Andor 1x1 Reaction | Kassa …so it’s a slow burn yes?

[@wraith1701]

I honestly think that the first three “episodes” are actually one extra-long episode that’s been divided into three parts. Viewed as a super long pilot, it is EXCELLENT! 😊

[@3mrwright]

Absolutely loving the tone of this show. It's a slow burn, but the good kind, like when you're working out. Disney was smart to release the first 3 episodes. Really helped that feeling of wanting more. Liking Bix. She reminds me of Halle Berry in some ways. It's all in her eyes. Thanks for the reaction

[@renegade619]

Cassian is a classic rogue. Rogues live in the world of shady business, full of sketchy characters and locations. I recall the "We've all done terrible things" speech. Spies, saboteurs, and assassins are his people.

[@TheSirUno]

This 3-episode arc was EXCELLENT - just what Star Wars has been needing in live-action for quite a long time. More of that, please. 2 seasons - 24 episodes. Groovy. 👍🏼

[@DazHotep6EQUJ5]

This show is the best star wars show since Mandalorian, admittedly its a low bar. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone call this a slow burn show I'd be rich and the same applies to all the times I heard people whine about Obi-wan and Boba Fett feeling congested and rushed. The saying you cant please everyone is so damn true. Thank god there's 12 episodes of this because I am loving it. I would happily sit through another 9 ''slow burn'' episodes if they're on the same level as the first 3. Story, writing, music, acting, world building, characters, practical effects and CGI are all on point I genuinely cant complain about this. Yet.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

I wasn't gripped on the first episode and some other reactors were freaking out. I didn't feel it. I probably will....fingers-crossed

[@ISavant]

@@funnylilgalreacts i really, really hope you plan on coming back to Andor because it's the best show of 2022, easily. And quite possibly the best star wars, ever.

[@darkphoenix2]

I like that the tone of this show is so different that the reason Cassian is anxious and making alibis, because he's wanted for murder, can seem strange to an audience that has been trained to see the heroes and protagonists killing nameless grunts as nothing special. But in this show, Cassian acts just like any of us would if we had killed two corrupt police officers and were no doubt being hunted down by the system that created them.

[@e.a.herman2104]

The show starts slow, which I love, and gets better every episode. Excellent world building, great characters, and really good action. Everything you see, builds to something bigger. Great show.

[@grafffuller3265]

Marie and I watched it early in the morning...at 3:45 AM...and we watched all three back to back to back. It is a full arc and really the best way to view it (in our opinion). One of the main differences in Cassian's character between now and Rogue One...is that he is fighting, but his purpose is survival and trying to help his sister. We do not know his sister's name, but we do know his female friend's name. We watch TV with the subtitles...and they named her Bix. The over-zealous "eager beaver" dude is named Syral. We love how the opening shot seamed sort of like Blade Runner-esque. The music and sound design is immersive and captivating. We love how they are setting up his early live and his current life at the same time. We seeing defining moments in his life...that take him down the path that we finally see in Rogue One. In Rogue One, he said he's been fighting since he was 6 years old. So...his fight on Kinari has already started...for we see there are NO adults in his tribe at this time (which he seams to be about 12 to 13 years old). We are really looking forward to sharing with you as you react to this show. AND, yes, thank you Xander for all that you do. Much appreciated.

[@dumpsterdawg]

"I just realized I gave Disney my money again" one of us one of us one of us 🙃👍

[@kyrosv1289]

I was waiting for you to complete the whole season. The time has come ;) Thank you for the reaction!!

[@MikeWood]

I like the gritty oil worker company town crossed with Space Amsterdam vibe. And serious Imperial Kyle McLaughlin makes a good antagonist.

[@cliveklg7739]

I don't care what critiques say, I'm loving the slow build and world building. I don't care if the instant gratification crowd doesn't love every minute of it. They are building a background with a pace that lets you really get to know them more. The writing and acting is absolutely fantastic. And the sets, with this slow build make me feel like I'm there. The main setting this episode looks more naturally lived in than any other setting I've seen (could name examples of current shows it outdoes there). Absolutely fantastic with all the details. There is some subtle and more direct real world mirroring going on with this show as well.

