Andor 1x5 REACTION!! "The Axe Forgets"

[@BlindWave]

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[@petboy5839]

Interview with the Vampire TV show is out. It's really really good. You guys should review it.

[@ItsShaz1]

:)

[@texasrattlesnake31637]

Another fun episode & reaction Wave Crew! Just realized that the female leader of the Seven is Arya's rival in the House of Black & White -

[@twstf8905]

sure

[@pal54321]

Didn't like ep 5 at all, dragged on so much I was fast forwarding parts of it.

[@foulrot]

Somehow this show managed to make TIEs actually terrifying, instead of just the cannon fodder we have always known them as.

[@sang1342]

I clenched muscles I didn't even know I had when it came back around lol

[@ludos1963]

Just like Rogue One made us fear Stormtroopers by introducing a new type of Imps.. the Deathtroopers.

[@ImTheReverse]

Every time one flies past, it feels so visceral. You can feel it in your bones.

[@roma8423]

I love it. It reminds me of Stuka dive bombers, just the mere sound of it generates fear

[@TheRealBillix]

They're cool but sound doesn't work like it does on the show.

[@jaijais]

"the pace of repression outstrips our ability to understand it. and that is the real trick of the imperial thought machine. it's easier to hide behind 40 atrocities than a single incident." what an incredibly intimate and personal episode. i genuinely can’t believe how damn good this show is

[@Blazecap]

I love this show for making the audience and characters FEAR and dread a single TIE fighter.

[@ImTheReverse]

Just wait until the Star Destroyer flies overhead next episode.

[@AdhamOhm]

It's not so much the single TIE fighter, but its ability to call in an entire squadron of TIEs to rain hellfire on them.

[@theawesomeman9821]

maybe we will see a Tie-Fighter with an actual hyper-drive...

[@Gamma_249]

@@theawesomeman9821 regular tie fighters don't have a hyperdrive. That's part of what makes a tie a tie

[@theawesomeman9821]

@@Gamma_249 explains why the Empire sucks

[@jasonmarbach]

“Everybody has their own rebellion” may be the thesis of the show & is rightly getting the shine in this ep, but “The axe forgets but the tree remembers” is my absolute favorite line in Star Wars history. I mean ever. In any medium. Ever.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

It's so good.

[@corvus2512]

The axe and tree quote is actually a better representation of one of Tolkien’s themes than anything in that Amazon show lol. This show is so exciting, imagine it! A SW show that takes its time and doesn’t feel the need to blast things every 5 seconds! Andor and Mando are the pinnacle of Disney era SW and let’s hope we see more their like in the future!

[@shamsham1229]

I mean it’s a pretty well known line outside of Star Wars.

[@graystark240]

It’s not a “Star Wars quote” it’s just a quote that Star Wars adopted from a Zimbabwean tribe. It’s sweet but let’s give the origin credit

[@posteador]

@@graystark240 Very cool quote.

[@Dracolism]

I Love Karis Nemik! And that Line of His - "They'll soon see. Surprise from above is never as shocking as one from below" Man I really hope he doesn't die!

[@robertschreeg5826]

They gave these rebells so much character… we‘re gonna get our hearts broken 😅

[@Blazecap]

My favorite is Arvel. Hope he survives the heist.

[@L33Reacts]

Ain’t one single person surviving this Op but Andor 😢😅

[@Blazecap]

@@L33Reacts Your probably right

[@PhilsAmazingBBQ]

It didn’t even occur to me that he had a good probability of dying until I realized his character was too good to be alive

[@someone-pz4dg]

I love how the security guy had clone trooper models in his room. Basically the star wars version of GI joes.

[@twstf8905]

sure

[@MH3Raiser]

Particularly apt considering GI joes are a nod to a glorified American military myth and bare little relation to a modern soldier despite appearances, comparing clone troopers to stormtroopers.

[@chrisyancey89]

I completely agree with the discussion about people who are complaining about the pacing of the show. This is one of the best shows in years for Star Wars & people are upset because there's not enough action yet or Easter eggs and gratuitous cameos left & right. This is one of the best & well written drama series I've seen in a while.

[@twstf8905]

sure

[@PierceArner]

How much this show just builds without any extreme events and just tension and dialogue really solidifies why this is the best Star Wars show, hands down.

