My wife and I watch Andor for the FIRST time || Episode 1

[@neptunemedia8746]

As everyone as said, this show is formated in arcs. 1-3 is an arc, 4-6 is another, 7 is a standalone, 8-10 is one, and 11-12 is the last one.

[@Spaxer]

Should've been released like this that way they get the full thing, also so they can just burn through the backlog of massive content they're requested as new stuff still releases

[@NatashaSalgado]

​@@Spaxeryeah agree but I like the 8-10 arc to be in parts because it the best one to watch that way. The other could be better to be released together, especially the first one, which is the slower of them all.

[@runehakonhelmundsen9225]

This is the way!

[@WheresWaldo05]

Oh

[@WheresWaldo05]

Anyone that pays this close attention to something so trivial in a show probably has no life. And or their brain function is so ocd that it must suck watching anything.

[@tomkvideo]

There's a reason Disney released the first 3 episodes of Andor together. It truly is like a movie-length pilot.

[@_Beau2005_]

it was actually because they delayed it but sure

[@Keanine]

@@_Beau2005_ Well it was a good move regardless, I might have dropped it if they only released 2 because of how slow it was. It's only in ep3 that the cogs properly start to turn

[@loganastrup6870]

Still don't understand how people can find this show slow or boring. The writing is masterful and really compelling

[@lenseofficial]

same, personally the "slow" aspect of it makes it be able to breathe, the problem with movies these days is they arn't slow enough its like its made for people with tik tok attention spans. Andor feels like a normal pace of what something should be paced

[@72Guyman]

Some struggle with how "slow" this show is, but I love how it's unlike any of the other shows, it looks and feels so realistic, and I love seeing the perspective of the regular people of the Galaxy and how they deal with the oppression of the Empire.

[@cathakjordi]

By the end of episode 2 I was telling to myself 'what the heck I am watching' and about to drop it, and I would maybe have if some friends had not insisted in making me keep watching it. Episode 3 had moments that encouraged me, but 4 and 5 are again a slog. Then from episode 6, nearly everyting is incredibly wonderful, with some of the best moments I can remember of Star Wars since Empire Strikes Back.

[@intense79nick]

​@@cathakjordiI truly don't think the highs would be as high without the "slog". Spending time with developing the characters and plot earns the climatic episodes.

[@darkphoenix2]

The way people talk about this show has caused me to hate the word "slow" to describe how a show is. It doesn't have a ton of action, but why do we think action is "fast" and that fast is always good?

[@deek60819]

@@cathakjordi for everyone reading, they aren't a "slog" if you have watched literally any other critically acclaimed action/drama series lol if you just want explosions and pretty lasers for the entire runtime go watch fast and furious or something

[@intense79nick]

@@darkphoenix2 Exactly... and maybe this says something about me because I can't think of a way to say this without it sounding disrespectful but there are people who literally only require a lot of movement on screen to be engaged with what they're watching, almost no matter what. Shaky cam fights didn't catch on for no reason, despite how hard it is for some to watch.

[@MrEvers]

What I love about Andor is that there are no npcs, no mooks, everybody feels like a real person, with their own sh*t going on

[@oldcdog91]

I just recently rewatched the series and love how grounded it is in the everyday lives of its characters. I also appreciated the security supervisor who’s able to look at the facts and quickly and concisely summarize the events.

[@PizzaHutCEO]

I really appreciate the way they show the oppression of the Empire from the perspective of ordinary people, particularly regarding policing

[@madisonwhovian943]

Rogue One is a definitely worth a rewatch so you can re-familiarize yourself with Cassian's character as well as the senator Mon Mothma, who plays a big part in this show. You'll remember her from Rebels and one scene in Return of the Jedi.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Andor definitely made me appreciate Rogue One more.

[@peterlewis2178]

I was actually quite familiar with the Mon Mothma character from the OT (or, rather, I was familiar with the Bad Lip Reading rendition of her), and I never made the connection that it was the same character in the show until I watched reactions.

[@briangadd4639]

defiantly

[@TheRoyalFino]

I hope you guys are binging this, especially early on, because the show debuted with 3 episodes for a reason. Regardless, it's a tremendous show that picks up at Episode 3-4 and continues to get better as the show goes on. It's my favorite show of the year.

[@JozyMozy]

It's a slow burn to start, for sure, but once it gets going, it is easily my favorite Star Wars media since the OT. I cannot commend all involved enough for what they accomplished here. I hope y'all enjoy

[@Timmayytoo]

Same for me - this is exactly the sort of thing I want more of.

