This is How You Make a Season Finale. 

The hammer guy had one job, did it well and got to Spartan kick a stormtrooper off. Get him in the hall of fame.

"Andor at its core is not really an action movie." Full agreement; this is why when action does happen, it feels important, risky, and always advances the plot. So good.

Brasso might be my favorite character this season. Even Bix was motivated at least partially by her desire for personal gain and profit. Brasso seemed to really just care about protecting his friends, his elders, his city. He’d do anything for them. Loved it.

“Rebels have allies.” Cassian may have lost everything but he is not alone. I love the vulnerability Diego Luna tried to suppress during this entire episode; his eyes constantly on the verge of tears. And that HUG embodies everything I love about this show. ANDOR is an unforgettable experience and I’ve enjoyed being part of this community for the past ten weeks. Thanks for bringing us together, Allen.

Andor is the gold standard for what we need in new Star Wars media. The creators took a secondary protagonist from a side film (Rogue One) and made him an icon for the franchise. We need more series like Andor

Syrils mother treated him like a commodity, no wonder he thought the interrogation was a conversation

I think the Maarva would have enjoyed her brick being used as a weapon

12:18 I think Perrin doesn't actually have a gambling issue at all; he's telling the truth, but Mon Mothma's throwing him under the bus to protect herself because she knows the driver's listening.

Karn and Mosk switching hats was great comic relief. The buildup of suspense with the band followed by Imperial preparation for a riot was perfect. Then the fighting gave me Dark Knight Rises vibes. Post credits scene was cool. This was an excellent Season finale.

A masterful thing Tony Gilroy was able to pull off in this finale was not kill anyone (Rebels or Empire) of importance and STILL it was so impactful. I don’t know how many shows/movies I’ve watched where in order for the story to resonate, someone big has to die. Just another example of the next level storytelling of this series

Andor’s last scene with Luthen was genuinely understated, masterfully so. Cassian essentially gives his weapon freely to Luther and quietly says “GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH!”

I felt like Mon Mothma is using her husband's past gambling problem to her advantage. She brought it up out of the blue and blamed him for doing it again only as a way to hide her culpability. I don't think he is gambling again, but the empire will attribute the missing money and active accounts to it. She pulled a dirty move. She's trying to dig herself out of a hole. It was brilliant. Your channel is, by far, the best deep dive into Star Wars currently.

Brasso makes me think of the saying "beware the anger of a patient man" Actually, the saying could apply to all of them

It needs to be pointed out that Syril ran toward the explosion, which sheds a bright light his character. On the surface he seems like the kind of character we would expect to run off screaming. Syril has the brains and kahunas, but just lacks the experience. He could be very dangerous.

The brass band was the best.

This Cassian guy is shaping up to be a great character. I hope he continues a long career in the SW universe.

I loved how many of the characters' position changed during this finale. Dedra finally, for once lost control over the situation. Syril finally succeeded in something, which sounds kind of funny when you think about it. Luthen eased up a bit, he wasn't as careful as he had always been while wondering the streets of Ferrix. But the fact that this was so visible surely is a product of careful and comprehensive character development throughout this 1st season of Andor. Loved this finale

I'm surprised nobody has talked about Cassian's own season 1 arc being concluded perfectly at the end of the episode,. . .he was constantly running from his problems and then at the very end he finally faced his problems, and literally faced his number 1 problem . .which was Luthen.

Imagine Dedra has to move in with Syril's mom, and the mom is just like "This is getting out of hand. Now there are two of them!".

That marching band was amazing. Cool to see space French horns, snare drums, trumpets, oboes, marching French horn, flutes and I’m sure there are others I missed (mellophone?). I completely nerded out during that being a former band nerd. Edit: the heck is wrong with my username

the hat swap was the most meaningful scene other than marva's speech, Cyril swapping hats was a massive moment and sign of the friendship between the two now. and for all those who were wondering why... its so they can identify each other in the crowd

I can't wait for Andor Season 2 coming soon.

Easily the best live action Star Wars show. Nothing else has made me tear up and want to take up arms with the characters. Absolutely brilliant writing and acting!

The funeral march to Rix Road had a very odd tempo much like someone trying to regain their bearings as they wake from a trance, which to me is a brilliant metaphor for the waking up of the rebellion.

I think both Yoda's and Nemik's quote at their core, require full commitment to the cause, regardless of the outcome.

