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Everything about Serkis' performance was dripping with detail. I could mention a thousand including the moment we all loved where he not only used Cassian's words, expanded on them with heart. Yet for me, what really hit me, was that sick look on his face while he was trying to figure out if he was really going to do this. The stress and anxiety resonated with me a lot. Lesser stakes, but I've definitely been there.
@@hellerart It depends on your connection to the Force! 😉 They *_are_* metal, make nicer noises than a chainsaw, and can take you to a galaxy far, far away.
@@Zea352 wrong but Andy is a gray actor. Just bexuse last episode was good does t give them a pass for starting a 40-46 min per ep series then 30 on the last one.
@@timkenobi2222 really did the time get shorter? Did not notice. In the end the endresult matters to me and this series is more like an epic movie published in episodes. I would love doing Disney plus a 4 movie cut, when the series is over. So we can stream it in 4 movies or maybe even as I movie. Would be great. Probably only in my dreams. Some Fanedit will hopefully hit one day.
That final line is such a gut punch the fact they went though all of that, rallying everyone, leading them, giving that speech, you genuinely start to root for the character, then you get to the scene, everyones jumping off, they’re free, but even though he’s free aswell, he’s not gonna get to enjoy it.
Love how Kino goes from bumping by Andor in their first dorm room to work station line-up to walking next to him, shoulder to shoulder, on the day of the escape. All of that, and I’m pretty sure Kino’s line on “assume I’m already dead” is because he knew he couldn’t swim to shore even if they did escape. At that point he’s already sacrificed himself to his men. One way out. But honestly, that’s the heroes end we don’t want! Give us more Kino!!! Find a way!!!
Kino has been in prison for a long time, i think he forgot that he had to swim to reach safety. Only until he saw the water he was reminded of not being able to swim and then it hit him.. he wasn't going to escape.
Also notice he never jumped onto a table, he wanted to die in that very moment and let Andor be the leader. He didn’t prepare a speech for when they took the control room he mostly reiterated Andor’s message to him and delivered the speech that he wanted Andor to give
Fans have to do with Kino Loy as they did back in the day with Boba Fett. Demand to see more of this character. Hopefully, "The Book Of Kino Loy" turns out better than Fett's show.
The cool thing about Andor not being a "hero" is that anyone that manages to get off that planet and survive is gonna say that Kino Loy is the one who set the prisoners free, making him into a small folk hero, because Andor had him make the announcement instead of himself.
It's an interesting part of the character in that he prefers to have the supporting role. No matter how critical he is to the success of something (the prison break, the heist, the raid on Scarif), he'd rather someone else have the spotlight. Its a trait that I see will help him be a good spy.
@@Girder3 And he's GREAT at inspiring others to lead. Kino actually borrows his words ("I'd rather die fighting than die giving them what they want") just like Jyn does in Rogue One ("rebellions are built on hope").
Andy and his character won my heart ... That's a rare feat; far rarer for star wars. Overall, Andor is a few cuts above other star wars productions in terms of plot, acting and direction.
I loved Mandalorian but it looks amateurish (as well as all Disney+ content) in comparison to Andor. Andor looks like it should’ve been on HBO and I bet it would’ve done better on that platform.
@@AR-io8fv Mando Is an old raw samurai (ronin) style. It's meant to be gritty and unpolished. . . Andor is a different animal entirely. Just to be fair to both
I named a truck I've owned for 20 years "Razor Crest" because of the Mandalorian... That's how much I love that show. When it came out it was the best thing produced in the Star Wars Universe since Return of the Jedi. That said, so far, Andor is even better! Real shame about Kenobi. What a foolishly wasted opportunity.
He knew from the beginning of his incarceration that he would never be able to escape due to not being able to swim. Hence, his determination to obediently finish his sentence. It was his only way out alive. This was why he was so resilient to Andor's urging to initiate a prison wide escape. He knew if he did, it would all end for him on that platform as it did at the end of episode ten. All this time, he put himself and his aspirations to be free first. It wasn't until Ulof's death, he realized that regardless of his sense of self preservation, he and everyone was going to die there. That's when he decided to put everyone else first and use his influence and leadership to motivate the prisoners to fight back and escape. Even though it would mean the end for himself.
Omg that’s so true! Feels like a prior season, we’ve gotten three movies worth of content out of Andor, what a great show! I even think Rouge One was beyond epic in its own right, especially with all the other fighter squadrons, that we eventually see you get destroyed above scarif.
The look of pride on Cassa's face when Kino repeats his words with such ferocity really got me. It's the look of a fighter who's just found his strongest ally. He can't know that he's going to (at least appear to) lose him just a few minutes later, but seeing someone grow into a hero because of Cassa's words is going to change him profoundly.
I love his slow transformation. First he's the big fish in the small pond. He's in charge, he is above the rest. Then slowly he starts to unravel as he learns that he's never getting out, but still he keeps it together. You see the struggle in his eyes, in his movements. He's slowly bursting, but he doesn't allow himself to completely lose control until he's back in his cell, in what little privacy he has there with his back to the door, as he yells the words he still doesn't want to believe but knows to be true.
I would too, but there were no ships to steal. It wouldn't make sense. In fact, I kept waiting for them to have to force one of the guards to call in a ship so they could escape.
my guess is we will see him again in the last episode (ep 24) sitting on the ledge looking up at the sky hoping a ship with his friends comes back for him, but nobody comes
They did a great job at "turning" the character but adhering to a consistent core drive so it feels "right". If you view his actions as "I want everyone to get home alive" all his actions, whether antagonistic or friendly, still make sense....really great writing and performances with so much depth
It’s a masterful performance. I hope he wins a bunch of awards (Emmy, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Kid’s Choice). My headcanon is that he jumps & someone else helps him to shore.
This show just keeps getting better and better. I've really enjoyed watching Kino's arc, and a lot of credit for that goes to Andy Serkis's performance. He just nailed every scene he was in and made me believe in and root for his character. I hope that Kino managed to escape somehow, because I'd love to see him reappear next season.
