1. I rank Andor #1. The sets, the acting, the character arcs, the plot, the smoldering burn, the freaking espionage. I have never cared about Star Wars characters more.
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Marva's speech when she says "fight those BASTARDS" gave me chills. Fiona Shaw absolutely bossed her performance. Really made me want to be a rebel smashing the Empire.
Get out there and do it. Smash the evil empires of our time. "Remember that the frontier of the rebellion is everywhere, and even the smallest acts of insurrection push our lines forward,"
I think the Mon scene where she opens her coat shows her discomfort with what she is about to do. Specifically, her husband isn't gambling. Mon set him up. Knowing that the driver was listening, Mon accused her husband of something she knew he was not doing (gambling on Coruscant). When he played dumb (because he was) she played that up as deception. It was all a show for the driver to explain why her finances had gone sketchy and also to explain to outsiders why she might betroth her daughter to someone so fare beneath her. I thought it was brilliant spycraft on Mon's part and not her actually being upset about her husband's gambling on Curuscant. I actually believe he wasn't gambling there.
Also just here to make sure this stays up top. This is what the scene was about. she threw her husband under the bus to cover her activities. He mention it later in the video. The nly differene is that i doubt he is gambeling at all.
As young man of nearly five decades of life, Andor is to me now what Star Wars was to me as a child. It is more mature, realistic and thoughtful than I could have hoped. It helped to open up my inner child experience that I had in 1977. Although different yet somehow similar, It's sheer tenacity elevates it into something spectacular! Congrats to all involved! Thank you as well Ryan for working overtime. Hope you and Doug and all you love have a great holiday!
"I love him more than anything he could ever do wrong" absolutely gutted me. I would give anything to hear my mom say that. I know it was true before she died but I would love to hear her one more time. This show is amazing and truly special.
One scene that wasn't mentioned in this video that I thought was brilliant was when Luthen is over looking the city of Ferrix. Sounds of the battle filling the air, and smoke is rising. It's everything Luthen has been working towards, manifesting before his eyes . The look that he gives is a mixture of relief, but also disgust. Just a great way to show a character getting what he's been wanting, but sort of shocked of the realism of the situation. The little scenes like that is what really did for me when it comes to this show.
Luthen was genuinely impressed with Cassian - not only that he got away - but figured out what he was doing there and he's waiting for him on his ship. He was smiling at him like a Jedi impressed that his padawan passed the trials lol.
Luthen's thesis was coming to fruition before his eyes. His every action was for this purpose for every day citizens fed up and taking up arms. Cassian's mother was speaking to her son from the grave "wake up".
As someone who worked on this series, I have loved watching your breakdowns and analysis of each episode. You really bring everything together and showcase the series depths and connections perfectly 👍
Mon Mothma wasn’t letting her guard down when she accused her husband of gambling. She knew the driver would listen so she used it as a chance to give the empire an explanation as to why $400,000 was missing from her bank account. That one ISB supervisor later even says “this would explain why her bank has been unusual lately” or something like that when the driver reports back to him.
Yes, what I was going to say. Mon was making a false accusation throwing her husband under the bus to throw off the spy. I know Screencrush likes to find symbolism in literally everything, often seeing them in non-existent places. Maybe she was opening up the lapel of her coat cuz the climate inside the vehicle was more agreeable than outside.
The "Big Guy" snuck up on us, as a favorite supporting character. I hope he also makes sure B2 is well looked after, when Cassian is away doing Rebel stuff.
This show is spectacular. Not only within Star Wars but it shines by its own merit. Top writing, acting and character development. One of the best series this year
Couldn't have said it better. Going an extra step, for me is the best Star Wars content I've ever seen and by far. So much that at last there's a Star Wars story that can be seen without having to know all the lore, and it will still be a great story as it's perfectly written, acted and produced. 10/10
The empire will look into her accounts see missing money, assume that her "husbad" was paying off his loan shark, the father of the man they married their daughter off to and likely the two of them will go down. The daughter would be safe, because chances are the son is clear of any his father's wrong doing, while Mon disappears into the rebel network.
As someone who saw the first screening of "Star Wars" at Grauman's Chinese Theater in 1977, I have to say this series made the whole mythos real to me. I love this show and "Rogue One" is now my favorite "Star Wars" chapter outside of George Lucas' original intentions since his "Apocalyse Now", "THX1138", USC days. Looking forward to that galaxy far far away much more.
I've seen a few videos showing the lines at that particular theater... Its amazing btw, seen a few films there....Can you provide any insight on that night? Did you know what you were in for? As far as I know, Star Wars blew up from word of mouth. Was there a buzz before?
@@matthoward598 The only buzz I heard came from an early San Diego convention that announced a sc-fi film from the maker of "American Graffiti". The original trailer was boring and I bought my ticket for the first matinee expecting nothing. In fact, when I saw the words, "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away" I thought I was in for some "Disneyfied" bs. Then I literally got blown through the back of the theater with that title reveal. I was mesmerized until the landing in the desert. I sat through that movie two more times... each time the theater was packed and it is not a small theater. After years of depressing films this was the best movie experience I ever had.
After seeing how powerful some of the earlier episodes were, this finale took it to a whole new level. Literally edge of the seat viewing. It brought tears to my eyes throughout. This series has been phenomenal, Star Wars at it's very best. The slow build up. the poetry of the storytelling and the payoff were simply perfect.
Andor was the star wars project I was least excited about, when it was announced. Now, I actually can't think of anything I've loved better than this first season of it. The writing, directing, the shots, the acting, and especially, the story of it. It is just spectacular, and I'm so bummed this was the finale for the season! Amazing show, all around.
I love the dichotomy of Nemik's words "Try" as opposed to the traditional Star Wars Jedi line of "Do or do not, there is no try". This really gives this show a sense that the Jedi are no longer there to save the rebels, and they are on their own to throw off the tyranny of the Empire.
To me it showed how flawed their beliefs were. They never even tried to help. They just did nothing while normal people gave their lives to clean the mess they let happen. I know new cannon changes some of that, but to me Rogue One and Andor care more about the OT lore where the Jedi were completely gone, not the contradictory stuff that they've been forcing in recent years.
After becoming so invested in these characters that feel so real, and the insurmountable odds that they’re starting to tackle with just wits and determination, it kind of sucks to think that, in the end, it was the magical space wizards using their space magic that ultimately defeated the Empire.
Another easter egg is when Syril and Mosk change their caps on the transport to Ferrix. First Mosk has the one that is orange but then gives it to Syril. I believe it's a callback to ep3 where we could see that wearing orange cap in their strike force it would mean you are higher rank and in command
A hooded figure was sitting being Mosk on the bus. They never show the face, but I thought it might be Luthen. The pair also walk right past him on the stairs.
My wife and I have lost parents and other close family through the last couple years. Going through that obviously comes with a huge swell of emotion, which is one thing that connected me to this finale, but it’s not the sole reason I had tears in my eyes for half of this episode. When you watch someone you love go through terminal illness, you want the end of their life to be and feel like an earth shattering event, when often you feel stuck in the same day-to-day life you’ve been living, just a sadder version. Your loved-one’s life passes in a slow, painful, and often undignified manor, with no great culmination of story, only time spent alleviating pain. I felt that again with Maarva’s death as it was portrayed in the previous episodes, but the funeral gave Maarva what people in real life usually never get, a wonderful culmination of her life and an earth altering event. A perfect marriage of the inner turmoil of grief matching the outer turmoil of the rebellion. A proof of purpose of the life lived. What a way for a show to make you feel.
