My wife and I watch Andor for the FIRST time || Episode 7

[@noahspadgenske9875]

It’s fascinating that Andor goes through three episodes of Not Getting Caught and then three more episodes of Not Getting Caught, only to Get Caught for something he may or may not have been really guilty of in the last five minutes of one episode. It makes a statement about just how messed up the Empire is: it doesn’t matter what you do or how careful you are, you’re never safe.

[@intense79nick]

And it's a great way to illustrates how the Empire is changing tactics, becoming more aggressive. The exact reaction Luthen wanted, to squeeze the populace into rebellion, and in turn squeezes our main character into realizing he can't just be sly and keep his head down anymore and he must now act more directly against the Empire.

[@Gealaiche]

Yeah i was gonna say, the whole thing with him getting arrested out of the blue kinda hammers home the point that he just cant run from it, that nobody can. The Empire's everywhere and just doesn't care whether you're trying to keep your head down and avoid "Imperial entanglements" or not. I really like this episode for showing how pervasive the Empire's choke hold on the galaxy is. Nobody's safe..

[@JamesWiseMagic]

I've said it before but the music in Andor is so freaking amazing!

[@JustInTimeMovies]

Niamos is a total banger! 😀

[@joramsim]

@Dr. Knowledge Solo had different music than the "classic" star wars, so did Mandalorian and so did BOBF:) The music you mean is the main movie-style music, different sides of star wars habe different music now:) It's a universe that is more alive than it has ever been before!

[@JustInTimeMovies]

@Dr. Knowledge this whole show is quite different from any Star Wars movie. Less action action. Super slow burn which allows for heavy character and world building. I’m very excited for this difference. Similar to the old Expanded Universe, they explored different genres. Andor is showing that the same can be done in Star Wars shows. Marvel’s Werewolf by Night was a successful dive into horror. I’m hoping Star Wars might eventually try it out and do Galaxy of Fear (a fun young reader series of books).

[@LuchtLeiderNederland]

@@Dr.Knowledge101That means it’s new, fresh, and original and that is good.

[@SergioLeRoux]

Yeah kinda like how the prequel music didn't sound at all like Star Wars music (other than reused themes)

[@CaptainAmercia]

2:14 Love how they had Wullf Yularen in this show even though the actor doesnt look too much like Yularen but rocks the facial hair. Yularen was heavily featured in The Clone Wars alongside Anakin commanding the Jedi Cruiser. He was last seen in Star Wars Rebels as a high ranking member of the ISB and was actually featured in A New Hope as one of the Imperials in the Deathstar meeting Room, only person wearing a white outfit which made him stand out. He was made a character in Clone Wars so it's another case of a background character being made a much more important character decades later. Yularen was killed when the Death Stat exploded.

[@acdragonrider]

I hope they remember Yularen

[@Rocco1332]

I actually enjoyed this episode just as much as E6, but for different reasons. Where E6 had action, this one had intrigue and heart. Mon's conversation and Marva's speech to Andor were so perfectly executed.

[@bretthake7713]

"you can't stay and I can't go" 😭😭😭 can't wait to see your reaction to the next episodes and finale

[@ToastedShoes]

You're about to dive into the best arc next ep, strap in 😎 Also small easter egg but the guy talking at the start with the beard is admiral yularen who you might remember from the clone wars and is also the narrator for the intros of that show!

[@jarlhenrik]

I wonder if he still knows he's serving under Anakin Skywalker, just in a different guise. I think not, but it's fun to play with the thought xD

[@vercoda9997]

Irish actress Denise Gough, as the villainous, driven Empire officer Dedra Meero, has done brilliantly - once, she was homeless, and a junkie; now, she's an acclaimed stage actress. It's also excellent to hear two other Irish actresses in key roles - Fiona Shaw as the incredibly natural Maarva Andor, and Genevieve O'Reilly as the secret Rebel, Senator Mon Mothma. Great to see Irish actors in key, superb roles.

[@JozyMozy]

Overjoyed at y'all's reaction to ep6, and as far as the high-highs to come? Not gonna spoil, just gonna give a confident nod in that yes, y'all will enjoy them. Thank you again for reacting to this series.