It's a testament to the great acting/writing/direction/score that a common trope of a well liked character dying still has such impact in this episode. I was half expecting one of the guards in the main control room to pull out a hidden blaster and Kino jumping in front and saving Andor. It would have sucked, but it would be almost expected. That line though, such a fresh take and so tragic, it sticks with you.
The writing in this episode is so incredible. The main theme is "One Way Out" - with the prisoners, it's to fight their way past the guards. With the mole (and indeed for Luthen) it's the fall of the Empire. With Mon Mothma, the only way out is to allow her family to be directly affected by her fight, something she had avoided till present. But there is also another theme. Luthen says it most directly - he's not just sacrificing his present humanity, he's sacrificing his future. There's no way he's going to be able to live in the world he's fighting for. Kino Loy goes through something similar - he leads all the way to the exit and then ... he can't swim. He KNEW he couldn't swim. He knew he would get to that water, and that would be it for him. Mon Mothma's is darker still. She isn't sacrificing HER future. She's sacrificing her family's future. She's sacrificing her legacy. The writing in this episode is so good it boggles my mind. They interwove the themes of the episode through 3 separate story lines, 3 separate characters and did so in a way that felt so natural and fluid, it's actually easy to miss it.
Anyone who has served a slave contract for a company or the government will not just enjoy this episode, but LOVE IT. I currently have a work contract until early next year which has thrown me into spiraling depressions numerous times and have actually needed treatment given the awful abuse we get. I could never quit because my job because the government would charge $3K per each of my 30 month sentence with rights to garnish wages. I have had acts of racism done against me, had to compete against other people for scraps of what the higher ups make, can't speak up because of retaliation, forced to work physically extreme repetitive tasks every day, rarely have a day off (work week consists of 6 days a week) get punished for not meeting expectations, no pay increase at all, and what's worst of all, I absolutely hate the job I do. Seeing Andor, Loy, and the rest of the gang break free was like seeing myself in that crowd yelling ONE WAY OUT. Thank you to all who made this show, I thank you for showing me a glimpse of what my life will be once my contract expires next April.
I used to work one such contracts, they made jokes about it, because I am of colour. Every single day I just worked my way through what was left of my contract.They then wanted me to work for a temp agency, which was essentially the same, so I just quit and took the punishment. They almost ran me into bankruptcy, and I am still struggling to trust any company that doesnt fully employ, but uses temp contracts or companies. It´s quite literally indentured servitude in the 2020´s...
Andy Serkis has always been an amazing actor. His role as Ian Dury in the 2010 film sex, drugs and rock and roll is incredible. He had to learn about 17 different songs with the real band to nail his role. It's mind-blowing.
Honestly, I think he took his newfound sense of personal autonomy and took a leap of faith like he did in that prison escape. Whether he lived or died, the important thing is that he acted of his own free will.
Episode 10 is the best so far in an already incredible series. And I love the way Keno delivers the line "I can't swim" with almost laughter in his voice, knowing his journey has probably ended and the irony of freedom being found, but not for him. Though with a little planning I'm sure they could have worked together to bring Keno to shore.
It seemed that Cassian wanted to form some sort of plan to save Kino, only to get pushed over the side before he could say anything. You could also interpret the way Serkis delivers it as though to say, "I didn't think I'd get this far!" He probably expected himself to get blasted at some point during the breakout.
I feel like it’s heavily implied that Kino Loy unfortunately died in the waters so he can escape like everyone else. That sad and blank look at the end to me looks like he knows what he has to do, but distraught that it would be his last action
I think he went to the water level and exited with emergency life raft. I mean, the Imperial Forces must have had some kind of emergency stuff lying around.
The empire doesn't believe in safety rails on high places, And don't put shields on their TIE fighters... I doubt they care enough to put life rafts in the prisons... But I really hope that you are correct and that I'm wrong.
@@SimonBauer7 it would be like the Titanic and it's lifeboats. Yeah you have them but good luck getting on one and then you have to hope that if someone comes they are here help you.
@@SimonBauer7 even in the days of the republic from my memory of TCW theres almost always never enough to evac everyone and most people would never make it anyway
There are no words to express the levels of joy, pain, solidarity and sorrow experienced watching one of the grandest displays of superior acting ever to grace any screen. THIS is what good/pure acting, writing, & directing should be...this is real story telling.
Look at his face when Keeno finally said it "No one...is getting...out!" Admittance and realization that everything he did was for nothing. And who knows how many he saw out, only to realize they were only repeating their sentencing elsewhere. It all came crashing down right at that moment...and he lost it, right there just for a moment. And that was just a 3 second moment.
@@TJDious no in all of Star Wars. I genuinely felt his fear, his stress, his facial expression when he realized the power was down yet had no weapons and yelled “ATTACK!”, legit almost teared up seeing him gather up all the prisoners and when they were all chanting what he said up those stairs, and his sadness when he realizes he can’t swim - DAMN THAT HURT
This show makes me care not just about the main characters but the "background" characters as well. I was sad when Ulaf died and also when the ginger bro died... he was pessimistic but in the end he joined the fight and died for it
Andy Serkis deserves more screen time as Kino Loy. From what Gilroy hinted at in an interview today, that is at least a possibility for season 2. I don't think Kino's survival would cheapen this episode and Serkis is such an outstanding actor that he deserves all the attention he is receiving and a few awards for his brilliant performance. Andor has featured the finest acting we've seen in Star Wars.
Let's take a moment to, apart from all of the stunning dialogue, character building (etc, I could go on forever with this series), appreciate the music in this episode, and all of Andor in general. From the many versions of the Andor theme resonating in many varieties, to the beautiful full-orchestra music we hear as we zoom out of the prison at the finale of the prison break. While beautiful and resolute, it is also haunting to listen to as we see Kino's expression, with the other prisoners around him escaping as he knows he cannot join the escape. Such a great way to have the music accompany the characters and story. It is never black and white, even beautiful moments can contain despair; as we celebrate the successful prison break, we simultaneously realize a character we love so much will not make it (at least for now, let's hope ;) ). What a series!