[@StrappieZ]

I was so surprised. This is the only Starwars i really enjoyed and liked since OT. I enjoyed Force Awakens, but it was basically a new hope. All the rest what came out was garbage.

[@Quinten_Shibusawa]

One thing to keep in mind is the first three episodes were released at the same time which might be why it comes off as being a little slower and just in the setup.

[@Keanine]

100% this. It really shouldn't have been three episodes but there is payoff for the slow build

[@Quinten_Shibusawa]

​@@Keanine I get why they did it. Not a lot of people had interest in the show before it came out. So I think releasing 3 episodes was their way to get people to buy in and spread the word.

[@kaenopi]

YES I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU TWO TO WATCH THIS. I'll be honest, this is probably my favourite Star Wars thing EVER. A masterful script, VFX are on point, same for the performances and the music. Just masterful, and I cannot wait for season 2. I hope you two will enjoy it as much as I do It's the mature and serious Star Wars fans have been begging for, and yet, so many of them didn't watch it, which is a shame. It trusts its audience, and the first proof of that is the absence of subtitles for the Kenari tribe Cassian grew up in.

[@ISavant]

struggle nation managed to get an interview with tony gilroy a few months ago and it's a really interesting watch

[@lenseofficial]

This show gets better every episode and really starts to build into a huge arc so don't worry if the first few episodes feel a little slow, excited to see you guys finish this one!

[@Wico90YT]

First 3 eps are a mini movie within the series. Then everything picks up from there

[@kaygee2121]

This show unfolds like a flower. Welcome to the amazing Andor series!

[@blackbenetavo7715]

I sincerely believe that Andor is the highest quality Star Wars we've ever gotten. You're in for a great ride. Fyi, most of these episodes come in 3-episode mini-arcs, and the first three episodes especially seem to have been edited with the expectation that most people will binge the first three together, since that's how they were released (an initial 3-episode drop, followed by a one-per-week after that).

[@BcBTheta]

Most underrated Star Wars project, sad how it’s not getting the love it deserves

[@javiherbou87]

Not underrated at all. It's completely opposite to Mandalorian and yet it's one of those products that all fans agree it's fricking amazing.

[@BcBTheta]

@@javiherbou87not everyone agrees it’s amazing tho, we got people like Star Wars theory that thinks Kenobi was better or as he used “more entertaining”

[@deek60819]

@@BcBTheta damn, in what world lol. that show was so so so bad outside of the kenobi/anakin fights. Even those were pretty poorly done from a vfx/writing perspective

[@julienmarschall7518]

how can something be underrated if everyone who has watched it said its a 10/10?

[@BcBTheta]

@@deek60819 I know I agree but there’s really people out there that disliked it, I’m as surprised as you are, they complained about the stupidest shit like how there wasn’t enough aliens. Kenobi was a complete disaster and there’s people that legit think it was better than Andor.

[@Quinten_Shibusawa]

This show is special. It feels like an HBO show. No volume used in the show either. A lot of on location filming and full sets built. It definitely looks better than any of the other series. The show spoils you with 12 episodes and it really makes you wish the other shows got that many. I love the Mandalorian for how fun it is, but Andor is just a great show even if you're not a star wars fan. Can't wait for the rest of the reactions!

[@iTelix]

Ye, Andor feels like an actual show and not like Star Wars short stories in series format.

[@Quinten_Shibusawa]

​@@iTelix I love Mandalorian, but this show feels like it aimed to be a great show first and then put the star wars stuff in. Which I think is a great move. I don't know if you can take the star wars out of Mandalorian and it be a great show. Not a knock on it, just a way they're different.

[@DayyHughes]

Andor is the best Star Wars TV/Film they have ever released in my opinion.

[@ISavant]

facts

[@seeloffdoee]

this show lives on a whole other plane of existence compared to the rest of the Star Wars catalogue when it comes to quality. a lot of people say it doesn't really feel like Star Wars, which is either a good thing or a bad thing depending on who you ask. but the writing, acting, production and set design, all of it is just done so well that i could be convinced this was actually a primetime HBO show. just so refreshing to see something in the Star Wars universe receive that level of attention in its making.

[@wrenchyc]

FINALLY! So excited for you guys to watch!

