Disney+: Star Wars - ANDOR - SPOILERS

[MinistroRaven]

https://youtu.be/Slf7dPDyvYQ

The first 3 episodes have been delayed and now release September 21 on Disney+

 

[gmillerdrake]

I'm digging the trailers and what we're being shown this show is about. It's a neat direction to take.

[ProfessorPeart]

I had no idea this was a 24 episode series. The creator says the Season 2 finale will walk right into Rogue One so I guess we know this is it.

https://www.thewrap.com/andor-season-1-preview-tony-gilroy-diego-luna/

[MetalJunkie]

Hot take: While it was objectively a good movie, my problem with Rogue One is that it lacked the charisma that's so prevalent in the Star Wars universe. With the exception of K-2SO and Ip Man, I found every character to be stale and boring. I love Star Wars, so I'll give this a shot.

[hefdaddy42]

I expect it to be better than Boba Fett or Kenobi.

[lonestar]

I saw they're doing a re-release of Rogue One in IMAX at the end of this month to celebrate. May go see it as it's definitely a favorite of mine.

[Samsara]

I saw they're doing a re-release of Rogue One in IMAX at the end of this month to celebrate. May go see it as it's definitely a favorite of mine.

Rogue One is tied with Empire as my favorite Star Wars film. I went this weekend, and loved the extended look at Andor. If you loved Rogue One, the Andor series, at least from the extended look, will be right up your alley.

[gmillerdrake]

I saw they're doing a re-release of Rogue One in IMAX at the end of this month to celebrate. May go see it as it's definitely a favorite of mine.

From what I've read they're including some Andor scenes in the re-release as well to tie things together even more.

[lonestar]

I saw they're doing a re-release of Rogue One in IMAX at the end of this month to celebrate. May go see it as it's definitely a favorite of mine.

Rogue One is tied with Empire as my favorite Star Wars film. I went this weekend, and loved the extended look at Andor. If you loved Rogue One, the Andor series, at least from the extended look, will be right up your alley.

Have no doubt about that, definitely looking forward to it.

[soupytwist]

Hot take: While it was objectively a good movie, my problem with Rogue One is that it lacked the charisma that's so prevalent in the Star Wars universe. With the exception of K-2SO and Ip Man, I found every character to be stale and boring. I love Star Wars, so I'll give this a shot.

Yeah, that's my opinion on Rogue One.  First half is a real chore to get though.

[ErHaO]

I actually really appreciate that the lead characters of Rogue One were not the typical charismatic leads. And this makes sense to me given their backgrounds.

Rogue One, to me, gave the Star Wars films a much needed film that actually displayed the "war" bit. I think Rogue One is the second best Star Wars film (behind Empire). Don't get me wrong, I don't want Star Wars to turn into this more bleak war torn universe, but I do think it is a great addition to the universe.

I wasn't excited for a prequel to a prequel, but the trailer I just watched looks great.

[lordxizor]

Anyone else watch the extended first look on D+?

This show looks awesome. I really hope it lives up to it's potential. We need a great Star Wars show after Boba Fett and Obi Wan were both disappointing.

[gmillerdrake]

Anyone else watch the extended first look on D+?

Nope.....wasn't aware there was one....now that I know I'll check it out 

[Cool Chris]

I rarely have time to watch movies these days, so watching a movie I've already seen is even more unlikely. But any time I think I might have time to watch a film, I always think about watching Rogue One again. I remember enjoying the experience, but that's about it. I haven't seen a lick of material from this new Andor series, but it might be the impetus for me to both watch Rogue One again, and get in to a new TV series, which I haven't done since The Mandolorian.

[bosk1]

I loved Rogue One.  As someone who grew up on Star Wars in real time with the original trilogy, felt largely let down by the prequels, and liked most of the sequels, I feel that Rogue One surpassed them all and is easily my favorite Star Wars film. 

[lordxizor]

Rogue One is right behind Empire Strikes Back for me. I'm planning to watch it again before Andor.

[hefdaddy42]

I definitely think that Rogue One is the best SW film that is not Episode 4, 5, or 6.  Not even close.

[The Letter M]

Just finished episode three! That was rousing and action packed, definitely a good decision to premiere all three episodes together. They really work well as a set and a good start to the series, giving Andor his inciting incident and getting all the gears in motion.

I was hyped for this before, especially with how well the trailers were cut, but now I'm VERY excited for this! And we get 21 more episodes as well!! Here's hoping the quality keeps up as we go along!

-Marc.