I'm going to watch it on mute tonight with subtitles because the soundtrack to the entire series is so damned effective that I actually miss nuances in the action and script while the audio is playing. Sound can be an amazing mind trip, and the guy in charge of the soundscapes is an absolute master at crafting it.
One of the good points I noticed early on was the music was so good. Like that sort of disco beat at the pleasure planet before andor is arrested, it crops up now and again throughout the show. Also the finale with the marching band👌
I think this is the best acting I have ever seen Andy do, it was great. I think the defining moment for me, was in the scene leading up to the revolt, seeing him act as Kino, TRYING to behave as if he's doing his normal floor manager role, projecting confidence and authority, but his face and subtle mannerisms conveying Kino's fear, his nervousness, his lack of confidence, his desperation. A master acting performance.
This is what I've been saying since the episode aired. Kino jumped and just because you can't swim doesn't mean your instantly going to sink and drown.
You'd be surprised. I saw a video of 3 people hoping in a river, all who didn't know how to swim. All of which ended up drowning in a matter of seconds. All it takes is taking on a little bit of water to escalate that. The massive jump down doesn't help either.
The biggest issue for people who can't swim, is that they tend to panic as soon as they hit the water; and thrashing around in panic is a quick way to drown yourself. Even if you can't swim for beans, the average human body that is not weighted down by anything heavier than some light clothes will naturally tend to remain afloat on calm water, and the waters around the prison that day were almost perfectly calm.
@@misone01 but I swear when I tried "just floating" I started to sink. And that's when the panic kicked in. The moment any water got deep in my nose I lost all sense of reasoning but to thrash and get to the edge of the pool.
Allen you fucking nailed how good this show was going to be from the start. I didn’t start until 3 episodes were already out but you convinced me to watch and I can’t thank you enough for it.
Maybe it's just me, but I think it'd be amazing if Kino, realizing he can't get out by swimming, becomes a ghost in the prison -- not a literal ghost, just a sneaky, subtle badass. He knows that whatever they're building is too important for the Empire to leave the prison empty for long. He knows that, first chance they get, the Empire is going to be carting back in more prisoners to get production moving again. And so he stalks from the shadows, using a stolen pair of insulated boots to move about as he pleases. He becomes like Ratman from Portal, leaving clues and messages scratched into walls, using a network of hidden maintenance compartments and storage rooms to keep out of sight of the guards while inspiring dissent. This time, simply getting out isn't good enough -- this time they're going to figure out how to tear the whole bloody place down and leave on hijacked supply ships. And thus, the Rebel Fleet is born...
I strongly believe that “One Way Out” is one of the best examples of episodic storytelling ever. I just can’t remember an episode of anything that affected me like “One Way Out” did.
I yelled at the world when he was giving the speech over the speaker, it was so intense and so just fucking awesome I could not hold myself…then my family looked akwardly at me but it was worth it
Kino MUST believe in the system because that very system is what, at some point, will set him free. Once he realizes that it's a sham and that he'll never be free and then there's no other choice but to rebel which is hard and wrought with sacrifice. Great episode, amazing dialog and spectacular actors. Love this show.
I was instantly on the verge of tears when I saw the look on Kino’s face at the end of the breakout. I knew right away what that expression meant. Such great acting from Andy Serkis
I grew to care about this character a lot. He told the rest of the prison to help anyone they see who's lost or confused. I really, really hope they take that to heart, and someone sees he's in need of help, and finds a way. I will not accept Kino staying in that prison. I can't. That's not who he is. If he doesn't jump, he WILL find another way. I noticed that Cassian was taking those first small movements to get to Kino before he was instantly pushed over the edge.
I just imagine Alan running down the street in his bathrobe, yelling and meeting another person who is dressed just like him and yelling too. They punch each other in the face and exchange remarks: "Sorry I just watched Andor! - Yeah me too! It's awesome! - Hell yeah!"
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Andy Serkis’ performance as Kino Loy reminds me of his role as Caesar in the new Planet of the Apes trilogy. Glad that Tony Gilroy was able to use his talents.
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after his "You see someone who's confused, someone who is lost, you get them moving and you keep them moving until we put this place behind us. There are 5,000 of us" speech i really hope other inmates help him to shore
Excellent video! Serkis, Skarsgard, & Whitaker have all been killing it in their roles. Impressive performances all around in what has proven to be the best Star Wars series yet. I hope Serkis gets the recognition he deserves!
Andor has such incredible character arcs and the acting to match it: I'm blown away again by this episode. And Kino has just gotten a place on my list of favourite Star Wars characters - that look of ironic humour + resignation on his face when he said he couldn't swim, that was so heartbreaking 😢 But I also realised I must be stone hearted - when he shouted "Attack!" during the breakout, I was stirred but had no inclinations to dash out the door and attack neighbors 😅
He knew, the guards and the supposed microphones everywhere were window dressing, he knew as soon as the doctor explained what happened that he was going to die, it was such a beautiful personification and condensed version of luthens speech.
Remember andor telling Juno that rebellions are built on hope this is it. Those prisoners who escaped and who can spread that virus and their story of resistance to others is how rebellions begin. Everyone through rough and hard times have hope get back up and keep going forward, fear no evil. Stand as your individual selves make your own mark in the world, learn, train and motivate yourself and others around you.
sadly andy serkis doesnt have an oscar but he deserves it so much just cuz of lord of the rings, planet of the apes and the speech he did in ep 10 andor
As someone who work in corrections, this setting is very accurate. The system I worked in was very understaffed and units often have 1 or 2 people the officers entrust to be leader in their respective unit. Even down to the mock sign language to talk to other inmates this show captures a correctional setting very well.
I was so hoping that Andor and Melshi would just grab my boy and help him get to shore, Kino is such a good character and they're really hitting my feels when they take these awesome characters outta the game lmao
It's just amazing to consider all the possibilities here. Ya talk about a literal CLIFF-HANGER! It really sinks home the name of the show and the character... AND/OR! I'm wait for a character named BOTH to show up to the left of him. Maybe the imperium or Luthen is an "either/or" in some way.
