@Kristian this is the perfect blend of a review/reaction/watch party. The perfect experience after watching the episode is to come here and re-visit it in this format. I feel like I'm talking about it with a friend. Keep these coming!
I thought it was obvious from the trailers that Carrie-Ann Moss wasn't in this show much. We barely saw any clips, and they were all from the same location. I guessed (but wasn't sure) that she would be killed since the few clips we had of her was from the fight. So either she was only in the show for a cameo, or they were going to use her for a secret role (and Disney isn't that creative).
Just saw episode 3 and really liked it. I know many don’t, and respect their opinion. Probably would’ve been different experience if I’d read more of the high republic books.
challenge accepted kristian, my opinion, I love the hell out of it, if anyone else doesn't agree, well....that's their opinion. I love the sequel movies as well, and that's my opinion. the people that dislike things, well... to each their own. I'm not gonna win anybody over by my view, and neither will they. loud noises don't change anything. star wars lets's goooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
I called the bait and switch on Carrie Ann Moss and now I'm gonna do it again... She's not dead. Calling it now, She is the sith who trained Mae but never revealed herself.
I dont mid the show its fine but i 100% called them killing her off. Also killing a jedi Master like that is wild to me i feel like a Master jedi should be on another level but hey it is what it is.
That is why they killed her. They wanted people to realise how big of a threat Mae was and she correctly used tactics against her apponent. We often see Jedi fall protecting others so it didn't really bother me. Plus we will see more of her in flash backs.
@@northphillyp The dagger went straight into her heart. Sabines one was to the side of her stomach (like qui gon who was alive after the stabb but didn't get help right away) and ahsoka was there to help after 1 minute.
@KatiE-yp8hb Now maybe if after it hit Carrie chest and got force pushed out her back..yea I can see that,but just a basic dagger on a jedi master..nahh..shit it's humans who coulda survived that ..to the chest,sad I used Sabine as an example when logically her living was bullshit in itself,don't care who assisted her
When the show ended, I felt underwhelmed. But I did enjoy myself. I like Sol and the rest of the Jedi. The world building is fun and interesting. It felt like Star Trek: The Next Generation a bit with the crew dynamic with the Jedi. The sets, the puppets, the effects and the music are all great. It looks and sounds beautiful. Ahsoka didn't impress me till Episode 4, so I am hoping this show picks up fast. I have faith.
Yeah you can understand the Jedi being arrogant, they may haven’t encountered a major threat yet. Of course I haven’t read any of the books. You can tell me if I’m wrong, if they have had major conflict before the events of this series. I’m liking the series so far.
Looks and feels okay for a new SW show. The Good twin/ bad twin trope is kind of lazy writing. The acting is good and casting is good. They are using the Jean grey clone trained by Sinister arc.
It would have been lazy if they dragged out the bad twin mystery for 3-4 episodes. Once they mentioned the sister that died I knew it was her. They then confirmed it a few mins later. I'm okay with it
@@HeisenStark13 THIS. I'm seeing people complaining about the twins being revealed too early but like, do you want a whole 8 episodes dragging out an evil twin plotline? It was revealed very timely in my opinion.
@@jordanmarcial3670 just the whole twin concept is sort of unnecessary. It’s the same actress playing both roles. She’s a good actress but it’s the same person and That kind of makes the show limited. I’m sure they will fight and use special effects to make it seem believable. But not impressed with the twin premise. Luke and Leila at least were very different.
I heard you and Rocha talking bout a twist so I figured it was either a twin or a suppressed personality. They make it pretty clear here it's a twin. My only concern is that they either redeem the sister or have them swap sides... both seem cliche options... just leave the one bad lol.
Hasn't pulled me in yet. I don't care yet. I'll give it another eps, to grab me. Other than Carrie-Ann Moss. None of the other characters have made me care enough to keep watching. But I'll check out another one.
After watching the first 2 episodes, I’m more positive than negative. I like it, I’m not super overwhelmed but I’m intrigued to see where they go. I figured Moss wouldn’t be too in the show much, not gonna make or break it for me. I also wouldn’t be surprised if she comes back some how in the future episodes.
@@alexp601 Luke and Leia were fraternal twins, not identical. Plus, the 'long lost evil twin everyone thinks is dead' plot twist has been done a million times before. It would actually have been more interesting if Osha was possessed by the Sith or something. Smh.
My daughter and I enjoyed the 1st episode. Thought it was good. Loving the characters. Liking the mystery of the story. We feel good start to series. See how rest of does. Hated Carrie-Ann Moss dies first thing, but I am sure she shows up in flash backs.
This is a little nitpick thing I just found funny. But these twin sisters have been apart for years at this point, right? And yet they both have the same, very specific, very intricate hairstyle? Eh, hmm, ok. They could have had different hair, but when hooded look exactly alike or something. I don't know, I just thought that was funny.
I liked it. Feels real and like Star Wars. Don’t mind killing Carrie Ann plus I think there will be flashbacks. We need to see the Jedi as flawed even a lil self righteous and I think it’s going down that path
I’m actually diggin way more than i thought i would. I’ve watched and rewatched both episodes like 5 times and I can’t wait for the next episode. I’m just stoked that we’re finally getting Star Wars without the Skywalkers or the Empire.
