The fact that the main villains just want their reports and PowerPoint slides is incredibly realistic for a bureaucratic empire.

Stellan Skarsgard is absolutely owning the shit out of his role.

Andor just showed me an imperial budget meeting. And I liked it.

This show is honestly refreshing.

I can't believe how good the dialogue is in this show, it feels so real unlike anything else star wars has put out

Andor actually feels like a adult sci-fi drama rather than a Disney action adventure to a point where this could fit really well in a HBO line up. It's very refreshing not having droids in the background providing comic relief during serious scenes.

When 2 imperial agents feel more fleshed out than any of the inquisitors in Kenobi

Skarsgård is such a goddamn good actor, I don’t even know if I’ll be able to watch the Mandalorian with the same sense of satisfaction after seeing the quality of andors production

The Andor production team is killing it! It's so great to have quality Star Wars storytelling. I am heavily invested in the world, characters and their challenges.

I love that we finally get to see Empire Controlled Coruscant

I really like that they don't treat you like an idiot. The young guy being protective of the model of the base was all you needed to know that he made it.

Can't tell you how much I appreciate the dialogue in this series. Mature, natural, compelling, and engaging. Even when things are slow, you attach yourself to each word the characters are saying. Really rooting for this show

This feels like the Game of Thrones of Star Wars. Pretty impressed with the setup and political intrigue. Love the darker tone and it doesn't need a joke every 10 min.

I love how real the star wars universe feels in this show.. actual characters behaving like real people.. Locations feeling like real places where people go about their lives.. It's such a breath of fresh air compared to something like Boba Fett.

This show is so special compared to the see of what we get. Just interesting characters in interesting situations with well written dialogue.

When I watch this show, I feel like Kylo during the siege scene in the Last Jedi: MORE!! MOOOOOORE!!!!!

I'm just glad there are basically no jokes or comedic relief characters, it's honestly refreshing

They need to keep the people behind this show for more projects. The writing and directing is levels above Kenobi and BOBF. Even though there’s a lot of dialogue it doesn’t feel pointless like 90% of BOBF did. They’re not relying on nostalgia and member berries. Everything we’re seeing feels organic and appropriate for the story. The empire actually feels like a competent, interesting and threatening organization instead of the slapstick idiots we know them as.

The one criticism i have with this show is how abrupt and out of nowhere the credit screen rolls in, I’m immersed, it’s just getting good and boom! Roll credits! Phenomenal show, phenomenal story with even better dialogue and script, the acting is top notch but oh my god it ends too soon! And this is longest episode thus far 😂

watched rogue one last night just because Andor had gotten me pumped

ANDOR IS INCREDIBLE on every level. This show is the best thing Disney+ has done, it feels more like HBO. Writing, Acting, Design all TOP QUALITY. Yes the one thing that pulls me out for just a second is the AK-47 weapon design. It's not a HUGE deal but it's just such a specific, Earth based design. That silhouette is recognized all over the world as the most used platform on the planet so it screams EARTH to me.... BUT, other than that one little detail, THIS SHOW IS FUCKING AWESOME!!! Tony Gilory saves Star Wars once again!

A little background on the ISB that would explain that Imperial scene some more. I think it shows how much the Director cares about the source material. The phrase, "Officers like you", is a reference to her prior experience in the "Enforcement" branch of the ISB. Enforcement branch where "out of the box" thinkers and where sort of "rougish" compared to most ISB officers. Enforcement branch often did specialized missions and hired people outside of the bureau and this caused friction with other branches because those outsider loyalties and motivations where always under question. Knowing all that adds a lot of depth to the scene and I hope they explore that more.

The show mentioned “Rakatan invaders”! They did some serious reading into the lore and I’m so glad to see this part of the Disney cannon and not Legends.

I'm really liking the espionage, subterfuge themes with Mon Mothma and Luthen on screen. Also this episode continues to impress me visually, feels more like a continuation of revenge of the sith instead of obvious props and cardboard buildings like in Boba Fett.

Another solid episode. It left me wanting more and the episode went by so fast that I couldn't believe it was 50 minutes.

Tell me I wasn’t the only one geeking out about the Starkiller helmet in the museum collection.

The "Look at me!" line really set the tone for the show. Honestly refreshing dialogue and acting.

It’s definitely refreshing and a breath of fresh air. It feels nice to get away from the rushed feeling that Kenobi and Book of Boba had, and man the cinematography is so much better than Kenobi, which felt like a low budget fan film most of the time. If Boba gets a 2nd Season, please give it to Gilroy instead of Robert Rodriguez, and give it 12 episodes. This definitely feels more like an HBO series than a Disney series, which is really a good sign.

I can't wait for the meteor shower. I am hooked on the seeing the character development over the season.

