The more you leaned into the 'I'm Clem' jokes the more I knew that moment was going to hit hard.

7:05 "The more you tighten your grip, the more star systems will slip through your fingers." - Leia

I absolutely love the way this show is written. The levels of tension in the most innocuous of things is amazing.

“That’s just love. Nothing you can do about that.” Had me in tears. Their series is AMAZING.

Just a heads up guys. Tony Gilroy has said in an interview that the next 3 episode arc will be on ep 8, 9, 10. Episode 11 and 12 will be a 2-part season 1 finale.

"I've learned from Palpatine. I show you the stone in my hand, you'll miss the knife at your throat." What a great freaking line! Genevieve O'Reilly is killing it in this show. Also, as a massive Clone Wars (and Tom Kane) fan, Yularen showing up is a surprise, but a welcome one to be sure!

The guy that ran at four troopers with a stick, that was a flash back. That was young Cassian after they killed his Dad.

watching the very second jay’s heart broke cause “that’s just love” broke me 😢

Various locations in Scotland and England were used for filming Andor. The beach on Niamos is Cleveleys in Lancashire (north of Liverpool, England), the Dam on Aldhani is Crauchan Power Station (east of Oban, Scotland). That last one brought back lots of memories for me, as it was somewhere I visited while on school journey (High School Summer Camp) many years ago

This show is top tier stuff. The party scene, the empire conference room, saying goodbye to his mom. I'm loving every bit of this side of Star Wars.

Everything about this show is fantastic. The writing, acting, visuals, costumes, music, all of it *chef kiss*

I almost always prefer the action bits to movies and shows to the slower bits, but honestly in Andor, the slow parts are actually far more entertaining to me. My favorite scene was Mon Mothma's scene. The way she spoke and took control of the whole scene with her acting was stunning. I love the shot where they're walking through a hall and there's this interesting gate-like wall in front of them with designs that resemble spider-webs. It's like a metaphor for how she's slowly bringing that guy into her web, her conglomeration of plans and plots. Each time she helpfully suggests to him to smile just felt, somehow, menacing, in a way that usually is presented by villains, but in this case, by a protagonist. Very, very interesting.

This show has had so many good moments where I can't help but lean forward and feel upset that the episode is over. Some people may call it slow, but I just like characters talking. Talking about the stakes, what they believe in, understanding the costs of what they're doing. This show is an absolute gem and I hope that it's a proof of concept for other potentially serious shows in the future.

Best writing, acting, production, and everything else in Star Wars. This episode I think was the densest yet, and I had to pause and rewind multiple times to make sure my easily distracted mind could absorb all these amazing details. I'm floored by this show, and I hope they execute at this quality again in other shows and films. Please, Disney! Do more of this!

“You’ve never had a calzone, have you?” “No.” Ben Wyatt has left the chat.

I’ve always wanted a serious sci-fi show that explains the effect of the empire on the average person and behind the scenes of the growth of the rebellion. This show is ridiculously underrated 👏👏👏

Guys, no worries about having to make your reaction funny. I love that you are so captivated by this show that your die hard fandom explodes from the screen. That's even more entertaining to me!

Okay but the fashion of Vel and the other one are amazing

I love how Vel and Luthen's assistant changed their looks when they had their meet up. First rule of spycraft is to not call attention to yourself, to blend into the crowd and disappear. For viewers to not recognize them at first glance was perfect!

What is WRONG with people? WHY aren’t more people watching this?!? No question about it; this show is easily the BEST Star Wars content I’ve seen in my adult life. I now realize that following Star Wars over the last several decades has been like trying to survive on a diet of candy and Mountain Dew, and NOW, we’re finally getting fed something with actual nutritional content. Or put another way, it’s like diving into an especially well-written and riveting novel after spending years reading coloring books. Each episode is so freaking IMMERSIVE. And has so much heart! And smarts! Excellent acting, excellent storytelling, excellent production value… and so many layers of world building to explore! This is grown-up Star Wars, and I am loving the fuck out of it! 😁

Been a while since I trusted a Star Wars franchise IMPLICITLY. Every week, I can't wait to see how Andor will make me like it even more... this series NEVER makes me afraid that an episode will be a stinker. Side note: Stellan Skarsgård's character is named "Luthen". Mon Mothma mentioned it, and I'm pretty sure one other character did (maybe Bix). Side note 2: Yeah, the Spectre group is together. In fact, a lot of people think it was VERY briefly mentioned in this series (the ISB lady's assistant mentions an incident on Kessel... many have speculated that this was from the crew of the Ghost''s first mission we see in Rebels).