Syril is interesting because I feel like his obsession over Andor is partly because he can't stand that black mark on his record. The type to obsess over having perfect attendance, clocking in every day exactly on time, having a perfectly clean record. So he wanted Andor to make sure that record was restored, which made him a wild card. I feel like he took his new boss casually "erasing" that black mark as an insult, as the problem was never actually corrected.

Andor made me feel like the Empire was this real and scary threat, that people can't stand up against, it was REALLY GOOD

Thanks for getting videos out so quickly!! It’s like having a friend with whom I can talk about the show. Andor really is the best SW content in years.

“The people,” as represented by the inhabitants of Ferrix, are collectively another important character in this story and have also had their own arc. In parrallel to Cassian’s own journey from worrying only about individual survival to being capable of self-sacrifice for the sake of the common good, we watch the seeds of rebellion take root and begin to grow. In telling the story of all the nameless people who will never get a medal for their sacrifice, we are reminded that each of us have a role to play in standing against tyranny. While it’s important to have inspiring tales of the likes of Luke Skywalker, those individuals are few and far between. But we can aspire to be (and actually become) the sort of person who acts to confront injustice and know that small acts add up, no matter how impossible the fight might seem. Andor’s story is the story of all of us and the conflict against the rebellion is recontextualized. It’s extremely political without being preachy, and exactly what we need today when we are so divided that we are tearing each other apart instead of fighting together.

Marva is kind of like Obi-wan in A New Hope, where she gives her life knowing she'll have more of an impact in death than what she could accomplish with what she has remaining in her life. And, like a force ghost, she reappears as a holo projection to share her insights on the Empire, and guide the people of Ferrix into fighting for their freedom.

I really love how removed most of the major characters are from this episode. Dedra for all of her scheming is knocked on her ass and nearly killed by the mob. Cassians main focus is on getting Bix out. Luthen displays the closest thing to surprise we've seen him so far in this episode, and for all of his schemes and plans he had little to no direct part in what's going on. Its the people of Ferix. The everyman who rises up and brawls with the empire, the everyday people of Ferix who drive the action through most of the episode. Their funeral for a community leader, their small act of defiance to excede the gathering capacity. One scarred and angry youth with a bomb. The bell tower man helping rally. They're the main character in this episode

Having the bomb go off in nearly the same place is such beautiful symmetry from the first arc to the final one. The difference is organized versus home grown rebellion

I love your analysis of Brasso. The way he hugged Cassian in the tunnel, too. Like seeing his prodigal brother. Superb acting.

The finale was so absolutely moving and tense. During the buildup to the funeral and Marva’s speech I stopped and realized how fast my heart was beating, how I was holding my breath. Truly the mark of a talented team of creative people.

When Karn and Mosk switched hats, (and I may be imagining this) it looked as though Karn slightly smiled. Like he was happy to have a like minded friend finally. Also, the way he speaks throughout the series has been very clipped, short, and with an air of urgency. But after he saved Dedra and she said she should thank him, he very smoothly and humbly said "you don't have to..." It felt like he was experiencing a side of himself, through the hat interaction with Mosk and the hero moment with Dedra, that he always longed for. Friendship and appreciation. Again, I may have just imagined it.

it's refreshing to see a man actually looking up to a woman in power, even if it's in a slightly obsessive way, he at least has deep respect for her work

There's comparison to Marva joining the stone, and Nemik living on through the pad, especially to someone like Cassian who was raised in the passing mythos of Ferrix. Reading to the words of his lost almost friend in the mourning period of his mother, as he searches for answers.

Dedra: karabast, I just wanted to capture Andor and entire planet blows up in our face. Syril: your first time?

When I watched this riot scene, I couldn't help but think that this is how stormtroopers should have been portrayed. Stone cold killers with total precision. Storm troopers were an actual terror in this scene to watch. It was amazingly terrifying watching how cold, calculated, and methodical they were. They were the actual elite corp they were made out to be. it's a shame no other show has done them justice.

This is the best Star Wars has ever been.

I love that Marva still struck the first blow.

Salman was hung. They mentioned it in the episode that they tortured Bix.

Agreed! I hope the rest of the Star Wars creators are taking notes!

Very thoughtful analysis, Allen. My hot take, Andor is the greatest piece of Star Wars content since Empire Strikes Back.