[@bajasmancer]

Love that the droid is an actual discount R2-D2 :)

[@m.e.3862]

I like that he's more utilitarian than r2 and even bb8. His design makes more sense and we see him pulling his weight by dragging stuff behind him and he actually talks!🙂

[@bajasmancer]

@@m.e.3862 True, you save money on droid language courses, so he's even cheaper :)

[@IanHillan]

Didn't notice that you were doing this (I was gonna suggest it on your latest Expanse vid when you asked for suggestions). I bloody love this show. Best thing since Empire. Onto 2 and 3!

[@Ewelllad]

I have been watching your reactions to "The Last of Us" and was convinced to subscribe. I am overjoyed that you have videos of this series. I loved it. Best thing to come out of the Star Wars universe in decades. :)

[@billberndtson]

Okay! Done with last night's outstanding episode of CR and will continue my Sisyphean exercise regimen with your Andor playlist. 😃 I hadn't seen it yet when you made these. Great show - Star Wars for grown-ups.

[@joejawson5264]

I went into this series blind. No previews or spoilers. So the surprise of seeing certain actors and characters was such a delight. Andor is now #2, with Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope being #1.

[@W0NK042]

Rouge One was the Star Wars film the sequels (& prequels) could only dream of.

[@BattleBunny1979]

Slow and steady wins the race. hope this show goes to good places.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

Oh it did!

[@jollyrayda]

I've had a (basically) life-long belief that you can judge characters in Star Wars by how they treat droids...

[@McYoungin]

The 3 episode arc is fantastic. Best Star Wars content in years.

[@ReclusiarchLP]

I absolutely loved it! Ever since I saw that quick battle scene in Han Solo where he is dropped on some random planet to fight for the empire, I've been wanting some "darker" Star Wars. A bit more serious, perhaps? Not sure I'm saying it right. But, I loved the tone of this series so far. It's not a show you'd show children, that's for sure! And yes, so many things I'm not used to see in a Star Wars movie. The ruthlessnes, the bringing focus on what it is to kill someone. And sex and sex related things were like always veeery in the background. In this show, not so much! It totally feels like it's for a more mature audience.

[@wombat5334]

Nice.. more star wars! This episode was.. a mood. It all amounted to establishing the mood of this series. Very "brit scrappers". (peaky blinders, east enders, open all hours, The Bank Job etc etc)

[@TheBenperri]

This is just amazing. 🎉

[@artboymoy]

It is a slow burn and I'm here for it. I watched all three at once, but if they only released this episode, I would have been a bit disappointed. Your reaction covered the same stuff I was feeling and getting from it. I like seeing this side of the SW universe. This world of people just getting by and doing their jobs while trying to do stuff under Imperial oversight. I'm digging that we have no sign of the Empire at all, but rent a cops that are working for a security agency. You know this officer is just going to make trouble, but I do like how the superior pretty much sussed out what happened and decided to sweep it under the rug. When Cassian took out the second guy, that kinda surprised me because I didn't think we'd get there yet, but guess we are. I did dig the droid. It reminded me a little of an old broken robot from The Black Hole named "Bob". Has that sort of charm to me. I wasn't watching with subs, but I thought the girls name was Biggs and had to go check to see it was "Bix". Good reaction. not a lot to go on but we know it's two seasons of 12 episodes each. We know they have to pace it out for that as it covers the time before the battle of Yavin, (which is what I think BBY stands for.) I could be wrong. They could have told us.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thank you for your reaction! 🌠 #FunnyLilGalReacts #StarWars #Andor #DisneyPlus

[@ashbysmith1723]

A very, very slow start. I'm hoping the later episodes pick up. Great characters.

[@evanflynn4680]

I don't know if you noticed, but the intro music has only one instrument playing at the start of this episode. Each episode adds more complexity and instruments playing.

