Star Wars Andor: Season 1 Episode 12 Reaction! - Rix Road 

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I truly do NOT understand those Star Wars fans who are Andor haters. This doesn’t hurt ANY of the mythos of Star Wars. It truly enhances the Empire Era.

I cannot stress enough how incredible this show is, this season is just a 10/10 from start to finish in my opinion.

Andor helped make the very thing that will eventually kill him.

Even the post credit scene has meaning and purpose. It's not just a cheap Death Star cameo. It gives us some insight into how the Empire had it built and yet kept it secret. They just had imprisoned slave workers building components for it 24/7 with no idea what it's for, and then they actually assemble it elsewhere. Also, the sense of irony that Cassian (and Melchi) unknowingly helped build the thing that kills them.

There is so much to this episode and this show. Nemik and Maarva both dead and inspiring people to rebel from beyond the grave. Both Rebels who never got to see the sunrise of the rebellion succeed just like luthens monologue. The heroes in this episode were a community marching band facing down soldiers. They had no idea that they would fight and possibly die for the rebellion that day. All of which perfectly mirrored nemiks manifesto.

"I love him more than anything he could ever do wrong" I love that line

"Oppression is the mask of fear" - Nemik. That is Vader right there.

Kino's speech, Nemik's manifesto, Luthen's monologue, Maarva's final words. The heist episodes & the jail episodes. This season was amazing and dare i say, flawless. Cant wait for season 2!!

Yeah, the credits scene shows the parts at the prison being used for the Death Star.

That speech at the funeral was amazing. Also the end credit scene gave me chills!

The end credit scene is so sad to watch knowing where Cassian's story ends. He spent his time in prison building parts for the weapon that will eventually take his life.

I love how Nemik's manifesto ends with "try". They don't have wizards with laser swords jumping around to save the day in most places, they gotta do something themselves no matter the risk.

Yup, Mon is straight up gaslighting the husband as the fall guy! The music in this series is so top level! Everything is honestly.

Even re-watching this choked me up. I love that you recognized that the intro music was in the style of a funeral procession.

This isn't just top notch SW universe content but top content of any series ever. At every level of production... I'm still at a loss of those that didn't enjoy this. Thanks for your comments 😊

My siblings and I lost it when homeboy in the tower Sparta kicked the troop sent up. This show made me invest a man who rings a bell more than the sequels. Writers and directors on this show knocked it out the park

This show is far more visually detailed than most star wars

I was teaching English at this particular office, they have a TV screen I hook up to and in between classes I was watching this last eps. LET. ME. TELL. YOU. I was ready to flip tables when things popped off. The speeches and monologues in this season - my top favorite speeches in media of all time. The prison break and this riot (and I don't mean just the moments, but the build ups to both) - some of my top "rage against the machine" moments in media of all time. Mon Mothma knows she got spies, they sort of established it when we first saw Luthen in his store and she shows up. So she decided to basically pin her money problems on the husband given he already had a record of gambling to get some heat off her - especially with that deal she made at the end. One thing I found weird, is I found people were SO misunderstanding Mon Mothma's arc here, they felt like it just didn't really go anywhere or was repetitive.

Maarva held no punches with her speech. Literally too... because her brick took out an Imperial and I loved it. 😂😂😂❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪

There’s so many amazing monologues and dialogues in the series. Some of the best critiques about tyranny and fascism I’ve seen. I think Mon Mothma’s arc flies under the radar but the actress’s performance was incredible. Her conversation with Tay, Keno’s one way out speech, Nemmik’s manifesto, Luthen’s sunless base speech, Luthen v Saw and finally… Maarva’s incredible last words, they all live rent free in my brain.

Fantastic season of Star Wars. Can't wait for season 2. Even though Luthen isn't in Rogue One or the OT I really hope he doesn't die. One of the best new Star Wars characters I've seen.

Andor is definitely one of the best shows Disney Star Wars has produced

Sad thing about Nurchi (the dude who betrayed Cassian) was that Cassian paid him back the money he owed in Ep 1 when he left the credits to Bix in Ep 7. So it's not like he needed to do it to get his money back from Cassian.