Somehow this show manages to simultaneously make me forget I’m watching star was and catch myself thinking “this is what I want from my Star Wars”

This show is an absolute godsend that helped me wash the taste of rings of power out of my mouth

It's so cool to see complex Imperial characters after over a decade of the same comic book villain bullshit we've gotten from shows like Rebels and even The Mandalorian.

I feel like House of the Dragon has the best written characters on TV today, but Andor has the best written dialogue on TV. The writing just feels so real an authentic. Stereotypical tropes aren't here, or very subtle. There's a lot of nuance to how everyone speaks, that it just feels real and genuine.

This show is so F-ing good. Even in slow episodes like this it’s so well written with great acting and great characters it’s still interesting and so enjoyable to watch. Best Star Wars content on Disney+. I’m glad they wrote it for adults.

This could also be titled "will Alex be allowed to finish a sentence challenge"

I wish they used the same creative/production team for Obi Wan. This is the level of writing and directing the character of Obi Wan Kenobi deserved.

I love the dialogue about the ISB purpose "We are healthcare provider, we treat sickness, we identify symptoms". That scene basically board meeting with nothing happen but somehow felt intense.

This show to me... is like the Deep Space Nine, of Star Wars... that's a HUGE compliment from me because DS9 is my fave Trek.. it is slow, character driven, but it's darker and grittier than traditional shows before in their respective franchises. I also enjoyed this ep like the last 3... we got to see more familiar things like Coruscant yet from different point of view we've never seen before... referenced Rogue One stuff like Scarif, Saw Gererra, Mon Montha (an OT character actually) and stuff inside that Coruscant Artifact shop for real lore geeks.

This show has definitely begun its jump into light speed.

This was a 9 for me. I'm not interested in action. I want intrigue. And this had that in droves.

I personally loved seeing imperial Coruscant and seeing how the isb work

Been saying this in all the review videos, but can you imagine if we had gotten actors and writers (and showrunner) of this caliber for the Obi-Wan and Boba shows? Makes me sad, about the lack of quality control of these shows. BUT, I'm so HAPPY watching this show. The one I LEAST expected to be good. Should've known better..... it's Tony Gilroy.

I think it is EXCELLENT. Its slow compared to action shows but i love the world/world building. The character set up doesnt feel cheap. No need for endless backstories of every character lol

Damn let my man Alex talk lol cut him off before he even finished the first sentence.

200.000 credits!!! Remember when Han Solo said he thought Obi-Wan had to be desperate to offer him 17.000 for off-world passage?

Honestly I don't care if it's cut into parts, I enjoy every minute, it's so well done

The ep was slow but still advanced the plot well

I think this will be a great binge show upon rewatch. It feels like a series of movies that are released a part at a time, probably would’ve been good to continue 3 at a time with these arcs. If anyone’s bored honestly waiting and bingeing would be a good remedy

I’m sad Obi-Wan and the sequel trilogy couldn’t get the Andor treatment, but I’m very glad we have Andor. It’s well written and the actors seem very invested

God it makes you wonder. If only Obi Wan had had the writing and directing of Andor 😔

Damn, this show is really building up nicely. I especially like that you get perspectives from all sides with real characters. Especially the empire is getting fleshed out much more than in previous movies/shows. I kinda predict that this debacle of this security company (or whatever it is) at the incident in the first three eps will contribute to the building of the Death Star, which would be pretty amazing. It is like Andor set in motion the events of Rouge One and Ep4 himself, so his contribution to destroying the Death Star would be more of a cleaning up his own mess. Maybe a bit of a reach or maybe that is what this show will be going for.

This show is outstanding, and sets a new bar for Star Wars content. Great storytelling, dialogue, costumes, realism, and so much more. The Mandalirian is great but it has a framework of an action series. Andor does an excellent job a creating real drama. This is the first time I see the Empire as a real threat since The Empire Strikes Back. Looking forward to the future of the series and it should be considered for awards.

I'm just glad Boris survived Chernobyl

Show is great but the release schedule is terrible. It’s not mando where you can just play any episode and have a fun adventure of the week with its own arc and action. This is like a movie that we have to wait a week for a 30 min segment at a time. It’s terrible

I’m kinda surprised you guys didn’t mention anything about the Kyber Crystal that Andor was loaned as a temporary down payment for this job. And also how Luthen remarked to Andor that this crystal “will always be worth more to me” than any money that Andor can get paid for it, implying that Luthen has a deep sentimental value to this Kyber Crystal and that he makes it clear that he’ll want it back when the job is over. . . . . . J E D I

The only issue with this Episode was the AK/47 (Not sure which type). That was so strange that they didn't have Star Wars weapons.

Perfectly happy with the weekly format - love that it keeps us all talking about it while giving us something to look forward to.