[@Stable_Delerium]

I’m extremely intrigued. I actually prefer a slow burn because all that groundwork that gets laid makes the payoff later so much sweeter. Within the first few minutes I was like, damn. This hits different. The performances, cinematography, score. I love it. Feels like Star Wars meets Blade Runner.

[@kayden2119]

most people prefer a slow burn. Star wars fans are not exactly used to that though lmao. Most good shows are indeed slow burns though.

[@opsatr]

Yes, he needed an alibi and needed to relocate urgently because he just killed two people. He might be hoping that nothing will happen (no one will come looking or nothing is traced to him), but still better to ensure all bases are covered.

[@quigsthevicious]

Ep2 ends kinda mid sentence, but this opener ended beautifully. Show starts with him looking for his lost sister, show ends in a flash back of him telling said kid sister something like "I'll be back soon". Perfect bookends. I'm amazed how many people think this episode doesn't stand on it's own merit.

[@invaderliz]

This is by far my favorite Star Wars story since Rogue 1. Not too much exposition at once, even minor characters have some depth…Though it kind of feels like they wanted to make a Blade Runner series and got offered Star wars instead. But that’s a cool perspective that totally fits the world and storyline. The security guard definitely gives me “mall security who REALLY wants to be a cop” vibes. Thanks for the reaction ❤❤

[@shep4life]

How do they make droids so adorable?

[@shep4life]

Top tier acting too

[@John-un1gc]

I thought this was good, it’s an espionage film in the Star Wars universe. I liked how the two stories came together visually by the third episode, no spoilers. This is the beginning of the Rebellion, and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@shep4life]

Music is amazing

[@CCFONESOL]

Killing 2 members of the local constabulary is usually perceived to be a big deal. Run, hide, start a new life. Maybe comeback when the heat dies down. I look as the security second as a brownshirt type zealot. And it's the gravest offense to kill one of the guard, their own corruption being irrelevant.

[@Pinkielover]

5BBY is the same exact year that Star Wars rebels animated series first episode starts and a bunch of events that happened with the ghost crew.... Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker and Ezra are literally 14 years old during this... I thought I recognized the date but wasn't 100% sure well I am now,, pretty easy to google search epic easter egg.. I'm sure at some point it's going to show events of Star Wars rebels from a different point of view...A season two is already approved and will lead right up to rogue one... Most definitely will see the events of Star Wars rebels but in live-action

[@zasmanreviews497]

Great start to the show in my opinion

[@troublesomebirdsong]

Yeah, I think they dropped the first three episodes, because they realised you need to watch them together all at once as one long episode, otherwise it is very slow.

[@Liam-t9r]

It is a slowburn but watched all 3 and it is worth it. Stick with it

[@LittleMan27]

The best star wars movie gets the best star wars show

[@RabidTribble]

Blue noodles...I approve.

[@LMarti13]

The reason Andor is the greatest Star Wars show of all time is because it's not a Star Wars show.

[@tonyvaldiconza3914]

Bix is the gal's name. I have the subtitles on for help on names 😎

[@marksullivan7766]

liking it so far, Syril is similar to Victor Hugo's Jean Valjean imo. dig the review 🤠

[@m.e.3862]

This is probably my favorite new SW series. It's great to see a part of the universe that's so far removed from the Empire that we don't see all the familiar SW trappings. At times you even forget that you're watching SW- the first bit was more Blade Runner than SW. You really need to watch all 3 to get a sense of the story and that's my criticism of the show. I think that if you're going to release it weekly, then learn from episodic TV from the past like the 70s and 80s where writers knew how to pace a story. Gilroy is a filmmaker so I'll cut him some slack, but this should be a 1 1/2hr premiere instead of 3 episodes.

[@chrispittman8854]

I LOVE IT, but no, I wasn't even going to check out reactions. Can "Star Wars" fans handle this much depth? "Clone Wars" for adults. Disney... "Wall-E..." "B-B..." really...? DAMMIT!!! He works... Every "geek's" new trash can this holiday season. Well written, directed and acted and VERY smart to give us 3 episodes up front. "🎶SLOW RIDE! (RAR RAR rar rar rar rar) Take it EASY! (RAR RAR rar rar rar rar)🎶

[@misteryman526]

The Deputy Inspector reminds me a bit of Rimmer from Red Dwarf. Though slightly more intelligent. A smarmy, regulation-obsessive twit.

