Today is the date, we’ve been waiting for so long! The Star Wars’ “Rogue One”- Prequel “Andor” is finally out!
Earlier today, I watched this series, with its first-three episodes!
This series has 12 episodes. This series is an Action/Adventure/Drama/Sci-Fi. This series starrs Diego Luna (“Rogue One”), Genevieve O’Reilly (“Rogue One”), Alex Ferns (“The Batman”), just to name a few.
This series was directed by Benjamin Caron (“Netflix “The Crown”) and written by George Lucas.
Onto the premise: The series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero. According to Disney Plus Media.
In episode one, Cassian Andor’s reckless search for answers about his past makes him a wanted man.
In episode two, Cassian attempts to lay low on Ferrix as agents of the law close in.
In episode three, Cassian’s desperation to avoid arrest leads him to a mysterious man with unknown connections.
In episode four, Out of options, Cassian is recruited for a dangerous mission to infiltrate an Imperial garrison.
In episode five, Cassian must carefully navigate the distrust inherent in being the new member of a secret operation.
In episode six, With cover from a spectacular local festival, the Aldhani mission reaches a point of no return.
In episode seven, ldhani heist reach all the way to Coruscant, while Cassian returns home.
In episode eight, The Empire catches up to Cassian, but are as yet unaware of his identity and past.
In episode nine,Under intense scrutiny while imprisoned, Cassian makes allies plan an impossible escape.
In episode ten, A rare opportunity opens and the time for Cassian and his fellow inmates to act is now.
In Episode Eleven, A fugitive once more, Cassian must make his next move before it is too late.
In episode twelve, Cassian returns home to Ferrix, a tinderbox that is experiencing a spark of rebellion.
I cried, laughter during this episode especially when they were talking about B and Acadians moms death.
The tension in the previous two episodes where Andor was imprisoned in the empire’s concentration/labor camp was riveting and nerve wracking, not only because of the writing, but also the exquisite ATTENTION TO DETAIL. The brutal subjugation protocols of the prison down to the minute details of their forced labor on the prison assembly line along with the beautifully crafted sets (on all the different worlds) all serve to make this the best and most intelligent Star Wars franchise ever made.
This is by far my favorite show streaming on any platform right now. The rest of the Star Wars universe pales in comparison.
This is a strong episode that builds on the previous the events of episode six!
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 absolute class by Genevieve O’Reilly. I feel a sense of excitement every time she is on screen as where 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.
Cassian has solid screen time, but for me it does not get particularly intriguing until the last two scenes of the episode.
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 show continues to satisfy me. It really is a shame that so many aren’t watching this. It really 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; 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 for Star Wars.
The most unique point of view from the entire franchise makes this tv show to be the best tv series from this year.
The creators succed to make the viewers to like even the villans, if you can call them villains, because they are just persons from the other side, you actually feel sorry for them if you see them bleeding,everything is treated with such a maturity which could make even the Star Trek movies to look like some childish productions. Probably this is the greatest SW tv episode ever and the music score is one of the greatest, too.
Fondor is briefly mentioned in this episode. Fondor is home to the Imperial shipyards that produce the Empires Star Destroyers and plays a large role in Legends material.
Honestly the fifth episode was a little too slow paced for my taste but I did enjoy the beautiful scenery and the tense atmosphere which was created whe. Andor was laying low on that planet
Also the quality of this series and the one of this episode remains the best i ever seen, i liked the way they are shaping the characters, i like and really liked the directing, acting, and the world building.
i really liked the music and you don’t have to be a genious to realise the next episode will have plenty of action.
For the fans, like me, who want some heavy sci-fi, this series is absolutely a great one, I hope the next season will have more action, but only as long as this series will have the same quality! Because it will be a shame to ruin one of the greatest sci-fi series I’ve ever seen!
First of all, wow! The show immediately grabs you with its first couple of scenes, letting you know that this show is going to have a more adult tone. Seeing the workings of everyday people in the galaxy, the perspective of an imperial loyalist, and a thief making his way through the galaxy is so thrilling and exciting. The big and little details you get out of all the varying cultures on different planets allows you to completely melt into and engross yourself in the Star Wars galaxy, which is what many of us love so much.
The show’s cast stands out. The writers truly give you something interesting and griping to hold on to! The set design, costumes, and visuals are all stunning. It is a welcome new change of tone for this Star Wars story. I can’t wait to see more!
Remember how amongst the lightweight drivel, uninventive fan-servicing, and confused plotting/character arcs of the last batch of Star Wars films Rogue One shone like a beacon of decent filmmaking? Well three episodes in and it looks like Andor is doing exactly the same thing for the Star Wars TV series. Unburdened by the need to placate nostalgic adult-kids that grew up with the original films (or even the poor souls that grew up with the prequel trilogy and so have a nostalgic fondness for those), or the need to pass under the scrutinous eye of the studious geeks who “know” how the Force and hyperdrives work (as though they’re real things) – Andor is free to ‘simply’ build interesting characters, plots, storylines and visuals to give us the dramatic framework for what is shaping up to be just a damn good story and adventure.
Sadly, like Rogue One, it also stands – by example – as a reminder of what could have been. Of what a terrible wasted opportunity the rest of this latest run of Star Wars output has been (with just the occasional, infuriating glimmer of quality thinly veined through Obi-Wan and The Mandalorian).
Here’s hoping the rest of this series manages to capitalise on this great start, and leaves us with at least one more properly good piece of work in this third age of Star Wars.
The episodes has great pacing.
It sets the stage with great ambiance.
You can feel everyone’s struggles.
The mood oozes out of the screen.
I get strong black and white film vibes in a good way.
Everything that passes on Coruscant really hits the nail on the head. I get strong foundation vibes wich is a good thing to draw inspiration from to portray the capital. (it more acuratly represents the vibe from the book then the apple series)
The mood/ attitude of the people in the camp switching felt a little rushed but realistically they would have to get on board quickly so It’s a hard thing to portray.
The inconsistencies in film grain were a bit of putting, but that is an incredibly small detail.
Overall I really liked this show and also the fact that it doesn’t have any fan service. As we have known prior this series’ premiered.
I was honestly surprised by the amount of violence this one has because of this is a Disney Plus series.
I also liked the fight scenes.
But I’m still invested in it and can’t wait for the upcoming episodes!
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