I think it's very important to notice the role of Maarva. She really gets to the hearts and minds of the people to ignite the rebellion and notice the name of the series, ANDOR, not Cassian. To get the final message to the people and realize that she formed Cassian, its really inspiring to see the result of a great role model. She is the real heart of the series. Great way to close season 1 and can't wait for the next one.
The post-credit scene was like the cherry on top of a delicious Star Wars sundae. After all of the emotions we went through, that scene brought us back to reality and remembering how things will turn out. Well done! Can’t wait for S2!
I absolutely loved the tuning of instruments. As a band kid and having band kids now this was so symbolic of a grand performance. It was like the ending and also the beginning tuning at the end of season I. This is like a story loop that had been unfolding with death passing the torch to a new and constant future. Just like the kid in the new sieres moving a broom. I am absolutely astounded at the level of care, precision, and respect placed in this series. I can't wait for season II
@@gwzipper1 I can totally understand why you'd be pissed about the prop design, being an instrument designer, but I'm sure gunsmiths say the EXACT same thing about the 'modifications' and redesigns done to the blasters in Star Wars. 🤣 I actually loved that they made the instruments look funky as hell.
I absolutely love the reveal that the funeral music is the opening for the show. Also, the fact that Major Partagaz says "find Axis" to Dedra means that Bix did in fact say that Anto Krieger was not the man she introduced to Andor.
I love you breaking down the filming/framing/editing techniques used in this show. Reminds me of the film electives I took in college, and it's always so impressive to see how that stuff affects the viewing experience. Plus, the comparisons to how badly BoBF did it are funny as hell.
I loved how this show was paced, it wasn't rushed, it dwelled where it needed to, it was amazing. I instantly thought Mon was diverting attention away from her own money moving to her husband so I'm glad I'm not the only one
Was awesome, best part for me was when the storm trooper went up the bell tower and the ringer saw them and just kicked them off.. legend we will never know the bigger story to the role of having that position of ferix.
Doubtless that's how he got the position. The anvil ringer has to win a Sparta identification contest against 29 other competitors. There were a lot of funerals in Ferrix the following day.
6:20 a bit more than that. this show is filled with imagery of people being sufocated by their clothes. just pay attention to their costumes. it's referencing Vader choking people, the tight grip of the Empire. it's very subtle, but it's genius. in this case Mon Mothma is trying to feel free before she interacts with her husband
They should've planned for 5 seasons. This is one of the best things I have watched this year. It's a shame the 2nd season is the last season. They have started filming so it's highly unlikely that there would be more seasons.
I loved the foreshadowing of "Try" ahead of Yoda's "Do or do not" line. I think it shows how, at this point, the rebellion is trying its best, looking for little wins, but by the time that Luke is in the hot seat Yoda literally know it's do or die and Luke simply has to succeed. That's my take anyways.
You can’t succeed or fail at something unless you try first. Yoda was saying line for decades, for even little things, so it’s not about being in the hot seat. He just doesn’t understand the concept of teaching being encouraging someone to fail at something new, and getting better means failing differently each time.
Four times I’ve cried in Star Wars: “You were my brother Anakin, I loved you!” “I’m sorry Anakin, for everything!” “I love him more than anything he could ever do wrong” “You already have, Luke. You were right about me”
ROTS is my favourite Star Wars movie of all time because I love how serious and dark it is. And I love Andor for the same reason. Wars are meant to be serious and Andor gets it.
Dude you have practically overnight become my favorite RUclips channel with your in depth look at TV show episodes and movies. Hell I didn’t even know there was a post credits scene to this episode until you mentioned it.
Agreed, this is the best by far I've seen. The little essay on camera angles in this one is sweet. The connections he makes are informed. It starts with the assumption that we're not all here to peanut gallery the good things to death. This will be my go-to from now on.
There are a few things I hope they address in season 2 1. Who IS Luthen . Really. Like why is he so hardcore? What is his personal motivation. Heck I’d like to know about his aide too 2 Does Dedra find out that Cass was arrested and in prison for at least a month? 3. How does Cass get K2SO? 4.Where is cass’ sister. They haven’t said anything since mid season. W
This finale was crazy, and when I saw the credits roll, I said "that was it?" because I just want more of this, one thing is waiting each week, but a whole year or two, now it is going to keep me with all the expectations because as just Rogue One, this show is reaaaaally putting the bar way to high and I feel we may see other shows in a different light now.
Man I think you missed the lesson that Cassian's dad was trying to tell him. People look past things they don't value or things that don't appear to have value. Ties nicely into the lesson earlier about how the Empire couldn't imagine someone like Cassian being in their "house".
This show was so so good. Andor and Rouge one are the most Star Wars feelings movies on par with the original trilogy. Really enjoyable storytelling that makes sense. You care for these characters they hold weight. Fantastic! I hope they turn out move content like this. Screen crush awesome video as always.
Ferrix is a play on "ferrous" _relating to or containing iron_. That furthers the idea that this is a community of industrial workers, like steel mills, scrap yards etc. It's very fitting that Maarva uses the metaphor of rust to convey the idea of decay.
Iron is also strong and stubborn, and also has a breaking point, it only bends so much. Wow I never saw the archetype and symbolism until you mentioned that. Shows just how well the writing can make or break a show.
The ending felt more like a beginning than an end and I love that, i initially thought that Luthen and other important characters would die this episode but now I see that this episode, although the last of the season, was really a transition episode for season 2. In season 2, Cassian will officially be in the fight against the Empire, I expect Dedra to thank Syril by giving him a job in the Empire and continue the search for Axis and we're gonna really see the Rebellion start to come together. Another thing I believe we'll see for season 2 is Andor searching for his sister. This was touched on in the beginning of Andor but we didn't see it go anywhere this season so I believe that Andor's sister is gonna have a big role next season. Can't wait for season 2
Can we be sure that Dedra will still have a "job" to go back to? No Axis, Cassian escaped. Troops died. It was a major failure and loss of face for the ISB, and the office politics will need to penalize someone.
I just realized Dedra just experienced what Syria did on Ferris. She's not used to failing and her she is saved by the man who she viewed as a failure who she told to put this all behind her. Also, in addition to this rebellion breaking out under her nose, she lost Bix, she didn't get Andor or Axis, and the funeral she ordered to happen sparked the rebellion
I found parallels between Cassian’s talk with Luthen, and Luthen’s talk with Saw Gererra. “Shoot me now, or step all in with the long term picture…” Luthen’s smile seemed, to me, as a reminder.
I LOVE THIS SHOW!! I mentioned it elsewhere, but honestly, after it was all said and done. I couldn't help but feel deep concern for Kino Loy. Now that we know that the parts they were constructing, were in fact pieces of the Death Star. Then the Empire may look into the prison/factory that shut down and slowed down progress. And Kino is still unfortunately at that facility! Maybe we'll see Krennic show up? I don't know, but between that, Mothma making a huge sacrifice, Syril wanting to perform a trench run on Dedra, & all hell breaking loose on Ferrix! I'm SO EXCITED for season 2!!!!
Mon Mothma already expressed distrust in her driver in an one of the earlier episodes, her old one was replaced with this one and she mentioned to Luthen that he is likely a spy. Great show!
It's interesting the more you think about it that Andor is just a tiny cog in a giant machine that ends up taking down the empire, much like the things they built in the prison are a tiny piece of the emperor's most devastating weapon, so small that it doesn't even show up in schematics of the Death Star, because trust me I looked through dozens of pictures trying to find it.
