Andor 1x12 "Rix Road" Reaction

[@averagejoereads7271]

“He knows everything he needs to know, and feels everything he needs to feel. And when the day comes that those two pull together, he will be an unstoppable force for good. Tell him…I love him more than anything he could ever do wrong.” I’m obsessed with that quote. Jeez.

[@EACru2002]

I feel like saying that the writing in this show is good is an understatement. There are lines in this show that are straight up poetry. And what’s amazing is how consistent it is. Every episode is full of lines that just floor me.

[@larrote6467]

it's sad what hollywood has done to so many people that nowadays something well written instantly becomes a masterpiece; :/ Just like the manifesto, the obsession some people are showing to it shows how little they know of history...

[@roachies4242]

@@EACru2002 it’s sooo refreshing

[@TheArrowedKnee]

The dialogue in this show is just beyond stellar, like it's among some of the best i have ever seen. Like this show has like a book of iconic lines that i will remember for a long time

[@isaiahpavia-cruz678]

Andor helped build part of the weapon he sacrificed his life to hep the Rebellion destroy by stealing the plans. How poetic.

[@roguescorner9042]

"It's like poetry. It rhymes." - George Lucas

[@obiwankenobi687]

Shouldn’t it have been orbiting Geonosis? That’s where it’s constructed according to canon because they use the geonosians for slave labor and then kill them all

[@dekulruno]

@@obiwankenobi687 they move it from geonosis when the shell is completed, at this point looks like they are working on the weapon and interior components

[@dekulruno]

Not just what he helps destroy but the very weapon that kills him

[@roguescorner9042]

@@obiwankenobi687 Didn't you watch Rogue One? Construction began on Geonosis, but at some point they moved it to Scarif, which is the planet we see in the post credits and in Rogue One.

[@PerovNigma]

9:05 Everyone was saying _"If they hurt B2, we riot,"_ and the people of Ferrix agree.

[@isaiahpavia-cruz678]

Lmao I let out an audible “NAH F YOU” when B2 was knocked over

[@robert_bbiii]

Like the old adage that if you want to make someone the villain you have them kick a puppy.

[@lettheloveflow]

Ferix is like a family. I love how united they all were despite being not related to eachother. Especially how everyone respected Maarva and told Cassian about how sad they were over her passing.

[@dragonrune6800]

Theory: B2 gets hurt so bad that they have to replace his shell- not his core. This is the origin story for R2D2.

[@MikeKennedyNFL]

@@dragonrune6800 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@martinjrgensen8234]

Andor is the best Star Wars ever. Yeah I said it. It beats everything else when it comes to writing and acting. It is gripping, heart moving, tense, exciting and just astonishing. We see regular people, like you and me rise up. I was eating lunch while watching this, and completely forgot my food.i was just staring open mouthed, shivering and crying. And that post credit scene was peotry. You can also see Luthen being moved and surprised. To him the rebellion had been behind the scenes, and here he sees Walmart employees rebel, with nothing to fight with.

[@vegvisir9276]

Andor's hug with Brasso in the tunnels is probably one of the most genuine hugs i've seen in a tv show. The way Andor really grabs hold of him is really sweet.

[@kirkdarling4120]

Compare this with the soulless reunions of Ahsoka, Hera, and Sabin with Ezra in "Ahsoka."

[@jmhaces]

I never in a million years thought I'd feel empathy for Perrin, but that scene with Mon Mothma accusing him of gambling to plant the seeds of a cover story for the misdirected money made me feel a bit sad for him because he really seems surprised about the accusation and it seems that he has in fact kept his promise to her to stay away from gambling. This show does such a good job at giving you nuanced characters, like that scene at the end where Syril saves Dedra and she's a nervous wreck. Suddenly her job became real to her because it was her life on the line and not just other people's she doesn't care about and barely registers as real people, and her cold emotionless and unflappable badass ISB agent facade was totally forgotten for the time being.

[@EACru2002]

Perrin is a douche, but the show shows he’s still human. Whereas most other shows devolve characters into caricatures, this show makes sure to show everyone is three dimensional. Even last week, the show went out of its way when Mon mentioned that Perrin wasn’t pushing his daughter into her fundamentalism and is surprisingly open minded about her following or not following traditions. And truth be told, yes, Perrin is a bit of a douche and her daughter is a bit of a brat. But Mon Mothma IS a neglectful wife and mother. They’re not acting the way they do because they’re purposely trying to scheme against her. They are just naturally closer to each other because Mon isn’t there for them. Granted, WE know it’s because she’s trying to save the galaxy and that’s a pretty justifiable reason lol. But regardless of how noble the reason is, it still means from her unknowing family’s perspective, she just seems unusually cold and distant to them.

