Awesome 3 episode arc. Imagine if the prequel trilogy had been written with this level of intrigue and sharpness? I wonder where they go with the final 3 episodes. It's gotta be all about the death star and setup for Rogue 1, right?

I bet the series ends with Bix looking up at the sky after the rebellion has won
And with Syril's mom killing Dedra with help from Uncle Harlo.

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Bratt way better as Bail than Jimmy Smits.

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Agree. Bratt seems to be the bettor actor by far, much better at conveying emotion. Smits was wooden and too stoic.

This show is so damn good. 8/9 were master classes in building almost unescapable tension. The character arcs are well done, heart breaking at times, and unexpected in the case of Bix.

The Ghorman massacre had me thinking 1939 Poland or French underground. I told my wife that the biggest reason I like The Phantom Menace so much is the depiction of Palpatine using the legal system to eventually take tyrannical power, much as Hitler did in 1930s Germany. I love seeing these historical allegories in Star Wars.

Mon's speech was fantastic, great work from the actress. But the escape from the Senate was just so well done. I only thought she had seen the true price of rebellion when she has her friend killed and she danced at the wedding, but that was nothing compared to what she saw in 9. It is obvious to her that she has lost everything important to her, and her freedom/life is next.

Also loved how they brought K2S0 into the show.

Wondering if Dedra might find herself given a new posting - the Death Star.

If I had any complaint about 9, it was that I had hoped to see Palps even if via hologram. But that does not lessen the show at all.

Cannot wait for the concluding episodes.

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I know it was sort of laid out above but now I'm struggling hard when the prequels are happening in relation to this. We are obviously running parallel to ROTS but would love to see a more detailed side by side of that with this.

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Not running parallel to ROTS at all. Season 2 of Andor is happening 15-19 years after ROTS

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I know it was sort of laid out above but now I'm struggling hard when the prequels are happening in relation to this. We are obviously running parallel to ROTS but would love to see a more detailed side by side of that with this.

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Say what now?

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I know it was sort of laid out above but now I'm struggling hard when the prequels are happening in relation to this. We are obviously running parallel to ROTS but would love to see a more detailed side by side of that with this.

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Say what now?

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I have no sense of time for theatrical universes. All I can tell you is that this Episode 7,8, and 9 has to be better than the ST Episodes 7,8, and 9 which some people tell me supposedly take place after the OT.

I wouldn't know about that as no such films were ever made.

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How much alcohol have you consumed this morning?

Holy crap!!!!! We watched episode 8 last night! Holy crap holy crap!!!

Still need to watch 9 which that'll be tonight and not reading anything here just dropping a worthless reaction post but OMG this is what I've been waiting for! I think after watching episode 9 we might rewatch 8 and 9 again cause I know 9 will be epic!

See y'all later k thnx bai!

Skimming back but not going to catch everything that's been said, general thoughts after ep 9.

- Absolutely love the design and art direction of Ghorman, it's art deco with some midcentury modern with a little steampunk mixed in and just so well done.

- The arc of eps 8 and 9 was phenomenal. I wasn't quite sure where they'd take 9 as ep 8 felt like it kind of concluded that story, but 9 was incredible. The tension in that escape sequence was fantastic, and Mon's reactions to how Cassian operated (just shooting the agent and her driver without a second thought) was a perfect mirror to show how her understanding of the Rebellion is totally different than those with their boots on the ground.

- Can't say much more on ep 8 that hasn't been said. So well done, and the contrast from what we saw happen on Ghorman and the reporting to the Senate in ep 9 was a super interesting insight into Imperial propaganda that we really hadn't seen before that gives a whole new understanding of this world.

- Loved how the bellhop/now clerk in the hotel subtly acknowledged that he recognized Cassian and then that he had an understanding of who he was, one of my favorite lines in the series so far (even if not an entirely original thought to us): "Rebellions are built on hope."

- Agreed that Benjamin Bratt is an upgrade.

- Really liked the twist that Erskin was working for Luthen.

Overall excited to see things amp up for the last arc, this has been some of the best Star Wars storytelling ever so far.

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This is a general observation that has no big impact on my enjoyment of any SW media, but...

In the original trilogy the Rebels on Yavin and later in the fleet before attacking Endor say May the Force be with you a lot. On this show none of them have, and I kind of expected it toward the end of this arc. Does anyone remember it being said in Rogue One?

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Well, the Asian guy had an entire chant/mantra around it. Maybe he was the catalyst for that? Dunno.

I probably wouldn't listen to me since I can't keep the timeline straight.

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This is a general observation that has no big impact on my enjoyment of any SW media, but...

In the original trilogy the Rebels on Yavin and later in the fleet before attacking Endor say May the Force be with you a lot. On this show none of them have, and I kind of expected it toward the end of this arc. Does anyone remember it being said in Rogue One?

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Jyn says it when they're lifting off from Yavin and Admiral Raddus says it when he realizes they aren't going to make it off the planet alive.

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I want to know why the K2 droids can get shot ten times with no apparent damage at the Gorman massacre, but Jen Urso can take one down with one shot in Rogue One.

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Andor is shooting it with a sniper rifle meant to take out flesh and bone targets at a distance.

Jynn has a GD hand cannon on Jedha.

Just got done with 9 and just got done reading all yalls comments…not sure if I'll add anything knew but screw it im typing anyway!

That was awesome! Completely and totally awesome!

I think one of the top highlights was Syril and his slow realization since episode 4 regarding him being a pawn of the Empire and finding out Deedra has been playing him….

Him choking her and that whole interaction felt so real…I'd have to think the actress playing Deedra really thought she might get thrown out the window the way that line was delivered….

I had fully expected Syril to turn to the Rebellion….it seemed like they were setting that up so well but his ending was still good…at his core he was a flawed character who was so hell bent on protocol and rules that what started his downfall (trying to capture Andor) ultimately ended his life (trying to kill Andor in a blind rage). It's like poetry, ya know it rhymes….

So now, I'm expecting Deedra to have in aiding the rebellion in the last arch…I don't think she fully joins up but I'm going to guess she discovers Lonnie and starts feeding him information….could be wrong but we'll see….

The K2 droids! Their introduction was nuts! They did a good job showing how heavy those barriers were only to have a K2 droid in one kick send it hurling with bodies along with them….got so many classic Terminator vibes from that scene….

Honestly I probably need to watch episodes 8 and 9 again…too much awesome for my brain to dissect….

"Rebellions are built on hope."

Mon's speech

Senate escape scene

"Could you kindly point that in a different direction."

It's been a rough week…had to put the family dog down earlier today and it's been a back and forth decision since Monday….my families heart needed this awesome distraction….

Now gotta find a solid breakdown of this to watch…