-done. I love how the citizens use the banging of metal to warn each other, just as they do to tell time. The constant clanging creates an amazing sense of panic. There is a rich culture showcased in this town, and it's made evident without the show having to tell us anything about it.

I think the only negative was the awkwardness of anything with Timm's character. Bix's performance is great, but it almost seems like she wasn't that upset with what he did. Regardless, my only disliked addition to the show is already gone, though it felt very rushed. It was almost kind of humorous how pitifully he was killed.

In a more positive light, a huge highlight for me was Maarva speaking with Syril. Her line "that's what a reckoning sounds like" gave me chills. This community banding together invokes so much hope: a key theme for all of Star Wars. The enemy group was the one filled with fear this time around which was a satisfying change of pace.

Finally, I love how this episode ends. We have the dramatic music build-up as Cassian looks into the sun both while leaving his home planet and now while leaving with Luthen. This parallels his final moments in Rouge One perfectly and is genuinely inspiring.

This is Andor, and I feel it's just the start of an amazing journey.

This is amazing!

[rolandocb · 10/10 · 22 September 2022]

This is what I have been wanting and I'm sure real star war fans can agree! This is incredible! From the acting, to the casting, performance, visuals, story, everything! It's a raw real story with captivating characters and the flashbacks to ANDOR's childhood is beautifully done! The pacing is just right, not too fast not too slow. It doesn't feel rushed at all.

I know the fandom won't agree on everything, it happens with all fandoms. But as someone who has enjoyed other projects like the mandalorian, I don't understand how people are giving this lower ratings, it's unacceptable. This is what a real tv show is about and this 3rd episode leaves you not being able to wait for what's to come! And I have to say again the casting and performance by the actors is phenomenal!

Finally!!! A good Star Wars show.

[ZTVindel · 9/10 · 24 September 2022]

While Mandalorian is a good show, it is heavily invested in Star Wars material so it's hard to know why that show works so well. However, Andor is supported almost completely by excellent storytelling over Star Wars content. I know that the first two episodes were a little slower but I would not treat them like individual episodes. Watch 1-3 together and treat it like one episode. Without spoiling anything, they go deeper in each character's emotions and backstories. This is something the movies cannot do because of the 1.5-2.5 hour window movies have to work with, so it's very refreshing. Also, this is a show for adults and teenagers, no bumble gum Star Wars material. If this show's quality continues, it could easily match the level of storytelling of Breaking Bad and the good parts of Game of Thrones.

So far i LOVE it!

[and_mikkelsen · 10/10 · 24 September 2022]

I went into this show, not knowing what to expect and i was plesently surprised! After kenobi i really needed a show with no legacy characters and not held back by the canon, and this show is just that, as we don't know much about the characters except the premise!

I really like that we just get to see star wars from a different perspective! More down to earth! This feels like the show for the adult fans, as the theemes are more mature and it feels like the people behind it actually cares! Great visuals, cinematogrophy and World building! The empire feels threatening and you feel their presence! Plus they are not treated as dumb idiot! LIKE Rogue One they stakes feel real!

Overall this show looks very promising and might be the best show since mando.

This is the real end of ep1

[roburosferi · 9/10 · 22 September 2022]

The first 3 eps feel like they make one whole and were just split up for sake of screentime. Now I get why they released the serious with a 3 ep debut, because you should watch them together.

In this episode you get that feeling when you watched Rogue One and the whole fleet appeared around Scarif. I feel calm now that we get decent, high quality SW material again. Not to be compared to Mandalorian because it depicts an entirely different part of the SW univers, including people, relations, politics etc.

I think They wanted to make Solo movie like this series but Disney coporates messed that up. Looks like they learnt from their mistake and this series will deliver as expected by the viewers.

Great Characters, Great Episode

[infinitymaster-86682 · 10/10 · 22 September 2022]

It was just such a well made episode. The first 2 were a slower pace than i'd like but it all built to this.