Sorta like humans polluting and littering the planet, that’ll eventually lead to the our demise in the future. Something so small people do every day will turn into something big future people will have to deal with.
I just want to say thank you Ryan, and Doug. Your insight are always spot on and I particularly enjoy when you talk about the framings and the nitty gritty of the whole production. There’s no way that I watch a SW episode without watching you after. Long live screencrush.
Got damn was this show spectacular. Literally my favorite show. Not just favorite Star Wars show, just, ever. I FREAKED OUT when I started to realize that the opening theme music all season long was actually the orchestra of Maarva's funeral, adding in instruments each episode, just like Ryan has been saying in a lot of his Andor breakdowns.
Wasn't that amazing? Plus they justified putting a New Orleans funeral into a SW flick. Seriously, who does that? It was terrific. Then we watch the band die in the fight one by one.
I was like sweating before it even started and I was on the edge of my seat all the way through. I teared up as Brasso delivered Maarva's last words to Cassian and as Bix didn't want to leave her cell because they had broken her so deeply. What a show!
She was doing exactly what she was telling her Banker friend during the party. Show the stone in your hand so they don’t notice the knife at your throat
Loved the finale, great breakdown. A few other things I noticed: the constant theme of Cassian and water. The rain from the first episode, Kenari, the dam on Aldhani, Narkina 5 (outside the prison but also inside as part of the escape), Space Miami, etc. In this ep when he was running through one of the tunnels on Ferrix, there was water dripping and on the ground. He tells Bix & co to fly low until they get to the water, then fly straight up (climb!). Water is natural, unlike the Empire and its sterile aesthetic and forced oppression. Cassian was wearing the same gloves that Jyn wore in Rogue One (I believe she had them on the prison transport before they meet), so nice connection there. And unsure if this is related, but when Clem said people don’t look down anymore, I wonder if that has any connection to Jyn and Saw in Rogue One when he asks about the Imperial flags and she says ‘it’s not a problem if you don’t look up’. Maarva’s speech at the end gave me Shoshanna vibes from the end of Inglorious Basterds. And it was a nice touch that the rubble and debris that rained down on Imperial soldiers after Wilmon threw his bomb was actually the former residents of Ferrix, fighting for its freedom in their own way. They built it up, they will fight those who try to tear it down. And the post-credits scene - very reminiscent of the final scene in Revenge of the Sith. We see the Death Star being born just like the Empire was also recently born. Here, we see the Death Star almost finished - just like the Empire is about to be because the Rebellion is “officially” beginning, with the person who helps to steal the plans to destroy the Death Star officially joining. Whole series was a masterpiece. Props to Tony Gilroy, the cast, and the crew.
Very interesting insight. Water is both life bringing and life taking (not having it or drowning). It also molds to its environment, and at it’s essence it is the spirit of life. Man I never saw the parallel, great insight and just shows how layered and deep (no pun) this show’s writing is!
In terms of writing and storytelling it’s the best Star Wars ever. It doesn’t match the spectacle and aww of the originals, but in terms of just quality I’d put it up their with them. It’s different so hard to directly compare, but it’s one of the best shows period I’ve ever watched.
This show is really really good, I didn't know what to expect when I started watching it. Halfway thru the season I was just like Wow. Utterly amazed at how Damn great everything about this series is, can't wait for the 2nd season!!
Ryan I love your analysis, more to me than Easter eggs! Your analysis of the opening soundtrack, your observations on soldering at the beginning & at the end, etc etc! Very rich! It makes me see the movie a deeper way. Thank you!!!
What brilliant directing that an intro theme song--about which we speculated so much--could be recontextualized to recapitulate an entire show in brief at one of its key moments. A funeral dirge as a leitmotif for rebellion? Thanks for trying so hard, Andor team!
Awesome episode and awesome show... how about that moment when Dedra, after the call with the ISB, just goes to the side and takes a breath. I thought that was amazing. For Gilroy and the team to think of that moment and then to do it. Something this simple is sometimes difficult to do in a movie but is why TV can be amazing when done well. That moment tells us so much about what she is going through at that moment... same with Chief Hyne at the end of the episode , him sitting on the steps. Giving this characters real human beats gives us so much understanding. Make the material so enthralling.
This show is one of the best Star Wars series Disney has put out. The rise of institutional evil that we finally see in horrific form by the empire and I really appreciated how they cared enough to write real characters. Loved it!
Love the use of perspective in the episode. Cassian being up in the building overlooking everything gives him the ability to see the big picture. He sees Luthen and understands why he’s there, then later when he confronts Luthen rather than being angry that he was there to kill him, he offers himself, showing Luthen that he’s a true believer in the cause of the rebellion. As he tells Jezzi, “all in” when seeing his friends off, he now understands what is required for the rebellion to succeed. Also loved all of the acts of rebellion. As the people of Ferrix start the funeral procession earlier than what they were permitted to by the imperial authorities. Also they were told that they could only have forty participants and it’s obvious that they had more gathered. Acts that highlight what Nemik spoke of in his manifesto. The imagery of the two groups coming together for the funeral procession also reflects the rebellion starting to form into an alliance. Lastly, I loved the how the bonus scene at the end was a subtle head nod to the James Webb telescope. The main dish on the Death Star was being covered in gold hexagonal panels.
I love the action in Star Wars, the space battles, lazers and lightsabers. But this show is some of the best Star Wars content Disney has ever done in my opinion. Well written, brilliantly filmed. And the acting is great.
that funeral scene... the chills! I loved how the imperial riot police were perfect at resembling the empire as a whole, a system so intricate and bureaucratic that they trapped themselves and no one was able to move, andor was perfect
Award season forecast: Luthen reactions to Marva's speech and the battle were so well done. The shock of hearing what he has been saying all along, the almost disbelief of seeing the spark of the rebellion play out right in front of him, even a possible PTSD moment from a long ago event, was played so brilliantly. I am saying it first. Plus all the comments already said, Andor will have a big part in awards seasons. It deserves it.
I believe this episode also answered the question about Bix lying or not about Kreegyr. The ISB not taking any prisoners in the attack meant they knew Kreegyr was not Axis.
I love how the big speeches are always made by people other than Andor -- from Rogue One to this series, we know that Andor's not playing the role of inspiring leader, and that's fine. Also interesting how Luthen has the most expensive equipment. There's no way his speeder is going to break down, no way he has to bang on a control panel to get something to work on his souped-up ship. Top of the line for him, always. And for once, the dirt actually landed on him, personally. He literally felt the blowback, rather than just moving pawns on a chessboard. The best show I've seen in a long time. Thanks for the excellent analysis!
This is a show I didn't expect to happen but did and is the best star wars(in my opinion)show since clone wars I've seen. Makes me like the original trilogy alot more, seeing how the rebellion was starting and fighting the Empire
The music, the script, the acting, the rebellious emotions... I love this series so much, makes me feel young once more, discovering the Star Wars universe This show is brilliant
A marvelous season finale. The many foreshadows through out the show. The character development throughout. To the inspirational speech that Maarva gave to the people of Ferrix. Very hopefully we'll see many of the cast back for season 2. This series was such a revitalization to "Star Wars".
When the band's music changed during the funeral procession from the slow dirge, then stopping and becoming confrontational, I got shivers. I loved this show so much
what a treat this series was. great script, great acting, great world building, top shelf cgi, action, intrigue and heart. denise gough was brilliant in this episode, too. more please!