I agree with majority of your sentiment here, however, just as we've seen the whole twin story many times, we've also seen the whole losing-mind story many times as well.
When you expect not to like something you’re more than likely not going to like it. I thought it was fun, some new characters that I like, the fact that I don’t have to hear the word skywalker makes it more interesting.
If you're always waiting for a star wars show to be "THE ONE" or the one that "SAVES STAR WARS/STAR WARS IS BACK" then you're never going to like any of them...youtubers are ALWAYS saying this about EVERY show. Either sit down and enjoy it, or stop watching lol cause apparently it's just never gonna be what you want it to be?
That's a pretty bad excuse to accept mediocrity. We know that they can make great shows, with the right vision. They've done it before. Just get someone who respects the franchise. And who knows good stories. Me personally I think Andor was the best star wars since the OG trilogy. If people had supported it...maybe we would have gotten more like it.
Sooo... speculation below: Sooooo, Mae is Osha right? Yord is either the secret sith covering for her, or mind wiped / given new memory Revan style. They even foreshadowed it with the henchmen being scared of the jedi wiping his memory. Im pretty sure that's the "twist".
Love your commentary on the SW fanbase and agree with many of your points. I enjoyed the first 2 episodes myself but wish we'd had a bit more time with Master Indarra...CA Moss will always be cool AF to me #istilllovestarwars ❤✌️😜
The only thing I didn’t like was the fire on the outside of the ship burning away without oxygen. That really took me out of it for a minute but I loved the rest.
@@TheBlecht Nah. We’ve seen lots of crash landings in Star Wars. At least they showed her sitting in a crash seat, putting on a crash belt and getting into a crash position
Sketchy Jedi cover-ups is a good story (I just rewatched Insomnia last night funnily enough), and the mystery is doing its job. But I just don't think it's particularly...cool. No atmosphere, and the lead actress is just very Disney. The vibe skews kiddy despite the writing skewing adult.
My issue is that hubris, arrogance, etc, creeping into the Jedi Order leading to its eventual downfall is something we already saw in the prequel. We're supposed to be in the era where the Jedi are supposed to be at their peak, mythical status and we're getting Jedi that are having the wool pulled over their eyes (seemingly) and clearly showing arrogance, hubris, sketchiness(?) and sort of this bureaucratic incompetence. That's... nothing we haven't seen before and it's not what I'm interested in seeing when I thought we were going to finally see the mythical Jedi of yore. I don't know if the current narrative is going to be that the mythical, legendary Jedi were never a thing and they were always arrogant and full of hubris with clouded judgement (which makes me wonder how they maintained the peace for centuries even thousands of years) or that we have to just go even further back in the timeline to find them. Either way, it's familiar territory we've already explored so I'm hoping we get interesting and/or creative storytelling in the remaining episodes.
Carrie Anne miss dying reminds me of how we all thought Bryan Cranston in Godzilla was gonna be a main character the entire film. But instead he died in the first 15 mins
Pleasantly surprised. Overall it was fun, and it did feel like Star Wars. I hate most of the Disney stuff besides rogue one, Mando, and a few awesome scenes in the rest. But this one is off to a good start.
the acolyte killing off its first jedi before the title credits roll vs. ahsoka killing off sabine for an end-of-episode cliffhanger before undoing it in the next episode with a handwave. when you have real stakes vs when you have filoni.
This is a really bad take. 1. Sabine was an established character that people cared about. 2. The show was about them learning to work together. Which is why at the end she goes to help Ahsoka. 3. The point was that she lost Ahsoka's trust, and the map, and later when Sabine had to choose, she chose Ezra over destroying the map, not the injury. Ahsoka continued her search without Sabine, which resulted in Hera getting into trouble. 4. Killing off a new character that nobody knows or cares about doesn't take any writing skill at all. 5. That said, surviving lightsaber stabs is lame, as is most of the writing in these shows, especially the way they pad a 2 hour story into 4+ hours.
The end of the episode also had a Sith igniting his lightsaber for no reason, which is not good writing. Much like how Kenobi had Vader sat on a throne doing fuck all.
She was great in the 3 minutes, really understood the assignment. Have a feeling she'll be back.*The main girl no spoilers is doing great as well as the master. As someone who hasn't watched a series since Mando S2 because of burn out. I'm interested.
Just finished the first two episodes, and thought they were solid! Haven't watched a SW series since Obi-Wan, which I wasn't crazy about, but the mere thought of a show revolving around Jedi not set around the time of the Skywalkers made me give this one a chance. The dialogue was weak but the performances were good, the production value was there, and the story and fight choreography at least have me interested to see what happens next! I've come to accept that this is just a different era of Star Wars and that I can't expect the same type of connection with the franchise as I did growing up.
I’m really trying to decipher whether or not I like the idea that they reveal the twist this early on versus having it to be as predictable as it could’ve been for us to figure out along the way. Personally, I’m leading towards the idea that was better this way for now. Also Kristian, I did not get a notification for this video for some reason. Don’t know what UA-cam is doing.
I'm more curious if the Sith warrior at the end is the apprentice or the master. I have a feeling he's just the apprentice who's training Mae to be his apprentice. Could still make Tenebrous canon. I have a feeling by the end of this series (not necessarily just Season 1) that both Mae and this Sith Lord will die, giving way to Darth Plagueis to rise. Just a theory but I'm definitely locked in.