[@Timmayytoo]

So this is the one episode that is "standalone" in the season, but it's full of moments critical to the rest of the story. The acting in this episode is absolutely stellar - I mean, they made an Imperial meeting absolutely fraught with tension, and we are finally seeing what exactly Mon Mothma is up to. And then the scene where Maarva tells Cassian she can't leave Feerix - Fiona Shaw is my MVP of the season... This episode made me love the show. Edit: I can't believe I forgot to mention Stellan Skarsgard's performance when he's talking to Mon - this cast is SO stacked with talent!

[@alexkramerblogs]

This is how you do political and bureaucratic intrigue in Star Wars.

[@bryanthoyte9156]

As a black man who grew up as a kid n the late 80's n Baltimore with a run in with police..this episode hit home..almost shivered how similar my interaction as a kid minding my business having fun ..can't wait till y'all react 2 Andy serkis n next 2 episodes

[@RedDeadDepressionist]

Why the Andy Serkis spoiler??

[@luigouvea]

The writing on this episode is just BRILLIANT!

[@nate2797]

The dialog in this show is always on point. Best monologs as well.

[@kirkdarling4120]

When Mon met Luthern in his shop, notice how when he faced the window, his words could be interpreted harmlessly as the sales pitch of an antiquities dealer. He turned away from the windows to say something directly related to rebellion. That circling conversation between Mon and Tay was so, so good. The writing is incredible. Pardagaz is actually a pretty decent supervisor...under the circumstances of being cog in a fascist empire and all. On rewatch, I'm seeing how things said early on reverberate through the final arc of the season.

[@Kmbri]

I don’t know why I didn’t see this, but Andor was nominated for a Peabody award. I’m glad they are getting the credit that many of us feel is deserved.

[@Savion102797]

This is my favorite arc of the season. Can’t wait for you guys to see who will be apart of this arc next episode! Super excited!

[@shanemorris5067]

Absolutely, this is the best arc of the season.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

​@@AnthonyScott5425 Sigh.

[@AnthonyScott5425]

@@AngeloBarovierSD ❔

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

@@AnthonyScott5425 Maybe let them discover things on their own?

[@AnthonyScott5425]

@@AngeloBarovierSD Does that REALLY count as a spoiler? Surely not? If so, Holden and Jen, accept my apologies. What I was of course referring to was the 1955 British crime drama, of the same name, starring Jill Adams 😉

[@mgers75]

"I dont know how this whole prison thing will work? Well, strap in cause you're about to get some of the best sci-fi TV you'll ever see.

[@youdosuck]

Hell yeah

[@cooljo5881]

2:15 That's admiral Yularen btw. He was in Star Wars the clone wars and served with Anakin, Obi wan and Ahsoka (in some episodes)

[@ghostmkc4045]

andor is so underrated

[@luca_lwls]

0:25 "Honestly a lot of that felt like a mid season finale" That's probably because it was the mid season finale lmao

[@jeffjeezy7170]

That was the fastest post-review of a show, I think it was less than one minute from Andor's credits to your YT credits. I do recall you saying you've been churning out content in preparation for maternity leave so I get it. Love watching Andor with you guys, nice to see someone who appreciates the style of this series, the dialog and cinematic quality. The highlight clips of the show are edited together very well, in a way that allows me to remember all that happened in each episode aling with your reactions. This has been my favorite watch-along with your channel since Stranger Things last season. Looking forward to the next episode with you guys!

[@Stincinati]

Cool little Easter egg for you two the guy talking at the beginning was Wulf Yularen the admiral for Anakin and Ahsokas flagship during the Clone Wars after the rise of the empire he becomes the head of the ISB (Imperial security bureau) and is one of the admirals at the Death Star in a New Hope

[@calebbandy5196]

This arc is everything to me!!! If you thought last arc was phenomenal buckle up buckaroos!! Love the content!

[@ElvisC506]

This is one of my favorites episodes. 🤩

[@James_MacX]

I think this is my favorite standalone episode from a writing + overall movement of plot viewpoint. It has 3 of the best interactions; Mon and Luthen in the antique shop, Mon and Te Kolma’s dinner party secrecy, and Maarva’s tearful goodbye to Cassian. Each excellent in their own regard and so pivotal to the overall story and themes of the season

[@DToomer]

This is my personal favorite episode. I love witnessing the response the Empire takes to the rebellion building.

[@SnarkyRogue]

Fun fact, Sam Witwer (The Brother, Maul, Starkiller) was the shoretrooper that arrested Cassian.

