This Escalated QUICKLY | Andor Episode 3 Reaction & Review | Disney+

[@mashzapotato]

Imo that the first three episodes released together is an indicator they were meant to be watched back to back. Its what I did and I'm liking this series more than any star wars thing since Rogue One.

[@agresticumbra]

If the first 3 eps are any indicator of the quality moving forward, Andor is my fav D+ SW live action series.

[@MadSlantedPowers]

I think the breaks do make sense. The first episode ends with him looking for his sister, and ends with perhaps the last time he saw her. As I posted on the episode 2 video, the second episode ended with Luthen being told "If you can't find it here, it's not worth finding", with a cut to Andor.

[@crewtang]

To go off with the breaks, this is 2022. No matter how much I love watching hour + episodes of TV, I think the majority of the world does not. People have shorter attention spans and and wants everything all at once, hence the Netflix binge model. As I watch this show, I go with it as it's probably going to be multiple three or six episodes arcs with it being two 12 episode seasons. Kind of like how the Star Wars movies have three "episode" arcs.

[@MadSlantedPowers]

@@crewtang Yes, but quite often people will complain when the episodes are too short. I don't usually have the time or attention span to binge multiple episodes. However, I tend to binge reaction videos. So, I like the weekly model, so I can watch the episode, followed by watching several reactions.

[@keiongarraway3264]

Editing aside, I had no intention of watching this but these episodes totally hooked me. That ending showing how Andor was saved as a child and now being brought into the rebellion is how to make an audience fall in love with a character 101 👌🏾

[@NicholasSWilliams]

I'm surprised the structure is bothering you both so much. Didn't bother me at all. I like that the show is artfully unfolding and not telling the audience where it's going. I just sit back, and breathe in the everyday Star Wars. It's refreshing.

[@christophersullivan6842]

Did anyone notice that this was the first time the word "shit" was uttered in a Star Wars project?

[@Apidooom]

The crew in the wreck were wearing Separatist uniforms yet Marvaa called them Republic officers (Cassian was born before the Clone Wars ended)

[@2nd_Directorate]

High chance It was planned as a pilot movie, but Disney vetoed it and they had to cut it up. Especially in hindsight as the other episodes have a more fitting cut at the end.

[@ogieogie]

You're so hung up on the breaks. Just pay attention to the MAGNIFICENCE.

[@Brendissimo1]

No, the pacing is a the single biggest flaw of the show, and worthy of discussion.

[@branthall1787]

@@Brendissimo1 only if you're a literal dribbler

[@Brendissimo1]

@@branthall1787 I have no idea what that insult means, but I do appreciate that you are the type to go straight for a personal attack rather than having a civil discussion. Not that it would matter to a person of your low demeanour, but I loved Andor and thought it was a great show. But by all means, call me more obscure names, I could use some new vocab words.

[@megasauruss]

@@Brendissimo1 you give sea-lioning vibes

[@Brendissimo1]

@@megasauruss What are you talking about?

[@cliveklg7739]

If you look at the crashed ship, there is a yellow gas leaking from it. I think the dead are yellow from that. I think some of these characters will be relevant in the future, not all of them are throw away. And you said last episode this show is political. That shooting of Bix's... well ex at that point, was a pretty accurate mirror. That hit hard. I don't think all of the citizens care if they are in danger given their already built in warning system. Pretty sure they hate the Empire already. Oh and I absolutely love the rotator loading a new Tibanna charge on Cassian's blaster this episode. I want that blaster. I want to start a blaster collection after this.

[@agresticumbra]

It didn't happen all the time, but tv networks used to have 90 min premieres from time to time. To tell you the truth, I skip the D+ intro stuff, as well as end credits for the first two eps. I love when a visual mediums do more showing than telling.

[@scaf5363]

To be fair, all three episodes were released together..lol

[@stephenschwartzwauffe]

I loved that the flashbacks were connected to the present storyline, they did a great job creating parallelism, it reminds me of how JJ Abrams mastered this technique in “Lost”. This was flashbacks done right, enhancing the story vs “Book of Boba Fett” where it was a distraction and felt disconnected. Agreed, it should have been one episode, when taken as a whole I really enjoyed it, the slow burn with great payoff, feels like it could be one of the best shows yet in the SW universe.

[@illrated]

Reaction is top tier but criticism of how it was put together I couldn't disagree more. The show is damn near flawless

[@NickWalkerWilliamson]

people who compliment how lived in the world feels while simultaneously complaining about the slow start crack me up. the patient worldbuilding and character exploration that set the table for the story have a much more satisfying payoff than the countless fetch quests until its time for our regularly scheduled showdown that feels mandatory in every other disney+ live action series.