It surprises me that it shocked everyone. I was expecting Trinity to be the Jedi that got killed. They're trying to cheat, we have no emotional attachment to the character so they cast a beloved actor. That being said, I'm enjoying the show. I don't love it yet, but it has potential.
So far, only 2 characters I like, Mae and Her Master. A lot of money spent on a decent plot for it to look like a fan made, fan acting TV show. In fact, there are fan made stories, acting, ideas I like more. I was so hyped too. Could it still improve over the next episodes? With what I am not liking across 2 episodes, no.
@@ahmorgan no i think it’s written for new fans to jump back on the bandwagon. also i think im starting to recognize i am aging out of star wars. i like seeing the ships and the tech and all that great sound design but i am okay with the show being aimed at that YA, 18-25 demographic that we love to buy all that merch’
@@reynaldomcwhiskey6689 I feel that. I enjoyed the tech, the sets, and the music. I think the story has potential but it feels very rushed and dumbed down to me so far. I'm not saying the OT was the most complex storytelling I've ever seen but there was some depth to the characters and weight to the story.
If it wasn’t supposed to be part of Star Wars, I might’ve liked it more. But I can’t help but compare it to all the originals and how wonderful those movies were. Maybe it’s nostalgia. It’s just doesn’t feel like Star Wars, but that’s just my personal take.
It think different Star Wars prohjects or eras mean different things to different people. I'm a big originals guy as well! Grew up with the prequels but frankly they are realtively poor films, with age and film experience this becomes harder to ignore. Still, I take and appreciate the good they provided. MEanwhile some think the prequels are the best films ever made. Others were brought into the fandom under Disney and the sequels. Ultimately there is no right way to like a franchise that spans 5 decades, that's changed hands many times and tries to appeal to different people.
The music, visuals and sets really impressed me too. Glad they got the twin 'twist' out of the way early. Osha did make some dumb decisions in these first two episodes though I agree, I like her character though so far. I like every character
Why'd they keep the twin reveal secret, because making it a "twist" doesn't work because it's so easy to figure out. They should have been promoting the show as a story about two sisters, one good and one evil. Instead, they tried to make it seem like it was a story about a former Jedi that went bad, which it isn't.
Hey there Kristian at first I knew nothing of this show and had no interest at all whatsoever. I'm a StarWars fan and love StarWars but I never got into the animated stuff (with the exception of the Bad Batch which was awesome) so I never dug Ashoka etc. I didn't really get into Ashoka but enjoyed a few episodes and it was entertaining. I'm not a hater but I like what I like. So I just went into this new Acolyte series with a blind eye knowing nothing and kind of expected to just...eh...watch it but after watching the first episode I was kind of intrigued and then by the end of episode 2 I'm totally in. It's very different and still a bit Star Wars so to speak and I enjoyed it very much so now I'll be watching it religiously to the end and I look forward to riding the train with you and your show talking about each episode mixing it up. I know you like opinions etc and my opinion is I like this show. I was surpised and I'm having fun with it. It's very different. Thank you for your hard work and fun entertainment with all your crew participating in this. Thumbs UP as always and shared because I have class lol and I will actually use your code for AG1 or whatever that healthy drink is to get healthier...I saw an ad on Hulu but I'd rather support your channel buying that product to help us both out. I'm now 50 and need to watch my health, numbers, carbs etc....ugh so thank you for all that. Love You Brother Brother! A+++++ : )))
I’m on the fence. 1st Episode didn’t blow me away. The fight scene wasn’t great, the first time you meet Carrie Ann Moss she shouldn’t be matrix fighting. The choreography was slow, I just didn’t believe it. Jedis were fast and acrobatic they’re at their height in this time! Let’s see where it goes. I’ve got nothing against a female director/writer, but I hope she’s not trying to force an agenda. I didn’t warm to her feminist tone during interviews at Celebration.
After the trailer I thought it was gonna be trash and not even feel like Star Wars but after i watched it I ran to UA-cam and was surprised to see negative reviews- the show isn’t amazing but its good (7/10) i just don’t understand how someone who’s loves the Star Wars universe can’t be thrilled about it. It’s opened up the potential of exploring previous eras. Anyone who has read the bane or plagues books can’t help but love the lore. I’m afraid if the review is too negative Disney won’t view storytelling of unknown characters as profitable. A lot of criticism is very political too talking about “girl boss”- the sequels and Rey as a character are trash and I don’t even consider it canon but this was nothing like that. I swear after the sequels fans are so bitter we can’t even appreciate a good thing when it’s handed to us. If this dropped before the sequels fans who grew up with the prequels would have geeked.
@@Lightbearer777 You can't blame the fans.... Disney has ruined the reputation of Star wars. Andor was great... and people barely watched it. So yes perhaps they're being unfair.... but that's because it's just okay. It needed to be great... to get people excited again.
I thought one of the complaints about the trailers was that they told us that Moss would be dead by wednesday morning. As for the cover-up, I guess that's only really revealed in the second episode that there's f-ery around the circumstances of that fire so maybe the characters' behaviors will make more sense to you after that one. Cool show though. I don't know if it'll make me retroactively interested in the High Republic but it's fun to see the hypocritical state of the Order at the time. $10 says that Mae dies and Osha becomes the next Sith apprentice by the end of the show, though.