[@twstf8905]

sure

[@PierceArner]

@@twstf8905 It's comically desperate seeing you posting and self-liking the exact same single word reply to so many comments. If ya can't even form an argument - you've just got a bad take and ya don't need to share it. Save yourself the embarrassment of looking like a complete fool.

[@jaspertaylor2810]

Who wants to bet that the next episode will be titled, "But the Tree Remembers?"

[@Blazecap]

That be fitting

[@hellfish2309]

THE NORTH REMEMBERS! Winter is coming!

[@TheLibrarianOG1]

That's almost certain, cause it's like a continuation of this, and when the heist is likely to take place

[@ISavant]

@@TheLibrarianOG1 not likely, it definitely is. this whole episode was like the two days prior to their heist

[@hipp0_yt]

@@TheLibrarianOG1 yep, seems that the show will be 4 3-episode arcs so this one and the next would be part of the same arc and it would make sense to have the continuing title

[@jordonelgringo]

Jedi and Sith holocrons along with a couple of Sankara stones. Quite the collection Luthen

[@jayreal2084]

well said sir

[@seanpatrickcain2]

Just like the Golden Idol in Solo: A Star Wars Story

[@theawesomeman9821]

nice catch

[@theawesomeman9821]

Surprised none of the reactors noticed them

[@Blazecap]

I love that everyone involved in the heist is fighting for different reason. Arvel is fighting for revenge, Karis is fighting for the ideals, Gorn is fighting to avenge his love, and andor is more or less fighting because Luthen told him. Yet their all fighting together for the ultimate same cause, that is what unites them. The plan isn’t even full proof. Much like R1 for them they’ll take a chance and the next one after that until it’s over.

[@dogedoge2026]

Andor is fighting for a purpose. He doesn’t know who he is, and he believes Luthen is giving him an opportunity to make a name for himself.

[@clairealderwood1928]

I think you forgot 2 members of the team.

[@thedarkknight2221]

“The axe forgets, but the tree remembers.” This show is giving use some of the best and most insightful quotes of Star Wars ever. And I’m getting a Game Of Thrones type of fear of attaching to any of the rebels, as in if I really like them they are most likely going to die.

[@ludos1963]

They better not kill off the fucking kid, he's my favourite, he's so passionate about everything he talks about, the actor gave a fantastic performance as he made him so likable.. I'd die for him.

[@thedarkknight2221]

@@ludos1963 if we had a thousand more young men and women as bright as he is this world would be changed for the better.

[@MikeHesk742]

@@ludos1963 I think we've all seen enough films and tv shows to know he's going to be the first to die

[@hellfish2309]

@@thedarkknight2221 I dunno - that kid is determined, bright, and isnspired… he’s also scribing a manifesto, hell-bent-for-leather, and arguably radicalized… like any life this kid is gonna have will forfeit friends and family for the cause, for one more crack at white plastic This kid won’t take prisoners

[@cruzefx3652]

@@ludos1963 Yeah, I'm pretty sure he's gonna die, it will push his manifesto to inspire thousands

[@xShineyxDiverx]

Eric and Aaron not recognizing Lance Hunter this episode was PAIN.

[@agresticumbra]

If you hadn't said it...

[@thontor]

The mustache makes a good disguise

[@alecfigueroa5769]

It made me feel better for not noticing it myself lmao but also i would have loved to see them get excited about it.

[@ketchup016]

Wait, what?

[@alecfigueroa5769]

@@ketchup016 Nick Blood who played Lance Hunter in Agents of Shield is one of the imperials in this episode

[@laurelhill3505]

I love this show so much. The writing is so much better than any other Star Wars, and the settings and sets are fantastic.

[@theawesomeman9821]

I feel like the pacing could be improved and unecessary banter could be edited out.

[@scooterjones303]

But Eric said ppl didnt like the shows because they dont agree politically with it, how dare you bring up valid points.

[@writershard5065]

@@theawesomeman9821 I thought the pacing was perfect honestly. There was no unnecessary banter. Every line, even the banter, contributed to building character relationships and identity.

[@theawesomeman9821]

@@scooterjones303 people have nothing against Rebel politics aside from it being boring

[@fakecubed]

@@theawesomeman9821 The banter is full of subtext. Pay more attention. This show has layers.