Hey Prieviewd, just letting you know there was a podcast with Tony Gilroy on the structure of this show. 1-2-3 go together in an arc, same with 4-5-6. He called this episode an interstitial episode, then 8-9-10 will be another 3 episode arc, and finally a two-part finale. So this wasn't necessarily part of any arc.

I feel like the music in this show is criminally underrated. It's so good.

I'm just glad I'm not the only one who said "this is SO GOOD" out loud as I watched this episode.

You want violence in Star Wars, fans? That guy got absolutely DESTROYED in the ISB board room 🤣 Loved it!

I'm ready to say it...this is the best Star Wars I've experienced since I was a kid reading the EU novels. This is an EU novel brought to life. I don't even want to defend it to people anymore...it is impeccable and I just want to enjoy it for as long as I can. It's like when you're eating a meal at a fancy restaurant and realizing that this might be the best meal you've ever tasted. You start riding that line between the joy of the meal and the sadness that you may never have a meal like this again. THAT is Andor for me.

Andor is the amalgamation of House of Cards and Homeland translated into Star Wars!

"Or perhaps you find my politics a bit strong for your taste" what a perfectly crafted scene, I LOVE THIS SHOW

The Colonel at the start was Wullf Yularen. He was in Clone Wars, Rebels, and ANH =) A very important behind-the-scenes character and am glad to see him in live action again!

I thought that was Cassian when he was younger after the death of his dad running after the clone Troopers

Mando also had the same dialogue reverso thing. When he threw Moff Gideon's words back at him.

Fun fact, the guy at 6:25 is Wulff Yularen, currently head of the ISB and formerly the admiral who served under Anakin Skywalker during the Clone Wars

Can you imagine if they tried to do this season in 6 episodes like other recent Star Wars shows? Or if the episodes were only 30 minutes long? Bravo to whoever had the brains and guts to let the show breath.

There is no logical reason at all why this masterpiece of a tv show isn’t getting as much recognition as The Mandalorian, or even House Of The Dragon. This show has the same level of political intrigue as HOTD!

WAIT, I did NOT realize that was the assistant!!! I did NOT recognize her with her hair down 😂😂😂😂 all I knew was that she has an uncanny resemblance to Leia, just a bit

"What are those things" --- From Wookieepedia --- Within the Imperial Navy, code cylinders were also utilized as rank identifiers. In the case of flag officers, it related to their fleet responsibilities. New code cylinders were typically issued with every new assignment, and the officers did not normally wear them when not on active duty. They were worn in small pockets near the shoulders of the uniform tunic, with the first always placed on the left-hand pocket near the rank plaque. Those in specialist positions in the Imperial Navy also had access to them, although in their case, they served purely as insignia. Also, no idea where Jay got the idea that Bothans can shapeshift. Fictional race but never been an attribute given to them. It would have been really handy back in the old Star Wars Galaxies days if it had been true.

THIS. EFFING. EPISODE. SO. EFFING. GOOD.

Every scene with Cassian and Maarva almost had me in tears :(

The conversation between Mon and Tey is a masterclass in filmmaking.

They mentioned his name the first time Mon Mothma went into his store. She said it as she entered.

This shows has been amazing. I'm totally with you that I want more of this. I would love a New Republic show like this. Because, you know just because Palpatine was defeated in RotJ doesn't mean all of those Imperial figures just gave up. There is so much tension in a setting like that.

I have waited YEARS for you guys to realize Clem was his dad's name, and this episode was perfect because the unstoppable "I am Clem! I am Clem!" just crashed into the unmovable "So I don't have to think about Clem hanging there!" ... You guys didn't hear Maarva tell Clem to shut up when they first met baby Cassie in Ep 3, so you've been thinking he made up a name this whole time. XD

I think the best part of this episode are the 3 big conversations. Mon Mothma and Tay Kolma, Cassian and Maarva, the imperial officers thing. This show is amazing.

I am in love with this show, thank God we have 5 more episodes and another season.

As a huge Def Leppard fan, I'm always immediately in a good mood when I watch your recent reactions

Hey guys...pretty sure you already knew but there are two new Overwarch Animated Shorts around, called "The Wastelander" and "Kiriko". Especially Kiriko is phenomenal. Just a little reminder ;)

Watching you both break out into charades after Mon Mothma's recruitment speech was so perfect

Imagine their faces when they realized Tales of the Jedi is a six-episode premiere 😂

I’m so happy to hear the X-Wing books mentioned. Last episode reminded me of the Battle of Borleias, where they used a meteor shower as cover to get their x-wings onto a planet.