[@ThePartisan13]

Oh, I straight up assumed he was gambling. Because the one gangster dude said that he visited him several times. So I just assumed he was taking money from the gangster to fund his gambling addiction.

[@brachiator1]

Very well said.

[@larrote6467]

I know so many people like Perrin; they are not bad people, just ignorant and propagandized about what is happening in the world; anybody that can't feel any empathy for them is not truly a liberal and is not so different from those they complain about

[@OptionZero]

We’ve had amazing music and sound in Star Wars plenty of times I don’t think we’ve had Diegetic, in-world music and sound used so brilliantly before. The way Ferrix manipulates our ears with what the characters can hear is simply mind blowing

[@kevinhansen8211]

Damn the writers on this show, but in a good way. Marva's final message to Cassian, plus her speech to her friends and neighbors, wow. I was almost in tears. Any son who has lost his mother will understand what Cassian is going through, no matter how old they are.

[@scaf5363]

b2emo probably got the most tears out of me throughout this season.

[@aworkinprogress4387]

I loved this show so much. It was my favorite show of the year. Everything about it was just excellent. That speech by Marva was fantastic. The perfect way to kick off the rebellion.

[@ThomasCorp]

It truly was so much fun sharing this first season of Andor with you. I am so looking forward to the second and final season, and with it, continuing to share the delightful journey. And I do hope that you have a most pleasant holiday, Jess.

[@jasong5094]

I can't believe this show only has one more season. Hands down the best Star Wars show they've made yet. They knocked this one out of the park.

[@bet0v966]

Maarva knew her boy had something to do with Aldani & died proud. She smart cookie, he came back when they were under occupation & said he had the $ to get em out right after heist. Like she said, he was the first spark of the fire - proud mom 😭

[@preciousotoakhia9789]

😢😢rip Rogue one

[@ChaoThing]

Andor is a legendary masterpiece.

[@leslieturner8276]

Andor is absolutely brilliant the writing, the acting are all "top notch".

[@declanArdmore]

I called it last episode that Bee had Maarva's last words and still wasn't ready for it

[@robert_bbiii]

This is how you do a season. If there wasn't a 2nd season it has a sense of completion. Without Rogue One, we still have a sense of a story. Don't always need a cliffhanger.

[@christianforsstrom2222]

I too love Dedra as a villain, so my first reaction was: no don't kill her yet, but then i stopped myself and thought, wouldn't be very fitting if she was torn apart by the common people she has so little regard for... in the end i'm happy she'll be around for season 2. Also was it just me, or the she and Syril have a little moment there?

[@martinjrgensen8234]

He has. She is just in chock

[@carlosandres7006]

I think we’ll get an empire’s love story here

[@lettheloveflow]

Good villains should be left for the end.

[@Wannabe_Baby]

I live for your reactions to the hammer man in the bell tower.

[@kvoltti]

The theme song for the show is the funeral dirge

[@rustynix993]

I’m not even a morning person, but I’d wake up early after that eulogy too!

[@Ares6935]

At the start of this if someone told you that you were going to fall in love with a stuttering trash can you wouldn't believe them, but we all love B

[@lanaz375]

Got the impression that Luthen went to church in this episode. For all that time he's been the one organizing, convincing, cajoling others into recognizing the threat of the Empire. All that time, energy and fear of discovery spent organizing for a theoretical rebellion which he was unlikely to see to fruition. For that one, unexpected moment he was forced to sit-up and take notice ... and damn Marva was really speaking his language.