[@jjstarrprod]

The Empire is notoriously racist and fascist. They only count humans in their ranks. These scientists/miners were yellow because they were exposed to some toxic shit. Btw, I love when Claroos said that droid was designed to be stepped on, and Nerdy replied "So was I", Claroos didn't even deny ^^. You guys are a goal couple !

[@artboymoy]

I think the crew on the ship was poisoned by some kinda leak on the ship that dissipated once Maarva and crew boarded. That's why they were yellow.

[@theshadowling1]

Also, it's the Republic, not the Empire which they're hiding fom and who are strip mining the planet.

[@consumer-1147]

the breaks are put in between because of contractual agreements with actors it has something to do with pay scale of TV shows vs movies so they have to do it legally

[@Brendissimo1]

Source for this or are you just making it up?

[@andrewrawlings5220]

Let's be fair. Some of these private security guys were the ones too incompetent to become Stormtroopers.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Or not fanatical enough.

[@Phizzo4real]

You guys made me skip your entire discussion. I predicted you will compalin ablut the structure even before it ended. You did for 2 episodes! There is no need to go on and on 😂😂😂 I love the reaction.

[@richardlohne8595]

Oh how I miss the days of 2 hour premier episodes!!! As for Pappa Scarsgard (probably spelled that wrong) everything he does is awesome!!!

[@tamberlame27]

Shut up about the episode structure! God you made your point!

[@artboymoy]

I think Klarus could do some Mara Jade cosplay. Please. :) Great episode. What I like about this series is how the ratchet up the tension with a couple episodes and then let it release it into a great ending. You guys are on top of it! Great reactions. I wouldn't want them to cut anything I love living in this world. This is the world of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia. We feel the same as when we were on Tatooine with Luke. I saw the meeting scene in IMAX when they had it as a preview before Rogue One showing. It was spectacular on the big screen. If they every show it there, I'm going!

[@JADTO]

OMG how many times can you complain about the same thing

[@kaizen5023]

Better than Kenobi so far. Gritty, great writing, unlike Rings of Power...

[@theashrook6129]

Its possible they realized their mistake and said hey just release all 3 episodes together. We can't do anything about episode count its too late, but they are going to hate it if we just release these first three one at a time. Maybe. Lets see how things go from. Thanks for reacting to it, love how ya'll are loving things in the moment.

[@chieforce1]

Great point on the big wigs having an algorithm to conform to. I’m guessing the writers and director wanted it to be a movie length pilot but got overruled. Welcome to series streaming in 2022 and for the foreseeable future. I did still really like the mood, writing and acting of these first three episodes though and am excited to keep watching. Also love you guys and all you content! Keep up the good work! ❤️

[@VictorEscamilla]

5:11 for a moment i tought that was community xD

[@andylikesstuffchannel]

The red head is funny and 🔥🔥🔥

[@elsergecruz]

First two eps looked great, well acted, excellent characters and beautiful world but overall i was a little bored, this one got me hooked!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Nerdy! Thanks, Clarus! ☄ #NerdyNightly #StarWars #Andor #DisneyPlus

[@seeloffdoee]

I feel like cutting out the last minute of the reaction and the cut to credits is pretty sloppy

[@famousbearer9534]

Under moons are the best. Plus I love you're Reactions, will put you in my fav, and sub later.

[@anoldgod]

Droids the series :D

[@Lowlandlord]

Alotta these shows are much better when binged, which I appreciate. Not a fan of the weekly thing.

[@morpho5539]

They definitely didn’t need the breaks in-between episodes. They could have cut some fat and done just one episode. They knew people were going to binge watch the three so time shouldn’t have been too much of an issue. that’s why they released them together. I wonder if maybe they knew that the show started off a bit slow and that’s also why they released them all together.

[@carolyncollins5367]

This is a really well-written show, which is refreshing. Don't get me wrong; I am really enjoying this show, but ya, why do companies feel the need to break up what should be a pilot into multiple episodes? Why is that? Pilots aren't a new thing ... they've been done regularly in the past .... please, someone explain to me why this is done ... and it's not just Disney doing it ... and if it's to make more money, I think they would be better served with one good pilot that people will rave about, then leaving some wondering why the split was necessary.

[@Citizen88020120820]

I saw your post about the algorithm for this a series. I think the issue is theres nm reaction material and you really need to watch all three to make it enjoyable. IDK if everyone has been able to watch all three.

[@jjstarrprod]

Now in all seriousness, I completely agree with you guys ! These 3 episodes were individually cut as whack... but as a pack, it punched waaay above its weight class ! I'm very excited to see where it's going. The characters, the look, the writing (Star Wars with some snappy, crisp & non corny dialogue !? What a breath of fresh air !), the almost Blade Runner-esque vibe, the dread, the tension (these 12 men squads felt more menacing than all the stormtroopers platoons of the entire Star Wars decalogy - Counting Rogue One), and yes, the music as well, carving its own identity in a universe so filled with cult classic soundtracks... Everything on this show screams quality ! If the last trilogy was the nail on the coffin of Star Wars, and the Mandalorian was its Renaissance, Andor feels like it's gonna be its Ascent. To a new level we never expected Star Wars could attain. And after the wet farts that Book of Boba and Obiwan were, that is so welcome !