I love this episode so so much! When I saw that Cassian calls himself Clem because of his father, I immediatly thought of you guys and how you probably feel kind of bad for a sec haha This show makes Cassian's death in Rouge One so much more tragic, maybe this was the last time he saw Bix, maybe his "I'll coming back" to his mother wouldn't become true. They even make us kind of root for imperials! And whatever is happening with Cornflake dude with the terribly annoying mother, it's insane to me that he was the villian of the first three episodes and now he's just a personification of my mood when I'm sitting around at work, what a weird character haha Man this show is truly the best thing Star Wars ever produced

I love the fact that this show took its time in the beginning because now every scene is important and interesting.

Blond guy is called Luthien, they mentioned it when we entered the store with Mon and again when he recruited Andor. Also the ISB guy making the speach was Colonel Wulff Yularen and I freaked out after recognising him. He was big in the Clone Wars as an Admiral in the fleet with the Jedi and than died in the 1st death star explosion.

Love the Reaction ..THIS SHOW IS TOO GOOD !! This Episode was So GREAT .

6:37 No one should have any trouble accessing imperial security or naval information, which should come in handy for Trent and all of those terminals his new job gives him access to.

This show is beyond amazing. I love star wars and this show. It gives me everything I didn't get from Rebels or any of the novels. Granted Thrawn novels touch on it but this IS the chefs kiss

The planet they used for the beach resort is in the north west of the UK @ a place called Cleveleys Beach near Blackpool.

This show is absolutely amazing

That seaside town is Blackpool in Lancashire, England..It's a bit jarring seeing Andor there cos It's where we always went as kids! There's a rollercoaster they've pasted a similar shaped building over. And you were right about fried food - that hut he gets arrested outside sells fish and chips haha. .

This show has the best sound effects of any I've ever heard. I mean, come ON with those footsteps. The TIE that buzzed them over the water an episode or two ago sounded just sick.

Lots of other shows would have fumbled an episode like this; following a climactic and tense episode like last weeks, smack in the middle of the season, but the story keeps moving forward and this doesn't feel like filler at all. I LOVE The Rings of Power and House Of The Dragon, but this feels very much Game of Thrones/Battlestar Galactica to me and I'm loving it.

GUYS we knew his dad's name was Clem in episode 3!

FINALLY!!!!!!! I've been waiting ALL DAY for this!!! I will NOT watch a Star Wars reaction video until I see yours first!!!!!

Part of me wants this to lead up to New Hope - specifically where Tarkin mentions the senate being dissolved, but from that side of things. I know Mon Mothma is on Yavin 4 when Leia is escaping etc. so probably doesn't work out but it feels like a great way to marry this into the larger story in a different way.

"I've learned from Palpatine." Damn. That was such a great line.

I want an entire series devoted to the machinations and politics of the Imperial bureaucracy. The way the show depicts the cutthroat nature of working in the bureaucracy of a dictatorship is brilliant.

Such a Great Episode with so many cool scenes. As an Imperial fan is was great to see Colonel Yularen addressing the ISB, and of course Shoretroopers! I do hope that we get to hear the Emperor's voice making that speech to the Senate.

FREAKING MASTERPIECE

It definitely does put things into perspective. It shows how powerful/scary the Empire is vs normal everyday people. Because we were actually robbed of that with Empire vs Jedis’

Immediately thought of Jay when they named the punch. First thought, "Jay is gonna want that drink" ha

Totally agree about this being serious Star Wars, ir’s something people have wanted for a long time yet way too many of them are complaining about it being boring, which is just a joke. The writing is so good, every word drips with tension and importance. It’s an excellent series and people who aren’t watching are missing a really important part of the history of the Rebellion. It’s their loss

I just read that the " beachresort" scenes were actually shot in Cleveleys( Lancashire) in the UK 🙂 Very cool location 👌

This episode is by far the best one ever of all Star Wars And it was only dialogue, no action. The writing is a master class and the acting especially From Mon Monthma. Omg! So good!

The Placards on their chests are rank signs as well, the more than an officer has, the higher the rank is. The Kenobi show didn't bother to do ANY research bc they were never used as keys in the past, like in the Thrawn books and rebels. So they are like medals on a generals uniform

Adam you are indeed correct the Spectre group are active but this is pre Ezra currently as the ISB don’t have specialist field agents yet which is where I think Meero is going to take us instead of just being “health inspectors” she’s gonna introduce enforcement as well since she also came from enforcement already

This is adult star wars....im 34 years old, grew up with the OG trilogy...this is precisely what ive wanted for YEARS

The planet Niamos scenes were filmed on Cleveleys Beach, near Blackpool, England.