[@darkphoenix2]

Anyone familiar with Star Wars going into this should notice the different feeling immediately. The dark, grimy sci-fi Amsterdam setting. A brothel with heavy, pulsing music. The main character kills two bad guys and it's not a heroic moment. The lack of subtitles in the flashback scenes. The snappy writing between Brasso and Cassian, or Syril and his superior officer. This show is intelligent, realistic, and deep, and it's everything I want Star Wars to be. Great costume design, cinematography, acting. It has it all and I really hope you two can appreciate it for being someone new and fresh.

[@TheKnightOf0]

The best way to enjoy the show is to watch it in batches. Episodes 1-3 is an arch,4-6, 7 is a stand-alone but ties into 8-10, and then 11-12

[@matejmatthewbures6300]

Let’s gooo I’ve been looking forward to this! It starts of great and it gets even better.

[@peterandretta8328]

Jen, Holden, episodes 1-3 premiered at the same time. It does pick up. Keep watching. It is as good as people are saying. And there’s not one single light saber in the whole series.

[@cape084]

Its slow start is honestly a strength in itself due to it knowing it has time to set everything up for a phenomenal pay off.

[@isthatajojoreference]

Honestly Andor is just one of the best shows in general, not just in star wars media. It works so well as a show on it's own without needing to watch anything else in the star wars series.

[@Horracioz]

So stoked!

[@katiecooper1387]

WHEN I TELL YOU I JUMPED WHEN I SAW THE UPLOAD!

[@haydo-9916]

Thank you for choosing to watch to Andor. It’s one of the best Star Wars content we’ve ever seen. A gritty and mature show that gives depth into the story of the Empire’s reign and the Rebellion’s beginning.

[@jameslabastille3988]

This was my favorite tv show of 2022

[@Reptar556]

This series just feels so real to me. Like I'm actually watching real events go down compared to something like The Mandalorian which just feels kind of goofy in comparison. I'm not saying Mando is bad for it either, that's just part of its charm but a completely different atmosphere.

[@Quinten_Shibusawa]

Exactly I love having the fun star wars with Mandalorian and having the more serious stuff with Andor. It doesn't need to be a either or like some people say.

[@guitarfreak888]

Dear Holden and Jen, you are about to witness one of the best if not THE best Star Wars stories ever told. This level of writing is what should've been there when messing around with any Star Wars materials instead of just fan-servicing, reusing Original Trilogy concept, recycling characters and reanimating dead characters. All the creative team behind this show deserve a shot of making the next SW trilogy, maybe, just maybe, they can correct the sequel trilogy mess and put this franchise back into greatness.........

[@JoeyIsLoud]

The DBZ shirt and watch combo make me smile ty Holden

[@mgers75]

The 2nd and 3rd Arcs are two of the best mini arch's inside a season of TV I can think of. Made me an Andy Serkis fan for life!

[@iceboxx887]

Jenn hurt my soul, when she’s said “rouge one wasn’t her fav out of all the movies”…plz take it back PLZ!!! 😂😂

[@shrimpyy6716]

The first 3 episodes were released in the same day, I'm thinking maybe you should watch 2 episodes next week if you're worried about its setup phase

[@alexkramerblogs]

Oh heck yes, let's go!

[@Gibla2077]

I really, really hope you enjoy Andor and really look forward to the next episodes.

[@daniellacey6001]

10/10 thumbnail

[@LivinMyJeffLife]

So happy to watch this again "with" you guys!! Luthen is Bootstrap Bill from PotC! Oh, Nice DBZ watch😎

[@lucas.2.3.9.4]

and Eric selvig in the mcu

[@Comic3247]

This is my favourite Star Wars show

[@l30nard03]

Lets goooo!!! to me this is the best star wars live action show.

[@Jobo89]

It’s starts extremely slow but worth the watch, So good!

[@tbirdguy1]

I am Holden's existential face when being asked if Tron is like Star Wars. Seriously, it is... sort of... but not really... but kinda. It's sci-fi fantasy, there is a rebellion, cool ahead of their time special effects... iconic actors... but Star Wars was a blockbuster, and Tron is a cult classic. Star Wars is the popular kid in School. Tron is the interesting but geeky kid that not everybody gets. Enjoy the ride that is Andor guys, it's a slow build, but the pay-offs in second part of the season are so worth it!

[@conncoll06]

Absolutely excited to watch you guys go through Andor. I was enthrall by this show-the pace, the character and world building. Definitely the best show Disney has done

[@omgnuub]

Without a shadow of a doubt the best Star Wars content since Disney took over. If not the best since the original trilogy, just absolutely superb.

[@davidkeye9334]

BBY means before the battle of Yavin, referring to a new hope.