Thank you so much! I haven’t seen the post credits scene until you pointed out. It was a brilliant move in your video. Btw, I really appreciated what you did through your Andor’s analysis. For instance, since you draw my attention to the opening music, the serie took a new level for me.
After watching her death speech spark a rebellion I'm convinced the series is named after Maarva Andor and not Cassian. The intro music mimicking her funeral music drives this home.
You showed it, but I think it's worth a mention: Brasso using Maarva's brick to bonk one riot control trooper was a marvelous little detail. She got to throw a punch against the empire too. Regarding Mon Mothma, I concur that the story of her husband's gambling is used to cover the missing credits and explain the arranged marriage of her daughter, but also throw some dirt all over her pristine image, because if the Empire knows she also has dirty and corrupt, they won't fear her as much. Usually the most corrupt officials are the ones that start throwing accusations of corruption.
The riot reminded me of The Boston massacre initially and then the earliest Revolutionary war skirmishes. I also liked when the big guy head butted the storm trooper and also notice the good aim of stormtroopers shooting the rioters.
This series has been fantastic. I've been rewatching Rogue One inbetween and Cassian is the same character in both- it is the same "I'd rather die trying than give them what they want" core belief that drives him. His abilities to foresee what is ahead of him - like knowing that Luthen was there to kill him, and that no one was going to believe Jyn- are his gifts. I think Cassian just moved ahead of Han Solo for me in fav characters. Can't believe we have to wait 2 years to continue this gem!
The opening music moved me to tears b/c I knew what was about to happen. Entire episode was brilliant. Now to watch the entire season again and wait for S2. Great report SC!
Mon pulled a genius move by using her man’s past problems as a smokescreen of misinformation for the spy to carry back, inadvertently covering her money moves! Brilliant! Her husband was legit confused and pleading because I don’t think he actually gambled this time.
Fun fact: The caps the funeral procession use are actually Finnish college graduation caps, with insignias removed. For Finns, it looks the same as if the players would be wearing the black square caps, but tarnished.
There was a “blink and you miss it” conversation in the background where the Empire mentions they killed all the rebels that they had set up in Ep 11 with the dead pilot. They were patting themselves on the back pretty hard - which made the surprise rebellion on Ferix that more impactful.
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This show was ridiculously good best Disney plus show out to date
1. I rank Andor #1. The sets, the acting, the character arcs, the plot, the smoldering burn, the freaking espionage. I have never cared about Star Wars characters more.
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Best SW content since Rogue One, and this coming from someone who loves the Mandalorian.
Can't believe you skipped over luthen pulling up his hood and riding on the speeder bike. So similar to maul in phantom menace.
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I loved Maarva's participation in the battle in the form of a brick.
And also that it implies she was the local LEADER of the resistance, not just a member.
@@grahamsound Marva was the worst part of this show, so doesn't fit in this universe and is hard to watch especially when B3emo is around too
@@cagliari5984 why do you think that?
loved that she was used as a literal weapon to strike at the empire
@@cagliari5984 at least back up your claims with something lol. Or else your argument is worthless.
Marva's speech when she says "fight those BASTARDS" gave me chills. Fiona Shaw absolutely bossed her performance. Really made me want to be a rebel smashing the Empire.
Luthen told Andor don't you want to stick it to those bastards
Get out there and do it.
Smash the evil empires of our time.
"Remember that the frontier of the rebellion is everywhere, and even the smallest acts of insurrection push our lines forward,"
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Same, I was fist pumping at the screen, she just killed that speech, loved it!
I think the Mon scene where she opens her coat shows her discomfort with what she is about to do. Specifically, her husband isn't gambling. Mon set him up. Knowing that the driver was listening, Mon accused her husband of something she knew he was not doing (gambling on Coruscant). When he played dumb (because he was) she played that up as deception. It was all a show for the driver to explain why her finances had gone sketchy and also to explain to outsiders why she might betroth her daughter to someone so fare beneath her. I thought it was brilliant spycraft on Mon's part and not her actually being upset about her husband's gambling on Curuscant. I actually believe he wasn't gambling there.
absolutely this. I thought this was clear?
Yes, that's what I assumed was happening as well. She knew he was a spy and used that to "account" for the lost money
Also just here to make sure this stays up top. This is what the scene was about. she threw her husband under the bus to cover her activities. He mention it later in the video. The nly differene is that i doubt he is gambeling at all.
Great spy craft indeed but slightly alarmed that she would sacrifice her daughter her daughter for it so easily though- or am I missing something?
Congrats, you understood a basic plot point that the show made pretty damn clear :D
Mon Mothma's gambling accusation was actually seemingly just a cover for her money issue she's been dealing with
Truly a smart, bad bitch
This
I'm pretty sure her husband picked up on the trail ig
Absolutely! Mon Mothma is using her husband's vices as a cover. She's using him as a patsy!
I see it as unintentionally brilliant cover for her fiscal situation.
Yep - she was feeding her driver false info who she knows is spying on her - hoping they take the bait.
As young man of nearly five decades of life, Andor is to me now what Star Wars was to me as a child. It is more mature, realistic and thoughtful than I could have hoped. It helped to open up my inner child experience that I had in 1977. Although different yet somehow similar, It's sheer tenacity elevates it into something spectacular! Congrats to all involved! Thank you as well Ryan for working overtime. Hope you and Doug and all you love have a great holiday!
"I love him more than anything he could ever do wrong" absolutely gutted me. I would give anything to hear my mom say that. I know it was true before she died but I would love to hear her one more time. This show is amazing and truly special.
Ya, that jerked some tears😥
yea, i teared up big time on that one
This whole episode, man
The whole thing was so moving.
Agreed…that phrase could barely contain the amount of love a loving mother has for her children. 😢
I'm not gonna lie, it made me tear up.
One scene that wasn't mentioned in this video that I thought was brilliant was when Luthen is over looking the city of Ferrix. Sounds of the battle filling the air, and smoke is rising. It's everything Luthen has been working towards, manifesting before his eyes . The look that he gives is a mixture of relief, but also disgust. Just a great way to show a character getting what he's been wanting, but sort of shocked of the realism of the situation. The little scenes like that is what really did for me when it comes to this show.
Luthen was genuinely impressed with Cassian - not only that he got away - but figured out what he was doing there and he's waiting for him on his ship. He was smiling at him like a Jedi impressed that his padawan passed the trials lol.
A hero came to Luthen…. Luthen originally tried recruiting him, but now Andor returned seeking luthen out to join
More like a sith
@@forcewars5691 Dark Jedi...
Luthen's thesis was coming to fruition before his eyes.
His every action was for this purpose for every day citizens fed up and taking up arms.
Cassian's mother was speaking to her son from the grave "wake up".
Stellan’s facial expressions speak thousands of words
As someone who worked on this series, I have loved watching your breakdowns and analysis of each episode. You really bring everything together and showcase the series depths and connections perfectly 👍
What did you do on the series?
@@Mymumsey1 visual effects 👍
You folks knocked it out of the park with this one. Thank you.
@@christiandavis2916 thank you! It takes many, many of us to do - but it’s always nice to know it’s appreciated
@@thomas_baxter what a piece of work you're involved with. This for me is THE best of anything Star Wars
Mon Mothma wasn’t letting her guard down when she accused her husband of gambling. She knew the driver would listen so she used it as a chance to give the empire an explanation as to why $400,000 was missing from her bank account. That one ISB supervisor later even says “this would explain why her bank has been unusual lately” or something like that when the driver reports back to him.