I just wanted to say thank you both for putting this show into context for me. There are so many moving parts that I can't catch everything, even on a rewatch, and you guys are on top of it. I appreciate the hand up! It makes me get way more out of the show, and I am enjoying it much more. Thank you!

Symmetrical arcs. Andor and Syril both end up going home to see mom.

This series is genuinely outstanding, every aspect of it is so carefully crafted by people that have a deep understanding and love for Star Wars. You guys are absolutely right when you say it's Star Wars for adults.

“I wish I could buy you that coat” True friendship

Mon Mothma greeted Stellan Skarsgård's character as "Luthen" in episode 4. I think you guys may have just missed it. The subtitles that same episode also identified him by that name.

More of THIS. Definitely my favorite episode of the series thus far. If the rest of the show is this, sign me up for 4 solid seasons.

Love the Def Leppard Hysteria jumper Jay! the song means so much to me when I was in high school in '89.

I have a bad feeling the one thing that will push Cas into the rebellion is his foster mom dying at the hands of the Empire during their town's attempted coup. In an earlier episode, the place where Cas worked hung working gloves on the wall. It reminded of a gym where boxing gloves were placed together. Perhaps a metaphor for Ferrix being a bunch of fighters. Foreshadowing an imminent fight in the ring.

You guys are 100% correct. If someone says they want more adult Star Wars and aren't enjoying this, what they really want is Star Wars with more explicit violence, swearing, and/or sex. Personally, I'll take a show that doesn't insult my intelligence. The acting, dialog, and direction on this show is top notch. There is so much goodness here. I just love the story, and can't wait for more.

Jay Quoting Emma D'Arcy's favorite drink absolutely had be howling laughing!!

6:45 those are code cylinders. Basically an access code unique for every officer, you access databank or open a door, system will remember that it was you who did it, or will deny you in case your access level is restricted or not high enough

FYI in case you haven't released yet, "that actress" is Denise Gough AKA Yennefer of Vengerberg in TW3.

I love this type of Star Wars, I wish everyone would give it a chance and just watch it for what it is. They would know how good it is and how this connecting more of the star wars universe, my rating is a "10 out of 10 pen keys in my top pockets".

Just them talking at that party lt.was making me super nervous. 🤣 This show is awsome. Loving the reactions.

Two seasons of a dozen episodes each seemed like a lot when it was first announced. It's reaching a point where this show is so damn good I feel like I could watch an episode a week, every week for years and never get tired of it. I thought it was something special at the start. It's only getting better each episode. Given the way it's structured there isn't that mid season lull that some shows have because it isn't set up like a typical series. It's more like a movie spread over a few weeks. It's quite brilliant. There's no room for things to ever get boring. And the writing is so insanely good. I would have watched an entire episode of Mon Mothma talking to her friend about banking. How is it this good?

'It's just Love. Nothing you can about that.' and 'I salute the provocative exchange of ideas ...' will probably be my all time favourite Star Wars quotes.

Both trapped in prisons of their own making. Cassian ran in the hope of being free of the Empire, and in the end he got arrested for it. Meanwhile, Syril ends up a literal worker drone, trapped away from his goals the outcome of all his actions.

I promise you, nothing can prepare you for the shock of learning exactly *where* they filmed that beautiful tropical Niamos scene. I mean, I've looked at it in Google Maps, and I still don't believe it. Blimey.

It was nice seeing Admiral Yularan again (the old man at the first ISB meeting in the episode). He was in a number of the Clone Wars captaining ships for Anakin. He dies when the first Death Star explodes as I recall.

I'm loving this show and wish more people would watch. That way Disney and Lucasfilm know we want more stuff like this.

Two surprises in this episode. What happens to Andor and that Adam has never had a calzone. Just an idea, if you do another charity episode, have Adam try foods that he hasn't had before.

Meeras face when the boss credited her and told off the other guy was perfect. Her showing absolute restraint while having a small, smug, smirk. It is telling us that she loves it, want to jump up and down and gloat in the other guys face.

Who would have thought we would have to wait 20 years since the prequels for some great quality Mon Mothma political content? Loving it.

was not expecting poor Cassian to go to prison for 6 years poor Cassian and Mon Mothma scenes are some of my favs they're planting the seeds of the rebellion and when she said "only three people in the galaxy know" I know she was saying one of them is Bail Organa enjoying this show and your reaction videos so much