Ahsoka was a meh for me. I didn’t hate it, but all the live action stuff of her has been really disappointing. Becoming a Jedi again just feels like wasted potential and cheapens the most interesting thing she ever did.
But it’s missing The Last Jedi, which is unironically the best Disney era Star Wars.
I can’t agree that it’s the best Disney era Star Wars (though I will defend your right to say it).
But I do agree that it’s the best of the sequel trilogy. It had so much promise. Could’ve been tighter, and they throw a wrench into the sci-fi side of Star Wars, but overall it was good.
I would’ve had podracing in Space Monaco instead of alien horse racing, though. After all, podracing was based on Formula 1, and Monaco is like, the crown jewel of F1 (in that it’s a beautiful but useless spectacle, since the cars can’t pass each other there these days).
None of it is good except for parts of season 1 of The Mandalorian.
Ewoks in ROTJ were right up against the line, but didn’t cross it because the way they looked also served a narrative purpose in addition to their primary purpose of being a toy.
Special Edition ruined the franchise in 1997, and everything since then has been shit on top of shit.
…Either that or I’m so sick of Star Wars I just couldn’t stand it. I tried three times to get more than 15 minutes in without falling asleep or zoning out, couldn’t do it.
It’s a slow burn. I was not enamored with the first few episodes but by the end I was in agreement - best Star Wars since the OG trilogy. The acting is powerful, the writing is tight.
(Sorry, I missed the "Disney" in the title) If it is, I guess I don't like Star Wars anymore. I haven't seen Andor but it's the only one I'm interested in.
I found clone wars and rebels unwatchable and have to imagine most of their fans got into the shows as kids. I didn't bother with Ahsoka because I don't like Ahsoka and I actually like the old Thrawn novels they are now trying badly to replace.
The Mandalorian was OK TV for a season but frankly went nowhere. They should have killed him off and followed someone new after a season or two when the show ran it's course. But making good TV isn't Disneys motivation, it's making money, so they will make the Mandalorian chase dark saber after dark saber until people stop watching.
Rogue One was OK but would have been much better with about half the cast so we could actually learn about and give a shit about any of the characters. The entire Tantive IV scene was unneeded and would have worked better as subtext.
Or I just like enjoying a well told story without the need to previously see dozens of hours worth of content which is remotely relevant in order to understand every reference and know each character’s backstory.
I consider Andor to be in a class of its own in quality. The cinematography & writing are simply amazing; it’s very clear that the show runners have something to say, and went to great lengths to bring that vision to the screen. Criminally underrated by the wider audience, I consider s1 to be in the ranks of the best tv shows I’ve seen, period, never mind just as star wars material.
It’s definitely not more of the same. It stands apart in tone, quality, and execution. It is in the right place in that picture, on top, front and center.
Not to give anything away, but there is a three (or so?) episode arc in the middle with Andy Circus (sp? Anyway, the guy who played Gollum) that is standalone some of the best television I’ve never seen. Like, it’s such great incisive sci-fi anti corporate commentary, I don’t know how a corporation green lit this
I don’t want to oversell it but I honestly think Andor is the best thing to come out of Star Wars in decades. It’s like the last flower of the franchise.
I don’t know how it could ever be topped. For me, it’s the peak of it all.
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