Your coverage of Andor this season was really really really good. Just a conversation each week about themes and storytelling. Definitely keep up this when Mando comes out

The Season Finale was brilliant, masterful by any objective standard. This whole Season we've witnessed the build up of tension and frustration on Ferrix, the people's anger growing. The funerary procession moment, that was the fuse being lit. It was so amazingly executed, the powerful and sad marching hymn, the whole of Ferrix joining in behind Brasso carrying Maarva's brick in a very sacred and solemn ritual, the music picking up as they march forward, culminating with Maarva's speech that acts as the drop that spills the vase. That scene just represents what Luthen was speaking about earlier, about people sitting on the edge needing something to jump off and take a side. That was it, Maarva was the spark that lit the fire of rebellion. And once again, Andor shows characters having realistic reactions to the events occurring before them. Cassian is distressed the whole time he's on Ferrix, he blames himself for not being there when Maarva passed and Bix was imprisoned. The latter suffers from severe trauma. A few of the Imperials keep their cool but a lot of them have little combat experience and are overwhelmed and scared, giving the rash decision of opening fire on the crowd which only makes things worse and escalates the riot to a full-blown attack on the Imperial forces. The civilians either flee and scatter before they are caught in the crossfire and the explosions or take up arms because they've had enough and have little to lose anymore. After being swept by the crowd and narrowly saved by Syril, Dedra is in visible shock. None of the characters are casually going through the events unfolding before them. That is the Star Wars i like, that is the Star Wars i want more off. The show is gritty, grounded and the most realistic kind you can expect in a Franchise full of exceptional protagonists who are often highly trained Warriors or Force-wielding superhumans going through various conflicts physically and mentally unscathed unless someone actually close to them dies. It highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each side. The people of Ferrix and the Rebels lack means and resources, but together they are strong and can inspire others. The Empire and the ISB especially is too complacent, having a lofty perspective from secure far away offices on Coruscant or local Imperial HQ, but they're out of touch. If she truly is as smart and she seemed to be, it's a mistake Meero will not make a second time.

the manifesto needs its own ep imo. so good

All I gotta say is I love the parallels between Syril and Dedra. Both driven, both doing whatever it takes to get the job done. Both equally in experienced in field work, at least in the begining. But Syril already lived his worst day on Ferrix. Which is just genius writing and acting, Dedra is shell shocked by the op going wrong, Syril has been here before, and his adaptability and drive to succeed allowed him to learn, so that under fire he did just fine. I could care less if they have a romantic story, what I really want to see is Dedra having to navigate the ropes of abject faliure, and have to rely on Syril as a guide, and Syril being completely out of his element by having to deal with a high ranking imperial who happens to be a women, who somehow he's ended up effectively being a guide/assistant to. Because if anything I want to see both of them have character growth, Syril growing to not need to prove himself, and Dedra learning how to balance her unbridled ambition with the care and planning necessary to pull it off- and of course Sgt. Tactical Blueberry along for the ride. Edit: also the complaints about fan service (not Allen's, just casual viewers), for someone who's studied the "art of star wars" books from way back when said books were good, this series was full of fan service. You just need to watch the background.

I love the idea of Dedra, Syril, and Sergent tactical Blueberry figuring out the entire rebellion from Syril Mon's couch. It's complete ridiculous but would be really fun that with everything they had the empire was outperformed by three washout working from a couch.

This season finale was brilliant. And part of the brilliance sort of refutes one of your points, particularly that "The Empire couldn't see the explosion that was going to happen on Ferrix". Because nobody could see that, not even the people. For the people, their flooding the funeral was nothing more than a little civil disobedience, because they wanted to honor one of their heroes. They weren't planning any violence. Even the kid who built the bomb didn't seem to have a clear plan until things kicked off. And the Empire at least held back in the face of the crowd ignoring their limits of 40 people, merely staging themselves and not acting aggressively until the hologram speech flat out called for war against them. In fact there have only been two people in this show who seem to have some idea of what might happen in such a scenario. Luthen, who purposely goads The Empire into being more tyrannical in order to create these scenarios, and the kid with the "manifesto" who died. Among the imperials, Daedra at least seems to have an inkling of why the Empire's reaction to the heist was a bad idea and doesn't react stupidly to perceived provocation. So I don't think the Empire was particularly stupid here, just that something kicked off that nobody really expected and chaos ensued. And the fact they did all of that in this episode and still managed to make it feel organic is brilliant. They didn't need the Empire to be bumbling or over-the-top villainous. They didn't need any special group planning something or some Jedi to show up and spark something, or anything like that. Just a sequence of events leading to "in hind sight" inevitable outcomes based on nothing more than human behavior.