[@mutley7773]

I'm 48 and have probably been waiting most of my adult life as a Star Wars fan for this show. Everything is so on point for me it's ridiculous! The way it's shot, the slow build of the story, the building of every character so you feel a little bit more for each of them. The script and dialogue always feels so real and never unnecessary, helping the story and building the Star Wars universe that bit more detailed. The atmosphere in the scenes is also right on point with what is happening, you can feel the tension and weight because the acting is really quite something. This is a brilliant show already and if you feel that don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

[@Forever_orwhatever]

Loved this episode! Was super stressful watching them prepare for the heist without it being forced. You really can imagine what it would be like to be a rebel. Can’t wait for next week.

[@twstf8905]

sure

[@she_who_dares9713]

Everybody has a high stake in it, again fucking awesome dialogue. OMG. Tension you could cut with a knife. I was anxious even without a single blast.

[@Adaleonn]

Seven Hells lads, this episode was too good. Loved the cinematography and score plus the writers have done an excellent job on every single character thus far! Too good of a reaction once again crew, thanx a lot :D

[@hellfish2309]

By the Name of Chobb, this show is disciplined and focused

[@Iceyman314]

It's amazing what not having 5-10 minutes of action mandated in each episode and being allowed to focus on plot and character can do

[@TheArrowedKnee]

Seriously, i think this show might just about have the best dialogue of any Star Wars content i've seen, it's fantastic.

[@Nopquar]

That fucking TIE pilot did that shit on purpose for sure. He saw a bunch of farmers and was like, “Now this is where the fun begins.”

[@wolfpack_104]

I haven't watched either of the Blade Runner films, but Imperial Coruscant gives off that vibe so hard it's ridiculous. Just watching Mon Mothma's car drive at night time with the shimmering lights was mesmerizing

[@nocturnenoble2468]

Treat yourself, they're fantastic.

[@jinxie712]

Uncle Harlo sounds like some mob boss. The mom seems likes she’s part of the mob, also.

[@fakecubed]

Interesting that somebody like that became somebody important within the Empire, at least some sort of ministry head or otherwise having influence. A lot of the people who became important in the USSR were essentially mobsters as well (and certainly all of them acted like it once they had power even if they weren't originally). Basically a lot were union leaders back during the revolution, and unions are always mobbed up in any country, and with their ability to organize labor and affiliation with socialist politics they were able to leverage that into power within the communist party. Then, when the USSR fell, the mobster types that were feeding off of the Soviet corruption in the 1980s and 1990s were the ones who had guns and loyal men at their command, so they went and took over the various industries as the existing power structures through the communist party disintegrated. The government wasn't exerting control over the government-owned factories and mines and such anymore once communism fell, so the mob showed up, told the people there that they were now in charge, and now those mobsters are the billionaire oligarchs running Russia's whole economy. Organized crime, if that's really what Uncle Harlo is, will always try and seize power whenever there's enough political chaos or a power vacuum. It's a nice bit of realism to see in this very grounded story about revolution.

[@pranjoshi]

Can't believe Dinn took down one of these by himself. They feel so menacing. The Jericho effect is so terrifying.

[@heidifedor]

“You can wear a ballgown for all I care.” Is now one of my favorite lines.

[@FreyaofCerberus]

The best thing about this show is how real everything feels. The locations, the tech, the worlds but most importantly the people. There are no caricatures just people doing what they think is right. And that TIE buzzing them is brilliant, not just because it is terrifying but because that is 100% what bored fighter pilots stationed in a backwater would do. This show is hands down the best SW property in years.

[@TheArrowedKnee]

Also another few actors i've noticed from other places: The leader of the ISB we saw, character called Major Partagaz, is played by Anton Lesser, which also plays (Maester) Qyburn in Game of Thrones. The ISB agent that has the gut feeling of something more going on, is played by Denise Gough, which also plays Yennefer in the Witcher 3 video game.