This show is great! I loved to see a slow, more gritty and somewhat bringing a more "normal" (less force & light sabers) view on the Star Wars universe. The origins of Andor, origins of the rebellion, and so much more...

fantastic show!! some of my favourite things about this show is the small details that can either be missed or subconsciously tell the viewers something- - Mon Mothma's home- her house design is BRILLIANT!! if you look at the shots of her in her house the architecture is shaped in hexagons (we often see her framed in the hexagon in her hallways) this is a direct parallel to not only the imperial logo itself but also the machines that Andor had to make in prison. This conveys Mon Mothma's personal oppression that she has in her home and personal life - Luthens costume and silhouettes - when he is working as his fake identity in the shop we see him in dark reds, maroons and dark blue robes- however when he is as himself, he is constantly in black cloths that give him a flowing, ominous silhouette. This becomes more apparent as the show goes on but specifically in this finale when we see him at the beginning looking off from the cliffs and at the funeral with his hood up. These directly parallel the costume and silhouettes of palpatine- luthen is brutal, dark, blunt much like palpatine. Of course, as viewers we understand that he does it for the greater good, but his character is very similar which i think is fascinating. - This one could be reaching- but i think the costume design and the general appearance of Dedra Meero could be done to resemble that of thrawn. Her costumes (in and out of uniform) are always very sharp and cut edge. She has very sharp bone structure in her face and her hair is always slick back- and her posture is always very uptight but she still has this relaxed poise and confidence to her that thrawn had. These could of course just be cultural codes for her character but with so many similarities between the characters themselves- and how much attention to detail is in this show- i would not be surprised if these were done on purpose! Thank you primate for your consistent positive outlook on star wars- these reactions have been a blast! So excited for the Ahsoka show to come

To me, this is one of the best "spy thrillers" out there.

Luthen tearing up at maarvas eulogy was so great

You should listen to all twelve intro music pieces from the 12 episodes of the season. Each is slightly different but made to be played on top of each other in an amazing 12-piece harmony. Really amazing.

This series was sooooooo good. So well written, and man so well made. The production as well was amazing. Recently with SW, I've definitely enjoyed most of it, but it's not really WOWd me until Andor came along. Before the series released, I had a really good feeling about it, and it surpassed my expectations ngl. And I had high expectations. The Clone Wars is definitely my favourite SW series, but I feel that Andor is just the best SW series that has been written and made.

A simple act. It took a simple act of defiance as starting the funeral earlier and bringing way more people than they were told, and the Empire was pissing their pants and panicking. Shows how much power they truly have when people aren't afraid of them.

I'm so bummed that we are finally at the end of both Breaking Bad and Andor. It was a fun ride bro and I am so happy that you loved this show as much as I did. Can't wait for season 2.

Definitely the best Star Wars show in my books. Even if Disney did lots of mistakes with the sequels and some of the other series, this show shows that they still can make absolutely amazing projects with this ip.

Phenomenal show. So glad you enjoyed it as much as we did.

The sheer excitement I got from Maarva’s speech. God. This show isn’t like any other. Really great stuff.

Fun fact: Maarva was supposed to say “Fuck the Empire” at the end of the speech but Disney had it removed, but you can still see her lips mouth it

Just when we think we couldn't love Star Wars more, this show comes out and boom.

By the way, it makes it all the more tragic and ironic that Andor helped build the Death Star and the very weapon he HELPED build ended up killing him 5 years later. If that's not fucked up and depressing, I don't know what is!

A fun fact about this episode (that might have been posted about already) but Maarvas speech was originally going to end different, originally it was going to end with "F**K the Empire!" but was of course changed to "Fight the Empire" for the actual episode. Either way the whole scene is just perfection!