Right after the scene cuts, a group of prisoners comes in excitedly announcing they found the emergency inflatable escape rafts that a facility like this would obviously have somewhere. Everyone floats away in style.
Firstly, I think the casting directors of ANDOR deserve huge credit for their clever casting choices. In this case, not only because Serkis and Skarsgård are good and well-known actors but because their filmographies are so diverse-having both played villains and good guys-that it adds a proper level of ambiguity to their characters on this show. Secondly, having been in a managerial position where I had to motivate my team to give their all in order to achieve the final product, I can somewhat relate to Kino’s frustration towards Melshi’s fatalism. Kino is trying so hard to keep everyone staying afloat on that tiny buoy of hope that Melshi’s constant defeatism just feel like a dead weight dragging them down. He deserves to be punched. Lol. Lastly, it dawned on me that, had it not been for the P.O.R.D., Ulaf would’ve only had 20 shifts left and Kino just a bit over 100 (since they doubled all their sentencing). Not that it matters in the end but it does make me think that this blow only pressured Kino to drive them harder and, thus, crack deeper when he discovers the brutal truth.
I really like that they kept Kino's fate unknown. Not only for all the speculation content it generates but it also leaves the door open for his return if it makes sense in the story to do so and Andy Sirkis is available to return to play that part.
Man, he killed it with his performance as this character. His motivation is very probably to save lives of his team. I'm sure he's watched hundreds of his teammates get fried by the Empire for little stupid things. He just wants to keep his head down, do his time, and wants to just keep people safe, like a parent watching over his kids.
I started learning acting 2 years ago at 35 years old 😂 Doing that, discovering my artistic expression, makes me happy. But I also gained new eyes with which I can look at movies (and shows). Watching Star Wars Andor is like a festival for me, and I'm glad you have the eyes for that, too. 😊
One of my favorite quotes (that i for the life of me cant remember who said it) is "theres a certain hope in hopelessness." And the prison arc embodies that BEAUTIFULLY
Who's to say he didn't get pushed off the platform like Andor? Best way to learn something is to do it! Sink, swim or face an angry mob of guards with cattle prods.
Andy Serkis is possibly the most skilled man alive in understanding how to convey emotion through micro movements. The way his face sank and his eyes shone a little when he was able to take over the prison showed a deep well of emotion by restraining it. He could not have sold it any better if he had started sobbing there.
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Everything about Serkis' performance was dripping with detail. I could mention a thousand including the moment we all loved where he not only used Cassian's words, expanded on them with heart. Yet for me, what really hit me, was that sick look on his face while he was trying to figure out if he was really going to do this. The stress and anxiety resonated with me a lot. Lesser stakes, but I've definitely been there.
Can it cut Metal? Is it as dangerous as a chainsaw? If I drop it, could it get lost by falling right to the earth's core? If yes I take 7.
@@hellerart It depends on your connection to the Force! 😉 They *_are_* metal, make nicer noises than a chainsaw, and can take you to a galaxy far, far away.
I also hope that his fellow prisoners headed his earlier word to help those that struggle and helped him to shore.
Andy Serkis deserves an award for his work on Andor
This whole show deserves awards
@@Zea352 wrong but Andy is a gray actor. Just bexuse last episode was good does t give them a pass for starting a 40-46 min per ep series then 30 on the last one.
@@timkenobi2222 cry about it
@@timkenobi2222 really did the time get shorter? Did not notice. In the end the endresult matters to me and this series is more like an epic movie published in episodes. I would love doing Disney plus a 4 movie cut, when the series is over. So we can stream it in 4 movies or maybe even as I movie. Would be great. Probably only in my dreams. Some Fanedit will hopefully hit one day.
@@timkenobi2222 when was there a 30 minute episode?
That final line is such a gut punch the fact they went though all of that, rallying everyone, leading them, giving that speech, you genuinely start to root for the character, then you get to the scene, everyones jumping off, they’re free, but even though he’s free aswell, he’s not gonna get to enjoy it.
The best heroes never see the world they sacrificed to build
I think it's an allegory for the resistance.
The passing of the torch
He gets to enjoy watching everyone else swim to shore
i really wanted cassian to say i'll teach you, and they both jump into the sea
Love how Kino goes from bumping by Andor in their first dorm room to work station line-up to walking next to him, shoulder to shoulder, on the day of the escape.
All of that, and I’m pretty sure Kino’s line on “assume I’m already dead” is because he knew he couldn’t swim to shore even if they did escape. At that point he’s already sacrificed himself to his men. One way out.
But honestly, that’s the heroes end we don’t want! Give us more Kino!!! Find a way!!!
Kino has been in prison for a long time, i think he forgot that he had to swim to reach safety.
Only until he saw the water he was reminded of not being able to swim and then it hit him.. he wasn't going to escape.
Also notice he never jumped onto a table, he wanted to die in that very moment and let Andor be the leader. He didn’t prepare a speech for when they took the control room he mostly reiterated Andor’s message to him and delivered the speech that he wanted Andor to give
@@s1gne if he had told them, they could have floated a few ideas to get him across the water.
@@s1gne I mean fair, this is probably what they were intending, but I’m sticking with mine for my personal head canon until we get confirmation🤣
Fans have to do with Kino Loy as they did back in the day with Boba Fett. Demand to see more of this character. Hopefully, "The Book Of Kino Loy" turns out better than Fett's show.
The cool thing about Andor not being a "hero" is that anyone that manages to get off that planet and survive is gonna say that Kino Loy is the one who set the prisoners free, making him into a small folk hero, because Andor had him make the announcement instead of himself.
Cassian is afraid of being a hero.
@@TJDious You mean Kief.
It's an interesting part of the character in that he prefers to have the supporting role. No matter how critical he is to the success of something (the prison break, the heist, the raid on Scarif), he'd rather someone else have the spotlight. Its a trait that I see will help him be a good spy.
