"Oppression is the mask of fear." Nemik's Manifesto, Andor (2022)

Looks great but I'm sad how far from the books they've drifted as the trilogy began as a mostly faithful adaptation. I prefer this Chani to the book but that change informed so many other changes that I dislike, so I don't know if it was worth it. We'll see in December!

"I burn my life to make a sunrise that I know I'll never see."

Andor's exploration of communication and the visual/narrative motif of listening really kicks into high gear in the prison arc. I think it's one of the most fascinating themes of the series, especially when S2 goes even deeper into it and fully introduces the propaganda angle.

Bix's radio being shut down transitioning into the loss of connection between Vel and Cinta, Andor's editing is so good!

Maybe the best ending to an episode of TV ever? Full body chills every time

S1E7 is definitely in my top five episodes of Andor. Every single scene is firing on all cylinders

It feels like Robert Emms has gone a bit underappreciated in this scene. Skarsgård's brilliant monologue is obviously the focus, but I think Emms as Lonni is sooo good here too. The scene wouldn't hit nearly as hard without his reaction shots

I love how the prison arc highlights it isn't just Cassian who's imprisoned by the Imperial system, but everyone. The visual motif of characters behind bars continues throughout the rest of the show too.

This is mainly just an exciting action scene (which is totally fine too), but it's also a neat illustration of Luthen's ideology. Oppression breeds rebellion

If this is cheap and hollow to you and the AI slop isn't, I don't know what to tell you

My new edit about Bix is now live on YouTube, go check it out! :) youtube.com/watch?v=ITFvZeKG…

Nemik... what a character, gone too soon :(

Cassian's journey as a rebel beginning and ending with a heist and a dying friend telling him to climb is really poetic

All the fire imagery in Andor's Aldhani arc is very fun. The first spark of rebellion.