The Axe Forgets | Andor 1x5 | FULL Reaction
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Haha Syril's mum is some piece of work. Great actress btw. Perrin is cool asf, leave him alone. ;) Mothma's family is a representation of what's happening in the Empire with those who are comfortable; they have given into apathy. They neither see, nor don't care what's going on - similar to all the shit we have in the world today where millions bury their heads in the sand and believe what their overlords tell them; like good little lickspittles. This is referenced by Luthen later, after the heist where he tells Mon that everyone is becoming complacent; so he looks to get the Empire angry, to start up some sort of fight back against them, with all this. Its one way to start a smallish rebellion I suppose, but it won't be whats needed to bring it all together to win this fight. I love Alex Lawther (Nemik), he's great in everything. I first saw him in a film called Ghost Stories, where he was being followed around everywhere by a demon who no-one saw. The quiet terror in his eyes and the way he spoke, told me to look out for him, and all the stuff I've seen him in since, shows him to be a great character actor. Have to say the officer imperial uniforms look the business for the majority of this show, with the sexy overcoats too. Mind you Hugo Boss designed the Nazi uniforms as well, so they looked stylish enacting their genocides. I like the scene around the campfire as the heist crew prepare to leave. There's a very weak "for the Rebellion" from Vel and Nemik - the two most ardent believers - all the rest are silent, of course including Cassian who is there just for his cash. And the "everyone has their own rebellion" line ties in with the argument Cassian and Jyn have in Rogue One about when he was sent to kill her father. And he backs himself about his own fight and how he doesn't have to excuse himself to anyone, he's doing what he feels he must, even if it means doing shady stuff. God I know that night-time well where Aldhani was filmed, a distinctive greyness to it, and damp. Yet, I wouldn't be anywhere else... You will see many of Luthen's shop artifacts in other media. Keep an eye out. ;)
In an interview with Elizabeth Dulau, who plays Kleya, she talks about the artifacts in Luthen's shop and which ones she wanted to take home. She pointed out the Sankara Stones from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in the shop. I didn't see them until she mentioned them. Top-right shelf behind Luthen in their last scene this episode.
Andor shows what a real revolution takes. Tony Gilroy has read/researched the successful and real revolutions throughout history which he implemented in Andor so well. The show is valuable not only to the franchise of Star Wars but also to society today
Nemik was so heartbroken when he found out Cassian was just there for the money. I just want to tell him “Don’t worry, Nemik. Cassian Andor will be a hero of the Rebellion!”
I can’t hear or see anything you are reacting to? Do I need do upgrade further for this? 🙂
Also, Yennifer (Denise Gough) is amazing in this show; amongst also many great actors alongside her
Your insights are excellent; thank you
They add an new musical element to the intro each episode just like the show's storyline is building up to a crescendo. Yep, Nemik's lines hit hard at the moment!
"I need a book of Nemik" hahaha you're the ideal reader for Nemik's manifesto
There are obvious reasons why the show resonates to today's audience. But Tony Gilroy (showrunner and head writer for the show) has had history as an avocation and has said that these same actions have happened over hundreds of years of human history, he has rattled off in interview a half dozen examples where these kinds of things have occurred. Season 2 is even more explicit in drawing parallels with what happened in the 1930s and 1940s.
None of the crap going on today, is new really. Its been like this for thousands of years. In fact we are probably at a time of relative peace compared to what it's been like for the vast majority of history. The difference now though is technology, where we are being increasingly squeezed by all sorts of malefactors, leaving us little room to breathe or be free, as tyranny tries to claw at us from all angles. And the worse thing is how many sheep are being led into thinking this way is good for them, and ergo all of us.
Yes, this show is very well written. And is poignant and relevant in any time. But this show hits so much harder given what’s going on in the world right now Heist mode engaged!…
Phenomenal. You are amazing!
You might recognize the actress who plays Cyril's mom from Harry Potter, where she played Harry's neighbor Mrs. Figg.
She was also in Rome though I forget which season, maybe the 2nd one.
I do point fingers. Fuck Trump.
I remember hearing Nemik's basis to his manifesto, and was like, dang, this show's not messing about. They really make the Empire feel more evil and more real then any other piece of Star Wars media. Their 'othering', their casual intimidations because they think no one can/will be able to do anything about it.
I am glad you are beggining to understand why this show is very important....and Neemik's quotes are just the tip of the iceberg...