[@Darth_Mornabin]

For me: Andor-Season 1 is the best season of any Star Wars-show.

[@johnwilcox4534]

Glad you're tackling this one. Some fantastic reaction opportunities deeper into the story.

[@zagat2]

Rewatching this along with you guys gives me so much emotion knowing where it goes. The show is truly spectacular. A slow burn at first but undoubtedly one of the best things Star Wars has ever done.

[@zombiemom7378]

Yes!!! Let's go!!!!!! My favorite Star Wars content ever! And that's saying A LOT.

[@HauntedAtoms]

Sooo freakin' stoked for this 🎉 !!! Also; love you both!

[@sandramiller1988]

Rouge One is Jenn’s least favorite Star Wars?! It’s the best Star Wars film Disney has made! Also, the first season of Andor takes place five years before Rogue One. The second season (which won’t be out for sometime) takes place four years before Rogue One and every three episodes it moves up a year until it gets to Rogue One…

[@philipforchrist2239]

I'm so glad that you're watching and reacting to Andor. I was very hesitant to watch it when I first came out since I was so disappointed in The Book of Boba Fett and Obi-Wan. They had some good scenes, but overall, they were just silly. After a non-spoiler recommendation, I gave it a shot, and I really really enjoyed it. Every episode was well written, well acted, and the production value was better than it should have been for a spin-off show about a character from a spin-off movie. I think the writing and dialog was the best of any Star Wars content I have ever watched. I believe the slow start is intentional and necessary to get you into the mindset of what it is like to live under the oppression of the galactic empire and the makers of this series pulled it off and then some. I can hardly wait to see more episode reactions from you. God bless yall and your growing family.

[@Dene181]

true

[@DonMariof]

Hands down the best Star wars (live action) content i have seen! I remember liking rouge one as a very stand-alone-ish type of film in the main star wars stories, but i wasnt really that hyped for Andor. After episode 2 i was so in! holy damn, what an excellent show this is, which stays grounded throughout and focuses on characters rather than action and/or cameos (yes, just a slight poke at Mandalorian). Note: I have not seen any of the animation shows/movies and i do love the Mandalorian. Andor is just so well writtenthat it tops everything i have seen from the Star Wars universe.

[@intense79nick]

The matching shirt and watch. Holden taking his Fandom to the next level. 😂 Love to see it.

[@rwooosh5072]

*HYPE!* Little note tho. It will fill a little “slow” at times and there’s not much on screen action, it’s more in the dialogue, story and tension

[@Kane52630]

This is the Star Wars I've always wanted.

[@JacobLunbeck]

FYI, this season takes place at the same time as the first season of Rebels.

[@jonyoung1768]

My Favourite Star Wars show

[@councilornevec8249]

This is definitely my top in live action Star Wars by far. It's a slow burn for sure, but one that, for me, at least true satisfying from beginning to end. The realism and gray morality is fantastic. The Empire truly real like a threat, and the Rebel feel like an out numbered out gunned rebellion. I hope yall enjoy it.

[@BatsofPrey]

Andor isnt only one of the best pieces of star wars media to come out in the last 12 years its one of the best shows ive ever seen it was truly impactful and revolutionary. The music gives me goosebumps and the story blew my mind. If i had the MiB mind eraser id flash myself and rewatch this show over and over and over again

[@Darth_Mornabin]

Andor-Season 1 is set a few months before Rebels-Season 1 in the Star Wars-timeline.

[@katlinfergusson8169]

The best Star Wars show out today! The acting alone is worth the watch. The first couple episodes are slower, but it's all worth it in the end. So good! ONE WAY OUT!

[@paulmurphy4723]

a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

[@paulmurphy4723]

and fwiw, my take on Andor is that it's HBO-level TV set in the Galaxy Far Far Away but, due to the style they aimed for (the self same HBO style/The Americans spy thriller) to me at least, it lacks some of the tiny ingredients that make Star Wars Star Wars. goofiness & the general capacity not to take itself too seriously kinda thing. and please don't get me wrong, I LOVE IT & think you both will too, it's just a bit like if your favourite pop band made a classical track, to me at least. and I know I'm swimming against a tsunami when I'm saying this btw, and rightly so, it's *THAT* good. 😊

[@Jrockjp]

YES FINALLY!!!!!

[@peterkoester7358]

This season of this series consists of four distinct arcs. I agree the series started a little slow (probably one of the reasons Disney+ released the first three episodes all on the same premiere day so the audience could complete the first arc and get invested in the show) but once the first arc is finished the show really blasts off! I think you guys are going to love it. Especially as we get to see a couple of characters we have met before.

