Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire 

Why don't you make revenue on your videos?

@@Secretlycat31 The copyright owners get all of it.

you earned a subscriber,buddy,very well put together.

Chills Mate! Absolute CHILLS!!!

I would like to give you some money. its only fair I watch Rebellion almost every day. I just don't want to join a monthly subscription. Is their some way to make a one time donation?

I'd say that rather than "redefined" it, it refined it. The thing I really liked about Andor, unlike so much of the other Disney SW stuff, is that it didn't seek to change anything or retcon anything. It merely looked at what we already knew about from another angle, and with a more powerful lens. A view into the darkness of what the Empire actually was and what life under its jackboot was really like. An answer to the question of "why did a successful rebellion arise in the first place?".

I want more Andor. It's like taking a trip back to late 70s sci-fi. Great stuff.

Rogue One and Andor are both incredible additions. Rogue one instantly became my favourite Star Wars movie after I watched it.

For sure the best the IP can offer!

And it wasn't afraid to be political. At it's core, Star Wars has always been political. The rallying cry of generations shunned by ignoble leaders, greedy kings and cruel sovereigns. "Rebellions are built on hope!" @@Kelnx

how amazing the empire is! LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!!

@@galilelollel9658millions of innocent people being killed makes you hard huh?

@@stanchpandora3658 Yes very. MMMMMM....

@@HeinzFugenstie I couldn't tell if he was joking lol

@@stanchpandora3658 lol

overrated

​@@marvin2678Andor is the best SW show out there Remember that 😊

​@@marvin2678Overrated for idiots who don't know what writing and dialogue is or it's effect.

@@marvin2678 You must be a Dedra simp

@@MonstersNotUnderTheBed Calm down sensitive Andor fanboy

Ugh I hate that quote

@@emperorsean1 despite that, it is true

​@@gathawn193what mirrors new republic and empire tho

Same with the camera angles. The walk down the hallway with the camera behind is one example.

@@emperorsean1 Why? Does it bother you because Lucas said it? :)

The rebellion was the basis for the new republic. The tree outgrows the memory when convenient. Always has.

"For me, it was just a Tuesday"

tbh the empire did deliver on its promise to provide safety. The space pirates and criminal empires that plagued the Republic were either completely wiped out or forced into hiding. In fact, after the empire fell those pirates and criminal empires returned under the new republic. I feel like Disney over-villainizes the Empire and forgets that many people's lives actually improved thanks to the Empire and why some people prefer the Empire over the New Republic.

@@joseocasio3740 Glory to the Galactic Empire a Superior Galactic Government this galaxy will ever see without the villains of the republic and its corruption

Stellaris and Starsector are great.😂

@@joseocasio3740 and the price was a massive takeaway of human rights. Also, that is a failure of the Republic, not a compliment of the Empire.

@@joseocasio3740 That's why I think that the galactic empire version depicted in Asimov's books are more nuanced. Hari Seldon built the historical psychology so that the foundation can help to restore the galactic order and maintain the trade routes after the collapse of the empire and shorten the dark days of the galactic age.

And showing the old guard of the jedi temple on Jedha, this guy really knows his stuff

thank you bro!

Sure, just remove 7,8,9 movies. And the destruction of Anakin Redemption, remove Disney from Star Wars, and we will be fine. Can you not see that all this footage is from Tv Shows and from before the 6 movies...

​@@raf.nogueirayeah cause fuck those movies they were trash and ruined a great story. This edits awesome cause it doesnt include that trash

How true. Never before have I been moved to such an extent by a couple hundred clips of Star Wars stringed together. Swift_edits, you are a genius.

​@@raf.nogueira Disney made these shows

It's the future of Star Wars. REAL well-earned spectacle, with terrific dialogue and characters and situations [that Imperial prison will NEVER be forgotten!] Brilliant locations and sets. It seems to have had quite the budget! ... it showed. And it was money well spent. Beautiful from start to finish. And despite what all of the professional nay-sayers on RU-vid profess now, Andor has broken the seige of poor Star Wars shows. It is an inspirational masterpiece. As evidenced by our host's two superb videos, "Rebellion" and "Empire"

Long live the empire!