[@crossfusion1233]

Vel possibly being Luthan's daughter is interesting because it give the show a through-line about the differing parental relationships. On one hand we have Vel being brought into the rebellion completely, but is kind of being dropped into the deep end and Luthan is just telling her figure out how to make it work yourself. On the other end Mon Mothma is keeping her rebellion life a secret from her family and it is putting a strain on their relationship. Not to mention Syril and his judgmental mother which is only going to further push him to make more and more bad decisions. We know we are going to meet Saw Gerrera who raised then abandoned Jyn. And finally, we might just meet Leia who is probably the shining example on being raised right, giving what we've see of her with Bail and Breha.

[@twstf8905]

sure

[@charlie7mason]

@@twstf8905 Is that all you go around commenting? lol

[@KaanKarcan]

41:18, the thing is when you think about it, the color blue is the color that is least present in food, meals and snacks. Seeing them eat blue stuff just reminds you how "not from here" is people's lifes in Star Wars.

[@CloneMalone]

This series really makes me feel how much of a grip the Empire has on the galaxy and I love it, unfortunately Rogue One and the original trilogy are already out so we know the Rebels succeed in toppling them, but man I love this. Similar to how The Mandalorian does a great job of showing how lawless the galaxy became afterwards.

[@NorthernLaw_]

So cool Nick Blood from Agents of SHIELD is in this! Glad to see him, loved him in AoS!

[@dank.6942]

Tony Gilroy, on the Marc Maron podcast, talked about the 5 year timeline and said season 1 will cover year 1 of Cassian's journey. Season 2 will cover the remaining 4 years leading up to Rogue One.

[@stormbringer795]

I'm surprised they didn't notice Hunter from A.O.S. here! He was the officer that the Lieutenant was talking to at the top of the dam.

[@neofulcrum5013]

This was a good episode in making me care about the rebels and their motivations. The empire is a tree and they are the lumberjacks.

[@twstf8905]

sure

[@Handleisstoopididea]

I'm freaking love this show! Episode 1 & 2 a little slow. Understandable. One of the reason why I love it because there's no non stop background music like the main movies.

[@akaVZLA]

Looking forward to seeing the eye!

[@kreehomel]

Aaron: "Maybe people don't read enough..." This is like hearing Emperor Palpatine preach about the spread of tyranny.

[@Girder3]

I'm disappointed there wasn't more comments on Karn and how much the two scenes with his mom explains SO much about why his character is the way he is. He was dedicated to his job because it was all he had to look forward to because his home life was unbearable. Also explains why he turned out so socially awkward.

[@hellfish2309]

I think there’s more to mine, and the sell of his homelife leading to the buy of his Imperial allegiance is still cooking

[@ISavant]

I'd hate Cassian too if he was responsible for me having to spend more time with a mother like that. Even though it's 100% Karn's own fault because he disobeyed orders, got civilians and colleagues killed, all to avenge two dumbass thugs who deserved what they got.

[@PierceArner]

@@hellfish2309 His home life is also oppressively controlling and he's always trying to find ways to manage and mitigate that type of thing which is why he seizes the opportunity when his commander leaves. It's also worth noting that what he was doing for CorpSec was simply refusing to make up a lie about how two men on duty died, and pursue their killer and bring them to justice. The underlying motives that drive his actions are based in the same things driving the rebels who have lost people to the Empire. It's important to remember how difficult it is to see the bigger picture when you're buried in it so deeply. That's why the story of the ISB watching those things is such an important element to link up how his story will develop, which side he ends up on, and why.

[@hellfish2309]

@@PierceArner when I say, “there’s more to mine” my speculation is that the show is!’t fully selling why how his homelife shapes the character we see behaving before us YET; I think the Gilroys are drumrolling that dimension to Karn, whereas the OP is convinced these (2) scenes are that bell already rung That’s not a critique so much as a difference of interpretation; if this is supposed to be a snapshot of his upbringing to shape his motives, I’m convinced at least in their production there’s more

[@Girder3]

@@hellfish2309 Oh I think they've already shown a lot to characterize Syril to hint at his character, even in the first three episodes. We've seen that Syril lacks charisma and confidence. And so far, we've seen has no real friends, only work colleagues. The closest thing we've seen him have as a positive relationship was the one he had with Sgt. Linus Mosk. As a character, I think Syril make a rather excellent foil to Cassian: He's his opposite in many ways: Having a unbearable family life and no friends, whereas Cassian seemed to have had a fairly positive upbringing even with his foster family and many friends and acquaintances on Ferrix (even though he's shown as constantly owing them money and favors). Syril is lacking on both physical and social acumen, whereas Cassian is highly skilled and capable. Syril is dedicates himself to law and order whereas Cassian lived as essentially as a subversive and a petty criminal. Lastly, Syril seems to be a character desperately in search of a purpose and a sense of self-worth that elude him, whereas Cassian already has the confidence of experience but has a higher purpose thrust upon him.