@@Sephiroth144 Who bears a small resemblance to a guy names Clem...
@@Girder3 And he's GREAT at inspiring others to lead. Kino actually borrows his words ("I'd rather die fighting than die giving them what they want") just like Jyn does in Rogue One ("rebellions are built on hope").
Andy and his character won my heart ... That's a rare feat; far rarer for star wars. Overall, Andor is a few cuts above other star wars productions in terms of plot, acting and direction.
yeah hundred percent terrific role!
I loved Mandalorian but it looks amateurish (as well as all Disney+ content) in comparison to Andor. Andor looks like it should’ve been on HBO and I bet it would’ve done better on that platform.
@@AR-io8fv Mando Is an old raw samurai (ronin) style. It's meant to be gritty and unpolished. . . Andor is a different animal entirely. Just to be fair to both
I named a truck I've owned for 20 years "Razor Crest" because of the Mandalorian... That's how much I love that show. When it came out it was the best thing produced in the Star Wars Universe since Return of the Jedi. That said, so far, Andor is even better!
Real shame about Kenobi. What a foolishly wasted opportunity.
It doesn't matter if he jumped, because in that moment, he was free.
This ^^^
He knew from the beginning of his incarceration that he would never be able to escape due to not being able to swim. Hence, his determination to obediently finish his sentence. It was his only way out alive. This was why he was so resilient to Andor's urging to initiate a prison wide escape. He knew if he did, it would all end for him on that platform as it did at the end of episode ten. All this time, he put himself and his aspirations to be free first. It wasn't until Ulof's death, he realized that regardless of his sense of self preservation, he and everyone was going to die there. That's when he decided to put everyone else first and use his influence and leadership to motivate the prisoners to fight back and escape. Even though it would mean the end for himself.
So much has happened in this series that the heist feels like ages ago and that's an amazing thing.
Omg that’s so true! Feels like a prior season, we’ve gotten three movies worth of content out of Andor, what a great show! I even think Rouge One was beyond epic in its own right, especially with all the other fighter squadrons, that we eventually see you get destroyed above scarif.
Cassians arc is some of the best star wars and even if ur not into star wars this could be intriguing
The look of pride on Cassa's face when Kino repeats his words with such ferocity really got me. It's the look of a fighter who's just found his strongest ally. He can't know that he's going to (at least appear to) lose him just a few minutes later, but seeing someone grow into a hero because of Cassa's words is going to change him profoundly.
I love his slow transformation. First he's the big fish in the small pond. He's in charge, he is above the rest. Then slowly he starts to unravel as he learns that he's never getting out, but still he keeps it together. You see the struggle in his eyes, in his movements. He's slowly bursting, but he doesn't allow himself to completely lose control until he's back in his cell, in what little privacy he has there with his back to the door, as he yells the words he still doesn't want to believe but knows to be true.
Id like to think he fought his way back inside the prison, stole a starship and flew offworld.
Or went back in and blew the place up
Doesn't look like the prison has any starships all their resupply and new prisoners comes in from off world.
I would too, but there were no ships to steal. It wouldn't make sense. In fact, I kept waiting for them to have to force one of the guards to call in a ship so they could escape.
He found a ladder and he CLIMBED down where prisoners helped him to the coast
my guess is we will see him again in the last episode (ep 24) sitting on the ledge looking up at the sky hoping a ship with his friends comes back for him, but nobody comes
They did a great job at "turning" the character but adhering to a consistent core drive so it feels "right". If you view his actions as "I want everyone to get home alive" all his actions, whether antagonistic or friendly, still make sense....really great writing and performances with so much depth
It’s a masterful performance. I hope he wins a bunch of awards (Emmy, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Kid’s Choice).
My headcanon is that he jumps & someone else helps him to shore.
He played Snoke in the sequels so…….someone might help him but it’s not who we want it to be
@@GiantsRTheBest1 he has said in the interview that Kino is 100% unrelated to Snoke, he said it specifically so these theories would not exist
I imagine him finding something that floats and using that to stay afloat after jumping with it.
@@manofsan Gotta be a lifesaver in case a guard falls overboard.
He wrote the background for his character himself? Amazing!
Many actors tend to do this when a background is not available. It helps them make the character real.
@@Flippokid shows also how seriously he took it. God I love Serkis.
Better him then some rando writer at Disney...
Human Fighter Lawful Good
One way out!
One way out!
One Way Out!
One way out!
One way out!
Death is the only way out of that prison
I was positively jumping with joy at that breakout!
“NOW WE TAKE VORTUKA!!!”
That was the energy I got from that.
This show just keeps getting better and better. I've really enjoyed watching Kino's arc, and a lot of credit for that goes to Andy Serkis's performance. He just nailed every scene he was in and made me believe in and root for his character. I hope that Kino managed to escape somehow, because I'd love to see him reappear next season.
It's a testament to the great acting/writing/direction/score that a common trope of a well liked character dying still has such impact in this episode. I was half expecting one of the guards in the main control room to pull out a hidden blaster and Kino jumping in front and saving Andor. It would have sucked, but it would be almost expected. That line though, such a fresh take and so tragic, it sticks with you.
The writing in this episode is so incredible. The main theme is "One Way Out" - with the prisoners, it's to fight their way past the guards. With the mole (and indeed for Luthen) it's the fall of the Empire. With Mon Mothma, the only way out is to allow her family to be directly affected by her fight, something she had avoided till present.
But there is also another theme. Luthen says it most directly - he's not just sacrificing his present humanity, he's sacrificing his future. There's no way he's going to be able to live in the world he's fighting for. Kino Loy goes through something similar - he leads all the way to the exit and then ... he can't swim. He KNEW he couldn't swim. He knew he would get to that water, and that would be it for him. Mon Mothma's is darker still. She isn't sacrificing HER future. She's sacrificing her family's future. She's sacrificing her legacy.