The "chaos" of the band at first is everyone tuning their instruments and harmonizing, it's completely normal, especially for a band that's well practiced but seldom plays. Everyone is making sure they're ready right before they all sink up and play together

I think what happened was the permit only allowed for thirty or forty people and when the entire town showed up it really pissed the garrison captain off. Remember Nemik talks about the control the empire desires. And then when empire opens fire it makes sense too because that kid threw a pipe bomb.

LOL @ the guy who smashed a trooper's face in with the container for Maarva's ashes.

Totally agree. The bar has been set. Andor is a masterpiece.

I've seen a lot of people on different channels and platform saying that Andor was to slow, you could have sped things up or wrapped them up faster. And tho everyone is entitled to their own opinion and in the end its personal taste, i feel like that Andor had maybe not perfect, but damn good pacing. Yes, some episodes tended to be slower, but that gave the scenes and the audience time to breathe, to work through emotions that were created and shown, without blasting into the next scene without having time to work through it. And i think a drama needs this to feel complete, something that gets overlooked in a lot of modern shows, that moment of rest like in a good stage play. Something Andor also was from time to time, especially when Luthen essentially plays a play inside a play.

This episode was fantastic! I love how unsettled the Imperials get with the sounding of the bell/gong and how the bell ringer keeps sounding the bell throughout the episode. It symbolizes the rebellion because the sound pulses and spreads throughout the city much like the fires of rebellion will spread throughout the galaxy. Also, the scene with the bell ringer spartan kicking the stormtrooper off the bell tower was fantastic.

It was an incredible finale, and Luke showing up to rescue the gang and take Grogu for training was also a landmark TV moment.

What I think worked the best with Andor is that it had clearly established story arcs that had beginning and ends with most of the arcs being smaller devices inside the main arc of the story as a whole with the Luthen and mon Mothma stuff being a singular clear secondary arc.

Shout out to Brasso for using Maarva's brick to beat the helmet off that imperial. Made sure even in death she will be a rebel.

Thank you for bringing justice to Andor I think it's a great show and sadly so many people are hating on it right now even big star wars community youtubers

"This is the gold standard." This is the way...we all hope new Star Wars shows will be. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

The emotion and tension of the funeral procession was absolute perfection.

Nemik's recital of his manifesto reminded me of Sun Tsu's Art of War, John Boyd's Discourse on Winning and Losing, and Musashi's Book of Five Rings. It sort of mirrored Sun Tsu's and Jon Boyd's sentiments regarding the moral advantage of combat and its psychological impact on combatants in terms of drawing people to a just cause in having the moral high ground and how those relate to insurgency. Also, Nemik repeats the line, "Remember this..." ..which reminds me of Musashi's constant refrain, "I cannot explain this, you must know it to be true." Which both hearken to the concepts of faithful perseverance, and the deep intuitive knowledge that come from training and experience respectively.

Fantastic finale. It was like a scene or of Les Miserables. Absolutely wonderful. Gilroy and the crew are really taking the material and the fans seriously. And I absolutely agree with you take on the Mandelorian: I love Luke, but they are becoming too reliant on him and other nostalgia.

LOL the thought of Dedra losing her job and having to move in with Syril in his mom's apartment OMFG 😀

Cyril Karn is the perfect rookie cop filled with insecurities looking to make a name for himself, very dangerous

"Andor" is the kind of story I have wanted from the Star Wars Universe since the late 70's when 1st Movie came out. A solid character driven story line that does not have a single character who is, is related to or has even ever heard of a person in the Skywalker Clan. This is supposed to be a Universe of 100's of Billions of Sentient Life Forms, they can not all know a Skywalker who will swoop in and save the day.

Mon's husband might not have been actively gambling , but he might have had a problem in the past. She however used it to throw the ISB off track, she knew Klorin or whatever the drivers name was was actually spying and listening in, she said so in the antiques ship earlier, so it was all for his benefit, she wanted him to hear it to help cover her tracks. I also think her husband was genuinely frustrated with the sudden accusation, the only thing that made him chew it up was that he had had a problem in the past and understood where it might have come from. Her husband might not be that bad, apparently, He's a spoiled brat, but she has all the wealth and money he's just the +1 that's supposed to try and look good and not embarass her too much because her parents got them paired up and now she's stuck with him and viceversea.

I love that Syril was cool as ice while Dedra was freaking out. What a difference from ep 3

Bro, this might just be your best video, and break down of its meaning. Wonderful take.