[@mgabbard]

I don't get why people are hating on Andor. They gripe because it's slow - but that's the point. You don't just wake up and have a ready-to-go revolution. It takes time. Everyone has their own reasons for joining the resistance - some more pure than others. And everyone resists in their own way. Revolutions are very complex and they have done a really good job of illustrating how all these people from different areas, backgrounds, with different reasons and drives all come together to do their part. People complain that Coruscant while impressive is drab and colorless. But, again, they miss the point. We're at the height of the Empire and everything is drab - even in the capital. The acting, the cast, the production value, the art direction are all fantastic! It's a slow burn and I am really enjoying it.

[@DRush76]

It's TOO SLOW. Of course I don't expect the Rebel Alliance to sprout up in an episode or two. C'mon. But the narrative within the last two episodes could have been told within one episode. Why are we getting glimpses into Mon Mothma's family life in a series about Cassian Andor? Will her family play a role in his character arc? Has it already? The series' first two episodes could have been one. The name of this series is "CASSIAN ANDOR", not "THE REBEL ALLIANCE". It's ironic, considering one of my few complaints about "Rogue One" is that I found the pacing of the movie's first 20 minutes or so to be too fast.

[@davidnobre5660]

I think I know whats missing in the Coruscant scenes the orange of the setting sun in the horizon before there were a lot of shots with the sun in the background

[@CYKenny02]

I totally think the engineer could be either Galen Erso or Orsen Krennic, especially given the Scarif reference in episode 4

[@FiggityJones]

I’m sad they didn’t recognize Nick Blood aka Lance Hunter as the Imperial on the bridge enjoying view 🥲 was really hoping Eric and Aaron would have a big reaction to him >_< it’s okay they’ll have to notice eventually 😬 Edit: Well glad they eventually got told 😄

[@RSK9903]

I didn't notice at first either 😭 Tbf he looks pretty different than he did in AOS. Probably would only be able to recognize him by voice.

[@FiggityJones]

@@RSK9903 yeah that’s how I first realized. Then I was able to look past the stache and hair and stuff 😅 I’m glad they at least got told about him :3

[@Commander_Shepard.]

WTF He looks SO different. 😱

[@TamiThePinkHairedGirl]

Fun fact: Kyle Soller, who plays Syril Karn, played Francis in the 2015 series Poldark, and his great-aunt Agatha was played on the show by Caroline Blakiston, who played Mon Mothma in Return of the Jedi.

[@L33Reacts]

Other then the sudden endings, this show is just *chefs kiss*

[@ImTheReverse]

Honestly, even though the credits rolling is so unsatisfying, I love being drawn into the episode and then being whiplashed by the credits.

[@L33Reacts]

@@ImTheReverse to each their own brother. I get so mad when it happens 😂

[@specterross1729]

8:54, guys thats Hunter from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. !

[@reedjos08]

I'm loving the pacing. The heist, what goes well and what goes wrong will feel more personal now we know these folks and care about them. I wouldn't even be upset if we didn't even get most of the heist next episode, the flavour of this show is just incredible. The world has never felt more lived in than this show in a long time. Everything in Kenobi and Boba feels like a set, I never felt like we were watching a place, this world feels alive. I love the slow build up in the last episodes with the security dude. Any moment hes going to blow up and become a problem, but for now hes just pitiful and inept and powerless, so once again when all of a sudden he has all the power to do awful things, thats going to feel more impactful.

[@AngelGroves]

"Move it, football head!" Fun intro and outro discussion, as always, guys!

[@MovieManCrafting]

Anybody else notice Nick Blood, who played Lance Hunter in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., in this episode as Corporal Kimzi?

[@anonymes2884]

I knew I recognised that actor ! Just assumed it was from UK TV in general. Good catch.