The writing in this episode is so good it boggles my mind. They interwove the themes of the episode through 3 separate story lines, 3 separate characters and did so in a way that felt so natural and fluid, it's actually easy to miss it.
Anyone who has served a slave contract for a company or the government will not just enjoy this episode, but LOVE IT. I currently have a work contract until early next year which has thrown me into spiraling depressions numerous times and have actually needed treatment given the awful abuse we get.
I could never quit because my job because the government would charge $3K per each of my 30 month sentence with rights to garnish wages. I have had acts of racism done against me, had to compete against other people for scraps of what the higher ups make, can't speak up because of retaliation, forced to work physically extreme repetitive tasks every day, rarely have a day off (work week consists of 6 days a week) get punished for not meeting expectations, no pay increase at all, and what's worst of all, I absolutely hate the job I do.
Seeing Andor, Loy, and the rest of the gang break free was like seeing myself in that crowd yelling ONE WAY OUT. Thank you to all who made this show, I thank you for showing me a glimpse of what my life will be once my contract expires next April.
I used to work one such contracts, they made jokes about it, because I am of colour. Every single day I just worked my way through what was left of my contract.They then wanted me to work for a temp agency, which was essentially the same, so I just quit and took the punishment. They almost ran me into bankruptcy, and I am still struggling to trust any company that doesnt fully employ, but uses temp contracts or companies.
It´s quite literally indentured servitude in the 2020´s...
I hope that you can find another job and get out
The kino loy character arch was so emotionally gripping. One of the most emotional moments in star wars 'I can't swim'
Andy Serkis has always been an amazing actor. His role as Ian Dury in the 2010 film sex, drugs and rock and roll is incredible. He had to learn about 17 different songs with the real band to nail his role. It's mind-blowing.
Honestly, I think he took his newfound sense of personal autonomy and took a leap of faith like he did in that prison escape.
Whether he lived or died, the important thing is that he acted of his own free will.
Only interpretation.
@@SSJRadioBluth Hence, the ‘i think’.
Keep up there, bucko. 🦞
@@Lobsterwithinternet I'm saying that it was the only interpretation of the scene. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ Keep up yourself. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Quick comment: Andy actually hasn't won an Oscar but he certainly deserves it.
Episode 10 is the best so far in an already incredible series. And I love the way Keno delivers the line "I can't swim" with almost laughter in his voice, knowing his journey has probably ended and the irony of freedom being found, but not for him. Though with a little planning I'm sure they could have worked together to bring Keno to shore.
It seemed that Cassian wanted to form some sort of plan to save Kino, only to get pushed over the side before he could say anything. You could also interpret the way Serkis delivers it as though to say, "I didn't think I'd get this far!" He probably expected himself to get blasted at some point during the breakout.
I feel like it’s heavily implied that Kino Loy unfortunately died in the waters so he can escape like everyone else. That sad and blank look at the end to me looks like he knows what he has to do, but distraught that it would be his last action
Seeing Andy Serkis in Andor was a real treat but seeing the development of his character was so much better.
I think he went to the water level and exited with emergency life raft. I mean, the Imperial Forces must have had some kind of emergency stuff lying around.
The empire doesn't believe in safety rails on high places, And don't put shields on their TIE fighters... I doubt they care enough to put life rafts in the prisons... But I really hope that you are correct and that I'm wrong.
@@aristogan Wouldn't surprise me if they killed everyone in that prison who was left regardless of affiliation
@@aristogan didnt imperial capital ships have escape pods?
@@SimonBauer7 it would be like the Titanic and it's lifeboats. Yeah you have them but good luck getting on one and then you have to hope that if someone comes they are here help you.
@@SimonBauer7 even in the days of the republic from my memory of TCW theres almost always never enough to evac everyone and most people would never make it anyway
There are no words to express the levels of joy, pain, solidarity and sorrow experienced watching one of the grandest displays of superior acting ever to grace any screen. THIS is what good/pure acting, writing, & directing should be...this is real story telling.
Look at his face when Keeno finally said it "No one...is getting...out!"
Admittance and realization that everything he did was for nothing. And who knows how many he saw out, only to realize they were only repeating their sentencing elsewhere. It all came crashing down right at that moment...and he lost it, right there just for a moment.
And that was just a 3 second moment.
that intro alone is worth leaving a like
I LOVE THIS GUY - NEW FAVORITE CHARACTER
Please tell me you mean "in this show."
@@TJDious no, kino is a top tier character, clear motivation, clear struggle, moves the plot forward instead of the plot moving him etc.
@@TJDious no in all of Star Wars. I genuinely felt his fear, his stress, his facial expression when he realized the power was down yet had no weapons and yelled “ATTACK!”, legit almost teared up seeing him gather up all the prisoners and when they were all chanting what he said up those stairs, and his sadness when he realizes he can’t swim - DAMN THAT HURT
That means a lot considering what you’ve been through vader
This show makes me care not just about the main characters but the "background" characters as well. I was sad when Ulaf died and also when the ginger bro died... he was pessimistic but in the end he joined the fight and died for it
I loved this scene. It was devastating
Andy Serkis deserves more screen time as Kino Loy. From what Gilroy hinted at in an interview today, that is at least a possibility for season 2. I don't think Kino's survival would cheapen this episode and Serkis is such an outstanding actor that he deserves all the attention he is receiving and a few awards for his brilliant performance. Andor has featured the finest acting we've seen in Star Wars.
Let's take a moment to, apart from all of the stunning dialogue, character building (etc, I could go on forever with this series), appreciate the music in this episode, and all of Andor in general. From the many versions of the Andor theme resonating in many varieties, to the beautiful full-orchestra music we hear as we zoom out of the prison at the finale of the prison break. While beautiful and resolute, it is also haunting to listen to as we see Kino's expression, with the other prisoners around him escaping as he knows he cannot join the escape. Such a great way to have the music accompany the characters and story. It is never black and white, even beautiful moments can contain despair; as we celebrate the successful prison break, we simultaneously realize a character we love so much will not make it (at least for now, let's hope ;) ). What a series!
