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This show continues to satisfy me. It really is a shame that so many aren't watching this. In my humble opinion it is the best Star Wars Disney+ show.

Once again, the script is fantastic. Just grown ups having strict political conversations in the midst of a fascist regime. There is hardly any action in this episode and that's fine with me; I am intrigued all the same.

Also the acting!! Genevieve O'Reilly, Stellan Skarsgärd, Diego Luna and even Fiona Shaw continue to excel on this front.

Another thing that I haven't really seen mentioned: the music is amazing! In this episode specifically it was quite different than we've heard before in Star Wars.

Some may argue that that isn't Star Wars, and that it should be more tailored for kids. However, you can't tell me this show hasn't been a breath of fresh air.

This is a very strong episode that builds on the previous the events of 'The Eye'.

For me the best parts of the story are the fallout from the heist on Adhani and all the politics involved in the development of the rebellion.

I love all the scenes involving Mon Mothma. This character is compellingly written and she is performed with class by Genevieve O'Reilly. It probably sounds childish but I feel a sense of nerdy excitement every time she is on screen as we know where her character will go but not how she got there.

The scenes at the security meeting are also great as they provide more plausible detail of the empire's response to the possible formation of an organised rebellion. It's also great to see Yularen from the original Star Wars in a prominent role.

Cassian has solid screen time, with a superb scene involving Maarva, and for me his arc gets even more intriguing until the last two scenes of the episode. Diego Luna is on good form and Fiona Shaw is excellent.

The cinematography, editing, production design and music are all top drawer and with more of that 'Bladerunner' type feel to everything. The content still feels very Star Wars with the visuals and references of familiar characters and places.

This is the most well-written show out of anything that has come out of Disney+ since its inception in 2019.

I never thought I'd see a piece of media from Star Wars with such compelling characters and great writing, let alone from Disney and never mind Dsiney+!

This episode is obviously another one of the build-up and calm before the storm episodes so you don't get the "third episode big action scene" they've been doing and there's more talking than Star Wars blasters going pew pew and lightsabers touching tips, but it's my second favorite episode since the last one.

The characters of this show are so well-written and well-acted that they feel like real characters and not just some actors saying lines and waiting for the other actor to say their lines so they can go to the next line and next scene.

The scene between Maarva and Cassian is so real and well-written that it makes you emotional even though you aren't yet that much familiar with these characters, especially Maarva. That's how good the acting and especially the writing are. Definitely one of the best acted scenes in all of Star Wars.

They also find the best way of doing flashbacks and giving us more insight into Cassian's past and giving more characterization instead of just putting the character in a sleep chamber or a water healing pod so he can sleep and have half of your episode be about the flashbacks.

We finally get more Mon Mothma which is really good and her scenes are also really well-done in this episode and she's slowly becoming one of my favorite characters.

What I like about this show and that it continues to do so, is how it's keeping it real and treating the audience like adults, and keeping its character morally gray, no one is good or bad, both sides have to do what they have to do and no one is a saint. They even make you cheer for an Imperial Officer and root for "them", even though they're literally trying to catch and execute our protagonist, can you believe that?

We also get a little bit more from Syril Karn and his subplot feels like is going a little slower than others, but it makes sense since we still have 5 more episodes and the runtime isn't that long. I don't know why some people would find him and his plot unnecessary and boring. Well, I get the hate his annoying mother would get, but I think he's a really interesting character, or at least is shaping up to be. He's going from a naive and shy Imperial Police or whatever his position was, who only wanted to uphold the law, to someone who resents our protagonist, and rightfully so. So I think it's really interesting to see where they're going with him and his character arc is gonna be something special, I hope at least.

The CGI in this episode is kind of rough at times and you can tell you're watching a tv show (specifically the speeder scene), and it makes sense after the spectacle of an episode we had last week, and I get that it's easier to make ships flying through shooting stars look more real than faking an actor falling down or riding a speeder in the studio, but the episode's visuals and CGI as a whole are solid as always and that scene is just a nitpick and nothing important. The cinematography is great as always and everything about this show just feels like is made by competent professional people who actually care about making a good tv show.