Exactly. Seemed quite obvious to me.
Yeah, I thought that was perfectly obvious.
Yes, what I was going to say. Mon was making a false accusation throwing her husband under the bus to throw off the spy. I know Screencrush likes to find symbolism in literally everything, often seeing them in non-existent places. Maybe she was opening up the lapel of her coat cuz the climate inside the vehicle was more agreeable than outside.
Exactly, to me she opening her coat was more a "the heck with moral superiority and exemplarity. let's play the game and get dirty if I have too"
Yes, he says this later in the video.
Absolutely spectacular finale. Brasso is such a badass, and hopefully he becomes a rebel leader.
The bloke managed to knock out a Stormtrooper with a helmet on, with his own head. Absolute mad lad.
At the very top of the canon
That scream made me also scream.
Using Maarva's stone to beat them with was so beautiful
The "Big Guy" snuck up on us, as a favorite supporting character. I hope he also makes sure B2 is well looked after, when Cassian is away doing Rebel stuff.
This show is spectacular. Not only within Star Wars but it shines by its own merit. Top writing, acting and character development. One of the best series this year
Couldn't have said it better. Going an extra step, for me is the best Star Wars content I've ever seen and by far. So much that at last there's a Star Wars story that can be seen without having to know all the lore, and it will still be a great story as it's perfectly written, acted and produced.
10/10
Yes!
The Mon scene about Perrin's gambling was her playing the spy. She was giving the empire false info to keep them off of her.
Yeah, she set up here husband as the fall guy
The empire will look into her accounts see missing money, assume that her "husbad" was paying off his loan shark, the father of the man they married their daughter off to and likely the two of them will go down. The daughter would be safe, because chances are the son is clear of any his father's wrong doing, while Mon disappears into the rebel network.
Does me not understanding this mean I’m stupid?
@@psychoapplesauceeater8562 maybe
@@Times_Ticking Or he's been in on it the whole time.
As someone who saw the first screening of "Star Wars" at Grauman's Chinese Theater in 1977, I have to say this series made the whole mythos real to me. I love this show and "Rogue One" is now my favorite "Star Wars" chapter outside of George Lucas' original intentions since his "Apocalyse Now", "THX1138", USC days. Looking forward to that galaxy far far away much more.
A Star Wars og, and someone who saw it at Graumans no less! Stay awesome Samuel.
I've seen a few videos showing the lines at that particular theater... Its amazing btw, seen a few films there....Can you provide any insight on that night? Did you know what you were in for? As far as I know, Star Wars blew up from word of mouth. Was there a buzz before?
@@matthoward598 The only buzz I heard came from an early San Diego convention that announced a sc-fi film from the maker of "American Graffiti". The original trailer was boring and I bought my ticket for the first matinee expecting nothing. In fact, when I saw the words, "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away" I thought I was in for some "Disneyfied" bs. Then I literally got blown through the back of the theater with that title reveal. I was mesmerized until the landing in the desert. I sat through that movie two more times... each time the theater was packed and it is not a small theater. After years of depressing films this was the best movie experience I ever had.
After seeing how powerful some of the earlier episodes were, this finale took it to a whole new level. Literally edge of the seat viewing. It brought tears to my eyes throughout. This series has been phenomenal, Star Wars at it's very best. The slow build up. the poetry of the storytelling and the payoff were simply perfect.
It was almost unbearably tense as all the threads were coming together
@@Superdelphinus so true thank god the show had a weelkly release. my heart can't take too much of this tension
Great acting, script, edition, music, character development. A fantastic series
Andor was the star wars project I was least excited about, when it was announced. Now, I actually can't think of anything I've loved better than this first season of it. The writing, directing, the shots, the acting, and especially, the story of it. It is just spectacular, and I'm so bummed this was the finale for the season! Amazing show, all around.
At least there's going to be a Season 2
The shots, the lighting was just beautiful at all times pretty much - just great job technically as well.
I love the dichotomy of Nemik's words "Try" as opposed to the traditional Star Wars Jedi line of "Do or do not, there is no try". This really gives this show a sense that the Jedi are no longer there to save the rebels, and they are on their own to throw off the tyranny of the Empire.
To me it showed how flawed their beliefs were. They never even tried to help. They just did nothing while normal people gave their lives to clean the mess they let happen. I know new cannon changes some of that, but to me Rogue One and Andor care more about the OT lore where the Jedi were completely gone, not the contradictory stuff that they've been forcing in recent years.
After becoming so invested in these characters that feel so real, and the insurmountable odds that they’re starting to tackle with just wits and determination, it kind of sucks to think that, in the end, it was the magical space wizards using their space magic that ultimately defeated the Empire.
@@lex_rodriguez oh yeah that’s a cool way to think about it too!
Jedi can do things a normal human can't do, and if you don't do it, you die.
This is part of why I hope Luthen isn’t a “secret Jedi.” Would totally undermine what’s going on with this show.
Another easter egg is when Syril and Mosk change their caps on the transport to Ferrix. First Mosk has the one that is orange but then gives it to Syril. I believe it's a callback to ep3 where we could see that wearing orange cap in their strike force it would mean you are higher rank and in command
A hooded figure was sitting being Mosk on the bus. They never show the face, but I thought it might be Luthen. The pair also walk right past him on the stairs.
My wife and I have lost parents and other close family through the last couple years. Going through that obviously comes with a huge swell of emotion, which is one thing that connected me to this finale, but it’s not the sole reason I had tears in my eyes for half of this episode.
When you watch someone you love go through terminal illness, you want the end of their life to be and feel like an earth shattering event, when often you feel stuck in the same day-to-day life you’ve been living, just a sadder version. Your loved-one’s life passes in a slow, painful, and often undignified manor, with no great culmination of story, only time spent alleviating pain.
I felt that again with Maarva’s death as it was portrayed in the previous episodes, but the funeral gave Maarva what people in real life usually never get, a wonderful culmination of her life and an earth altering event. A perfect marriage of the inner turmoil of grief matching the outer turmoil of the rebellion. A proof of purpose of the life lived.
What a way for a show to make you feel.
making me cry again mf
I think it's very important to notice the role of Maarva. She really gets to the hearts and minds of the people to ignite the rebellion and notice the name of the series, ANDOR, not Cassian. To get the final message to the people and realize that she formed Cassian, its really inspiring to see the result of a great role model. She is the real heart of the series.
Great way to close season 1 and can't wait for the next one.
Powerful representation of the divine feminine. That’s real and not contrived like the culture controllers make believe.
The post-credit scene was like the cherry on top of a delicious Star Wars sundae. After all of the emotions we went through, that scene brought us back to reality and remembering how things will turn out. Well done!
Can’t wait for S2!
I absolutely loved the tuning of instruments. As a band kid and having band kids now this was so symbolic of a grand performance. It was like the ending and also the beginning tuning at the end of season I. This is like a story loop that had been unfolding with death passing the torch to a new and constant future. Just like the kid in the new sieres moving a broom. I am absolutely astounded at the level of care, precision, and respect placed in this series. I can't wait for season II
I said the EXACT same thing to my old bando buddy. I loved that detail!
Me too (as a former bando myself).
As a former instrument designer, though, that was just about the laziest bit of prop making in cinematic history.