I'm going to watch it on mute tonight with subtitles because the soundtrack to the entire series is so damned effective that I actually miss nuances in the action and script while the audio is playing. Sound can be an amazing mind trip, and the guy in charge of the soundscapes is an absolute master at crafting it.
Hear hear! (in every sense)
One of the good points I noticed early on was the music was so good.
Like that sort of disco beat at the pleasure planet before andor is arrested, it crops up now and again throughout the show.
Also the finale with the marching band👌
I think this is the best acting I have ever seen Andy do, it was great. I think the defining moment for me, was in the scene leading up to the revolt, seeing him act as Kino, TRYING to behave as if he's doing his normal floor manager role, projecting confidence and authority, but his face and subtle mannerisms conveying Kino's fear, his nervousness, his lack of confidence, his desperation. A master acting performance.
This is what I've been saying since the episode aired. Kino jumped and just because you can't swim doesn't mean your instantly going to sink and drown.
You'd be surprised. I saw a video of 3 people hoping in a river, all who didn't know how to swim. All of which ended up drowning in a matter of seconds. All it takes is taking on a little bit of water to escalate that. The massive jump down doesn't help either.
“Step 8, Reznov! FREEDOM!”
now that was a prison break
For you Andor
Not for me
Meero, Palpatine, some other bad guy
All must die
He could have used his pants as a floatation device by taking them off, tieing the legs together, them filling them with air.
As someone who didn't think of that, he probably didn't either
The biggest issue for people who can't swim, is that they tend to panic as soon as they hit the water; and thrashing around in panic is a quick way to drown yourself. Even if you can't swim for beans, the average human body that is not weighted down by anything heavier than some light clothes will naturally tend to remain afloat on calm water, and the waters around the prison that day were almost perfectly calm.
@@misone01 you still cant move from one place to another
I hadn't even thought of that. And I went to a public high school in America, where every student is required to learn that skill in order to graduate
@@misone01 but I swear when I tried "just floating" I started to sink. And that's when the panic kicked in. The moment any water got deep in my nose I lost all sense of reasoning but to thrash and get to the edge of the pool.
Allen you fucking nailed how good this show was going to be from the start. I didn’t start until 3 episodes were already out but you convinced me to watch and I can’t thank you enough for it.
Maybe it's just me, but I think it'd be amazing if Kino, realizing he can't get out by swimming, becomes a ghost in the prison -- not a literal ghost, just a sneaky, subtle badass. He knows that whatever they're building is too important for the Empire to leave the prison empty for long. He knows that, first chance they get, the Empire is going to be carting back in more prisoners to get production moving again. And so he stalks from the shadows, using a stolen pair of insulated boots to move about as he pleases. He becomes like Ratman from Portal, leaving clues and messages scratched into walls, using a network of hidden maintenance compartments and storage rooms to keep out of sight of the guards while inspiring dissent. This time, simply getting out isn't good enough -- this time they're going to figure out how to tear the whole bloody place down and leave on hijacked supply ships.
And thus, the Rebel Fleet is born...
shit, this is so cool
I strongly believe that “One Way Out” is one of the best examples of episodic storytelling ever. I just can’t remember an episode of anything that affected me like “One Way Out” did.
10:40 that talking about a crisis happening every 5 years… honestly just scared me 😭
I'd like to think we'll see him again. 🇬🇧
I yelled at the world when he was giving the speech over the speaker, it was so intense and so just fucking awesome I could not hold myself…then my family looked akwardly at me but it was worth it
Man, I love Kino. I could have an entire series about him and not get tired of it.
I press F for Kino!
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I REALLY hope we can see him again. Fantastic character, amazing actor!
Kino MUST believe in the system because that very system is what, at some point, will set him free. Once he realizes that it's a sham and that he'll never be free and then there's no other choice but to rebel which is hard and wrought with sacrifice. Great episode, amazing dialog and spectacular actors. Love this show.
Because Gollum/Caesar/Snoke are such iconic roles it has quite literally hidden the fact that Andy Serkis is just a really good actor.
Serkis is highly underrated
No longer ...
@@meta4101 no doubt
I was instantly on the verge of tears when I saw the look on Kino’s face at the end of the breakout. I knew right away what that expression meant. Such great acting from Andy Serkis
Kino is awesome I hope we see more of him
I grew to care about this character a lot. He told the rest of the prison to help anyone they see who's lost or confused. I really, really hope they take that to heart, and someone sees he's in need of help, and finds a way. I will not accept Kino staying in that prison. I can't. That's not who he is. If he doesn't jump, he WILL find another way. I noticed that Cassian was taking those first small movements to get to Kino before he was instantly pushed over the edge.
This show is honestly one of the greatest shows this IPS ever given us.
I really hope we get a second season. Tell your friends to watch. This show is so good.
I just imagine Alan running down the street in his bathrobe, yelling and meeting another person who is dressed just like him and yelling too. They punch each other in the face and exchange remarks: "Sorry I just watched Andor! - Yeah me too! It's awesome! - Hell yeah!"
Matey, I have loved this show and your breakdowns have been required viewing after each episode. Well done, thanks!
No prison can keep Gollum away from his precious! Andy Serkis is in my opinion one of the best actors of the last 20 years.
Thank you for your awesome content and commentary! I’m a pop culture/film professor by profession and your analysis in your videos, combined with your insights into humanity and our past and current conditions is SO right on and insightful! Much deeper than most. I just found your channel and I’m hooked! Keep up the great work - you should teach film!
Andy Serkis’ performance as Kino Loy reminds me of his role as Caesar in the new Planet of the Apes trilogy. Glad that Tony Gilroy was able to use his talents.
What a beautiful ending to a brilliant homage! Idk if others tell you but the way you narrate lately, Is some of the low key funniest and insightful commentary im having the privilege to watch :)! Keep up the great work
Kino has been such a joy to watch on screen every episode had me on the edge of my seat truly a master piece star wars series.
