Finished the series this weekend. It's difficult to put into words how much I enjoyed this series. Finally, we get to see what stories the vast and ancient Star Wars universe can deliver. The "spectacle" is set aside for plot, character development, dialogue, and SCENES. The stakes are clear and the gravity of the unfolding events is visceral. Almost every character is likable in some way - I found myself rooting for the ISB laaaydee despite everything her character represents. I can't praise the acting and dialogue enough. It's funny, but the dullest character is Andor himself, but that's fine! The fire in Diego Luna's eyes was enough to draw me in. The cast was exceptional and the acting suburb. Not once was I taken out of the moment by a bad performance. And the cinematography...what a beautiful looking show.
After the sequel disaster, the disappointment of the Book of Boba Fett, and the squandered opportunity of the Obiwan series, I was suffering from some serious Star Wars disillusionment.
Andor is the prince that was promised. It is proof that Star Wars is not dead and that truly great stories are out there somewhere in our own galaxy, just waiting to be told.
It's only because of
@Dragonlordxxxxx's recommendation that I gave it a shot in the first place. Thank you, brah.
I think that episodes 1 and 2 may end up holding Andor back from reaching a broader audience. I haven't taken a look to see if this show is doing numbers, but if it weren't for posters ITT urging people to push through the first two episodes, I may not have made it. Aside from a few small nitpicks here and there, that is the only fault I can give it.
I'm struggling to compare this series to the rest of the franchise because it is legitimately superior in so many ways.
9/10.