The format is how TV typically used to be, I don’t need 3 every couple of weeks just because we’ve gotten used to binging shows and having a big reveal / action sequence in each episode. I remember watching the walking dead in its heyday and it wasn’t always huge events that happened week to week, you get time with the characters and become attached to them. It’s not a movie split into 12 episodes, it’s a classic TV format that we’ve gotten less used to over the years since big budget television has become the norm and we’ve been conditioned to expect big moments each ep. It’s refreshing having Andor take its time and allowing us to get invested in its characters.

Audio could be louder.

After Kenobi, it's just really nice to have a coherent story.

Alex, as a British viewer I love that you're a fan of the great British bake off ( I am myself) be patient though my friend. It's not a Netflix series here, it's a weekly tv show in the UK that's why you only get one episode at a time over there 👍🏻

If I can say something that I'm missing in Andor is diversity with alien like forms. The Coruscant in Revenge of the Sith is very busy kind of chaotic and full of alien forms, the Coruscant on Andor didn't give me the same impression.

I loved the BLAST of sound the Tie Fighters made when they came around the mountain top, GREAT use of sound and really remind the audience (ya these fking things are dangerous.).

I like that it actually feels like a drama before an action Star Wars show. Like not every character that was featured in the last episode was a huge part of this one where as like BobaFett every character needs a huge part in it. Idk it is just good and I’m excited to see more.

While watching the scene where the Imperial officer has her concerns over a possible rebellion dismissed by her superior…It reminded me of Pearl Harbour where there was one intelligence officer warning about an impending Japanese attack and then being ignored by his superiors. Don’t know if it was intentional by the show runners but I found it interesting to speculate. Anyway I’m having a good time so far with this. Solid acting and script, fantastic cinematography. Definitely a step up from most Disney content. But I do agree that the release format is hurting the show as I would much prefer 3eps in a chunk.

*So far I prefer this show to the Mandolorian* I think The Mandolorian relied too heavily on unearned nostalgia moments that came out of left field… but is still entertaining - while Kenobi - just sort of fell flat right out of the gate.

Alex's comment about Cassian pointing out that TIE Fighters exist and the characters finding a logical way around it is on point. I never even thought about it when I watched the episode. But yeah, imagine that, Disney Star Wars actually make sense. It's so nice to see that after Obi-Wan. Love the show so far. Here's hoping it'll stay this good until the end of Season 2.

Great episode, my favorite so far

I liked it. I know It’s building another arc, but I hope we get the heist in episode 5. I think it would just feel dragged out and slow the show down if they tried to save it for 6

I think the female ISB agent is some kind of prodigy, that side of it could be a really good way to introduce Thrawn if they'd thought about it in advance.

So far, this series is OUTSTANDING. Anyone who thinks otherwise is drunk and/or high.

Loving it so far, the production design is amazing, the tech, the haircuts (plenty sideburns and 'staches), Diego Luna is outstanding. It really conveys how opressive the whole thing becomes, bit by bit as they clutch the fist. Cool to learn more about Mon Mothma too.

I think this Episode can't get more than an 8/10 just because it left us on a cliff hangar. If it showed episode 5 too which is when the Heist presumably takes place we could have seen the pay off for this episode and therefore not had to speculate what happens for a week and therefore rated this episode higher.

They need to give Tony Gilroy more to do. Put him on the same level as Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. Also maybe even bring Gareth Edwards back.

Even in an episode with no action, the characters and dialogue in episode 4 were written so well that I didn't even care. The amount of world-building in this series has been excellent and thought-provoking. The pacing of the drama didn't feel forced and flowed nicely from one scene to the next. You really get a chance to see and experience the thoughts and feelings of each of the characters. Didn't even feel like a 50-min episode tbh. This is true quality sci-fi that I didn't expect from a Star Wars series.

I'm very happy with the way Andor turned out, I am a huge Rogue One fan, despite the criticism it received, which in my opinion was totally unwarranted and at a minimum exaggerated, so an entire series set in that portion of the universe and created by the same people with a very similar gritty feel, is an absolute gift! Even more so since I assumed it would have been trash and never anticipated it, so it was basically a complete sweet surprise, and now I find myself in your same situation where Im craving for more 😅, a feeling i dont even remember when was the last time I had it! Seriously, Ive been subject, well, we've all been subjected, to a C-130 worth of 🐂💩 for so long, I can't remember the last show that Ive enjoyed so much to be looking forward with anticipation to the next installment. Let's all pray to the gods of good flicks, that no woke nonsense will be added, meanwhile, same vote from me, solid 8/10, and if it carries on like this till the very season end, I might even give it a full 10 outta 10...

love the dialogue, the intrigue, the acting and the visual, coruscant was looking amazing

I want more Andor.... now! Coruscant gave me Equilibrium vibes. I realized watching this Episode that Star Wars without Jedi is not just viable but enjoyable and interesting. I remember years ago when people argued that every Star Wars game needs Jedi to get people playing it. This in turn made me realize that what I really want to see that includes Jedi is not them interacting with "regular" people. We get it... they are more powerful but I really rather dive head first into Sith/ Jedi lore/ training/ adventures to get certain holocron/ teachings etc. rather than this Jedi in a City borefest that we got with Obi Wan where the coolest part was him fighting against Darth on a random planet in the middle of nowhere.

