Comment on Andor: The Complete First Season (Steelbook) (4K UHD Review)
CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 6 months ago
Is Andor worth picking up as someone who isn’t a huge Star Wars fan?
In my opinion, this is the only TV show so far that feels like real Star Wars. People have said it’s slow and boring but stuck with it right to the end, even after the credits of the final episode for that little stinger.
Everything else Disney has made just feels like fan service or a toy commercial.
It is a spy movie in the Star Wars universe. It is not going to be all action all the time.
Probably the best modern Star Wars content for someone who isn’t a big fan. Also appreciable as a leftist, with some characters alluding to leftist historical figures.
Oh is that why it has such a following? Personally I found it plodding on first watch.
I’d be interested in what you think it’s alluding to (but tag spoilers because I think this thread has some new comers).
My memory is a bit hazy and I don’t know how to use spoiler tags but in vague terms I think one of the characters in the main ensemble (the author) is inspired by Trotsky, and one of the factions in the story represents anarchist leftists in their conflict with the main protagonist faction
Did you like Rogue One?
Hmmm. Not exactly the comparison I’d make.
Similar time period, and the titular character is in both. Other than that, Rogue One is A LOT more action based.
dariusj18@lemmy.world 6 months ago
It is hard to say, but as someone who has not been a fan of much recent Star Wars, Yes!