@@gwzipper1 I can totally understand why you'd be pissed about the prop design, being an instrument designer, but I'm sure gunsmiths say the EXACT same thing about the 'modifications' and redesigns done to the blasters in Star Wars. 🤣
I actually loved that they made the instruments look funky as hell.
@@indiana_holmes good point! Some of the most iconic SW blasters are barely redressed real firearms.
I absolutely love the reveal that the funeral music is the opening for the show.
Also, the fact that Major Partagaz says "find Axis" to Dedra means that Bix did in fact say that Anto Krieger was not the man she introduced to Andor.
I love you breaking down the filming/framing/editing techniques used in this show. Reminds me of the film electives I took in college, and it's always so impressive to see how that stuff affects the viewing experience. Plus, the comparisons to how badly BoBF did it are funny as hell.
Wow what a finale. Powerhouse performances from all involved, including bee. Can't imagine what they have planned for season 2.
Obviously B2 is going to be uploaded to K-2SO.
Season 1 was about bringing him to the rebellion. Best guess: Season 2 will be about his building and rise within it.
@@DaveJablonski glad I’m not the only one hoping this.
Prolly more boring stories
@@TaintedPeter HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA ur so funny my guy💀
I loved how this show was paced, it wasn't rushed, it dwelled where it needed to, it was amazing. I instantly thought Mon was diverting attention away from her own money moving to her husband so I'm glad I'm not the only one
Maarva's funeral was so good, I loved this episode so much, Andor has been one of the best part of the Star Wars canon
Love that Maarva gives one of the first blows to the empire on Ferrix in the form of a brick. So perfect.
Was awesome, best part for me was when the storm trooper went up the bell tower and the ringer saw them and just kicked them off.. legend we will never know the bigger story to the role of having that position of ferix.
prerequisite: "must be able to kick very well."
Epic, butttt I was hoping he would uppercut the stormtrooper with his hammer.
@@MerijnH Same and we missed out on an obvious Wilhelm opportunity.
I loved that part too. Such random casual badassness
Doubtless that's how he got the position. The anvil ringer has to win a Sparta identification contest against 29 other competitors.
There were a lot of funerals in Ferrix the following day.
I really appreciate how you analyze the cinematography and artistry of things rather than just theorize about the story.
So glad you mentioned the post credit scene since I hadn’t known about it. Immediately went back to watch it before your breakdown of it
Saaaame
Me too!
6:20 a bit more than that. this show is filled with imagery of people being sufocated by their clothes. just pay attention to their costumes. it's referencing Vader choking people, the tight grip of the Empire. it's very subtle, but it's genius.
in this case Mon Mothma is trying to feel free before she interacts with her husband
What did you think of the finale?
It was fabulous and awesome!
It’s like poetry
I gave it a 10, it was awesome! The whole series was a 9 for me!
This was sooo amazing. Thanks Doug. Great video. Give your human a treat.
They should've planned for 5 seasons. This is one of the best things I have watched this year. It's a shame the 2nd season is the last season. They have started filming so it's highly unlikely that there would be more seasons.
I loved the foreshadowing of "Try" ahead of Yoda's "Do or do not" line. I think it shows how, at this point, the rebellion is trying its best, looking for little wins, but by the time that Luke is in the hot seat Yoda literally know it's do or die and Luke simply has to succeed. That's my take anyways.
I like that take. I will ponder it.
You can’t succeed or fail at something unless you try first.
Yoda was saying line for decades, for even little things, so it’s not about being in the hot seat. He just doesn’t understand the concept of teaching being encouraging someone to fail at something new, and getting better means failing differently each time.
Four times I’ve cried in Star Wars:
“You were my brother Anakin, I loved you!”
“I’m sorry Anakin, for everything!”
“I love him more than anything he could ever do wrong”
“You already have, Luke. You were right about me”
beautiful... but what about:
Who are you?
Rey?
Rey who?
Rey Skywalker!
"Somehow, Palpatine returned."
@@TheRealSkreegle Brings a tear to my eye every time 🥲
ROTS is my favourite Star Wars movie of all time because I love how serious and dark it is. And I love Andor for the same reason. Wars are meant to be serious and Andor gets it.
Only 4 times? You need to watch more SW or develop more empathy lol.
You’ve made a lot of great recap videos for so many different shows, but this has to be the best I’ve seen. Great job and analysis!
Dude you have practically overnight become my favorite RUclips channel with your in depth look at TV show episodes and movies. Hell I didn’t even know there was a post credits scene to this episode until you mentioned it.
I didn’t know either and I absolutely paused this to go watch it, lol
@@sarasharick5209 same haha
Agreed, this is the best by far I've seen. The little essay on camera angles in this one is sweet. The connections he makes are informed. It starts with the assumption that we're not all here to peanut gallery the good things to death. This will be my go-to from now on.
Ryan imo is the best at this!
Thank you. Thank you for doing these videos! I loved Andor, but your videos helped me appreciate its brilliance to a whole new level!!
Season 2 began filming this month. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in Andor, and especially thankful for Tony Gilroy's incredible writing!
There are a few things I hope they address in season 2
1. Who IS Luthen . Really. Like why is he so hardcore? What is his personal motivation. Heck I’d like to know about his aide too
2 Does Dedra find out that Cass was arrested and in prison for at least a month?
3. How does Cass get K2SO?
4.Where is cass’ sister. They haven’t said anything since mid season. W
Who is Luthen? I'd say he's.....
J.ust (an) E.xeptionally D.angerous I.ndividual 😉
I think that maybe Binx memory into a K2SO. As thsy are both kind of goofy. Just a theory idk.
cass sister is a fantasy as maarva explained when cass leaves to naimos , idk why so many think cass sister survived she is dead
Also Luthen must’ve died since he’s not in rogue 1 that or his still keeping his cover.
Luthen is a BAMF, I think that’s all we need to know. Personally I like not having everything explained, it leaves something to the imagination.
This finale was crazy, and when I saw the credits roll, I said "that was it?" because I just want more of this, one thing is waiting each week, but a whole year or two, now it is going to keep me with all the expectations because as just Rogue One, this show is reaaaaally putting the bar way to high and I feel we may see other shows in a different light now.
Man I think you missed the lesson that Cassian's dad was trying to tell him. People look past things they don't value or things that don't appear to have value. Ties nicely into the lesson earlier about how the Empire couldn't imagine someone like Cassian being in their "house".
Cassian has pretended to be an imperial multiple times throughout his life 😉
I think it can apply several ways. Luthen was ready to throw Cassian away as well.
This is a video about Easter eggs in a show desperately trying to distance itself from fan service. I think they missed the lesson in a lot of ways.
This show was so so good. Andor and Rouge one are the most Star Wars feelings movies on par with the original trilogy. Really enjoyable storytelling that makes sense. You care for these characters they hold weight. Fantastic! I hope they turn out move content like this.
Screen crush awesome video as always.
Ferrix is a play on "ferrous" _relating to or containing iron_. That furthers the idea that this is a community of industrial workers, like steel mills, scrap yards etc. It's very fitting that Maarva uses the metaphor of rust to convey the idea of decay.
Great insight. Yep, the Rebellion's success is largely possible because of all the blue-collar participants.
Iron is also strong and stubborn, and also has a breaking point, it only bends so much. Wow I never saw the archetype and symbolism until you mentioned that. Shows just how well the writing can make or break a show.
The town bell that's a specialized percussion anvil rung by hammers. The percussion instruments they all play to signal others....