@@jazzx251can only hope that it’s the future and not an outlier…

@@zacknair6202 Mon Mothma from this show (Genevieve O'Reilly) has been put in other Star Wars shows; that's the effect her Andor performance has made. And Andor is up for a sure-thing Emmy! (haha .. hope so, it deserves it) It suggests that the galaxy far, far away was vast, and not just centered around the Skywalker family - more like Han Solo says: "I've been from one end of the galaxy to the other, and never seen anything that makes me believe in The Force/whatever ..." I want to see loads more shows with completely brand new characters, on planets we've never seen before, having to deal with the Empire on their doorstep Each with a terrific 12-episode story to tell, in the same beautifully detailed way as Andor. Brilliant characters, brilliant dialogue that stays with you forever, superb practical sets, and - when they happen - amazing set-piece action scenes, each deserving of the buildup. And, yes, maybe with Force-sensitive characters who don't even realise it themselves until the finale - like Chirut from Rogue One (although he very well knew he was a Force user) The universe is big enough for that - and it's infinite. Potentially the gift that always keeps on giving. Mature Andor-style Star Wars content is the way forward. But don't you dare suggest that we're abandoning the kids ... I know as a 7-year-old I would have LOVED Andor! This idea that Andor shuts out children is completely wrong - it has the opposite effect, it makes them MORE interested in Star Wars!

Not young children, but teens 16-18 love it. My daughter loved the new Dune movies, went right out and read the book, and is stoked for part 2. She adored Andor. @@jazzx251

the dialogues, the cinematics, its pure art

"free speech is hate speech" "This content is misinformation"

Andor is one of those shows that nobody wanted nor was hyped for, and yet it turns out to be an absolute masterpiece ❤❤

It’s a superb addition, isn’t it? And so beautifully written, as well. I’m so glad we got Andor.

Well, it is faulty as well. He is clearly an anarchist and his views are extreme as well. He is partially correct, but not entirely.

@@Blackdeathgaming-yv1kk True, but after all the fascist simping we get in NJO LoF and FoJ, i’ll take what i can get

⁠@@Theology.101 I wouldn’t say fascist more so militarist they are fighting a war against space terrorists trying to topple the gov anyone would have a tight grip if they had power

​@@Theology.101 Wait, what are all these you've just named?

For the Empire.

The truly scariest thing about that bit is that there's a small part in all of us that wants to join in. The right pressures, the right environment, the right manipulation can make anyone a fascist.

@@_Saracen_ Thanks for briefly reminding of Third Wave experiment. Really re-asserted the fact of it.

@@_Saracen_uhhh idk about that one bud

@@thebigww9108 based and r*dditorpilled

They make it a story.

How come Jedi, republic and clones are not mentioned

its just a little part of the story even if Palpatine die they would grow

@@thesenat8335 oh ok because in Andor it was said long live the republic,how come ferrix didn't mention Jedi and hated clones since it was republic army

I'm more amazed seeing Kalashnikovs at 5:01. Truly a timeless design!

The US today is just disjointed chaos

Canada is worse at the moment. "How much protection is enough?"

You're not talking about Trump, are you?

@@St0rywr1t3r well we had freedom and security with trump if that’s what you’re asking

Anglo American Empire. It’s been there for a while but the illusion is wearing off and the dark reality is becoming apparent.

The Empire did nothing wrong.

keep dreaming you imperial bastard.@@craftsmanceramics8653

@@craftsmanceramics8653 The Empire did everything wrong ... but it didn't have to, that is the tragedy!¨ Throughout the Expanded Universe, you get to see plenty of characters who were "true believers", people who genuinely believed that The Empire would be a force of good, of peace, in the galaxy. People who had lived through the horror of The Clone Wars, seen the failure of The Old Republic, and wanted to make sure that would never happen again.

Can't wait for the next season of Andor.

trve@@richardlahan7068

What about clones, republic and jedi

For the Empire.

That man was a political philosopher. And the Galaxy is lesser without him.

@@Gothic7876 It’s like Haiti losing Toussaint but worse since the Rebels at least had others to fall on, while Haiti got Dessalines.

Toussaint? Wasn't that the guy who genocided Whites?@@wildfire9280

That is the question of every fascist group there ever was. ☠💀

Andor was Brave New World and 1984 for Star Wars. But also an important message for us today. Especially since a lot in our governments act too similarly.

Thank you so much!