I don't think the trailers suggested she would die first. The trailers seemed to suggest she was leading the investigation. Into the missing jedi. And she would team up with Osha to find the Sith. I think we all suspect that all these Jedi will die eventually in this show.
I liked it, im enjoying it so far. Some quibbles, sure, but i think this episode so far has nailed the visuals and sound and is consistent with what we know - the Jedi are in decline, they're arrogant and fallible. They're making stupid decisions. That has to be there in order for the prequels to work. The Republic and the Jedi Order didnt collapse over night, it has been a slow decay and we're seeing that here. I wouldn't say I love it yet, but I'm digging it more than a lot of other SW stuff recently. Looking forward to more!
I thought it was okay but episode 2 has me reeled in. Actually somewhat excited (which is a dangerous feeling for Disney Star Wars lol). Its giving me KOTOR vibes.
Weird "modern" dialogue, some lazy writing. I love a mystery, especially a Jedi mystery?? But it plays so weird and awkward. I loved Sol, his Padawan and Osha. Carrie anne moss died stupidly imo, the comments say shell be back in flashbacks , i dont really care for that, especially how her character died. Yord and the green Jedi look like theyre cosplaying in 2024. Im very mixed and sad, i hope it picks up the rest of the sesson but so far, meh
How are you guys doing? African-American male here and I will say I understand what some of you white men are talking about. I grew up watching European Americans play a lot of cool parts and it didn’t bother me but something is going on in Hollywood. I like my brown skin, brothers and sisters I like my European American brothers and sisters, but the fact that there was almost no white males said something. To me a lot of white males watch the show so why not have something that they can latch onto? I get it. I’m African-American. I get it but also come on.
I'm all for trying new things, new visuals, new music, new characters, new stories... but the music just feels like it fits. Doesn't have to be John Williams for me. It just didn't have an impact like John Williams does.
They really click baited Carrie-Ann Moss
carrie will be featured in upcoming flashback scenes
Yup, smh
@@wasianz probably
From the trailers, I know at least one UA-cam channel mentioned the possibility that she wouldn't survive the fight that was shown.
@@donramon9723 Her flashback scenes are in some of the trailers.
Hearing a Jedi say "time for lunch" is hilarious
Yep, that whole seen was ridiculous, lol. Jedi were cool when they weren't sitting on floors in office towers.
Yeh wish he said, “time for supper or time for snacky snacks”
‘Ribs in the canteen ya’ll’.
@@dnice4145 Yeah, in the prequels they've evolved to sitting in chairs in office towers.
I wonder if they are having squid for lunch.
@Kristian this is the perfect blend of a review/reaction/watch party. The perfect experience after watching the episode is to come here and re-visit it in this format. I feel like I'm talking about it with a friend. Keep these coming!
I kept waiting for Osha to write someone up for a workplace violation but nothing.
I see what you did there.
I thought it was obvious from the trailers that Carrie-Ann Moss wasn't in this show much. We barely saw any clips, and they were all from the same location. I guessed (but wasn't sure) that she would be killed since the few clips we had of her was from the fight. So either she was only in the show for a cameo, or they were going to use her for a secret role (and Disney isn't that creative).
Same. I'm guessing she will pop up in another sequence that's a flashback of some kind. But yeah, disappointing that she's barely in this.
disney has already done secret roles in various franchises.
Yeah I was totally worried they were gonna kill Carrie Ann Moss but i wouldnt have guessed it would be literally the first scene
@@Sticks017 I thought she at least got a full episode before getting whacked lol. But no, it's opening sequence "Hey, Jedi, fight me."
Kristian everything you said I was Screaming at the TV saying.....th'fuck???😂😂😂
I like the show so far, it feels like a fan film though. Sol's actor is doing a great job, but everyone else feels like they're reading cue cards
Lee-Jung-Jae is incredible
Carrie-Ann Moss will be in flashback episode explaining her sins for sure. Prob episode 4 or 5. 🤞🤞
Yeah I'm surprised some are acting like this was her only part. Trailers showed her in other scenes.
Just saw episode 3 and really liked it. I know many don’t, and respect their opinion. Probably would’ve been different experience if I’d read more of the high republic books.
challenge accepted kristian, my opinion, I love the hell out of it, if anyone else doesn't agree, well....that's their opinion. I love the sequel movies as well, and that's my opinion. the people that dislike things, well... to each their own. I'm not gonna win anybody over by my view, and neither will they. loud noises don't change anything. star wars lets's goooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
Love your episdoe reactions for all series's, Kristian - keep 'em coming!
Osha: *about to fall to a terrible frozen rock death*
Kristian: “weeee”
Really liked these tbh!! Super excited for next week
I called the bait and switch on Carrie Ann Moss and now I'm gonna do it again... She's not dead. Calling it now, She is the sith who trained Mae but never revealed herself.
That would be cool.
Smart man..this comment makes sense,I refuse to believe a dagger in the chest kills what we was told to be a highly trained master
My thoughts too
Sadly all I could see was Trinity and lazy dialogue... she repeated the Matrix line 'you've been down that road before?'
I really enjoyed it so far. I could already go for a rewatch.
I dont mid the show its fine but i 100% called them killing her off. Also killing a jedi Master like that is wild to me i feel like a Master jedi should be on another level but hey it is what it is.