Simple: I see Andy Serkis, I smile, and click on the video. The man is getting more live action rolls that he most certainly deserves
Can you imagine the movie "the island" if Kino Loy was in it. It would have been incredible.
after his "You see someone who's confused, someone who is lost, you get them moving and you keep them moving until we put this place behind us. There are 5,000 of us" speech i really hope other inmates help him to shore
We didn't see him die, thus he didn't die. We can know that for sure.
He’s a amazing actor. The writing in Andor is a breath of fresh air for Star Wars fans. Can’t wait for the finale.
Excellent video! Serkis, Skarsgard, & Whitaker have all been killing it in their roles. Impressive performances all around in what has proven to be the best Star Wars series yet. I hope Serkis gets the recognition he deserves!
This show is going to put a serious hurting on the awards ceremonies next year. Acting, writing, production, etc.
Andor has such incredible character arcs and the acting to match it: I'm blown away again by this episode. And Kino has just gotten a place on my list of favourite Star Wars characters - that look of ironic humour + resignation on his face when he said he couldn't swim, that was so heartbreaking 😢
But I also realised I must be stone hearted - when he shouted "Attack!" during the breakout, I was stirred but had no inclinations to dash out the door and attack neighbors 😅
Hes just precious
The metal floors didnt make any sense to anyone who knows how electricity works, but still a great show, and best episode so far.
Really enjoying this channel in conjuction with Andor ... cant believe theres only 2 epsiodes left
He knew, the guards and the supposed microphones everywhere were window dressing, he knew as soon as the doctor explained what happened that he was going to die, it was such a beautiful personification and condensed version of luthens speech.
Remember andor telling Juno that rebellions are built on hope this is it. Those prisoners who escaped and who can spread that virus and their story of resistance to others is how rebellions begin. Everyone through rough and hard times have hope get back up and keep going forward, fear no evil. Stand as your individual selves make your own mark in the world, learn, train and motivate yourself and others around you.
sadly andy serkis doesnt have an oscar but he deserves it so much just cuz of lord of the rings, planet of the apes and the speech he did in ep 10 andor
15:34 “ANY person; not just the men, but the women, and the children too…”
As someone who work in corrections, this setting is very accurate. The system I worked in was very understaffed and units often have 1 or 2 people the officers entrust to be leader in their respective unit. Even down to the mock sign language to talk to other inmates this show captures a correctional setting very well.
I was so hoping that Andor and Melshi would just grab my boy and help him get to shore, Kino is such a good character and they're really hitting my feels when they take these awesome characters outta the game lmao
It's just amazing to consider all the possibilities here. Ya talk about a literal CLIFF-HANGER! It really sinks home the name of the show and the character... AND/OR! I'm wait for a character named BOTH to show up to the left of him. Maybe the imperium or Luthen is an "either/or" in some way.
Right after the scene cuts, a group of prisoners comes in excitedly announcing they found the emergency inflatable escape rafts that a facility like this would obviously have somewhere. Everyone floats away in style.
Damn I wanted to make a video about kino but you summed it up with better words than I couldve.. great work as always man
LotR just keeps giving us gems. Andy is one of them.
Firstly, I think the casting directors of ANDOR deserve huge credit for their clever casting choices. In this case, not only because Serkis and Skarsgård are good and well-known actors but because their filmographies are so diverse-having both played villains and good guys-that it adds a proper level of ambiguity to their characters on this show.
Secondly, having been in a managerial position where I had to motivate my team to give their all in order to achieve the final product, I can somewhat relate to Kino’s frustration towards Melshi’s fatalism. Kino is trying so hard to keep everyone staying afloat on that tiny buoy of hope that Melshi’s constant defeatism just feel like a dead weight dragging them down. He deserves to be punched. Lol.
Lastly, it dawned on me that, had it not been for the P.O.R.D., Ulaf would’ve only had 20 shifts left and Kino just a bit over 100 (since they doubled all their sentencing). Not that it matters in the end but it does make me think that this blow only pressured Kino to drive them harder and, thus, crack deeper when he discovers the brutal truth.
I read that Andy did a 100% motion capture of himself, acting as Kino. 😉
The reason someone would want to be a shift manager is because they are immune from being fried if a table is the low producer of the shift.
I laughed. I cried. I shivered. I laughed and shivered again. Great Video. As always.
10/10 do recommend.
You got to admit
As a leader, he's pretty keen(o)
Whether in the end he jumps or doesn’t, I’d like to think he stays back to rally, organize, and fight to help as many people as possible make it out
I really like that they kept Kino's fate unknown. Not only for all the speculation content it generates but it also leaves the door open for his return if it makes sense in the story to do so and Andy Sirkis is available to return to play that part.
Man, he killed it with his performance as this character. His motivation is very probably to save lives of his team. I'm sure he's watched hundreds of his teammates get fried by the Empire for little stupid things. He just wants to keep his head down, do his time, and wants to just keep people safe, like a parent watching over his kids.
I started learning acting 2 years ago at 35 years old 😂
Doing that, discovering my artistic expression, makes me happy. But I also gained new eyes with which I can look at movies (and shows). Watching Star Wars Andor is like a festival for me, and I'm glad you have the eyes for that, too. 😊
Cassian shoulda said “I’LL CARRY YOU!” Or “I’LL TRY TO TEACH YOU BEFORE YOU DROWN!” Lol
I hope so
One of my favorite quotes (that i for the life of me cant remember who said it) is "theres a certain hope in hopelessness." And the prison arc embodies that BEAUTIFULLY
Who's to say he didn't get pushed off the platform like Andor? Best way to learn something is to do it! Sink, swim or face an angry mob of guards with cattle prods.
Andy Serkis is possibly the most skilled man alive in understanding how to convey emotion through micro movements. The way his face sank and his eyes shone a little when he was able to take over the prison showed a deep well of emotion by restraining it. He could not have sold it any better if he had started sobbing there.
It was like in Rogue one when a lot of the characters sacrificed and had that look on their face when they knew they were done.