That's the crux of the whole thing, isn't it? The Empire holds the monopoly on violence, like any powerful government does. What sets them apart, what makes them so dangerous, is the fact that they will _use_ that violence wantonly just to make a point, or even just to keep themselves amused. Even the ability to destroy an entire planet and billions of people in an instant is used _just because they can._ The Empire fully subscribes to the philosophy that weapons are made to be used. Merely being ready for war isn't enough for them, they _demand_ war to justify their own existence. And when you rule the entire galaxy, the only people you can make war with... are your own. But at the same time, they are fucking _terrified_ of fighting a real war, one that pits them against a force that won't simply be swept away with a single act. They crave violence, but they cannot handle being hit back. They can destroy an entire species just to cover up some obscure piece of information, but a mere act of robbery that would barely even be registered in the treasury causes the entire Empire to piss itself and reflexively grip its metaphorical sword, jumping at shadows and wondering feverishly where the next attack will come from. The Rebellion was a relatively small scale conflict, certainly nothing compared to the heights of the Clone Wars, but it won out because it was like a knife in the dark, darting under the Empire's clumsy claymore and sticking it right in the lungs. That was what the Empire was so afraid of. It was geared to fight a war with the entire galaxy, but it _was_ the entire galaxy itself. How can something fight itself and win?

Despite the fact that Andor is a great show, it doesn’t really feel like the original trilogy. This series retained all visual stylistic elements of classic Star Wars (uniforms, equipment, vehicles, droids, etc.); but at the same time, it has completely discarded the “oversimplified fairytale” style of narration which is one of the most definitive features of this franchise. But, although I have problems with seeing Andor and other canonical SW content as a part of the same franchise, I have enjoyed this show. Unlike most of Star Wars films and series, it gave real, understandable motivation to fight the Empire to the protagonist, not just naive striving for abstract ethemeral “freedom”. I look forward to watch the 2nd season and I hope it won’t fall flat.

@@Chiss-in-bliss Star wars was always too simple and black and white. At the time of its release, it made sense. These days people expect, and rightfully so in my opinion, a more grey portrayal of things, which is much more realistic. And i think it suits Star wars very well. Like they say, it either grows or it dies.

@@eduardoborges506 absolutely agree.

I find it funny how more and more poignant Hobbes becomes as time wears on.

Funny, sad, and frightening.​@@jaykilbourne1110

Its about bringing order to the galaxy and peace. people say the empire said peace so often but does violence so much. People have to understand that if you truly want peace, you have to prepare for war. because there are people out there who dont care about youre opinion and about peace so they dont give up theire rule of power so that the violence continues. Do you understand it all now? Its about keeping order to keep peace. The Empire needs no war and violence if there are no people out there who like war. Oh, and btw, Long live the Empire!

You better do! ... Andor is fantastic - I've watched the entire series twice through (and I've never done that for any other TV show ever)

It's the best live action show Disney has produced.

Andor IS star wars. Fk mandalorian, boba fett, obi wan.

Easily the best written SW realted production EVER. Not only Disney, I mean the whole thing. And to be honest is right up there with one of the best written sci fi shows of all time.

⁠​⁠@@MasterSteve_117Fk you, mandalorian seasons 1-2 were great

That's really high praise, thank you🙏🏼

Long live the Empire!

Long live the empire

Long live The Empire

Long live the Empire!

Appreciate it brother!

Well said!

sounds like Star Wars: Andor! :) [the best Star Wars ever! - as evidenced by both of his excellent videos]

FIGHT THE EMPIRE!!!

I dont think season 2 will be this good, season 1 was about a regular Star wars citicen and how he was opressed for Just living His life. At the end He was a Hero, so season 2 will Just be another Hero Tale.

LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE

@@stephanieclark3506 LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE

losers 😂😂😂

Thanks mate!!

Yes it is. I'm not joking. Andor is one of the best ever TV shows. If you think, like I did, that it was just going to be a kiddy cash-grab - like 'baby Yoda' $$$ - then, like me, you would be wrong. This is a terrific story about how to start a revolution. How to even begin to take down a massive fascist regime that dominates the galaxy. It succeeds on every level - acting, writing, locations, VFX, music - especially music -, the LOT! No Jedi, no light sabres - just imperial brutality vs disparrate rebel factions that play off against each other "The axe remembers ..." is a great line, but it's the weakest out of the many superb monologues (at least 10 I've counted) that I could show you. It's a brilliant TV show - easily one of the best I've ever watched. You won't be wasting your time, I promise. Here are my favourite actors from the show: Diego Luna - Cassian Andor Stellan Skarsgaard - Luthen Rael Denise Gough - Supervisor Dedra Meero Fiona Shaw - Maarva Andor Genevieve O'Reilly - Senator Mon Mothma Adria Arjona - Bix Fay Marsay - Vel Sartha Anton Lesser - Major Partagaz Robert Emms - Supervisor Jung Varada Sethu - Cinta Elizabeth Dulau - Kleya Joplin Sibtain - Brasso Duncan Cow - Melshi I've probably forgotton a few (like B2EMO's v-v--v-voice actor!) Every one of them is brilliant - and an acting masterclass.