That is why they killed her. They wanted people to realise how big of a threat Mae was and she correctly used tactics against her apponent. We often see Jedi fall protecting others so it didn't really bother me. Plus we will see more of her in flash backs.
Sabine took a lightsaber and lived..this jedi master dies from a dagger..
@@northphillyp The dagger went straight into her heart. Sabines one was to the side of her stomach (like qui gon who was alive after the stabb but didn't get help right away) and ahsoka was there to help after 1 minute.
@@KatiE-yp8hbLol okay
@KatiE-yp8hb Now maybe if after it hit Carrie chest and got force pushed out her back..yea I can see that,but just a basic dagger on a jedi master..nahh..shit it's humans who coulda survived that ..to the chest,sad I used Sabine as an example when logically her living was bullshit in itself,don't care who assisted her
When the show ended, I felt underwhelmed. But I did enjoy myself. I like Sol and the rest of the Jedi. The world building is fun and interesting. It felt like Star Trek: The Next Generation a bit with the crew dynamic with the Jedi.
The sets, the puppets, the effects and the music are all great. It looks and sounds beautiful. Ahsoka didn't impress me till Episode 4, so I am hoping this show picks up fast. I have faith.
I loved thx first episode, it had a lot of subtleties woven into the “basic premise” that I hope they explore further…..
Yeah you can understand the Jedi being arrogant, they may haven’t encountered a major threat yet. Of course I haven’t read any of the books. You can tell me if I’m wrong, if they have had major conflict before the events of this series. I’m liking the series so far.
I'm a fan of it. It's refreshing and I like the visuals.
The first episode was better than I expected it to be. The second episode hooked me.
loving the guardian guy with the yellow saber
I really liked the first episode! Can’t wait to see where it goes
Great video Kristian!!!
Looks and feels okay for a new SW show. The Good twin/ bad twin trope is kind of lazy writing. The acting is good and casting is good. They are using the Jean grey clone trained by Sinister arc.
The sets and fx/music are good as well. It's honestly really solid thus far.
@@sirmarshall9521 yes. The pacing and sets and actors are good. I was impressed
It would have been lazy if they dragged out the bad twin mystery for 3-4 episodes. Once they mentioned the sister that died I knew it was her. They then confirmed it a few mins later. I'm okay with it
@@HeisenStark13 THIS. I'm seeing people complaining about the twins being revealed too early but like, do you want a whole 8 episodes dragging out an evil twin plotline? It was revealed very timely in my opinion.
@@jordanmarcial3670 just the whole twin concept is sort of unnecessary. It’s the same actress playing both roles. She’s a good actress but it’s the same person and That kind of makes the show limited. I’m sure they will fight and use special effects to make it seem believable. But not impressed with the twin premise. Luke and Leila at least were very different.
Love your reviews bro
I appreciate that!
Honestly this is not Star Wars for me but I like the Sol dude
Estoy de acuerdo no se siente como star wars
I thought the actor was terrible
When the episode ended I literally told my wife: “well, I liked Sol I guess”
I never knew the old republic stuff. I was like you hoping it was a split personality, like Star Wars Fight Club. Hoping 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Letting droids transport a suspected jedi killer will never make sense.
It was okay so far! I was hoping I would be more invested in it after 2 episodes. But I still wanna know where it is going!
Respect for that Boyz II Men line I miss 90's R&B
"It was Mae"
Normal Response: "That's not possible, I saw her die"
ha
Thought was good, wish would take time to slow down and have some general conversations to build characters.
04:33 I SAID THE SAME THING!!! LOL
I heard you and Rocha talking bout a twist so I figured it was either a twin or a suppressed personality. They make it pretty clear here it's a twin. My only concern is that they either redeem the sister or have them swap sides... both seem cliche options... just leave the one bad lol.
Hasn't pulled me in yet. I don't care yet. I'll give it another eps, to grab me. Other than Carrie-Ann Moss. None of the other characters have made me care enough to keep watching. But I'll check out another one.
I'm with you on this so far Kristian. I think andor is a last and only hope of decent SW.🤘🏼
After watching the first 2 episodes, I’m more positive than negative. I like it, I’m not super overwhelmed but I’m intrigued to see where they go. I figured Moss wouldn’t be too in the show much, not gonna make or break it for me. I also wouldn’t be surprised if she comes back some how in the future episodes.
Yeah I pretty much agree with you Kristian
I almost laughed out loud when they used the 'soap opera' evil twin thing, smh.
Nothing wrong with that
yeah, made me thing of dr drake's ramoray evil twin from friends/days of our lives!
@@alexp601 Luke and Leia were fraternal twins, not identical. Plus, the 'long lost evil twin everyone thinks is dead' plot twist has been done a million times before. It would actually have been more interesting if Osha was possessed by the Sith or something. Smh.
It has nothing to do with the trope and everything to do with the execution
@@joeschmoe5231 except it's not even a plot twist though.
My daughter and I enjoyed the 1st episode. Thought it was good. Loving the characters. Liking the mystery of the story. We feel good start to series. See how rest of does. Hated Carrie-Ann Moss dies first thing, but I am sure she shows up in flash backs.
I liked it. It's a Star Wars procedural. What's not to like? 😋
This is a little nitpick thing I just found funny. But these twin sisters have been apart for years at this point, right? And yet they both have the same, very specific, very intricate hairstyle? Eh, hmm, ok. They could have had different hair, but when hooded look exactly alike or something. I don't know, I just thought that was funny.
