s02e09 — Welcome to the Rebellion
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| Duration: | 43 min. |
| Released: | 06.05.202506.05.2025 15:00 |
| Watched by: | 5 49324.59% |
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In the Ghorman aftermath, Mon Mothma takes a stand. Cassian must carry out a difficult extraction.
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85Nobody found anyone, of course.
But Bix decided: "et, go povoyuem, and I... well, I'm somewhere KRC, while" 😅
Well, Mon's speech was very strong. She said everything she wanted to say before she was disconnected from the air.
It 's a shame that they didn't take anything from the comic about their acquaintance with Cassian. At least they put a couple of gags or something like references
P.S. I hope Bix will come back there on the way and pick up baby b2
The best of the three for sure. The closest one to "rogue one", since this is essentially the beginning of events that we don't know about.
The ending is, of course, my respects. Andor endured, suffered, and finally wanted to leave, but his beloved decided that he would continue to play war games.
And that's where her motivation really confuses me. Andor is an ordinary soldier, yes, certainly a good one, but not even a commander. There are many people like him there. We know that a great fate awaits him. But they don't know.
So I don't understand why she decided that something depends on him.
Let's say she wants to continue being a rebel, so let her stay, and then either Andor stays with you or he leaves. But why should the one who doesn't want to stay, and the one who wants to be eliminated?) I don't quite understand her motivation.
But even without that, 5k is 2 out of 5)
But guys, Cassian's hairstyle ✨
All their dreams and plans will never come true.
At least Keith showed up.
I had thoughts that she might be in the death star when the Hatch blew her up (but it's unlikely, of course, we'll see)
P.S. I wonder if in the last episodes "a year before..." will any of the familiar 4-6 characters be shown
The mounting shears are very noticeable. There's a reason the season has three episodes. In fact, we are shown separate stages of the formation of the resistance, broken up by annual periods: starting a year later, after the finale of the first season, ending with a two-year leap behind the scenes. And these gaps are not good for history. Why?
I want more depth. More immersion in history. A peek behind the scenes of this world. Remember how they peed with boiling water when the rebels' drill was shown in the first season. It's a small thing, but what an important one! Or they gradually revealed their cards in the prison arch in order to stun the cliffhanger in the end credits - why these incomprehensible products were needed at all. Slowly, progressively, they demolished the flask with espionage sensations-investigations and unexpected revelations (hello, pastel scene!).
At the same time, it's a pity that Disney canceled the project for the second season. It was interesting to follow him - a fresh breath of the universe. When was the last time that after another weekly arc you were left in a state of utter hopelessness in si-fi? Remember the start of the season - with a discouraged Andor, that in the middle - with Mon in a dance frenzy, that now, when you realize: but the hero is only a small step away from the abyss. Anyway, hello, the inevitable ending, and may luck come with it! We know that the most interesting thing in the saga is ahead. ^]
If you're interested in learning more about how Gilroy sold a multi-year project to Disney, and then panicked and started shutting down shop ahead of time, there's a good article on Variety (https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/star-wars-andor-tony-gilroy-diego-luna-1235348148 /).
Nevertheless, yes, we are waiting: I wish Dani Glover would have finished the script by now. ^]
It smelled like a setup, I was waiting for Cassian to decide that Luten, in order to turn Mothma into a martyr, would blow up her ship and rush to save her. But no.
In any case, the senator has a canon story armor. I'm not even talking about the expanded universe - it will outlive everyone. But with Luten, it's not that simple. An original character, they don't mention him in Rogue One. A sacred sacrifice? Why not? The puppeteer began to talk nonsense against the Empire behind the scenes, did his job and went into the shadows.
Bix said I'll find you. We all understand that she won't find anyone...
but what if she finds Cassian's sister at the very end, because the series began with her search. It would be very symbolic (but in truth, fabulous) if she were found in the end.
It was a pity Bix was gone, but at least now there was hope that she would survive. In any case, it's a shame for Cassian, he gave so much, and he doesn't even need any awards and honors (as he agreed without objections that Mon would not go with him). Overall, probably the strongest three episodes, so many emotions... It's a pity that the last part remains.
PS Lonnie is one of Luten's best agents, dragged in and played a crucial role again, hopefully he won't be revealed in the finale.
From the very first seconds of episode 7, you can see how the rebels have become more organized. And how the Empire tightened the noose around the neck of the Gorman people by establishing a military dictatorship.
Tangentially, through the healer on Yavin, the topic of power and the fact that Cassian is a messenger was touched upon. And for Bix, it was one of those "hooks" that led her to a decision in the finale of episode 9.
The eighth episode is one of the best in the history of modern TV series. For the last 5-10 years, for sure. The directing, the script, the shooting, the soundtrack are at the highest level.
The Empire gradually increased the pressure and pushed people towards what eventually happened. A spark is enough to ignite a flame. Or you can arrange a provocation on your own, gathering desperate but incredibly brave residents in the main square.