Rewatch it now or rewatch it after season 2, it makes a brand new watch on the Rogue One movie. Cassian is the man! To escape a place like he was imprisoned in and literally bee the source of the plans 2 destroy the Death Star, after building parts of it….wow! That’s writing like you seldom see in tv shows. I loved the 1st season and can’t wait for season 2! #Andor #dope

Congratulations on being all caught up on Star Wars! Ahsoka next month!

This show was amazing, I’ve rewatched several of the episodes and speeches. Probably my favorite new character in this show was nemik, I love his philosophy, whoever wrote him was CRUSHING it. After watching this episode, the music gets me choked up every time, it’s so somber but then gets hopeful and inspiring, just perfect. The shot composition of this episode was amazing as well, the feelings of each character are so well framed and complimented. Like every time we see andor he’s in these tiny areas, where he can only see and interact with the things within arms reach, when he has no idea what’s going on, we only see him in larger frames when he’s with other characters. The shots he’s framed in are as large as his frame of reference for the world around him. Chef’s kiss I hope we get more stuff of this caliber in future Star Wars. Can’t wait for whatever is next on the channel, and you already know I hope it’s The Expanse (Going to check your patreon now to see if I can find out what you picked)

22:40 I was thinking the exact same thing. Please don't blow this ship out of the sky because Cassian is not on it.

Things I would like in Andor Season 2: - Mon Mothma catching a break for once, she had it rough this season. - More aliens, we did fine with droids this season via B2 but it would be nice to get some aliens with significant screen time - Syril introducing Dedra to his mother. Could be some of the funniest Star Wars content ever 😂 - Some of the characters introduced during the show surviving not just the show but also Rogue One + the Original Trilogy. Just because it’s a grim and unforgiving show doesn’t mean that there can’t be at least 1-2 characters that get a happy ending.

It was so great watching your reaction to Andor. I love this phenomenal show so dang much, and your reactions were on point as always! Thank you 💖

I think it would be cool to rewatch rogue one now and maybe again after season 2. Season 2 isn't supposed to start until August of 2024 and that's if there are no delays in the next year.

Hype for season 2 is crazy

I wish there was a deleted scene of Marva telling Brasso what to say to Cass. Not going to knock Brasso, by Marva has KILLED EVEREY SCENE she was in I can only imagine if they had that. Pretty much the whole of Mando S3 I couldn't wait for them to get past. Last I heard, Gilroy said he hasn't made up his mind on Kino.

Same... Hooked from E1 and it just got better with every episode. TY for once again showing your love for SW. It's so much fun watching you.

Legend says that the Time Wrangler spent the Galactic Civil War up in that bell tower and hammering away at his anvil because the Empire couldn’t get out of there. Stormtroopers refused to go up lest they get kicked off, air strikes from TIEs/artillery barrages from walkers proved ineffective and both Death Stars were destroyed before they could be moved into position 😉 In all seriousness, congratulations on finishing Andor, almost being all caught up on Star Wars shows/movies! I once again recommend Visions and the Robot Chicken Star Wars specials, as well as Saturday Night Live’s “Undercover Boss- Starkiller Base”. And again, if you want other great sci fi shows I recommend Firefly, Battlestar Galactica and The Expanse. Please & thank you 😊

There was a great video by Variety about the behind the scenes of this funeral scene and how Marva almost said the F word at the end of her speech

12:46 - You're not the only one. We have gotten more history/culture/lore for a brand new planet that was introduced in a 12th epiosde show, than we have gotten from Tatooine in the past 5 years .

Loved the show myself. Glad you enjoyed it. I am looking forward to season 2.

This show was SO much better then I expected. Like you said, each arcs final episode was just amazing. It’s wild how not all of Star Wars is written like this. If they had this level of attention to detail in everything, we would be in for some amazing stuff.

20:41 "It's over! I have the high ground!!" Obi-Wan would be proud. ❤😂

Whenever I have trouble sleeping, I put Andor on 🤷🏿‍♂️ Good for those who enjoy it

I love love love this episode. It's the best one of the series. I love Marva's speech. I love her last words to Cassian. I love the people attacking the Empire. It was such an awesome scene.