The ending felt more like a beginning than an end and I love that, i initially thought that Luthen and other important characters would die this episode but now I see that this episode, although the last of the season, was really a transition episode for season 2.
In season 2, Cassian will officially be in the fight against the Empire, I expect Dedra to thank Syril by giving him a job in the Empire and continue the search for Axis and we're gonna really see the Rebellion start to come together. Another thing I believe we'll see for season 2 is Andor searching for his sister. This was touched on in the beginning of Andor but we didn't see it go anywhere this season so I believe that Andor's sister is gonna have a big role next season.
Can't wait for season 2
Can we be sure that Dedra will still have a "job" to go back to? No Axis, Cassian escaped. Troops died. It was a major failure and loss of face for the ISB, and the office politics will need to penalize someone.
@@EastshoreCarp good point! We'll see how this transition to season 2
Dedra's gonna give Syril a job immediately. She may also employ him later.
This whole season is basically his backstory. Next season will be fire. This was almost all setup. Now the pins get knocked down.
I just realized Dedra just experienced what Syria did on Ferris. She's not used to failing and her she is saved by the man who she viewed as a failure who she told to put this all behind her. Also, in addition to this rebellion breaking out under her nose, she lost Bix, she didn't get Andor or Axis, and the funeral she ordered to happen sparked the rebellion
I found parallels between Cassian’s talk with Luthen, and Luthen’s talk with Saw Gererra. “Shoot me now, or step all in with the long term picture…” Luthen’s smile seemed, to me, as a reminder.
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!
I mentioned it elsewhere, but honestly, after it was all said and done. I couldn't help but feel deep concern for Kino Loy. Now that we know that the parts they were constructing, were in fact pieces of the Death Star. Then the Empire may look into the prison/factory that shut down and slowed down progress. And Kino is still unfortunately at that facility!
Maybe we'll see Krennic show up?
I don't know, but between that, Mothma making a huge sacrifice, Syril wanting to perform a trench run on Dedra, & all hell breaking loose on Ferrix!
I'm SO EXCITED for season 2!!!!
Trench run on Dedra!! Awesome description. HAHAHAHA!
That is brilliant! Bravo sir 😂👏👍
😂trench run on Dedra = soda on my shirt following spit take!
TRENCH RUN ON DEDRA 😭😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😂😂😭
Mon Mothma already expressed distrust in her driver in an one of the earlier episodes, her old one was replaced with this one and she mentioned to Luthen that he is likely a spy.
Great show!
Thats little smirk luthen gave cassian at the end said it all.
It's interesting the more you think about it that Andor is just a tiny cog in a giant machine that ends up taking down the empire, much like the things they built in the prison are a tiny piece of the emperor's most devastating weapon, so small that it doesn't even show up in schematics of the Death Star, because trust me I looked through dozens of pictures trying to find it.
Sorta like humans polluting and littering the planet, that’ll eventually lead to the our demise in the future. Something so small people do every day will turn into something big future people will have to deal with.
I love the dog in your videos. He always knows to ask the hard hitting questions. Great job pup!!
I just want to say thank you Ryan, and Doug. Your insight are always spot on and I particularly enjoy when you talk about the framings and the nitty gritty of the whole production. There’s no way that I watch a SW episode without watching you after.
Long live screencrush.
Got damn was this show spectacular. Literally my favorite show. Not just favorite Star Wars show, just, ever. I FREAKED OUT when I started to realize that the opening theme music all season long was actually the orchestra of Maarva's funeral, adding in instruments each episode, just like Ryan has been saying in a lot of his Andor breakdowns.
Wasn't that amazing? Plus they justified putting a New Orleans funeral into a SW flick. Seriously, who does that? It was terrific. Then we watch the band die in the fight one by one.
It’s on the level of breaking bad and the first three seasons of GOT.
@@soakedbearrd Agreed.
I was like sweating before it even started and I was on the edge of my seat all the way through. I teared up as Brasso delivered Maarva's last words to Cassian and as Bix didn't want to leave her cell because they had broken her so deeply. What a show!
Mon was TOTALLY “letting her guard down”. She’s playing them to cover her ass & financials. She’s one smart cookie 🍪
She was doing exactly what she was telling her Banker friend during the party. Show the stone in your hand so they don’t notice the knife at your throat
Loved the finale, great breakdown. A few other things I noticed: the constant theme of Cassian and water. The rain from the first episode, Kenari, the dam on Aldhani, Narkina 5 (outside the prison but also inside as part of the escape), Space Miami, etc. In this ep when he was running through one of the tunnels on Ferrix, there was water dripping and on the ground. He tells Bix & co to fly low until they get to the water, then fly straight up (climb!). Water is natural, unlike the Empire and its sterile aesthetic and forced oppression. Cassian was wearing the same gloves that Jyn wore in Rogue One (I believe she had them on the prison transport before they meet), so nice connection there. And unsure if this is related, but when Clem said people don’t look down anymore, I wonder if that has any connection to Jyn and Saw in Rogue One when he asks about the Imperial flags and she says ‘it’s not a problem if you don’t look up’. Maarva’s speech at the end gave me Shoshanna vibes from the end of Inglorious Basterds. And it was a nice touch that the rubble and debris that rained down on Imperial soldiers after Wilmon threw his bomb was actually the former residents of Ferrix, fighting for its freedom in their own way. They built it up, they will fight those who try to tear it down. And the post-credits scene - very reminiscent of the final scene in Revenge of the Sith. We see the Death Star being born just like the Empire was also recently born. Here, we see the Death Star almost finished - just like the Empire is about to be because the Rebellion is “officially” beginning, with the person who helps to steal the plans to destroy the Death Star officially joining. Whole series was a masterpiece. Props to Tony Gilroy, the cast, and the crew.
Very interesting insight. Water is both life bringing and life taking (not having it or drowning). It also molds to its environment, and at it’s essence it is the spirit of life. Man I never saw the parallel, great insight and just shows how layered and deep (no pun) this show’s writing is!
In terms of writing and storytelling it’s the best Star Wars ever. It doesn’t match the spectacle and aww of the originals, but in terms of just quality I’d put it up their with them. It’s different so hard to directly compare, but it’s one of the best shows period I’ve ever watched.
Facts
100% agree. best thing since OT and surpasses OT in those ways you mentioned. not truly comparable, both amazing in their own different ways.
Definitely the best SW product since Empire. Just amazing.
This show is really really good, I didn't know what to expect when I started watching it. Halfway thru the season I was just like Wow. Utterly amazed at how Damn great everything about this series is, can't wait for the 2nd season!!
The death star post credit scene gave me chills.
best scene haha :)
Ryan I love your analysis, more to me than Easter eggs! Your analysis of the opening soundtrack, your observations on soldering at the beginning & at the end, etc etc! Very rich! It makes me see the movie a deeper way. Thank you!!!
Mon Mothmas conversation with her husband was a deliberate set up to sacrifice him to cover her rebel dealings.
What brilliant directing that an intro theme song--about which we speculated so much--could be recontextualized to recapitulate an entire show in brief at one of its key moments. A funeral dirge as a leitmotif for rebellion? Thanks for trying so hard, Andor team!
Awesome episode and awesome show... how about that moment when Dedra, after the call with the ISB, just goes to the side and takes a breath. I thought that was amazing. For Gilroy and the team to think of that moment and then to do it. Something this simple is sometimes difficult to do in a movie but is why TV can be amazing when done well. That moment tells us so much about what she is going through at that moment... same with Chief Hyne at the end of the episode , him sitting on the steps. Giving this characters real human beats gives us so much understanding. Make the material so enthralling.