Gorman's hymn touches the soul. The moment when everyone started singing is creepy.
Cyril, blinded by love and faith in the Empire, finally saw the light and began to ask questions. It's a pity that it's too late for that. For him and for the planet. He probably considered himself more than just a pawn on a chessboard. Ironically, the last phrase he heard was, "Who are you?"
"If you can hear me, if you believe in the truth, if you have retained at least some faith, please write down this message and pass it on. This is murder. The Empire has lit this fire. They lit a fire and took us to the slaughterhouse. They want us to die without even knowing the reason.
Episode 9 doesn't let the audience breathe, nor does Cassian, who needs to go on another mission. Now it's the rescue of Mon Mothma, who is the central figure of the episode after her speech about Gorman.
The most dangerous threat of all that surrounds us is the loss of objective reality. The death of truth. The final triumph of evil. When the truth goes away, when we let it go, when it is taken away from us, thrown to the monster that screams the loudest.
"This chamber missed the truth after the events on Gorman Square. ** What happened yesterday, what happened yesterday on Gorman, is a gratuitous genocide.** Yes, genocide, and this truth has been banished from the chamber.
After these words, the heroine Genevieve O'Reilly is confronted with the harsh reality of rebel life, which she was completely unprepared for.
K-2SO ❤️. I'm looking forward to the next week to enjoy this witty and cheeky droid, which proved itself vividly in Rogue One.
full Senate speech:
Fellow Senators, friends, colleagues, allies, adversaries. I stand before you this morning with a heavy heart. I’ve spent my life in this chamber. I came here as a child. And as I look around now, I realize I have almost no memories that pre-date my arrival and few bonds of affection that cleave so tightly. Through these many years, I believe I have served my constituents honorably and upheld our code of conduct. This chamber is a cauldron of opinions and we’ve certainly all had our patience and tempers tested in pursuit of our ideals. Disagree as we might, I am hopeful that those of you who know me will vouch for my credibility in the days to come.
I stand this morning with a difficult message. I believe we are in crisis. The distance between what is said and what is known to be true has become an abyss. Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous. The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil. When truth leaves us, when we let it slip away, when it is ripped from our hands, we become vulnerable to the appetite of whatever monster screams the loudest. This Chamber’s hold on the truth was finally lost on the Ghorman Plaza. What took place yesterday… what happened yesterday on Ghorman was unprovoked genocide! Yes! Genocide! And that truth has been exiled from this chamber! And the monster screaming the loudest? The monster we’ve helped create? The monster who will come for us all soon enough is Emperor Palpatine!
We are waiting for the Endgame.
What did Andor do to deserve this?
I immediately remembered in the movie The Land of the Future with George Clooney and Hugh Laurie
I didn't understand anything about Kasian's old droid, was it just abandoned on that wheat planet and forgotten?
Bix is kind of straight, well, I don't know, Cassian can stupidly just break off in pursuit of her and generally give up on all sorts of Rebellion cases, it's strange that she didn't think of that.
Mon somehow blew the bug completely thoughtlessly, it was possible to push the dez…
The joke of the would-be killer squad sent to remove the Mon did not understand either. They killed each other for some reason…
To the sarcasm of K-2SO, we sing glory, do not let us down!
And the episode on Gorman just looks really frighteningly vital. I just didn't understand why Cyril suddenly went to Andor after all this? To protect Debra, or for old times' sake?
People who have watched more than mine, of course, understand that this was how it was supposed to be(
. Me: No, it's not too sad.
I have only one complaint. I would like a little more game of Thrones, alliances, collusions, alliances, and then a year later, a hob! We have a whole equipped rebel base here out of the blue. A year ago, we were planning private operations, and now we have a whole system with complex logistics, recruitment of recruits, fleets and provision of all this. On the other hand, it's a good story about people. The feat of Skywalker, who is a god's dandelion built on blood, death and conspiracy. Even inside the rebel camp. Yeah, war is a dirty business and of course it never changes)
The only thing that escapes me is two things. First of all, why is Cassian such a captain and rebel leader, when he talked all the way about leaving right now. And secondly, what was Bix for? I'm for the rebels, but I'm leaving, so you should be for the rebels too. Her death would have been much more dramatic, it would have been a great motivator, as for me.
I agree with you about Bix, but I don't really understand it either. Again, maybe this card will be played in the last episodes.
Then there was a dialogue:
Melshi: - Who is this?
Kassian: - I didn't get a name.
And this dialogue interestingly echoes the last words of Cassian Cyril in the last episode: - Who are you?
And of course, the editing cut Bix's line very badly, and I didn't have time to understand why she was so imbued with beliefs in healers, believed in the chosen Cas, etc. I understand she never recovered from the events of the first season, but why make a completely useless fool out of her? Therefore, I hope that her departure is not a retreat into the void, but at least a hint that she will do something, and not sit on her ass in some wilderness on the outskirts of the galaxy.
The series are amazing.
Why do they need glasses?