Andor literally helped create the weapon that would ultimately destroy him...

I had chills just watching the reaction to this - this show was so good. Don't get me wrong, I love campy Star Wars (for example, I think Book of Boba Fett had some great vibes even though that show is a much different tone), but this show is on a completely different level and probably some of the highest quality Star Wars content that exists, period. Interestingly, the Pershing episode you mention might have actually been my favorite part of season 3 because it was such an interesting view of what was going on in the galaxy that we haven't seen yet and is building some interesting context for that time period. (For me the weird ass pleasure planet was probably the weakest episode in that season.) I would actually love to see them do a show like this in the Solo-era or with those characters (Crimson Dawn, Qi'ra, Enfys Nest, etc) - I think the whole crime empire/underworld/heist aspect could lend itself well to a grittier type of show that really gives you time to get juicy with the characters. (Which I think is maybe what people wanted with Book of Boba Fett).

Loved this Star Wars journey you’ve gone on, gonna miss your content man, great work the last 3 years!

Some things I’d like to share that made me appreciate the show even more: 1. Crazy to think that Andor and the prequels exist in the same universe, but that’s a good thing. Think about it, Darth Vader happened and you know he is out there, somewhere. 2. Although no Jedi showed up, I feel like the show was able to elevate their significance in the universe. Sort of creating a mystery on who the Jedi were (at least in my opinion, IDK if that makes sense). 3. The empire is actually scary in this show. They’re very capable and serious. Which makes Darth Vader’s presence more terrifying (in my opinion). 4. Because the show focused on regular people, it creates another level for the Star Wars iceberg/pyramid or another point in the spectrum. For example, we can go from stories that focus on regular people(Andor), to the Jedi and their affairs(Prequels/Fallen Order), to mythos(Mortis arc, world between worlds, Yoda’s journey)

You know Marva would have got a huge kick out of having her brick used to Brain an Imperial Trooper across the head

THIS IS FERRIX!!!!! (Not one but two Spartan kicks - ione n the town square and one off the bell tower - and Brasso using Maarva's brick as a weapon It was so satisfying.) Yes, Mon Mothma knew the driver was listening and was probably an ISB plant. As a member of the Senate a driver is assigned to her and her former driver was suddenly replaced (info gathered from the conversation in Luthen's shop in episode 4). The irony of the end credit scene - Cassian was shanghied to prison and forced to build parts of the weapon that will kill him

Yeah. This show was wildly good. I do not understand people who don't like it. This is the most grounded and adult-minded Star Wars content we've ever gotten. Not made to sell toys (although the Luthen's ship is freakin awesome). And yeah those were the parts they were manufacturing in the prison, holding mirrors together for the superlaser.

I just hope Andor doesn’t suffer from it’s own success in Season 2. They took this season serious and it was amazing for me. I just hope they continue the grit and high stakes. Great writing. I said it during the trailer. This is a story about the people. It’s awesome.

Little detail I like is that none of the stormtroopers say a single word in the whole show, makes them feel more intimidating. I like that they’re used so sparingly in this show too, makes it feel like a big deal when they show up

Yularen is in this show. The guy who escaped with Andor is among the rebels who go to Scarif with Cassian Andor and Jyn Erso. So, besides Cassian Andor there are two other characters who appears in other Star Wars media.

There are so many things to love in this episode but one thing that gets me in particular is that this is the episode where you realize the show isn't called Andor just because of Cassian.

SUCH a good finale. Maarva's speech is incredible

I still can’t fathom that Maarva, just a decade or so ago, was giving the boy under the cupboard the cold shoulder, Harry Potter.

This show took a character I wasn’t a big fan of, from a movie I liked, but was definitely not a huge fan of many of its characters and made him so much more complex, by revealing his influences (Kino, Marva, Clem, Luthen). I cannot wait for Season 2! Edit: also, I never expected Mon Mothma the regal rebellion speech giver from Episode 6 to be the kind of person to outplay the ISB by feeding false information to an spy implicating her husband to hide her own secret money transfers. Edit 2: Andor really on that spy game, to get in, rescue Bix and get out without anyone (he didn’t want) ever knowing he was even on the planet.