I love the way she's shaking and he's so perfectly calm. He knows he's exactly where he is supposed to be, his faith has been vindicated. Hers is probably as shaken as she is. She told them time and time again what she didn't want. But she took her eye off the thing she really needs to watch, The Empire.

I'm not sure Perrin was gambling, I got the impression that the entire argument in the back seat was a show Mon Mathma was putting on for her driver and the ISB.

This season did an amazing job at getting you to care about these characters from farrix, to narkina, even the ISB on coruscant they did a great job at humanizing these characters don’t even get me started on the writing was phenomenal and I hope they keep this standard

It’s definitely a good thing this show was directed by Tony Gilroy and not Michael Bay. Otherwise he would be all, “How many explosives should we use for the finale?” Answer, “Yes.”

Maarva's hologram reminds me a LOT of the ghost of Obi Wan talking to Luke, the dead guiding the living from the afterlife. Maarva became more powerful in death, just like Obi Wan warned Vader during their final due. When the imperial guard tried to cover the droid with his coat to stop the projection of her image, she shouted "fight the Empire!" as she now looked like a cloaked figure, she became something like a "common people's Jedi" encouraging them to use their Force.

Excellent review, you summed up the finale and the season brilliantly. The show highlighted how people feel alone and desperate, but are 'saved' when they think of others and unite with them. Andor's metamorphosis really started to begin in prison when he saw how a large group can overwhelm the Empire. Kino Loy's sacrifice combined with the manifesto made Cassian realize the power of people. I don't know if he really understands that he needs to be part of a group -- he still seems hesitant to show he needs people for himself-- but the show does highlight how a community can strengthen an individual. Ferrix's people even included B2-EMO; he was part of their community and cared for and even rescued. I noticed in the Dedra arc how shaken and out of control she was after the riot began. She was terrified and did not know what to do without her gun and soldiers backing her up. Syril, however, moved in with confidence and coolness, perhaps having learned this after his earlier failure in the exact same place. Still insecure, their awkward chemistry together was brilliant. The only two complaints (so to speak) I have with the series as a whole are not addressing what happened to the mother and son hostages during the heist. I know Cinta likely killed them, but wouldn't the Empire have used their deaths as propaganda against the rebels? It seems like a missed opportunity there to potentially portray the rebels as ruthless. The other odd thing was why Cassian and Luthian tied up Syril and left him instead of just killing him when they get the jump on him in the house on Ferrix. Cassian does not hesitate to kill, so to see him have mercy on the commander of the corporate forces is odd. Tying him up seems so odd to me -- it takes time and they didn't have that. It would have been easier to have used the stun settings on a blaster and just knocked him out for a few minutes. I'm glad they didn't kill him, but it seemed to me like an odd choice. One last compliment for the show -- Gilroy did not hesitate to make the series look real. He used common things and didn't feel a need to try to make everything look futuristic or unidentifiable. Tools, clothing, even buttons on elevators looked logical, instead of the minimalist approach used on many SW movies and series. It gave a sense of 'realness' to the series that really worked well and made you feel like you could live there too. I love this series and can't wait for the second season, hopefully it won't be two years to wait.

Andor is genuinely my favorite TV show of all time. It has been so amazing to see how Star Wars can be elevated from being a fun action adventure series to something truly masterful, especially after the bar has been set so incredibly low by garbage like Kenobi and BOBF

This was an amazing finale! Was waiting for your video on it!

Just where they switch from the trumpets to the flutes/woodwinds. Absolutely chilling. Bunch of folks playing a tune as exciting as any light saber duel. Genius.

Thanks man, you're my favorite Star Wars guy.

This is the most intelligent Star Wars has ever been and that's not meant as an insult towards what came before it. This is simply peak storytelling set in the Star Wars universe.

Side note, Perrin might have actually been 100% honest about not gambling considering the context and it might have been Mon Mothma throwing him under the bus to make the debts in her accounts to look like they were from gambling debt knowing full well the driver was listening in.

This show is fantastic. Especially how each death has weight and consequences.

You would be a wonderful public speaker as you're an eloquent presenter, presenting information in a real and relatable way. All while packing in information. I've been subscribed for a long time and can say that you've consistently knocked it out of the park. So thank you for your hard work and effort from one very appreciative Star Wars fan!

I was in shock when the storm troopers were told to fire at will.

It's great you called out the part Dedra almost got killed by the mob. That part got me because where I grew up, there were riots in my grandparents' time in which people actually got torn apart alive. We still learn about it in school: apparently hardened reporters covering the riots threw up at the sight of the remains. For a moment I was actually afraid that was about to happen on screen to Dedra...but fortunately, this is Disney and not Mad Max: Fury Road.