[@neutchain7838]

Damn that scene at the party with Mon Mothma. Outstanding writing and very nuanced acting.

[@JRcomments]

Andor is Adult Star Wars. Not a bunch of low hanging fruit eye candy but a ton of suspense, dialog, the writing, the music, and the monologues are insane as you will soon find out. If it wasn't SW related, Andor would still make a great espionage series.

[@aaronstillwell9492]

There are these little mini arcs of tension building and then finally the let some pressure off. Then it builds again. They way they did the season... I was hooked with cheeks clenched ;-)

[@jacob4920]

Episode 6 is right around the time that the show gets REALLY GOOD! So you two are in for a treat! Enjoy.

[@timothybrown5999]

Glad you guys are enjoying this show. I know it starts slow and begins to build, but it has so many stellar episodes. It feels fantasy enough to get lost in, but still grounded in reality.

[@ZoomerUnion]

This episode is my favorite. Some good dialogue plus the flashbacks are dope, and everything that happens on Niamos is just perfect. I've rewatched it the most times out of the 12.

[@JonathanPohlner]

your appreciation of the music so far is just going to make it that much better to see your reaction to the finale.

[@Abe-jx9rp]

I love this show it wasn’t what I was expecting when I first watched it and it kept me in edge every time the next arc is by far one of my favorites

[@MattMcloughlin]

"Niamos" was filmed in the next town over to me, I've walked up and down that beach so many times, and just across the road is actually the cinema where I watched all the Disney SW films on midnight release!

[@JohnJohnson-yu8xw]

Space Miami! That was our first thought! That music is so good!

[@ctakitimu]

It's Space "Insert your local eccentric beach". Never been to Miami myself

[@Saimeren]

Since you guys were on a bit of a Superman kick, I think it would be appropriate if you guys watched "Brightburn". It's basically; what if Superman wasn't an obedient child. Holden asked the question "How would you even discipline a kid with powers like that?" Well, Brightburn explores that. What if the kid didn't turn out wholesome like Clark? It's a horror movie take on Superman's childhood.

[@KonohaRamenNoodles]

The way I like to describe it is Andor is HBO Star Wars. The Mandalorian is Netflix.

[@RayneDr0ps]

Loving your reactions to this show. As much as we are supposed to hate the Empire, I really enjoy ISB Supervisor Mira's character in this show, she has a great performance and really embodies that ruthless Empire mindset. This episode really sets up Cassian nicely for things to follow, a bit of an eye opening experience for him of how the Empire is tightening it's grip. The story going along with Mon Mothma is incredible! Exciting things to come and can't wait for your reactions!

[@TrentRidley]

I'm with you on Mira. There were times when I even found myself instinctually rooting for her, such as in the meeting during this episode, only to have to remind myself to, "Cut it out, she's one of the bad guys," hahaha. I guess it's a testament to what a wonderful job they did with her character.

[@RayneDr0ps]

@@TrentRidley HAHAHAHA! yes, I actually caught myself rooting for her too.. Felt like C3PO when his head got put on a droid troopers body... "Die Jedi Die".

[@videovoidtv]

get ready for an amazing arch in the next 2 episodes. theyre my favorite of the bunch.

[@Gibla2077]

So glad you’re loving this series. Can’t wait to see what you think of the series as a whole.

[@Hamstar78]

Sam Witwer aka VA of Darth Maul was the Shoretrooper in this episode :)

[@infinitedonuts]

If you thought last episode was good, then you are in for quite a treat with the rest of this show.

[@paulhewes7333]

The shore trooper that arrested Andor sounded like he had a soundboard like one of the storm troopers that wander around Galaxy's Edge at Disney.

[@Dene181]

More Andor, hyped! ❤the reactions! 😊

[@GenerationWest]

Now we start the prison arc, the best arc of the season, and we get introduced to surprise best character, Kino Loy!

[@raybernal6829]

Such a great well written and acted episode.

[@andrewmilnes249]

Interesting fact, towards the end where Andor got arrested that whole scene was a mile up the road from me at Cleveleys beach on the sea front in lancashire, england

[@gallowayow8672]

this arc tops the first one

[@ItsMercYMG]

The next Arc is my absolute favorite arc in all of Star Wars.