This show is one of the best Star Wars series Disney has put out. The rise of institutional evil that we finally see in horrific form by the empire and I really appreciated how they cared enough to write real characters. Loved it!
Thank you Ryan and Doug! Appreciate your amazing analysis and quick posting!
Love the use of perspective in the episode. Cassian being up in the building overlooking everything gives him the ability to see the big picture. He sees Luthen and understands why he’s there, then later when he confronts Luthen rather than being angry that he was there to kill him, he offers himself, showing Luthen that he’s a true believer in the cause of the rebellion. As he tells Jezzi, “all in” when seeing his friends off, he now understands what is required for the rebellion to succeed.
Also loved all of the acts of rebellion. As the people of Ferrix start the funeral procession earlier than what they were permitted to by the imperial authorities. Also they were told that they could only have forty participants and it’s obvious that they had more gathered. Acts that highlight what Nemik spoke of in his manifesto.
The imagery of the two groups coming together for the funeral procession also reflects the rebellion starting to form into an alliance.
Lastly, I loved the how the bonus scene at the end was a subtle head nod to the James Webb telescope. The main dish on the Death Star was being covered in gold hexagonal panels.
"Not the bees! NOT THE BEES!"
THAT POST CREDIT SCENE…small but so poetic
I love the action in Star Wars, the space battles, lazers and lightsabers. But this show is some of the best Star Wars content Disney has ever done in my opinion. Well written, brilliantly filmed. And the acting is great.
that funeral scene... the chills! I loved how the imperial riot police were perfect at resembling the empire as a whole, a system so intricate and bureaucratic that they trapped themselves and no one was able to move, andor was perfect
Award season forecast: Luthen reactions to Marva's speech and the battle were so well done. The shock of hearing what he has been saying all along, the almost disbelief of seeing the spark of the rebellion play out right in front of him, even a possible PTSD moment from a long ago event, was played so brilliantly. I am saying it first. Plus all the comments already said, Andor will have a big part in awards seasons. It deserves it.
I believe this episode also answered the question about Bix lying or not about Kreegyr. The ISB not taking any prisoners in the attack meant they knew Kreegyr was not Axis.
I love how the big speeches are always made by people other than Andor -- from Rogue One to this series, we know that Andor's not playing the role of inspiring leader, and that's fine.
Also interesting how Luthen has the most expensive equipment. There's no way his speeder is going to break down, no way he has to bang on a control panel to get something to work on his souped-up ship. Top of the line for him, always. And for once, the dirt actually landed on him, personally. He literally felt the blowback, rather than just moving pawns on a chessboard.
The best show I've seen in a long time. Thanks for the excellent analysis!
This is a show I didn't expect to happen but did and is the best star wars(in my opinion)show since clone wars I've seen. Makes me like the original trilogy alot more, seeing how the rebellion was starting and fighting the Empire
The music, the script, the acting, the rebellious emotions... I love this series so much, makes me feel young once more, discovering the Star Wars universe
This show is brilliant
Marva's brick being used to cave in the head of an imperial, you know she's smiling wide in the force.
I'm telling my joke again. She's a Mother Brick in the Brawl.
@@christiandavis2916 Dude, that's awesome 😆
@@mortarconn ty :)
I had zero expectations for this series. I am so glad i gave it a chance. Such a great series! Definitely top of the list of stars wars content
A marvelous season finale. The many foreshadows through out the show. The character development throughout. To the inspirational speech that Maarva gave to the people of Ferrix.
Very hopefully we'll see many of the cast back for season 2.
This series was such a revitalization to "Star Wars".
When the band's music changed during the funeral procession from the slow dirge, then stopping and becoming confrontational, I got shivers. I loved this show so much
what a treat this series was. great script, great acting, great world building, top shelf cgi, action, intrigue and heart. denise gough was brilliant in this episode, too. more please!
Thank you so much! I haven’t seen the post credits scene until you pointed out. It was a brilliant move in your video. Btw, I really appreciated what you did through your Andor’s analysis. For instance, since you draw my attention to the opening music, the serie took a new level for me.
After watching her death speech spark a rebellion I'm convinced the series is named after Maarva Andor and not Cassian. The intro music mimicking her funeral music drives this home.
Excellent point!
Thank you for your “pause now please” as I hadn’t realised they had snuck in a paper credit scene all Marvel like. 👍🏻👍🏻
You showed it, but I think it's worth a mention: Brasso using Maarva's brick to bonk one riot control trooper was a marvelous little detail. She got to throw a punch against the empire too. Regarding Mon Mothma, I concur that the story of her husband's gambling is used to cover the missing credits and explain the arranged marriage of her daughter, but also throw some dirt all over her pristine image, because if the Empire knows she also has dirty and corrupt, they won't fear her as much. Usually the most corrupt officials are the ones that start throwing accusations of corruption.
Great analysis/recap! Really outstanding work!
The riot reminded me of The Boston massacre initially and then the earliest Revolutionary war skirmishes. I also liked when the big guy head butted the storm trooper and also notice the good aim of stormtroopers shooting the rioters.
Yes! The funeral procession was lifted directly from the painting "The spirit of 76"
I really love this series. Thank you for all the breakdowns I really enjoyed watching them after the shows.
really appreciate you making the parallels to numerous labor movement incidents through history
This series has been fantastic. I've been rewatching Rogue One inbetween and Cassian is the same character in both- it is the same "I'd rather die trying than give them what they want" core belief that drives him. His abilities to foresee what is ahead of him - like knowing that Luthen was there to kill him, and that no one was going to believe Jyn- are his gifts. I think Cassian just moved ahead of Han Solo for me in fav characters. Can't believe we have to wait 2 years to continue this gem!
That moment they pushed over the adorable B2EMO... something snapped and even I felt like joining the rebellion dammit 😅
I just screamed "you son of a b**ch!" and started kicking.
@@jheeettfire3243 haha glad it wasn't just me
This world is too cold for B2 - he doesn't need to be apart of a war he just needs hugs.
same. like how dare they?
He essentially kicked an old dog.
The opening music moved me to tears b/c I knew what was about to happen. Entire episode was brilliant. Now to watch the entire season again and wait for S2. Great report SC!
This episode was soooo amazing. Thanks for the vid Doug. ...and Ryan.
One of my all time favourite series by Star Wars so far by a landslide. Thanks for all you detailed videos 😊
Mon pulled a genius move by using her man’s past problems as a smokescreen of misinformation for the spy to carry back, inadvertently covering her money moves! Brilliant! Her husband was legit confused and pleading because I don’t think he actually gambled this time.
That was the best breakdown I’ve seen on this episode, we’ll done! Super detailed and you picked up so many connecting themes I had missed
Maarva Andor becoming an actual weapon against the Empire was kinda shocking. But I know she would have loved that.
Thanks for this. I missed SO MUCH detail in this episode. This made the episode even better than I thought it was
Fun fact: The caps the funeral procession use are actually Finnish college graduation caps, with insignias removed. For Finns, it looks the same as if the players would be wearing the black square caps, but tarnished.
There was a “blink and you miss it” conversation in the background where the Empire mentions they killed all the rebels that they had set up in Ep 11 with the dead pilot. They were patting themselves on the back pretty hard - which made the surprise rebellion on Ferix that more impactful.
I loved that Brasso used Maarva's brick as a weapon!
Mother Brick in the Brawl.