Starting with the Corporate Security Officer landing on the planet his novel field experience is swiftly displayed as he blunders though his speech to the security team & gazes at the planner like a lost child, stepping outside for the first time. In his self-righteous campaign to capture a suspect, he let his guard down & got captured. With a lust for revenge his subordinates opened fire on a fleeing vehicle only to be caught in an explosion with the suspects detonated it. As the officer stepped onto the scene he had a terrible realization in his eyes as half of his team was out-of-action, the suspects were nowhere to be found, and he himself was nearly killed, the situation had very quickly deteriorated. This was not gonna be the boot polishing, trophy-winning operation he had hoped for, no, it was going to be hardship after hardship.

Marvelous and well written story. Good Actors/actress.

[asokadyzz · 10/10 · 24 September 2022]

Obi Wan Kenobi, disaster. Cringe characters, too cry baby, too family type series/movies. Less and weak actions, because its for kids, of cause . The only good actors in there, are Obi Wan and Anakin. Overall, very weak story.

Book of Bobba Fett, quite good, and almost disaster. Story sometimes good sometimes weak. Actors/actress all ok and decent. Still watchable.

Mandalorian, very good story, because what? Jon Fevraeu are the man behind it. Period. No further questions. Always in my watchlist.

Andor, slow start at first 2 episodes, but this episode give me the reason for waiting to watch the next one. I hope that Andor, give me hope that there are still Disney's Star Wars Series that are watchable.

A little disappointed

[lucazan · 6/10 · 28 September 2022]

I don't get the 10/10 reviews. For now, I can't feel nothing special.

I loved every Star Wars content, except for Kenobi and the sequel trilogy (even Solo, Book of Boba Fett and the Bad Batch), this might be not that far from the worst content in this universe. In the beginning I wasn't excited for Andor because is a character with the story already been told for me, but I believed that this could be a very good show improving my expectations.

Hope it goes better in the next episodes, for now I'm a little disappointed and I already know that I will not see this series hundred of times like other stuff, like the movies or The Clone Wars or Rebels.

John le Carré is so much better at telling a spy story!

[UncleBernhard · 4/10 · 22 September 2022]

The slowness of Andor does not build up tension. It is just boring.

John le Carré is so much better at slowly building up tension. He is a master at telling a proper spy story. There is not a lot of action in Smiley's People, for example. But the story gets more intense with every episode and you get deeper and deeper into the mystery. The show is very well done.

Andor has none of that. It is simplistic in comparison. We know why we follow John le Carré's Smiley around. We don't know why we follow Andor around. What is he doing? Why is he talking to all those people? I don't care!

I love the Smiley character! And I don't care about the characters in Andor!

Great 3rd Episode to the Show

[eddieburd3 · 9/10 · 23 September 2022]

1st 2 episodes were a slow burner, but this is the pay off episode, and quite a good one it was. 1st off everything is high quality top notch. Something that was a huge problem with Boba Fett and Obi- wan, that those shows felt so cheap at times, from the acting, to the action, to the set designs, to the visuals. It didn't feel like Star Wars at its best. Andor never feels like that, I would say the visuals and quality are even better then in Mandalorian. The thing that can make Star Wars so good is the feeling of wanting to explore the universe, and Andor captures that perfectly. I'm not the biggest fan of flashbacks constantly being used, but it works here because it really gave us a sense of where Andor came from. And at the end of the 3rd episode, we really get the feeling that "Ok Andor is a serious space explorer." Which is exactly what you want out some of your main Star Wars characters. I think Andor will continue to go strong because it seems, this show is going to really carve its way into an adventure/ action show, and that's my favorite kind of Star Wars.

Masterful ending

[Poppy_inf · 10/10 · 28 January 2023]

Everything comes together to form a beautiful and powerful ending - the acting, direction and (especially for me) music were brilliant and gave the episode an emotional punch, which actually felt natural. The flashback at the end and the Past/Present suite were very emotional.

The thing about Andor is I actually felt invested in the story and characters. The pacing is just right, and the action is used to compliment the story and make it more impactful - there are no endless blaster shootings scenes and unnecessary explosions every 2 minutes. The dialogue is good, the direction is great, and the casting is actually perfect. Thank you for creating something worthwhile. Looking forward to season 2.