[Samsara]

Can't wait to watch it. The wife and I are going out this evening, so we will need to unfortunately wait until Friday night, but we're psyched. 

[lonestar]

Outstanding stuff so far. This is what we've been waiting for.

[Cool Chris]

Forgot this started. Hope to get caught up the next couple nights!

[faizoff]

First two episodes took a while to get going, 3rd episode made it worth it. Love the aesthetics of the show. Tone is a lot more serious than more Star Wars shows/movies.

[lordxizor]

That was awesome. My only complaint is that the score was pretty unremarkable and not very Star Warsy.

[Samsara]

I'm not reading the thread, just jumping in to say - I CAN'T WAIT until I can watch this on Friday with the fam. I'm a huge Rogue One nutcase fan, and the early reviews have said this is amazing. My wife and I went to dinner last night, so we couldn't watch it, and I'm not home tonight, so we've got dinner plans so that all of us are together to watch it. CANNOT WAIT! 

[Samsara]

Watched the first three episodes on Friday evening. Really enjoyed them. A buddy said it felt a bit like a Bourne movie, and I agree, at least the vibe of the first three, which set up the story.

I also really liked the gritty feel to the picture. It felt honest and real, which I expected. There wasn't much "Star Wars" so far, but you needed this intro to get into the story. I think it was very well done. Looking forward to the next episodes when they are available.

[The Letter M]

A buddy said it felt a bit like a Bourne movie, and I agree, at least the vibe of the first three, which set up the story.

Considering that the writer for the first three episodes was Tony Gilroy, that makes perfect sense. He wrote the original Bourne trilogy of films, and directed the fourth one. He also co-wrote Rogue One.

-Marc.

[Samsara]

Funny enough, I knew he co-wrote Rogue One...but as a casual fan of the Bourne stuff, I had no idea he wrote that. So it works.

[gmillerdrake]

Finally watched all these.....great show! Very interesting and it has such a cool feel and atmosphere.

[Logain Ablar]

Is this worth signing back up to Disney+ for? Even with its flaws, Rogue One is the only one of the recent movies that has any replay value for me.

I like the sound of the more serious tone. Hopefully no blue titty milk in sight.. 

Will be interesting to see if the Saw Gerrera character is developed any further. I always thought that storyline was a bit choppy in R1.

[gmillerdrake]

Four episodes in and it’s a pretty good show. If you like R1 I’m sure you’ll dig this.

[MinistroRaven]

Is this worth signing back up to Disney+ for? Even with its flaws, Rogue One is the only one of the recent movies that has any replay value for me.

I like the sound of the more serious tone. Hopefully no blue titty milk in sight.. 

Will be interesting to see if the Saw Gerrera character is developed any further. I always thought that storyline was a bit choppy in R1.

SPOILERS:


Saw Guerera was mentioned on ep4

[The Letter M]

Is this worth signing back up to Disney+ for? Even with its flaws, Rogue One is the only one of the recent movies that has any replay value for me.

I like the sound of the more serious tone. Hopefully no blue titty milk in sight.. 

Will be interesting to see if the Saw Gerrera character is developed any further. I always thought that storyline was a bit choppy in R1.

SPOILERS:


Saw Guerera was mentioned on ep4

Yep, and promotional material and trailers have shown Saw Gerrera in the series speaking with Luthen, so he'll show up eventually.

As of episode 4, we do get some hints and Easter egg tie-ins to the greater SW history, particularly moments surrounding Rogue One, so I think these references and possible cameos will keep coming, especially with two 12-episode seasons ordered!

-Marc.

[lordxizor]

I love the atmosphere of this show. I wish I could just binge watch the whole thing. I was bummed when the episode ended.

[lonestar]

I love the atmosphere of this show. I wish I could just binge watch the whole thing. I was bummed when the episode ended.

Goddamn do I feel ya on that one. I'll say it again...this show, for me at least, is finally showing what playing in the Star Wars universe is capable of. Without any gimmicks or token fan service, it's just crushing what for me is the real SW vibe. Just loving every second of it so far.

[Orbert]

Four episodes in, and I'm hooked.  I wondered out loud to Mrs. Orbert how many episodes there will be.  She figured like six or eight, which is what most of these types of shows get.  We're getting 24?!  I had no idea.  I figured the mission to rob the Imperial payroll was going to be the big deal, since I was assuming we're halfway through already, but not now.  It'll just be the first of hopefully several missions.  With even 12 episodes per season, we have time for some ups and downs, some buildup and payoff.  Very cool.