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I liked it. Feels real and like Star Wars. Don’t mind killing Carrie Ann plus I think there will be flashbacks. We need to see the Jedi as flawed even a lil self righteous and I think it’s going down that path
I’m actually diggin way more than i thought i would. I’ve watched and rewatched both episodes like 5 times and I can’t wait for the next episode. I’m just stoked that we’re finally getting Star Wars without the Skywalkers or the Empire.
I think OSHA suffers from sleep apnea. She keeps waking up gasping for breath quite a bit.
I agree with majority of your sentiment here, however, just as we've seen the whole twin story many times, we've also seen the whole losing-mind story many times as well.
I am loving it ❤
When you expect not to like something you’re more than likely not going to like it. I thought it was fun, some new characters that I like, the fact that I don’t have to hear the word skywalker makes it more interesting.
Interesting (but not surprisingly) that the Nemoidians didn’t have the controversial Charlie Chan accents of the Prequels.
If you're always waiting for a star wars show to be "THE ONE" or the one that "SAVES STAR WARS/STAR WARS IS BACK" then you're never going to like any of them...youtubers are ALWAYS saying this about EVERY show. Either sit down and enjoy it, or stop watching lol cause apparently it's just never gonna be what you want it to be?
That's a pretty bad excuse to accept mediocrity. We know that they can make great shows, with the right vision. They've done it before. Just get someone who respects the franchise. And who knows good stories. Me personally I think Andor was the best star wars since the OG trilogy. If people had supported it...maybe we would have gotten more like it.
Sooo... speculation below:
Sooooo, Mae is Osha right?
Yord is either the secret sith covering for her, or mind wiped / given new memory Revan style. They even foreshadowed it with the henchmen being scared of the jedi wiping his memory.
Im pretty sure that's the "twist".
Love your commentary on the SW fanbase and agree with many of your points. I enjoyed the first 2 episodes myself but wish we'd had a bit more time with Master Indarra...CA Moss will always be cool AF to me #istilllovestarwars ❤✌️😜
Honestly it was much better than I thought! So far I am mostly invested with Sol
One episode isn’t enough for me to be locked in. But I do feel optimistic for the series, so I’m excited to watch episode 2 and beyond
Of course the had to 'de-accent' the Trade Federation.......now they sound "American"....hmmm.
The only thing I didn’t like was the fire on the outside of the ship burning away without oxygen. That really took me out of it for a minute but I loved the rest.
What about a ship burning through an atmosphere and crash landing on a planet, and all you have to do is wear a seat belt to survive?
@@TheBlecht Nah. We’ve seen lots of crash landings in Star Wars. At least they showed her sitting in a crash seat, putting on a crash belt and getting into a crash position
Fire doesn't act that way in space but yet we see explosions. I don't get it?
Sketchy Jedi cover-ups is a good story (I just rewatched Insomnia last night funnily enough), and the mystery is doing its job.
But I just don't think it's particularly...cool. No atmosphere, and the lead actress is just very Disney. The vibe skews kiddy despite the writing skewing adult.
Yup. Partially because there’s multiple kiddos in every single scene. Too many kiddos
My issue is that hubris, arrogance, etc, creeping into the Jedi Order leading to its eventual downfall is something we already saw in the prequel. We're supposed to be in the era where the Jedi are supposed to be at their peak, mythical status and we're getting Jedi that are having the wool pulled over their eyes (seemingly) and clearly showing arrogance, hubris, sketchiness(?) and sort of this bureaucratic incompetence. That's... nothing we haven't seen before and it's not what I'm interested in seeing when I thought we were going to finally see the mythical Jedi of yore.
I don't know if the current narrative is going to be that the mythical, legendary Jedi were never a thing and they were always arrogant and full of hubris with clouded judgement (which makes me wonder how they maintained the peace for centuries even thousands of years) or that we have to just go even further back in the timeline to find them. Either way, it's familiar territory we've already explored so I'm hoping we get interesting and/or creative storytelling in the remaining episodes.
Carrie Anne miss dying reminds me of how we all thought Bryan Cranston in Godzilla was gonna be a main character the entire film. But instead he died in the first 15 mins
@@alexp601 yeah I’m 26 haha so I’m getting up there Forsure. But didn’t feel the impact of scream 1 like the ogs felt
I'm In full on!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes it has some faults, I am in!!!!!!!!
Pleasantly surprised. Overall it was fun, and it did feel like Star Wars. I hate most of the Disney stuff besides rogue one, Mando, and a few awesome scenes in the rest. But this one is off to a good start.
Every city on every planet looks like Junkyard Land at Disney World.
I’d give it a solid 7.5/10 but to each their own. MTFBWY!
the acolyte killing off its first jedi before the title credits roll vs. ahsoka killing off sabine for an end-of-episode cliffhanger before undoing it in the next episode with a handwave. when you have real stakes vs when you have filoni.
This is a really bad take.
1. Sabine was an established character that people cared about.
2. The show was about them learning to work together. Which is why at the end she goes to help Ahsoka.
3. The point was that she lost Ahsoka's trust, and the map, and later when Sabine had to choose, she chose Ezra over destroying the map, not the injury. Ahsoka continued her search without Sabine, which resulted in Hera getting into trouble.