And finally, we have that ending which you could say it's a cliffhanger, but it's a really big surprise and opens a whole can of worms for Cassian. And this ending might be baffling and unrealistic and perhaps too goofy to some - I don't know why it would be, have you not watched V for Vendetta? But let's assume some might find it unrealistic - but come live in the middle east and you'll see what happened at the end isn't remotely unrealistic and it's actually an understatement.

Anyway, the show is going strong, and even though every 3 or 2 episodes have different directors and writers, the quality is staying the same and the writing is getting even better, and I hope it stays the same and we get a good development throughout the show and they don't fumble the ending like many shows that start strong tend to do.

There is no other show currently streaming that is more impressive than Andor. In seven episodes, it has kicked the doors to the SW universe wide open, not just in its mining of new stories but in both its tone, expression, and style. It's strictly for the adults and it eschews the episodic structure of the Mandalorian with gusto. That said the first six eps can be easily watched in two movie-like instalments. If the next six prove likewise, we might just have an iconic new SW quadrilogy on our hands-& my respect and admiration for this endeavour will have exploded thru whatever ceiling I've been hitherto rating modern tv shows under.

After the spectacle that was last week's episode, episode 7 deals with the inevitable fall out and repercussions.

I love how the show refuses to fall into any lazy tropes but continues to unpack the delicate conflicts unfolding in the fledgling rebellion and the ruthless reaction of the empire.

Its hard to define exactly what happened in this episode because of all the small character moments that unfolded without much action but it results in an episode that is so much greater than the sum of its parts.

Its clear to see that the writers made sure to use each episode effectively. Andor is a must watch and the momentum each episode is building may lead to something really special in the star wars canon.

P.s. Its hard to believe that the iconic white stormtrooper has only just made its official appearance in this episode of Andor. Welcome back old friends.

I really have been enjoying this series!

I remember way back, way back, when George Lucas mentioned how the prequels might be more Machiavellian, political, and full of plotting and intrigue. What this series is delivering is just what I was hoping to see one day when I heard that. The music, the acting, the shot design, all of it just really works for me.

I feel if I were in Star Wars episode 4, on Tatooine, in the alleyways where Luke and Ben sold the speeder, if I just turned down a different alley, I'd see things happening the way they do in this show. Really looking forward to more. Bravo!

This episode was ALMOST perfect.

Stunning visuals (as per usual.)

well written dialogue and great character moments.

Great camerawork and hardly any shaky cam (impressive by disney + standards)

great acting.

Revisits every character from the previous 2 arcs.

Some cool clone wars/rebels references/callbacks.

And then the last 5 minutes ruined it. The immersion, the grounded and serious tone, all gone. Felt like a satire joke. Just left a bad taste in my mouth.

It sets up a potentially interesting storyline at the end. Funny how even at its worst this show can still have me invested and eager to see the next chapter.

The beach resort world of Niamos. I saw that bit being filmed. It was Blackpool beach!

To our American friends, Blackpool is a small seaside resort that styles itself as the Las Vegas of the north of England. Only someone who has never been to the real Vegas would make such a delusional statement.

Announcement is a smaller scale episode after the fallout from the heist. It focuses on real world retaliation from totalitarian regimes.

The Empire cracks down. More rights rescinded, stiffer sentences, higher fines, more people rounded up.

This is what Luthen Rael anticipated. A rallying call for the resistance movement.

For Andor with all the credits he has. He goes for some rest and recuperation in Niamos.

It is a strange left turn that Andor becomes a victim of the Empire's repression. It also highlights cracks in the Empire personnel. It is not a smooth efficient machine.

Well Andor can certainly claim to be a different type of Star Wars experience but I'm still not sure if it fits well with the universe.

