Jimmy saying it's clear it was made by someone who gives a f*ck is so true. Not just caring about Star Wars, but caring about making a good tv show.

Just in case there is any confusion here- Cassian shoots first. LMAO! I love Cassian's character so much.

The good news: it gets better The bad news: is only 12 episodes

Senator Mon Mothma was actually briefly in The Return of the Jedi, though obviously played by a different actor. This actor played the Senator in one of the prequels, but the scene was cut. She also played the Senator in a few other Star Wars shows.

That Tie Fighter flying aggressively low reminds me of the f'd up way in WWII the Germans had Jericho Trumpets on their dive bombers' landing gear, to make them come screaming down over people on the ground as they fled in terror.

The best theory I've seen is that Skeen (Ritchie) was looking for an opportunity, not necessarily some master plan. His failure to cover the team and that he "deliberately" tries to play off different members of the cell against each other, revealing that the one guy was a former storm trooper, trying to get everyone else to mistrust Andor with his actions at the end of episode 5. I don't think had Skeen much control over how the heist unfolded, but I don't think it would take a genius to plan for the eventuality that something would go wrong and there might be an opportunity for someone like him to get away with the money.

Once you know that Skeen is a snake, it really recontextualizes everything he did before. All his trying to sow division between Cas and the others "he's a former stormtrooper" "he's not a true believer; he's just here for money." But MOST significantly, he's the one who shot first in the vault. Lt. Gorn was still trying to control the situation when Skeen shot one of the guards. Now if you were planning to make off with the money, it would sure be more useful to have fewer team members to fight or split it with! Insisting on taking Nemik to the doctor rather than just delivering the money gave him an opportunity to steal it. I definitely think "I don't have a brother" was the last straw for Cas. Once a liar, always a liar, and all that. But also, Cas is first and foremost a survivor. (Until, you know...) He shot that guard in the first episode because he knew he couldn't be taken in on a murder charge. He shot his informant in his first scene in Rogue One because he knew they couldn't both escape and they couldn't afford for the informant to be captured. He shoots Skeen because he's a liability and a crook. Cas acts quickly and has feelings about it later.

The Blonde rebel was in GoT, too. The waife in Temple of nameless god(?).

nemik is truly the best boy 😭 also the eye is probably the most visually beautiful thing i’ve ever seen in star wars. i also really enjoyed the little office drama they got going on in the imperial side, it humanizes them and underscores the banality of evil, and shows that evil is more than dark force powers, which i just think is a great concept to explore

Andor is hands down the best Star Wars I’ve ever seen out to screen

The thing I love about Richie from the Bear's character is that I think he was genuine in hating the empire, and at first believed in the plan, but not the revolution. Once you're there with more money than you could ever spend in one lifetime with only two people who know.. Things get real tempting

The episodes only get better after starting off strong. Andor is shockingly good the second half of the season. It goes from very good to an all-time great drama.

Star Wars has never looked so much fresher and more vast than this Edit: Andor shot The-Guy-From-The-Bear™ because a.) If he lied the whole way through the whole heist, he cannot be trusted that they can share the 80 million credits properly, b.) Andor was subconsciously actually wanting to rebel for the cause despite pretending to do it only for the money and The-Guy-From-The-Bear™'s actions disgusted him, and c.) He lied about his whole brother thing, which ticked off Andor due to his own constant search for his sister. It's awesome how all these reasons combined were never explicitly said but gave so much more sense why Andor did what he did.

The guy who commented on the smell of the Aldanhis and overheard the team on the radio played Hunter from Agents of Shield

You are right - not just great Star Wars, it’s one of the best tv dramas of the past five years. Phenomenally great series. And it just keeps getting better. I think Skeen turned at the last minute… meeting Cassian gives him the idea to give up on the others and make the offer, obviously feeling very confident that Cassian is going to accept.. And Luthen is a cold bastard too. He’s laughing in relief without even knowing who has lived or died. Looking forward to the rest of your reactions - you’ve got some fantastic episodes to come .

Mon Mothma's daughter is right that her mother has been neglecting her and her father. Mon Mothma is devoted to the rebellion; something's gotta give. I loved the scene of the TIE pilots climbing into their ships. I'm former Air Force, so in a way that was such a familiar sight. Cinta walked away pretty calmly...as though she didn't expect anyone chasing her or knowing what she looked like. The intensity of Luthen's laugh revealed the intensity of his anxiety.