[@UberTheWolf]

@@anonymes2884 Trollied?

[@anonymes2884]

@@UberTheWolf No, that's just how I always type (* badum tish *). (never watched it, last thing I saw him in was 'Strike: Lethal White')

[@UberTheWolf]

@@anonymes2884 Check out Trollied, Nick Blood is great in it. Very funny show.

[@IslesYankeeLady]

I love how we all knew poor Nemik was a goner because we like him too much. That’s Alex Lawther, who I saw play a super posh aide worker just out of uni in a play called “the Jungle,” about the real life refugee camp. He also starred as Hamlet in a production in London and NYC. He’s good at young intellectuals with complicated backstories.

[@dresdenwarlock7978]

the jawa's calling the egg "Sooka" made my wife nearly bust a gut laughing. She's Russian and "suka" in Russian means "bitch" so.

[@matthewlewin5536]

Nice to see Mrs. Figg in a galaxy far far away, but now with space wizards.

[@fakecubed]

It's fun watching Eric slowly remember that Star Wars can actually have good writing.

[@theawesomeman9821]

So this episode we learned that: Andor is actually a competent soldier Detective Blade Runner has an overbearing mother Mon mothma is unhappily married and Tie-Fighters can look cool.

[@picktrees4206]

very excited for this show, love it so far and hoping it can become even better

[@Sully2001]

I wonder why the holocrons in live action are always so big. Solo had a huge Sith one, this has a larger Jedi and Sith one, but in Clone Wars they were like the size of a Rubiks cube. I wonder if that means they hold more information maybe?

[@richardyoung3462]

They might be Datacrons, which are larger.

[@braddollahite]

@alex Gaming lol same here

[@ShizuruNakatsu]

I wasn't sure they were holocrons specifically because of the size. I was like "That cube looks like a Jedi holocron, but bigger!", then I saw the one beside it and I was like "And that one looks like a Sith holocron but bigger! Weird coincidence that they both look like holocrons".

[@MarcoCarag]

The density of this show's detail is so high that I am so much more than satisfied with each episode. The writing and the delivery is top notch. The reward of every exchange and depth of character is more than most any action that could have happened. The family relationships are both so new (in Star Wars) and so relatable. I agree...I just want to keep hear them *talking*.

[@nkmarks8568]

Luthen had some holocrons on the top shelf of his work bench. I'm thinking that he is either a former Jedi who survived order 66 or he had a friend/lover who was a Jedi who died in order 66. He told Andor that the kyber crystal was his most valued possession meaning it might have been his crystal from his lightsaber or the crystal from his friend/lover's lightsaber.

[@bbbbbbread]

Seeing the sith holocron live action was the hypeest thing for me in a long time Star Wars

[@jackson857]

9:15 Did you guys not recognise Hunter from Agents of Shield? Edit: Thank god for QnA's. 25:10 Actually Mon Mothma was in the Clone Wars. She just wasn't voiced by Genevieve O'Reilly. 42:50 Glad I'm not the only one that picked that up. 58:42 My guess would also be ISB.

[@DanRobotMan]

I’ve been finding it hard to (maybe subconsciously keeping my distance) get attached to the members of the Rebel heist team. Because I feel like all of them (except Andor obv) will fall on this mission.

[@livedieretreat7360]

That was the same way I went into Rogue one. Like we know none of these characters in the future. Having them written well makes us constantly fear for the moment of death to come.

[@helmedon]

The navigation thing the kid had was made from an old Polaroid SX-70 land camera

[@technolegends306]

Man Aaron and Eric need to read the canon Thrawn novels. All their questions for the past few months are all answered in there. Its kinda frustrating but ill still wait patiently

[@TheKat12364]

Most likely they will/are for their podcast

[@Joker23236]

@@TheKat12364 and the purifying the red kyber crystals question they had from last episode is answered in the ahsoka novel as well.

[@braingers]

I will have to visit the The Cruachan power station (Cruachan Dam) where the heist is taking place at some point be nice to get some nice pictures....... its almost a 2 hour drive from my house.

[@kaenopi]

Unless it got cut out and it's there in the full length, I'm surprised Eric and Aaron didn't recognize the actor at 8:55

[@roxtechs]

Ya did Calvin wrong in the thumbnail with his sleepy eyes.