Dont know why but i never really felt comfortable while hearing Dubstep in mandalorian season 2 , but this

Most of the episodes are fantastic, feature lengthy , optimised for star wars . The cinematography looks absolutely stunning with Diego luna stealing one of the best rouge looks ever made . Andor is a 'really me' blade runner character. The episode focused on different characters & its super confusing to see whether or how everything is going to fit in. I must say i am having a good time. Thank you Tony Gilroy ,& Thank you Nicholas britell What an awesome understanding of the universe The synth was necessarily dirty but when its clearing out , its the perfect track for Diego who was in Narcos Mexico.

The theme of Niamos was an absolute Banger !!

Ludwig can wait You are my favourite now.

Please more.

This series becomes more and more interesting to watch and even if the action is a little slow, everything else is spectacular and this episode briliantly succeeds to bring even more new landscapes and visual treats and combine them with something more genuine for a Star Wars production. This episode has even some funny scenes just like Madalorian or any other Star Wars show or movie, but the deep parts of the story are somehow becoming even deeper in this one and the stakes and threats are becoming even bigger. I do hope to see K2SO in the next season although and to see more missions with the two heroes, because i think a gradually transition to something like this with a little more action will please even a more part of the fans. This is without no doubt one of the gratest (if not the best one) sci-fi series in the last years and it could become a classic like Star Trek, Babylon 5, Stargate or Battlestar Galactica or a gem like Almost Human.

For the first time this season, "Andor" breaks with its three-episode arc structure and gives us an episode that's clearly designed to build upon our perception of the Empire. It's easy to see the Empire as being a bad thing - the fact that it's based on Nazi Germany is a pretty good way of making that stick. However, I don't think that there has ever been a scarier portrayal of the Empire in "Star Wars" than it is here, because this is the real deal. This was an awesome episode that felt like a great bridge that was meant to up the threat a bit.

We were recently introduced to the ISB and this episode opens up with an incredible scene that addresses the people present, and the way it was done felt like it was taken directly out of a war council in World War II. The threatening tone of it all and the specific things that were said sold the gravity of the situation very well for the Imperial standpoint. It all goes into how great the writing is, which bleeds into the other areas that the episode explores, like Mon Mothma expanding on her doings a little, continuing to distance herself from the people that she is pretending to be a part of. Her story especially feels like a spy thriller and it feels like someone could be watching over her shoulder at every step of the way. The writing is so good that even though we know the outcome of everything that's going on, it still feels like there are so many stakes and consequences waiting to happen. Meanwhile, Cassian's storyline takes him back to Ferrix and makes him engage in incredible conversation with people that we saw during the first arc. The dialogue is incredible and unlike anything that has been in a "Star Wars" property previously. And once again, I have to praise the performance that Diego Luna gives, but also the performance of Fiona Shaw as his mother who slides into this character with extreme ease and easily feels like she's been part of this universe and the battle for many years.

"Announcement" was an unexpected episode that took a slower approach, but continued to put an emphasis on unfolding the story in unique and exciting ways. The writing is so masterful and easily goes from many different storylines, making it all feel part of the same event and giving those major spy thriller vibes all throughout.

What a refreshing direction this show is going in. Star Wars for grown ups, and something that kids can look forward to enjoying when they're a bit older. The acting and writing in this series, and particularly in this episode, is a very high standard. My inner nerd would like to see more of the goofy tech/droids scenes like the kitchen chef-droids in Boba, but overall this really is a brilliant show. If someone would've said to me five years ago that Disney will be rolling out a bunch of Star Wars TV shows, I probably would've cringed, said it wouldn't work, and mumbled something about staying loyal to the movies. Dare I say it, I think these shows are better than any of the movies.

This show is the best written Star Wars show ever. Rivals empire with regard to pacing and writing.