[@MarieS610]

One Way Out! Man I can’t wait for THE episode. One of the top episodes for me

[@KonohaRamenNoodles]

I enjoy the Syril Shapiro storyline

[@spinblack0]

That Knock is called "shave and a haircut" ,"two bits" from Morse code.

[@QuanTumm1357]

I remember seeing Blevin in this show for the first time and being very confused why his actor is here. Blevin is played by Doc Brown, a UK comedian and rapper and Andor is the last place I would’ve expected him lol

[@armstrongQB1]

He was an EXCELLLENT actor. Very impressive

[@todeluuee]

My only reference to him is that he was on Taskmaster. It took a while for me to place his face lol.

[@jarlhenrik]

My favorite part of Andor is how it humanizes the Empire. Yes, they are racist fascists, but they are also politicians and bureaucrats just clawing their way up the prestige ladder. To most of them I imagine the Emperor is just a vague figure. They see their place in the cogs of the machine and like it there.

[@MarvinMartinez2001]

Fun fact that admiral that does all the talking in the beginning is the same one from the clone wars narrating and rebels too and can be seen in a new hope!

[@jackson857]

2:14 That man talking is Colonel Wulff Yularen, the head of the Imperial Security Bureau. You've seen him before in both the Clone Wars and Rebels. He was an Admiral in the Clone Wars who was assigned to serve with Jedi General Anakin Skywalker. He was killed on the first Death Star when it was blown up by Luke Skywalker.

[@Bagofsoup]

So glad you both are enjoying the show. The prison arc will… blow your mind with face melting awesomeness, as well as an amazing actor cameo for that arc. Enjoy.

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

It says something about the writing when you end up rooting for some of the Imperial characters. Sure, they're in an evil organization, but their resolve is admirable.

[@2droidz12]

It only gets better from here!

[@wittepm]

Ha! I love, when you stopped petting your dog around 5:30, he/she seemed to move closer in order to get more lovin'. :D

[@shadowthief9918]

I loved the next couple episodes because of who is in it

[@shonix9]

Man, wish I was experiencing Andor for the first time again just as you guys are... You're in for a treat with the second half of the season ❤😅

[@kiki7401]

Here we go 😁 everyone who’s seen the show knows what I’m talking about, this show goes insane. Get ready!

[@CrownRoyal007]

The dialogue & overall writing in this is absolutely top notch, best Star Wars...well since Rogue One... and you both are in for a treat. Oh & i just got caught up on your vids...my congrats that your both expecting 🎉 I predict you've already got a list of films to show that expected little one when they start growing up hehe 😎👍 Look forward to your next video.

[@fortunatus1]

Andor is so good. The Empire was insidious prior to Aldani and its true colors are being shown for everyone to see. BTW Mon Mothma's marriage was arranged. Her husband's friends are pro-empire people. He is seemingly more of a corrupt playboy but Mon Mothma definitely doesn't and shouldn't trust him.

[@davidkeye9334]

It just gets better from here. Can't wait to see you guys react to the rest.

[@TheYoungDoctor]

Actually that should be 'Space Blackpool' since it was filmed near Blackpool in Northern England.

[@brachiator1]

Good comments. I had forgot how this is a nicely constructed bridge episode that references early themes (like Andor's sister) even as it sets up new adventures.

[@John_Locke_108]

Stinks that Marva would be so proud of Andor but he can't tell her of his involvement in the attack. His actions inspired her and she has no idea.

[@haydo-9916]

The shore of Niamos where Cassian get arrested was filmed at Cleveleys Beach at Oxfordshire in England

[@martinnicholson8647]

Im not sure if ye know but the man with the moustache who is head of the ISB is Wulf Yularan who was the admiral on Anakins ship in the clone wars and was the same guy who worked with thrawne in rebels

[@darkphoenix2]

Man, it's still not coming across to me that they're really enjoying this. There's very little talk about all of the great things this show does well. This episode is full of great lines and continues to give a unique look at the Star Wars universe. It feels so much more believable because we get to see things like airports, people wearing business outfits in cubicles, and even what a Star Destroyer looks like when it flies over your head. Even little touches in storytelling do this, like Yularen and Mon Mothma bringing up Palpatine casually because to most of the universe he's just a head of state, not some big evil space wizard that he appears as in the films. It's all small stuff, but it immerses me in the Star Wars universe in a way almost no other work in this franchise has.