[@jakrabbit777]

Glad you made time for this! Hope you made it safe to your brother and his husband’s for the holiday! 🤎🦃🤎

[@kikimariposa]

Re: Syril & Dedra: I'm reminded of a line from Angel:the Series, years ago, about another very iffy relationship: "I don't like where this is going. I don't even like where it's *been.*" Because Syril is a Romantic, capital R, and somehow, Dedra and the Empire are going to let him down someday, and then what? And Dedra? Is *SCARED*. Of people getting too close, of being out of control, of emotions, I don't know what, but this is not something she was looking for. She was low-key freaking out when Syril tracked her down to make that little declaration outside her office, and her knee-jerk reaction was to threaten him. That's not gonna change with him saving her life-- there is a lot going on there, and whenever I look at her, I think of what Nemik said now-- oppression masks fear. "Power doesn't panic." She's managed not to panic all this time, but what will she do if she's pushed too hard? Ahem, just had to get that off my chest. Love your re-watches and reviews, thanks for doing this one before every scatters for the long weekend, hope you have a good drive, and was it just me, or was Diego Luna looking unreasonably and amazingly heroic throughout this entire episode? Wow. *applauds everything else too, but that's a much longer essay*

[@UltimateKyuubiFox]

Maybe the most impactful post-credit scene ever. The thing that the Empire imprisoned all these people to build, that the Empire’d rather kill those prisoners than let them get out and talk, were the components used to build the laser for the Death Star. Cassian literally built the components, possibly the EXACT components in that beam, that go on to kill him. Damn.

[@artboymoy]

An amazing finish to the season. Cassian joins up to fight the Empire. IT's great the way they told this season with our return to Ferrix. Maarva's speech was incredible and Luthen's look as he listened you could tell was impacting him. Unfortunately a lot of citizens died and we'll see what the repercussions are like going forward. Syril saving Dedra was amazing as well. Her reaction to almost being torn apart by an angry mob just showed that she's human. I think Syril got his reward. :p

[@Irish37]

During the Battle of Rix Road, with unarmed townspeople going up against helmeted troopers wielding truncheons and shields, I brought up some pics on my phone and showed my wife images of The Troubles in Ireland that looked exactly the same as what was on the screen.

[@jonathanmurphy3141]

I have been watching SW: Andor, often at 3-4am, to avoid ‘spoilers’ in media. Jess, at 4am, on review - far more elegant, impeccable, thoughtful! This episode had really the most brutal fight, in Star Wars, hand vs’ laser, home-made bomb, rage, very personal. We have gotten to know these characters, and droid. We see what the prisoners were making! And,…have to wait, even a year for more. Thanksgiving 🖖

[@regent2125]

Amazing finale, can’t wait for season 2

[@brandonrichardson5448]

Trust me. You're not the only one to love the politics of Star Wars. We're just not as loud about our love as they are about their hate.

[@cazory2147]

Andor, the last 4 episodes of The Clone Wars, KOTOR, and the Timothy Zahn book trilogy from the 90's are the best Star Wars content in the past 40 years!

[@lancetison5856]

Heck uv an episode. Thanks for sharing... i sense tears in this reaction! Safe holiday travels to you and all Star Wars fans

[@Sabatuar]

Breaking a space nazi's face. It's what Maarva would've wanted.

[@zacharyjamesdixon]

Kinda of interesting to think that even if Cassian hadn’t shown up, nothing would have played out any differently in the grand scheme of things. He and the idea of him had already reluctantly sparked what was going to happen.

[@W0NK042]

Been saying, since we were introduced to the prison, that those parts looked like panel holders for the Death Star: The fact it was for the main weapons dish is just: 🤯🤯🤯. Now, the most important thing: Safe travels.

[@tejida815]

Thanks for the extra effort. Safe travels. Happy Thanksgiving🦃🍽🥧

[@bobsavage3317]

Happy Thanksgiving, stay safe on the roads.

[@derrickmarais]

I think I can forgive her now for how she treated Harry. 😉

[@teemusid]

Since we know that the second season will take place over a four year time span, there was no reason that Syril's and/or Deedra's survival was necessary for the plot moving forward. That made the whole uprising more tense.

[@vokasimid5330]

Xanwa actor and Cinta actor have both appeared in my favorite show 'Strike Back', you should check it out

[@ninigustini6835]

This Is how you do epic an finale

[@jamesbellefeuille2926]

If the Imperial officer treated R2 or Chopper like he treated B2, he would not have survived to see the riot.

[@pianoman1857]

11:47 yeah he didn’t save her, he was only jealous 😅

[@thomasstevens2746]

Great reaction

[@lettheloveflow]

I like how this show is set in different locations and all have different storylines like Game of Thrones. Ferix feels like The North. Generally good guys but at the receiving end of it. Corucsant like King's Landing, filled with mfs and one person trying to break through. And Andor's journey to Niamos and then Narkina and then back to Ferix mirror Arya's adventures. Can't wait for more new locations when Andor starts doing espionage work for Luthen.