4. Killing off a new character that nobody knows or cares about doesn't take any writing skill at all.
5. That said, surviving lightsaber stabs is lame, as is most of the writing in these shows, especially the way they pad a 2 hour story into 4+ hours.
The end of the episode also had a Sith igniting his lightsaber for no reason, which is not good writing. Much like how Kenobi had Vader sat on a throne doing fuck all.
Wish CAM was in more. Maybe a flashback later in the series? She looked pretty bad ass until she died
She was great in the 3 minutes, really understood the assignment. Have a feeling she'll be back.*The main girl no spoilers is doing great as well as the master. As someone who hasn't watched a series since Mando S2 because of burn out. I'm interested.
Have no issues with the show. I enjoyed it.
I loved the alien species!
Just finished the first two episodes, and thought they were solid! Haven't watched a SW series since Obi-Wan, which I wasn't crazy about, but the mere thought of a show revolving around Jedi not set around the time of the Skywalkers made me give this one a chance. The dialogue was weak but the performances were good, the production value was there, and the story and fight choreography at least have me interested to see what happens next! I've come to accept that this is just a different era of Star Wars and that I can't expect the same type of connection with the franchise as I did growing up.
I’m really trying to decipher whether or not I like the idea that they reveal the twist this early on versus having it to be as predictable as it could’ve been for us to figure out along the way. Personally, I’m leading towards the idea that was better this way for now. Also Kristian, I did not get a notification for this video for some reason. Don’t know what UA-cam is doing.
This show is honestly pretty good so far. I really enjoyed the first two episodes. Master Sol is a G.
I'm more curious if the Sith warrior at the end is the apprentice or the master. I have a feeling he's just the apprentice who's training Mae to be his apprentice. Could still make Tenebrous canon. I have a feeling by the end of this series (not necessarily just Season 1) that both Mae and this Sith Lord will die, giving way to Darth Plagueis to rise. Just a theory but I'm definitely locked in.
It surprises me that it shocked everyone. I was expecting Trinity to be the Jedi that got killed. They're trying to cheat, we have no emotional attachment to the character so they cast a beloved actor. That being said, I'm enjoying the show. I don't love it yet, but it has potential.
So far, only 2 characters I like, Mae and Her Master.
A lot of money spent on a decent plot for it to look like a fan made, fan acting TV show. In fact, there are fan made stories, acting, ideas I like more.
I was so hyped too. Could it still improve over the next episodes? With what I am not liking across 2 episodes, no.
i liked it. hated that they offed Trinity, I know they say this is high republic, but im really feeling knights of da ol’ Republic vibes. i liked it
You aren't bothered by the stilted thing overly simplistic dialogue? Also, the characters make strange decisions.
@@ahmorgan no i think it’s written for new fans to jump back on the bandwagon. also i think im starting to recognize i am aging out of star wars. i like seeing the ships and the tech and all that great sound design but i am okay with the show being aimed at that YA, 18-25 demographic that we love to buy all that merch’
@@reynaldomcwhiskey6689 I feel that. I enjoyed the tech, the sets, and the music. I think the story has potential but it feels very rushed and dumbed down to me so far. I'm not saying the OT was the most complex storytelling I've ever seen but there was some depth to the characters and weight to the story.
If it wasn’t supposed to be part of Star Wars, I might’ve liked it more. But I can’t help but compare it to all the originals and how wonderful those movies were. Maybe it’s nostalgia. It’s just doesn’t feel like Star Wars, but that’s just my personal take.
It think different Star Wars prohjects or eras mean different things to different people. I'm a big originals guy as well! Grew up with the prequels but frankly they are realtively poor films, with age and film experience this becomes harder to ignore. Still, I take and appreciate the good they provided. MEanwhile some think the prequels are the best films ever made. Others were brought into the fandom under Disney and the sequels. Ultimately there is no right way to like a franchise that spans 5 decades, that's changed hands many times and tries to appeal to different people.
9:18 he reminds me of Ray Park (Darth Maul/Toad in X-Men), would be interesting if it was
I was hoping it wasn't really a twin and a split personality or something
That would've been cool
They just don't want to pay John Williams' royalties which makes no sense.
The music, visuals and sets really impressed me too. Glad they got the twin 'twist' out of the way early. Osha did make some dumb decisions in these first two episodes though I agree, I like her character though so far. I like every character
I'm glad for this reaction, Kris. But damn Disney, I wanted to love this... but we guessed the twist😢.
12:56 Information Society: “I Want To Know.” 🤓
Why'd they keep the twin reveal secret, because making it a "twist" doesn't work because it's so easy to figure out. They should have been promoting the show as a story about two sisters, one good and one evil. Instead, they tried to make it seem like it was a story about a former Jedi that went bad, which it isn't.
Pretty good episode.
There's another explanation. Jedi were lying all along about Sith being extinct. There were a few who knew the truth, with Yoda included.
Osha : "I didn't do it!"
Jedi Master Tommy-Lee Jones : "I dont care!"