[@MattFusano]

Been waiting for this for so long

[@ragingcomedy1835]

andor is simply the best written star wars show

[@storiesfromastoria]

Omagad it's happening 😍 thanks for changing my mood with this today! It's a good day now.

[@briceburas]

LETS GO! Love this show can’t wait to see how y’all feel about it. Also Holden please give us the next Hogwarts video!

[@jonathanbridger5847]

Glad u guys are finally watching this show ! As a big Star Wars fan disappointed over the years since Disney purchased it! But andor was really refreshing and a lot of empire strikes back feels !

[@Darkstar72SR]

I get the feeling that Jenn is the “Average Joe” Star Wars fan. When she thinks of Star Wars the first thing that comes to mind is the Force, lightsabers, Jedi and Vader. But things like that are only a tiny fraction of what’s happening in the galaxy. Most people are living hum-drum lives, eking out a living, sometimes by the skin of their teeth, doing what they have to in order to survive with the only difference between us and them being all the different alien species, droids everywhere and an easily obtainable “pilots license”. The fate of the galaxy doesn’t necessarily lie in their hands … until it does 🤫

[@Jpfield99]

I think this is the best star wars show on disney+

[@fabioj2353]

The best project Disney has made since getting the rights and it isn’t close! Phenomenal show!

[@dankerbell]

best star wars show by a country mile, can't wait to see what you guys think

[@StarBuccaneers]

Andor's a master piece, keep with it and you'll love this show.

[@shainewhite2781]

I remember seeing the first episode on FX channel during Thanksgiving weekend. They only aired it once

[@marcobiotic]

+1 on watching these as arcs. The payoff is beyond good!

[@Quinten_Shibusawa]

I want them to watch in arcs but I rather the reactions still be individual videos. I want to see their thoughts after each episode. Granted I'm going to watch the full reactions anyway 😂

[@luigouvea]

This is the best thing that Disney has done so far quality wise! Andor is very well written and didn’t mind at all about the slow start, it definitely pays off later!

[@Dene181]

_So it begins!_ I am really happy, it will be such a great journey, love it! Thank you! 👌❤

[@tokehella899]

cant wait for this

[@Tallgeese556]

Rouge one and Andor got to be the best freakin star wars ive seen.

[@sonalchd]

Hopefully we're gona get rebels here soon :)

[@12stack73]

Watch all 3 episodes at once. This series is someting special.

[@DannyBoycustom]

😂 tasteful thumbnail choice Holden 😂

[@Mauther]

Don't know if they caught it (I know a lot of people missed it in the first episode) but the security isn't Imperial, it's Corporate. As long as the crime doesn't effect production they don't really care. Holden is right, the Empire would handle it... differently as we will see.

[@codyleslie478]

AHHHH ive been waiting so long!

[@Samsonfs]

The show shares quite a few actors with Chernobyl, you guys should really watch that some time! It's horrifying but so we'll put together

[@seanypark505]

So stoked you guys are getting into this show, one of the best pieces of Star Wars content

[@Hamstar78]

Awesome guys! Andor might be a slow burn in the beginning but it burns so good as the story progresses :) yes in some ways it is like Babylon 5/The Expanse/Game of Thrones/Mass Effect if you enjoy these series. Looking forward to the rest of ur reactions! cheers and have fun

[@animatorFan74]

Yeah I really loved Andor, great series.... you guys will love it. :)

[@Aho0711]

woooow aweeeesome!!!!

[@HamzaReactz]

I clicked on this video so fast 😭😭😭

[@runehakonhelmundsen9225]

You should watch these in the ¨arcs¨ presented. It makes it a better watch! Arcs are 1-3, 4-6, 7, 8-10 and 11-12!

[@aidanbroskie]

Please watch the TRON movie! I think Jen would love that movie.

[@OodDoodelic]

LETS GO I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS. MOST HYPED SINCE THE CLONE WARS SERIES. Also as everyone else is saying. The series has 2-3 episode arcs and they aired the first 3 episodes, arc 1, all at once. I honestly recommend you do this series in arcs instead of episodes because you will get very bored.

[@JavierRivera-fp6cb]

Also first 3 episodes were released in the premiere date

[@EgzyD]

I loved loved andor...had no expectation but it blew me away with everything...its fantastaic..i am glad you finally watching it...

[@ofthenearfuture]

I think Andor has some of the best world building in all of Star Wars, can't wait to watch with y'all!