[@magickoopa24]

Those were CAP'N CRUNCHBERRIES, thank you very much!

[@W0NK042]

What if the kid's manifesto book, is what becomes the rebellion's strategy plan…

[@Calinicus72]

I’m a bit surprised that Aaron, Top Gun shirt and all, didn’t ask if that was Maverick flying that TIE Fighter.

[@WisemanChris1on1]

Did anyone notice what look a lot like a the Sith holocrine sitting on the art shop shelf just behind Luthen at the end scene?!

[@SnapReviews25]

indeed a sith and jedi holocron next to eachother they were visible last episode as well

[@ap4e_941]

Can somebody make an edit of tie-fighter scenes, where the sound is swapped out for erics screaming?😅i need that in my life

[@silvagto]

The tie-fighter sounded like a million banshees on that flyby!

[@LordTelperion]

Jesus, I wish the show runners for this had worked on Rings of Power.

[@opsatr]

52:40 Maybe people prefer just pictures and memes now. Just things they can scroll quickly over. Where they see everything in just one glance. That's how impatient people are now. Or at most maybe people have enough patience just for shorts? But longer forms like movies? People would complain how what was shown in the opening is bad influence, and they seem to forget that the character's going on a journey in the next hour or so and the lesson is supposed to be learned when you get to the end. Same with a tv show but that's longer and each episode a week apart so people are going to be even more impatient with those...

[@GG247g2g]

I think using The Tie fighter flying over the group to show how small the rebellion's at this point is really neat storytelling. When Opposed to the Tie fighter's is first seen in Star Wars it's described as "small" by Obie Wan, then Han chases until he is snagged by the Death Star's tractor beam. A New Hope makes the Tie look week and Andor makes it look unformidable. This shows the growth of the Rebels. Also The Millennium Falcon and Han Solo are bad ass. last part is a given. Thanks

[@anxarts7424]

9:15 isnt that the guy who plays Hunter in Agents of shield season 3 and 4

[@paragrafenreiterinn]

"The Axe forgets, but the tree remembers." sounds like straight out of a GRRM book, and I mean that as the highest praise.

[@airsoft6147]

If I remember correctly the Empire nationalized all the corporations like the Trade Federation. I also think that it was mentioned that the Mining Guild is like the only major corporation left that isn't directly under imperial control though they are still closely tied to them.

[@gasaholic47]

Look up the Irish play, "Stones In His Pockets." I'm positive that's a subtle reference to what Skeen was saying.

[@anonymes2884]

To me it was an allusion to Virginia Woolf (who killed herself by filling her coat pockets with stones and walking into the River Ouse in England) but it's certainly possible they're referencing the play you mention (though i'd bet the play itself was referencing Woolf). (I might be more convinced except most of the allusions in the last couple of episodes have specifically been to rural _Scotland_ not Ireland - the background story of the mountain region is basically the Highland Clearances for instance, characters have Scottish accents and of course they're actually _in_ Scotland, filming wise)

[@gasaholic47]

@@anonymes2884 Yes, I thought of Virginia Woolf as well, and it could probably go either way. I knew it was Scotland they were in right off, a I have been there twice.

[@anonymes2884]

@@gasaholic47 Ah, I hope we made you welcome :). (I knew right off too because that's where i'm from. Not the west highlands - i'm from further south - but I love to hike there. Never been to Cruachan though - that's the dam location, in real-life it's a hydro-electric pumped storage facility - but it's on my list)

[@gasaholic47]

@@anonymes2884 Felt very much welcome. I have friends near Edinburgh, in a small town called Alva. I'm hoping to get back there next year, if all goes well. I have visited Glasgow as well, and enjoyed it there.

[@acdragonrider]

Highly recommend you guys watching Turn Washington’s Spies. Rick would love it especially

[@kitfistosdentalplan1319]

Love seeing Calvin in the Roci shirt… god do I miss the Expanse

[@oreokush5393]

The arora is actually Earths Magnetic field being excited by solar radiation. Light refracting through the atmosphere is why the sky is blue.