[@rkustanto]

Episode 3 alone is should be the pilot episode. and I'm hooked for that

[@Js6390c]

Love your reactions. I was so happy to see in your episode 1& 2 reactions that I wasnt crazy about feeling like the way those episodes ended was weird. There have been many times watching other shows where an edit between scenes stays dark slightly longer than normal and I have said to myself "how can the episode end here this isnt an end?" However in those shows there was actually another scene in Andor episodes 1&2 there wasn't which felt awkward. Episode 3 was much better overall, not that I felt the other episodes were bad I just wanted more from them. To be honest I want to know how many people who watched the trailer then the Andor special look from Disney+ Day felt the show's first episodes were slow versus those who went in clean only knowing the show existed? The reason for wondering is simply because I wonder if this was a poor marketing decision with what they presented publicly. In general when a show gives you an extended look or a sneak preview scene the scene comes from the opening scene or from some point in the premiere episode. I think the Disney+ day Andor clip being from episode 3 it was a mistake because the scene did everything to set up the series but by being from episode 3 those who saw it wanted to get to it to see what happens next. That basically made episodes 1 &2 to feel slow. Additionally the trailer was 90% action & intrigue from the other 9 episodes it turned out which is a bit of a reversal of how most shows present trailers nowadays. Nowadays trailers focus un the earlier episodes to avoid spoilers from later in the season. The Andor trailer basically hide the first 3 episodes content. Which is why I want I want to know if the reception from those who went in clean was more positive since they had no expectation of the teaser scene or trailer intrigue? Last couple points... If this series wasn't Star Wars I dont know how many people would have made it to episode 3 even with all 3 episodes dropped on day 1? I am not saying in the end this couldn't be the best Star Wars series I am just pointing out it feels like storytelling liberties were taken knowing they had a built in audience other new series without a beloved brand couldn't. Lastly I am sick of Disney+ runtimes. I get that do to the number of visual, audio & CGI effects along with international releases with audio casts in foreign languages make the end credits long. However they are too long and cause the runtimes to be absolutely misleading. Episode 1 was said to be 42 mins it was 35 (83%) of show 7 min of credits (17%). Episode 2 38min runtime 2 min recap (5%) 30 mins of show (79%) 6 mins of post credits (16%). Episode 3 43 min runtime 3min recap/intro (7%) 33 min of show (77%) end credits 7 min (16%). Now contrast that with House of the Dragon's premiere not including weeks ahead or extra & second episodes (which has a recap/intro) Episode 1 Runtime 66 mins 63 mins of show (95%) 3 mins of credits (5%). Episode 2 56 min runtime 3mins recap/intro (5%) 51 mins of show(91%) 2 min of end credits (4%). House of the Dragon is just as difficult to produce which requires a lot of people that deserve credit while also being an international release so why is it they can do there credit more efficiently than Disney+ not to be misleading about runtime? Or is the real question does Disney+ purposely drag out credits & intros as a way to be intentionally deceptive about runtimes? Maybe I am being petty & the only one bothered by their runtime breakdown I just feel like credits should account for less than 10% of a shows runtime.

[@Brendissimo1]

Completely agreed on the pacing issues. It's the biggest flaw of the show. But the show is EXCELLENT, other than that. It's just Eps 1-3, 4-6, and 8-10 should have been single episodes.

[@obijuan-kenobi5117]

Nerdy you were exactly right at the end about episode breaks and structure. They talked about this a while back, that they went into the writing process with a pre-meditated episode structure, with four 3 episode chunks each covering a different period of time, with each chunk being put together by different people... That's the biggest weakness so far, and has me a bit worried moving forward about continuity. The pre-determined 3 episodes hurt the storytelling because it had too much filler to make it 3 episodes. That could've been 1 really tight, high quality 80 minute episode as a great opener, but instead it's a meh 2 episodes and 1 good episode. Really wish they would've written the story first, then determined what the best structure would be to tell that story in a compelling way. My opinion is this is the issue with big corporations like Disney making dictates rather than the creatives being in full control. Anywho, great reactions on these!

[@Dhariuz_T]

Wrong

[@obijuan-kenobi5117]

@@Dhariuz_T Wow good point

[@obijuan-kenobi5117]

@@joegreene7619 Is it really? I may have been mistaken then. The first 3 eps here certainly made it feel like that was the structure.