Everything at the ISB has me hooked and at the edge of my seat. Fantastic writers and cinematographers and directors that need to do more Star Wars projects in the future!

Great job Disney, this is what we wanted to see!

"But I'll worry about you", "That's love, nothing you can do about it". This line hit hard and felt so visceral. I wish more shows were able to convey themselves in this way. Can't wait to see how things pick up in the next few episodes.

You have a fan in my wife and I, please keep up the great work.

I'm 42 years old and was obsessed with the original trilogy. I tolerated the prequels and grew absolutely bored with Star Wars with the sequel trilogy. Rogue One want the deepest Star Wars film but it felt like Star Wars. With each passing episode of Andor I start to like Rogue One even more. I'm glad that it's reviewing well. So much depth and back story for the original trilogy that doesn't feel like some sort of wacky George Lucas cartoon.

I typically don't enjoy waiting a week for new episodes and truly wish more of this show dropped at once but I have to admit that I've never been disappointed with this show. I left disappointed with every episode of Boba Fett and always felt as if The Mandalorian was a less interesting Xena. Thank you Disney for finally producing a Star Wars product that doesn't feel it is written for people who just want to hunt for Easter eggs. You have a fan!

This series depict a gruesome and harsh picture of the colossal totalitarian monster riding on the backs of the citizens of the Empire. And there is actually a lot of those citizens, who are pretty ok with that.

It shows exactly how the everyday life of the small little people are being crushed by the stromtrooper's boots, how the little pockets of freedom in the fringe systems like Ferrix eradicated. How the Empire chokes those who are not "look thankful".

It is actually very naturally complements the movies.

You see, in movies, the stormtroopers are a joke with badly aimed weapons, and the young jedi saves the galaxy from Great Evil because the Force is on his side. Because the miracle happens. That is a fairy tale. A classic legendary story.

And here, in this series, we have a glimpse of what exactly was that Great Evil. We get to see why this Evil should have been stopped.

That's why I love it. It actually makes me appreciate the Originals fairy tale story even more.

I have tried to be a Star Wars fan that enjoys new shows and movies without too much pessimism or critiquing. By necessity, this has meant going in with low expectations and sometimes being surprised (Mandalorian, Rogue One). I didn't know what to expect with Andor, was hopeful since I loved R1. This show just keeps getting better each episode. I am genuinely excited and engaged with the story and characters. I find myself rooting for both the rebellion and the empire (I love the ISB story arc!). This episode was so well-written, and so well directed, and so well acted. The visuals and sound are beautiful. Coruscant is fully realized and it's delightful to explore it from spires to depths. The plot is nuanced, well paced, and mature. I just can't say enough good things about this show. Disney: please take note, this one rules!!!

So much of this episode is dialogue between friends, enemies, people we think are friends and also thinking the same for enemies where we are taken to the political center of the Star Wars universe. Many of the stories that pay off in Rebel, Rogue One and the OG trilogy are founded in this story.

The acting between Stellan Skarsgård and Genevieve O'Reilly is awesome both are able to flip and twist the simplest of words to show their true intent. From the outside the tone would convey what they truly mean but the words are totally innocent, this is where Star Wars has got to... a political drama hidden inside a rouge story.

The other side of the series is the detective story of the ISB and i never thought they would have introduced Wullf Yularen back into live action. These were moments compared to the screen time he had during Rebels and Clone Wars, miniscule amount of time compared to the Thrawn trilogy but did he make an impact on this episode and then left. This is a cameo that will hit hard by the end of the series and hopefully end with a Blue Admiral showing up.

From the details that have been released that this was a one off episode leading to the next 3 episode arc which i hope is a Saw Gerrera story and we see a far more brutal side to Andor and the Rebel cells that are growing in Star Wars. We know that Gerrera is exiled from the Rebellion and this has to play out a some point. Skarsgard vs Whitaker is going to be a scene that may have as much of an impact as the Kenobi vs Vader rematch!