[@toonman5099]

26:49 - 27:49 As far as the Shaak-Ti death, there is also the scene from Clone Wars where it was Anakin killing her which I think was a vision seen by Yoda? I BELIEVE that's the canon version, lemme check... *Googles...* So the current canon answer is she died while recording a holocron via stab in the back from Anakin/Vader during the Order 66 siege on the Jedi Temple as seen by yoda's visions in the Clone Wars episode "Voices".

[@miguel.ito7]

This is the best Star Wars show, and it isn't even close.

[@lucifer68661]

why is Rick not in the Andor reactions ???????😭😢😭😭

[@Locutus494]

26:54 LOL, Shaak Ti had like three different death scenes filmed and cut...

[@SnapReviews25]

And to think the entire empire ends up falling all because the empire cock blocked the lieutenant

[@jysa1504]

This show is slowly but surely renewing my love for Star Wars. It might not be what everyone wants to see, or what drew most people in in the first place, but it’s what I really love to see nowadays, and something that I think the franchise needs right now.

[@picktrees4206]

27:55 i was thinking harlo could be Hondo as well, huge plot twist😂😂

[@SakamotoChapter]

27:30 I think Anakin is the proper canon one now, both because of the novelization and the vision on Mortis during TCW

[@louiseworsfold47]

Wasn’t the communications guy on the bridge the private Comms guy in Rouge One who rushes up to the Senator to tell her that the Admiral Raison was headed to Scariff?

[@theawesomeman9821]

Five episodes in and still setup. This feels like reading a Brandon Sanderson novel.

[@blackbenetavo7715]

23:00 Fun fact, the final extant Separatist holdouts from the Clone Wars actually end up joining the Rebel Alliance.

[@ednec8909]

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Mon Mothma's rescue in this series. We know Luthen will die at some point and she will carry on that torch, and part (or all) of the Ghost crew will make their live debut soon. I hope we get to see her speech to the senate at least.

[@sithil]

I doubt it happens in Season 1, but I wonder if we'll get Ahsoka and the Crew of the Ghost (Hera, Kanan, Ezra, Sabine) doing meetings or anything next season with Mon Mothma when the rebellion kicks into gear?

[@DarkExhibit11]

Episode 4 was also good . . . Enjoying this series . . .

[@alexgeorge9533]

Nemik and Skeen remind me of Chirrut (the blind guy) and Baze (his friend) from Rogue One a little bit

[@rickyd-lux9067]

Syril is a great character. I have no idea where he will go from here. I think he wants to prove himself to be an asset to the empire, but who knows at this point. His relationship with his mother gives me Psycho vibes.

[@Girder3]

See, I from what we've seen, I don't think he's trying to prove anything to the Empire, as much as he's trying to prove something to himself. Think about it, an overbearing mother, no father around, no discernable friends. It seems like his job was all he had. Which explains why he tried so hard with his job, whereas most everyone else was apathetic.

[@lgoamity]

Glad I'm not alone in instantly spotting a Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera standing in for the Star Wars equivalent of a GPS/Navigation Device... Was this 70's Era Film Camera already established (repurposed) in the SW Universe (Movies/TV-Movies or otherwise) and just getting its 15 minutes 40+ years after Polaroid stopped making this model?

[@anonymes2884]

Not sure but I suspect it might just be an Easter egg/general nod to the OT era props (Luke's lightsabre handle famously being from a camera flash for instance and his binocs were also repurposed camera parts).

[@nathanielreik6617]

The first 3 episodes I only really gave a 6/10 and it wasn't just because it was slow but because I just couldn't follow some parts as well so I felt slightly bored and confused a lot (last episode helped a lot), but these past 2 have been much more enjoyable because I feel like I understand what all is going on despite it maybe not being as action packed as other shows. Kinda like Eric I like just seeing these characters interacting with each other.

[@roberthamilton1839]

I mean, for about half the planet the surprise was definitely from "below".

[@MisterPunch19]

The ISB mention Kessel, Solo took place in 10BBY...do you think she means the Droid Uprising? Also I think the girls are getting data, while the guys are getting the credits, and I think Andor as the pilot will have to make the call to save the mission and leave people behind, or risk the mission to try to get everyone out.

[@TheKat12364]

Yes!!. I was wondering if anyone else was going to mention that. As soon as he said Kessel I thought of Solo. It could be an easter egg