94. Andor S1E4 Reaction and Discussion

Star Wars: Andor's first three episodes are a smashing success in the opinion of This is the Way Podcast. What would our show name have ended up being if this was the first Disney Plus Star Wars show instead of The Mandalorian?



Showrunner Tony ("Toe pick!") Gilroy turned things over to his brother Dan ("The Man") and dialogue and action are still in good hands for the second trio of episodes, or so it would seem. Is there anyone Stellan Skarsgard couldn't act opposite and make it feel epic? Cassian, Vel, Mon Mothma...even shopgirl and rebel wrapper Kleya Marki all end up feeling like rising stars in the alliance. Meanwhile Major Partagaz brings us into the inner circle of the Imperial Security Bureau and we get to see what a career minefield the boardroom can be. Meero and Blevin are both terrific opponents on the same side. Karn didn't get demoted if we heard right, but he DID have to go home and face mom. A slap and a hug...sending mixed messages never hurt so comfortable.

Oh and the rebels on Aldhani? Skeen and Nemik? Vel and Gorn? Taramyn and Cinta? Star Trek names aside, these are the most lovable merry men going on a suicide mission we can remember. We will miss them when they all die horrible, seemingly meaningless deaths.

Episode 5 probably picks up where we left off, but here's hoping we don't get a cliffhanger with the team stuck inside the Aldhani garrison. Maybe just show us the Day of Days dinner party on Coruscant with some familiar faces and show us the lead up to the mission? I mean, there's a lot happening and more than 3 character arcs, so give our hearts a week to prepare for everything to go wrong.

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