The fact that they included an audio arsis during the seconds before the bomb detonated was so perfect. All of the tension of the series had built up to that moment. When he threw the bomb, the viewers were at the height of 12 episodes worth of tenstion being built up. The 1st 40 minutes of episode 12 just kept building tension higher and higher, until that bomb detonated. THAT is definitely some of the very finest story telling in cinema/TV history. To be able to sustain that level of engagement and still keep going higher is insane. The writers could easily have written the story as the residents of Ferrix overrun the imperials and win the day, but instead, they went all battle of Hoth and showed just how brutal, powerful and capable the Empire is. They even showed us the deadly accuracy of the storm troopers that Obi-Wan talked about.

There is a theme I dont see people talking about: communication. The secret phone lines. The messages left on tablets. The prisoners warning eachother about level 2. Andor finding out about his mom. It's in every episode. Not sure the deeper significance but there is a thread of a theory there.

Totally agree that ANDOR is the new gold standard. We already pretty much know what to expect from Mando S3, and I’m fine with that, it’s really not a series that needs “fixing”. However, I fully intend to hold Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew, and The Acolyte, to the bar of quality set by ANDOR. 🙂

I fully believe Luthen came to Ferrix with some plan other than to just kill Cassian, but realized he didn’t need it as he finally got to see the first sparks of the fire he’s been trying to start by friction. He’s finally able to take that first breath after working so hard and celebrate, if just for a moment, as his work starts to pay off and bursts into life.

Nothing but the feels with your comment on the manifesto. This IS how you do a season finale. We got caught up in the whole Kennedy/Johnson v. Favreau/Filoni versions of Star Wars that we forgot there are others out there that can write excellent narratives that work exceptionally within the SWU. Great job on this one, GT! Looking forward to the next! Oh... and B2EMO is DEFINITELY getting uploaded into K2 next season. 😁

I rarely comment online, but I just wanted to say that it’s been a real pleasure listening to your incisive commentary in the wake of each Andor episode over these past weeks, Allen. You are someone who can appreciate good quality when you see it because you evidently take pride in putting the same level of work into your own high-quality content. Keep it up, mate!

I was most looking forward to your guys' vid on this. As I talk to myself quite often, I was rationalizing out loud about this show. Did we need Andor specifically? No. But we needed the way this story was told. The absolute care and detail that went into this is what we needed. It really did raise the bar very high. And while I can't quite say I'm optimistic for what comes next yet...I am at least looking forward to what is next.

Andor understood the assignment

I feel like Linus Mosk has changed his mind about working for the corpo's or the empire after what happend on Rix road, completely escalating every thing rather then keeping the peace. Just the way he sat there at the end gave me the impression he is re-thinking every thing.

The coverage this channel gives to the Andor series and Star Wars as a whole is, in my opinion, beyond reproach. Thank you so much for the content.

Hi Allen, I know you are annoyed at the restrictions of the algorithm. Just know that I, and many others appreciate your videos greatly. Your words and unique coverage on these topics help me through the days I find myself struggling through. Appreciate all that you do.

I agree with everything you said but i have to say, Brasso using Marvaa's brick as a weapon is a way to say she's there with him participating in the fray!

This series has inspired so much great commentary. I so love how the power of words are key. Nemik's words to Cassian. Maarva's words to the people on the streets, and to Luthen, who is clearly moved. John Lewis: "“You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone-any person or any force-dampen, dim or diminish your light. Study the path of others to make your way easier and more abundant. Lean toward the whispers of your own heart, discover the universal truth, and follow its dictates. […] Release the need to hate, to harbor division, and the enticement of revenge. Release all bitterness. Hold only love, only peace in your heart, knowing that the battle of good to overcome evil is already won. Choose confrontation wisely, but when it is your time don't be afraid to stand up, speak up, and speak out against injustice. And if you follow your truth down the road to peace and the affirmation of love, if you shine like a beacon for all to see, then the poetry of all the great dreamers and philosophers is yours to manifest in a nation, a world community, and a Beloved Community that is finally at peace with itself.” "

I'm so excited to see where Cyril and Dedra's arc goes in the series. Ik people don't really care about them but I think they're written phenomenally. I feel like we relate to Cyril more than we really realize. Andor is a 10/10 show. I cannot wait for season 2. Truly amazing. The diamonds are truly in the details. Have a good day folks.