[@m.e.3862]

I like that his boss knows well enough to sweep the whole incident away to keep imperial scrutiny away from his jurisdiction. Only a guy with experience knows that that's best for everyone involved and it speaks to the deputy's naivete that he'd willingly attract more attention and ultimately more headaches 🙂

[@seanmitchy]

Lol After being burned by D+ SW shows , hearing it is a slow burn with Imo the charisma vacuum Andor . I think i will just watch the reaction vids .

[@jjc5871]

Rogue One is the best star wars we’ve gotten from disney by far.

[@Killerwale-hk4wy]

I really like Ferrix, it's a labor planet with some poor vibes, but it's not crazy hot (like how much Desert planet do we need to see, there's already so much Tattooine)

[@TheBunnyodeath]

Served for 3 tours. Killed a few people. They arebin my dreams all the time. Never seek another persons life ever. It wull haunt you till you die.

[@SirsMadamsEntertainment]

From what I’ve been told it starts to grab you a bit more and move along in episode 2 (?)

[@crossbones13]

This episode was alot of backstory, introducing characters and laying the groundwork for the series. There was little to no action throughout the entire episode but I was never bored. In fact, it kept my interest all the way through. Like you, I wondered what happened to all the adults in Andor's tribe but I'm sure they will let us know what happened. All in all, it made me eager to watch the next episode.

[@darkhelmet8214]

I feel like this show will get hate due to people's short attention spans which is a shame

[@shep4life]

3 episode arcs

[@dcplunkett]

I was impressed by the performances. I was impressed by the world-building. I think both were better than what I saw in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. I can't say I'm much taken with the story. Yet.

[@Jabberwocky415]

Really? The story is really gripping to me.

[@shep4life]

Bix is beautiful

[@flemmingjensen4656]

I thought Andor was in the fight since he was 6🤔

[@DrieStone]

Andor? More like Andnot The Expanse.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

Ok I though my it was funny on the other reactions but this one made belly laugh

[@Ant-bm1qk]

Here’s my honest take so far…. I really like the character Andor, I think it’s awesome that we have a character that covers the whole “spy/secret agent” role in the Star Wars universe. He can fight, he’s pretty bad ass…I’m really liking the whole Cyberpunk feel, they even use some of the slang such as “corpo” lol I love tbat. It reminds me of Bladerunner However, the story so far doesn’t seem very grand…I don’t get any sense of a greater threat or anything at stake..so I don’t know where my concern should lay for Andor and because of that my connection to Andor doesn’t feel as strong as it should be. We’re only 3 episodes in so I’m trying not to jump the gun here, I’m just going off of the first 3 episodes. I know he’s on the run but I just expected something greater from a former spy.

[@ray24051]

This show is definitely a slow burn because I fell asleep on the first episode I have to rewatch it tonight while I'm fully awake Lol.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

WHOOPS! But I've been hearing great things, so it's going to get there I think

[@othervoices76]

The spin off that no one asked for but we got anyway. Thank you for watching so I don't have to :)

[@genericgamer2836]

You're missing out, this is the most well made tv show that just happens to be in star wars so far. Most Star wars content wouldn't be as good as it is if it wasn't in this universe, but I'd watch this if it wasn't set in the Star wars universe.

[@clarkmichaels822]

I really don't like Rogue One. The characters are bland, none of them have an arc, the entire plot is unnecessary, it ends with an action scene with Darth Vader (you know, THE BAD GUY), and everyone dies for no reason. It's amazing that it spawned such a great show because it had literally all odds stacked against it.

[@johnrob3215]

Watched all 3 and still had little idea what was going on. It seemed like 30+ year old ex gameboy players wrote this...garbage