That fact he built the thing that going to kill him in rouge one is amazing

yeah this is the best star wars content i've seen it's just not even a question for me. everything hits beyond what i ever could've anticipated going into this only having watched the movies for the first time a few years ago. nicholas britell is a GOD. and what you mentioned about appreciating the slowburn aspect of this show - all i'll say is those better call saul reactions are about to be awesome. appreciate you watching and actually appreciating this show man

I love how Kino is so obv dead but you love him too much to accept it

Bruh i got chills watching that finale again bro

Yes the droids were carrying/installing the parts they were making in the prison

28:21 we did technically see the fully constructed laser dish being slowly inserted and installed into the Death Star in Rogue One. In the grand scheme of it all, it's really scary that facilities like the one Cassian got imprisoned in was possibly one of the few facilities cranking out parts for the Death Star. Those places definitely needed lots of workers and manpower. Makes you wonder the number of how many they actually imprisoned and locked up to make their quotas...

Andor is nominated for Best TV Drama series in the upcoming 75th Emmy Awards :) #OneWayOut

I wish they could find a way to put this series into theatres for special event showings; it’s just that cinematic. Not sure how they’d do it (split it into the 4 “arcs” of 2-2.5 hours?), but I would easily pay $100+ per person to see that in it’s entirety.

"Fight the Empire!"

Glad you liked Andor. Looking forward to your Rogue One rewatch reaction. I'm 45. The original trilogy will always be IT for me. But Rogue One is my favorite SW film they've made since. And Andor was a top notch show.

A good build-up episode is when at the climax you realize all you got in the build-up that you really needed to appreciate the climax.

In my opinion and/or is the single best piece of cannon (and maybe legends too) Star wars media including all the TV shows all the movies, all the books, everything.

We get so invested in characters in this show because Andor has proven itself to take good care in writing the characters. When a tv series/movies shows that they don't give a shit about their characters, then any new character that comes in won't be interesting.

6:53: name drop!!!!! Canto Bight

I legit laughed out loud when you started stressing about the ship with our favourite side characters from ferrix possibly getting shot down. It was a legit concern. Would have been damn tragic if it happened because we don't know the fate of those characters and I don't think we'll find out until season 2.

This show adds a different flavour to the Star Wars universe :) congratulations on catching up with Star Wars content. Can't wait for the Ahsoka reactions 😊

@6:42 she’s tossing Perrin under the bus for gambling as an cover for where those 400,000 credits went instead of the Rebellion… it’s believable enough, and she knows the driver is a plant.

Great show! Little B2EMO gets me chocked up. Maarva was fantastic too. Pretty sure Cinta took out the Empire family.

Andor: A New Hope!!! I actually HAAAATED the "idea" of this show. Thinking it was another lame cash grab... But holy crap, I've watched it 3 times thru now. I'm all in.

Thanks, Primate! ⚙ Top-tier television, all the way. I'm very eager for Season 2. #ItsAPrimate #StarWars #Andor

Wow so you’re all caught up with Star Wars now. I’m gonna miss these reactions man

Mon had no choice but also her daughter is open to the old ways so the introduction doesn’t bother her bc its tradition.

Now, let’s see what season two has to offer soon enough.

I have heard that apparently when marva said “fight the empire” she was supposed to say f*ck the empire but that was changed for the obvious reasons

I love how this show makes a simple stormtrooper look scary or a problem for our characters unlike other shows. Great show in my opinion.

There's a mash-up of all 12 Andor opening tracks. It sounds as if it was made to be that way, and that they simply played it in separate parts over the whole season. I don't believe it was meant that way, but it definitely sounds that way.

23:10 Mon Mothma in-laws are The Munsters.

This is the most "Star Wars" (live action) Star Wars has felt in a very long time

Andor washed away the bad taste in my mouth left by Obi Wan and BoBF. Phenomenal show with arguably the best writing in the entire franchise.