Blevin ("Jesse") is underrated, and RIP Gorn (the Imperial lieutenant turncoat) who was one of my favorites from this arc, his actor kills it

I went through exactly the same math as you when Cassian shot Skeen and came to the same conclusion. I think its a byproduct of watching too many hero's stories that I wanted Cassian to feel more like a hero for me even knowing where his arc goes and his example already evident in Rogue One. For me this is the best thing Disney has done without a doubt.

Luthen's shop has 100 easter eggs, including some Indiana Jones references. Episode 6 is tied with 7 as my 3rd favorite episode. This show actually makes the Imperials scary, something Disney has repeatedly failed to do. The action in 6 is so amazing. Shots go where they should be, people moving as they would, every shot has weight to it. I wish the rest of the Disney shows would take note. I've watched this show into the double digits and probably seen 100 reactions...i still get on the edge of my seat watching your reaction....it's so good. The way i see Skeen's betrayal is that it's oppertunistic. He was kinda going along with rebelling to stick it to the Empire, then after everything goes wrong, he sees an opportunity and takes it.

The Eye is one of my favorite episodes; not just favorite of the season or of SW, but one of my favorite episodes of TV ever

Such a good show

The writing, the acting....peak

The Eye is what got me fully invested in this show 💖

If ur watching these in arcs, the next arc is episodes 8-10, with 7 being a sort of standalone transition episode. Love your reaction so far! ❤

I felt the same way about The Eye but after watching the rest of it, it’s at best 3rd best ep of the series. The only SW show that was legit in best show of the years talks. Andor is such a banger.

This show... it manages to get better every episode. I'm glad you started publishing these reactions because it reminded me that I wanted to buy it on blu-ray, and I managed to snag one of the last 4K steelbooks on Amazon. During promo for the show when it debuted, the showrunner explained that the series is broken into smaller chunks, as you have noticed... Eps 1-3, 4-6, 7, 8-10 & 11-12.

If I was in this world, my first priority for any mission would be to have a bacta tank and extra robot bodyparts in every ship I'll be in : p

Oh man. I am so, so psyched for you to see the last half of this season. I wish I could see it again for the first time but watching it with you will be almost as good. First episode, Cassian shot someone point blank to save himself. Episode 6 he shot someone point blank to save the others. He's half way along on his arc - just needs a little push.

I am adoring your enthusiastic reactions to this masterpiece!

Thanks, Jimmy! ☄ The best is yet to come.

18:50 According to stories I've heard, US pilots did shit like this during the Vietnam War. Spot some locals, then do a low, high speed pass just to f*ck with 'em. Definitely an "asshole" thing to do, but when you put cocky young men in powerful flying machines, then tell them they own the sky, that sort of thing WILL happen.

THE EYE isn't even the best episode imo

This show feels like it does the world building that the prequels should have done about how the falling Republic/rising Empire actually functions in an entertaining logistical and emotional level. That might be asking a lot as that sort of writing was never Lucas’ strong suit, but this show makes such a focus interesting to me to delve into what it feels like for the everyday person/being in the Galaxy to see a Republic that lasted 10,000 years fall in like a decade

Luthen is PEAK

I totally read Luthen's laugh as more than just a good thing. Because all he's heard is that the attack got on the news. He has no idea who survived, if anyone. He has no idea if it was even successful. All he knows is his actions hit the headlines. And that's what's important to him... This is all very character relevant.

Space Brian Cranston!

With Richie I think it was opportunism

Hello, just watched the review on ROPE by Alfred Hitchcock and you mention a movie call Imbruge or imbruise that was one of your top favs. I couldn’t understand what you said. Could you give me the name of that movie l would like to see it. Thanks

Mon Mothma is playing her own game, presenting sensible, but overall weak “opposition” in the senate, while actually funding rebels network and being real opposition with Luthen (well, more of “bank” for rebellion used by Luthen, but still). Idk what isn't likeable about her, seems like a decent, slightly weasely politician funding terrorists who fight for the “greater good”. As soon as Skein opened his mouth about the money, he was done for: - the idea of 2 bums having 40mil each and running around spending money is hilariously stupid in a first place. Ok they hide the money, and take some to spend, then what? Even if Cassian does take a deal, they are a loose end to each other, one has to go, Cassian has to shoot first, otherwise Skein would or would remain a loose end - Cassian doesn't take a deal and starts walking or sits there or tells Vel about Skein. So Skein would shoot Cassian, because there is no going back after what was said. Because of that, Cassian has to kill him, otherwise he dies himself

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Did you just say that there are easier ways to make 40 million 🤷‍♂️

Our socialist king literally got crushed by capital 😭

so sigma