Hey there Kristian at first I knew nothing of this show and had no interest at all whatsoever. I'm a StarWars fan and love StarWars but I never got into the animated stuff (with the exception of the Bad Batch which was awesome) so I never dug Ashoka etc. I didn't really get into Ashoka but enjoyed a few episodes and it was entertaining. I'm not a hater but I like what I like. So I just went into this new Acolyte series with a blind eye knowing nothing and kind of expected to just...eh...watch it but after watching the first episode I was kind of intrigued and then by the end of episode 2 I'm totally in. It's very different and still a bit Star Wars so to speak and I enjoyed it very much so now I'll be watching it religiously to the end and I look forward to riding the train with you and your show talking about each episode mixing it up. I know you like opinions etc and my opinion is I like this show. I was surpised and I'm having fun with it. It's very different. Thank you for your hard work and fun entertainment with all your crew participating in this. Thumbs UP as always and shared because I have class lol and I will actually use your code for AG1 or whatever that healthy drink is to get healthier...I saw an ad on Hulu but I'd rather support your channel buying that product to help us both out. I'm now 50 and need to watch my health, numbers, carbs etc....ugh so thank you for all that. Love You Brother Brother! A+++++ : )))
I think in the phatom menance only that master believed the sith was been gone for a millennium. Everyone else knew thay was not true
I’m on the fence. 1st Episode didn’t blow me away. The fight scene wasn’t great, the first time you meet Carrie Ann Moss she shouldn’t be matrix fighting. The choreography was slow, I just didn’t believe it. Jedis were fast and acrobatic they’re at their height in this time!
Let’s see where it goes. I’ve got nothing against a female director/writer, but I hope she’s not trying to force an agenda. I didn’t warm to her feminist tone during interviews at Celebration.
After the trailer I thought it was gonna be trash and not even feel like Star Wars but after i watched it I ran to UA-cam and was surprised to see negative reviews- the show isn’t amazing but its good (7/10) i just don’t understand how someone who’s loves the Star Wars universe can’t be thrilled about it. It’s opened up the potential of exploring previous eras. Anyone who has read the bane or plagues books can’t help but love the lore. I’m afraid if the review is too negative Disney won’t view storytelling of unknown characters as profitable. A lot of criticism is very political too talking about “girl boss”- the sequels and Rey as a character are trash and I don’t even consider it canon but this was nothing like that. I swear after the sequels fans are so bitter we can’t even appreciate a good thing when it’s handed to us. If this dropped before the sequels fans who grew up with the prequels would have geeked.
@@Lightbearer777 You can't blame the fans.... Disney has ruined the reputation of Star wars. Andor was great... and people barely watched it. So yes perhaps they're being unfair.... but that's because it's just okay. It needed to be great... to get people excited again.
I thought one of the complaints about the trailers was that they told us that Moss would be dead by wednesday morning. As for the cover-up, I guess that's only really revealed in the second episode that there's f-ery around the circumstances of that fire so maybe the characters' behaviors will make more sense to you after that one.
Cool show though. I don't know if it'll make me retroactively interested in the High Republic but it's fun to see the hypocritical state of the Order at the time. $10 says that Mae dies and Osha becomes the next Sith apprentice by the end of the show, though.
I don't think the trailers suggested she would die first. The trailers seemed to suggest she was leading the investigation. Into the missing jedi. And she would team up with Osha to find the Sith. I think we all suspect that all these Jedi will die eventually in this show.
I liked it, im enjoying it so far. Some quibbles, sure, but i think this episode so far has nailed the visuals and sound and is consistent with what we know - the Jedi are in decline, they're arrogant and fallible. They're making stupid decisions. That has to be there in order for the prequels to work. The Republic and the Jedi Order didnt collapse over night, it has been a slow decay and we're seeing that here. I wouldn't say I love it yet, but I'm digging it more than a lot of other SW stuff recently. Looking forward to more!
I thought it was okay but episode 2 has me reeled in. Actually somewhat excited (which is a dangerous feeling for Disney Star Wars lol). Its giving me KOTOR vibes.
Weird "modern" dialogue, some lazy writing. I love a mystery, especially a Jedi mystery?? But it plays so weird and awkward. I loved Sol, his Padawan and Osha. Carrie anne moss died stupidly imo, the comments say shell be back in flashbacks , i dont really care for that, especially how her character died. Yord and the green Jedi look like theyre cosplaying in 2024. Im very mixed and sad, i hope it picks up the rest of the sesson but so far, meh
Compared to what we have had in the past this was solid, apart from some lazy writing.
Good Epi.
While I don't love the show, I really like that they killed her immediately. It sets up Amanda's character really well
Hey Kristian.. I think you and I will be great friends. lol.I said the same thing about trinity and the twin thing… almost exact same words….
How are you guys doing? African-American male here and I will say I understand what some of you white men are talking about. I grew up watching European Americans play a lot of cool parts and it didn’t bother me but something is going on in Hollywood. I like my brown skin, brothers and sisters I like my European American brothers and sisters, but the fact that there was almost no white males said something. To me a lot of white males watch the show so why not have something that they can latch onto? I get it. I’m African-American. I get it but also come on.
I'm all for trying new things, new visuals, new music, new characters, new stories... but the music just feels like it fits. Doesn't have to be John Williams for me. It just didn't have an impact like John Williams does.
Im locked in... for now
So, it looks like there will never again be a SW TV series as good as Andor. That saddens me.
Except I bet Andor season 2....will be as good as Andor.
Yes, I’m looking forward to Andor - season 2.