[@charlie7mason]

I have had the same sentiment since they began reacting, with a specific complaint that they don't seem to really study or care about the social undertones here and how it relates to our world. 2 theories I have for that is that they are either conservative, or that they are really dense. By dense I mean that they are just not used to, or care to watch works of art for meaning or to relate to it in any way, but just as a dose of mindless entertainment before they move on to the next node to consume. A third theory is that they are just in a rush to get as many reactions out as possible due to the upcoming baby. Take your pick.

[@markwalston2733]

You guys are in for a real ride!

[@Spaceisprettybig]

Here comes THE arc :D

[@KonohaRamenNoodles]

I’ve been to Miami and the place this was filmed in and they are galaxies apart 😂

[@animatorFan74]

The following episodes of Casian's prison time are very very interesting (Jen might call them "juicy") but I don't want to give anything away. There's some really really cool stuff coming up and a good, pretty well-known actor is part of the next part too. Awesome stuff. Andor is one of my absolute fave Star Wars series to come out of late too. Very into it. :)

[@MostViewedTop40]

"I don't know how this whole going into prison thing will work". Hah! 🙂 It's the best arc of the season.....so it works well.

[@madisonwhovian943]

In case you didnt catch it, those were clone troopers on Ferrix in the flashback. Its so sad to see how the empire ripped their individuality away. 😥

[@dankerbell]

i think holden noticed that's why he said "long live the republic"

[@madisonwhovian943]

@@dankerbell I just figured he said that because of the guy in the background who said it.

[@tharukaepaarachchi814]

I cannot wait to see you guys reaction to arc from ep 8 to 10. My favourite 🤩

[@jinxie712]

The thing about the arcs is that the 1st 2 eps are for dramatic tension. The 3rd ep is more the action tension. Like going up the roller coaster slowly for 2 eps then the drop.

[@franzxiya]

Idk why this is my fave episode and my most rewatched episode.

[@marshsundeen]

The guy with white hair and mustache in the ISB is Yularen. He is the same guy who introduced every Clone Wars episode.

[@mikecameron6667]

Love the YuYu Hakasho shirt!

[@plushiie_]

we need ep8 now ! ;-;

[@karrypto86]

Only in this episode I recognized Deedra Meero's voice to be the same as Yennefer of Vengerberg from "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt"

[@Caroline_Tyler]

Space Miami = Blackpool, Lancs, UK :D

[@MasterDaveo]

That what you call space Miami is filmed in Blackpool uk well just up from there I need to go visit it it’s exiting and they didn’t change all that much so it looks similar still

[@JAYWALKER1000]

Character#3 with plot armor - Wulf Ularen andmiral in Clone Wars and later a Colonel in Imperial Security Beureau (ISB) and liason to the Naval Intelligence Agency (NIA). He's (different actor of course) at the conference table in the Death Star farthest* away from Tarken when Vader force chokes Admiral Motti. *just going by the still - there maybe someone even farther down - bur the guy who kinda looks like this one (gray hair, mustache, same white uniform with the same red and blue badges)

[@Nico68311]

Fun Fact - The Aurabesh at 15:07 translates to: Name: Keith Seymour Crime: Suspected Force sensitivity. Assaulting an imperial officer Sentencing: Twenty five years

[@Zach_TheGamer]

2:17 I don’t know if you caught it, but this is Admiral Yularen. The same guy who served under Anakin Skywalker in the Clone Wars.

[@jameslabastille3988]

Buckle up for this Endor arc

[@acdragonrider]

2:15: that’s Yularen!!

[@CalSeedy]

One way out!

[@ErzengelDesLichtes]

“Definitely space Miami.” And then the cop starts harassing the hispanic dude for no reason. DEFINITELY space Miami. 😂

[@NickTwohig]

From this point on this is the best Star Wars since the OG.

[@A2Blizzard]

If you didn't notice but at 3:45 You can see Jedi Ploo Koons Mask

[@Tarik_sldt]

I think this show is way better than mando, because it actually has great camera work and cinematography, great cgi, actual experienced people working on it with a plan for the show and it is not as goofy as mando. I like that it isn't really aimed for kids

[@Thurrak]

Mon Mothma's marriage is arranged due to the customs of her home planet. Which is why there doesn't seem to be much love and trust between them.

[@josephriojas]

Any chance we get a Jedi Survivor walkthrough??