FIRST TIME WATCHING: Andor S1E7

Andor gave himself the name Klem. Luthen said he should come up with a name.

This episode pulls together a lot of little tidbits bits dropped in the series so far. This story doesn't hold your hand and isn't a second screen type show. When Marva mentions Clem hanging in the square and the supplemental scene of Cass charging the troopers it gives additional context to info about Cass we have already been given. In the second episode we hear the Corporate police talk about Cassian's criminal record in the scene where they say, "this says he is from Fest" and then lists his crimes "insurrection, destruction of property and attacking an imperial soldier" - that is what that was referencing. That is also where they get his hologram because that is a type of mugshot in the Imperial system. Additionally Cass tells Skeen, in episode 5, that he went into juvenile prison at 13 and came out at 16. Attacking the soldiers is what that was for. It is also commentary on the real life stories of young children who are sent off to prisons in occupied areas when they "rebel" after their fathers and uncles are killed. We then know he went right from prison into the army and then he eventually came home. So the guy Clem, who Marva was with on the junker mission ended up being Cassian's father implying Marva was married to him. This is reinforced by the statement that "Jezzi and Sammo" are family. We meet Jezzi later on who is a black female character, so likely a relation of Clem. Also it is a minor detail but Cassian's awesome gun that he carries around is seen in the Kanari flashback in Clam's hand when he says to Cass, "I like your spirit son."

The irony of Cassian succeeding with the heist and getting away with THAT crime, only to be arrested for something completely unrelated that he didn’t actually do 😬😅 And seeing the Phase 2 Clone Trooper helmets in the flashback, before the Empire introduced Stormtroopers, was such a gut punch to me 😭 not my boys

I've seen Fiona Shaw in so many things over the last thirty years, but I'd say with certainty this is the best role I've ever seen her in.

I don't know if you are taking requests\suggestions but if you are the movie Annihilation and tv show From would be awesome.

Nat, PLEASE NOTE, last episode of this season has an after-credits scene. That is all. 😊

The scary Imperials like Dedra Meero work at the ISB, the "Imperial Security Bureau." They're basically the secret police. Syril Karn got a job at the "Bureau of Standards" which is kind of like the space IRS.

"He didn't even do anything. They're just rounding up anyone." That sounds familiar. Where have I heard that before? Oh yeah, the news.

Prepare yourself for my personal favorite arch of this season!!!

Yeah, the next set of episodes pretty much solidifies his decision about the Rebellion and where he stands regarding becoming a part of it.

Luthen doesn't give him the name Klem, Cassian has picks it after he's asked to provide a fake name. Great reaction as usual

It was bugging me where I knew Tay Kolma (Ben Miles) from. He was in The Crown but he was also in V for Vendetta.

hey nat , are you going to watch Squid game Season 3 its out now ? its only 6 episodes. would really appreciate this :)

Happy Monday Nat. Hope you had an awesome weekend too. Really enjoyed your streams over the weekend ☺

While Cassian's mom, Maarva, is not a side-character per se, she has had only few scenes so far. Yet, there are no small parts on Andor and every actor gets to flex their chops on this show. The "That's just love. Nothing you can do about that. I've never loved anything the way I love you. And I've never fretted on anything more, but this time..." scene is so touching and sad, and Fiona Shaw does a terrific job!