Some of Mandalorian's really good episodes weak points were that they were too short. I personally am really enjoying that they seem to be going with 3 episode arcs for parts of the story.

Its a 8/10 and yes its a -1 for the AK-47 and the 1911 in his holster. That pulled me out of the show for as long as it was on screen. Which is a problem but not a huge deal I just hope we don't see it more in future episodes.

Oh Coruscant how I've missed you.

the Ak47 didnt bother me at all - considering this is a universe where you have stone age tribals with blow guns. Of course youre going to have varying tech levels across planets and the AK47 is one of the most versatile STCs out there.

Episode four had a lot of Easter eggs some great epic ones in that art gallery lots of items...Starkiller finally.. Rebels Temple hand paintings, Can't wait to see the ghost crew in live action or mention of it

Great show but when you think about the sacrifices, clandestine operations and stressful moments that these characters had to endure to start a rebellion, you get really upset that it's all for naught because the The First Order just comes back and resets everything in Force Awakens

This show is a surprise AND a welcome one. I hope it stays good.

I mean most star wars blasters are slightly modified versions of actual guns like the obvious one hans pistol however you could take the clip off of a lewis light machine gun from around ww1 and it is exactly the same as a T-21 light repeater. As seen in a new hope. So slightly weird ak is now a blaster im ok with it however that photo was very fan fiction looking.

Anton Lesser was great as Major Partagaz, the imperial boss man. It was clear he was on top of things and running a tight ship. I like this because I can imagine you have to be pretty intelligent to get to such a position within an organisation with a high likelihood of ruin if you mess up.

This is a great episode and this show is refreshing and amazing. Stellan is stealing this so far and Diego is better in this than in Rogue One and is great too. Riley is great also and adds depth to Mon. This And Mando Are next level Star Wars and hyped to see the rest.

Dialogue is some of the best I've ever heard in any show/movie.

About the AK... every blaster is based off some real weapon to some degree except when it comes from the EU or animated shows and even then it can change. If we get a closeup of that AK I'm sure it has "Star Wars Blaster" levels of alterations. I just find it cool that after years of Star Wars transforming WW2 weapons into blasters we finally get to the AK. I remember Rogue One had heavily modified AR-15s replacing the STG-44 as the Rebel rifles and an M60 as the U-wing's door gun and the bad sequel trilogy had equally modified G36Cs and an M82 Barrett hidden in a shot.

A cool lore call out I think this is the first time we have seen someone in live action mention the Rakatan Infinite Empire on screen. Hopefully that hints at some sort of Old Republic content at some point...

This show is so good No annoying characters or gringy dialoge... atleast yet 😑

Bless you Alex for liking our great British bake off. 🇬🇧

Disney needs to get better at naming their shows and movies. I think Mando is the only star wars show with a fitting name because the whole culture and planet. But just naming shows the name of the character is lazy and looking back tells you little unlike Empire Strikes Back or Return of Jedi if they were just Star Wars Luke Skywalker the titles would be less memorable

They referenced the Infinite Empire when he gave him the crystal, I guess to keep people from thinking they're talking about the galactic empire they just called it the Rakatan Invasion

This was a very good episode. The ending was weird tho. It just kinda.... ended.

This show has to become more popular than it is. This is the future of star wars I MUST see. It has to be maintained. Even episodes simply building up larger event still keep me engaged. The dialogue alone is entertaining. Please everyone, try to get your friends and family to watch this. I actually feel happy to say I like star wars again.

This is the kind of Star Wars expanded universe I've wanted to see. We may know where the character goes in the future but it adds depth to the story we know unlike what Kenobi did. It makes you appreciate A New Hope and Rogue One even more. I wish Disney+ would release all the episodes at once like Netflix, it'd work better for this series, imho. As for the weapons, I was a bit meh that they just used AK's with some aesthetic modifications. But then I remembered Han's blaster was a Mauser C96 and the Stormtrooper's E-11 blaster is a modded Sterling smg. They proly should have just used a less known gun and modded it more but if this is the worst problem with this series, who cares!

What is everyone's favorite episode?

Andor is brilliant, 10/10 for me.