[@kevinbonilla9399]

This show adds so much needed detail to the STAR WARS galaxy. I didn't think much of this show when they announced it; but now this for me is next to the original trilogy as my favorite SW. Rogue 1 and the prequels follow. I'm sorry, that last trilogy was mostly trash!

[@lucasdolding6924]

This, Rebels and the OT are top tier Star Wars for me. Rogue One and TCW are behind them, then Mando, then the Prequels.

[@kevjohn2006]

Great reaction! And your hair looks AMAZING!!!! Edits: eneyone seems to hate if I comment on anything below your eyebrows. BUT everything else is AMAZING as well!!!!

[@AncientOutlaw]

I've got a hunch that "B's" essence is somehow going to be transferred into K2 allowing Andor to override his programming. Similar to what happened in Solo.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

I doubt it. K2 is argumentative.

[@kirkdarling4120]

@@genghisgalahad8465 Yes, B is more like a faithful old dog in his interactions with humans.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@@kirkdarling4120 and K2 is more like a black cat who does their own thing...

[@andrimufid2195]

10:29 man, Cinta is hot

[@JCResDoc94]

*11:20** KISS! KISS! KISS! KISS! KISS! KISS! KISS! KISS!* \_jc

[@obiwankenobi687]

Not enough Mon Mothma this episode, her bits are my favourite

[@martinjrgensen8234]

Agree. But as season 2 progresses she will come more front and center

[@jakecook2375]

TBB, The Bad Batch, is the next SW show starting next year and I loved the TCW but the TBB season 1 would be an interesting reaction to see you do and more pertinent than the TCW. Did you ever watch TBB?

Can I share your video as a reaction video on my channel? ☺️

[@belfastroadster]

Wow - I thought your thumbnail image was a huge spoiler for a Maarva Force-ghost 🤦🏼‍♂️🤣

[@markmckeown87]

I'm curious what it spoils out of interest, assuming you've seen the episode?

[@sesskasays]

Oooh that might be why I got a couple comments of people saying my thumbnail is a huge spoiler lol I truly didn't think it was that far-fetched that there would be a recording of Maarva at her funeral which we knew was going to happen. I truly was confused at the giant spoiler people were talking about. Oh well, it's changed now anyway so hopefully there's no more confusion.

[@belfastroadster]

@@markmckeown87 I hadn’t seen the episode when I glanced at my YT subscriptions.

[@lucasdolding6924]

@@sesskasays I think it might also have something to do with there being speculation as to whether she was actually dead, so seeing her in the thumbnail some people might think it’s her being alive and not a pre-recorded message before her death.

[@vincentwilliams71]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@joshuajohnson1796]

This show is so damn good and I feel sorry for the people with short attention spans who miss good storytelling because they want laser swords and darth Vader and millions of cameos. Unfortunately Disney programmed viewers to expect this with 6 episode series and bad stories and making people hyped over a cameo.

[@SwiftJustice]

I feel so sorry for you. Missing out on all the great disnet sw because you fell for Russian memes.

[@ZmansEdits]

Kenobi reactions?

[@lucasdolding6924]

After The Clone Wars

[@lancetison5856]

#feelinfeels

[@EnragedTofu]

Hey homegirl, I love Star Wars politics as well. That being said, check out the interview between George Lucas & James Cameron. They really get into Lucas’ superimposing politics into the sci-fi fantasy genre.

[@Windy4141]

That thumbnail is a huge spoiler. Very very few people get reviews up as quickly as this, and to have a spoiler this big is pretty inexcusable for a reviewer who's been reacting to shows for a long time.

[@sesskasays]

I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm going to work on changing the thumbnail as I'm traveling right now. I truly didn't see it as a spoiler as it seemed like the entirety of the last episode was pointing to Maarva's funeral. A recording of her didn't seem to be that far fetched to be regarded as a huge spoiler in my opinion but I'll change it.

[@markmckeown87]

I'm curious what it spoils out of interest, assuming you've seen the episode?

[@James_MacIntyre]

@@markmckeown87 It's not generally expected that someone does their own eulogy. Other than that it's not too big a deal.

[@Windy4141]

@@sesskasays thanks!