Sagrona Teema

After a thrilling season opener with episode one, episode two has us bouncing back and forth between 4 different storylines that are vaguely connected. Some scenes drone on and on and others are so brief you wonder what happened.

As others have mentioned, Cassian has been sidelined in his own show, with way too much focus on a wedding I care nothing about. Sure there is political intrigue within the Mon Monthma household, but it's dragging on laboriously. We're only in episode two and it already feels like a filler.

But the worst part is the space version of rock paper scissors. Simply put it's painful to watch and it makes you wonder why nobody spoke up and said, hey, this is a pretty lame idea. It totally takes you out of the episode with a groan and an eye roll of annoyance. The last time I felt this way was during the ridiculous space yak street chase in one of the sequel movies, whichever one that was.

Let's hope things improve, because while the tone is spot on, the execution is seriously lacking.

The only redemption this episode was the set and costume. What unnecessary screen time. Compared to the prior episodes and stellar season 1, we are met with a rag tag 90s kids comedy that doesn't advance the story. The rock paper scissors space pirates should've been left for Skeleton Crew where they would've fit in perfectly. Yes Star Wars can be funny but this isn't it and neither is Andor the right series id argue. This is the only gripe that I have with this episode and remain optimistic for the following features to return to what made Andor stand out from the rest - a gritty and real depiction of life in the Star Wars universe.

Now that episode 1 set the stage of what main characters and plot movements are...this episode dives a little deeper. Provides opposition to strengthen our care factor for the outcome. We all know what eventually happens, but not for these individual characters. Masterfully built si that you are invested and care about people if both sides.

It shows the hesitations of how committed characters are to follow their path. It ads more characters to expand the story and character depth. Like cassian ability to lead, maneuver. He's not masterful yet, but he's learning.

This is upside places you in the precipice of something big about to happen. Can't wait to dive into episode 3.

The first season of "Andor," along with the powerful opening episode of this new season, has shown an exceptional ability to weave together seemingly disparate stories, locations, and characters into a tightly connected web. Each tread - whether political, personal, or insurgent - pulses with purpose, drawing viewers into a "Star Wars" narrative unlike any other. This episode continues that tradition, though with a slightly more elusive rhythm. There's a lot at stake across the galaxy, and while all the pieces clearly matter, their connections feel more hinted at than fully realized in this chapter. Still, "Sagrona Teema" holds tensions beautifully, using uncertainty as both a narrative device and a reflection of the characters' spiraling circumstances.

This episode leans heavily into the theme of fractured stability - in rebel cells, in political alliances, in personal relationships. Each setting brings its own flavor of tension, and although these subplots unfold in isolation, there's a clear undercurrent tying them together: no one is safe, and no one truly knows what's coming. The storytelling keeps you on edge, especially because it refuses to offer easy answers. Cassian's storyline, while gripping, feels the most removed - raising questions about how it fits into the larger tapestry. Where "Andor" continues to shine is in its intelligent, slow-burn portrayal of political warfare. This episode is steeped in bureaucracy and social maneuvering, yet it's never dull. The suspense grows not from shootouts but from the terrifying weight of political surveillance, social expectations, and moral compromise. Mon Mothma walks a razor-thin line as she balances her public role with private rebellion, and Dedra Meero, now in an unexpected domestic situation with Syril Karn, finds herself navigating politics not just at work but in her personal life. What sets "Andor" apart from other entries is its devotion to character depth and emotional realism. Here, the Imperial threat doesn't manifest through vast armies or destruction, but through quiet dread, the kind that seeps into conversations and decisions. Brasso, Bix, and Will's subplot, for example, crackles with fear and urgency as they prepare for an audit that could ruin their lives. It's mature storytelling in every sense, where personal choices ripple across a galaxy on the brink.

"Sagrona Teema" might not tie every thread together as cleanly as some viewers might expect, but that ambiguity works in its favor. The result is an episode that lingers - heavy with mood, rich in character, and bursting with potential. As always, "Andor" trusts its audience to sit with the discomfort and trust the story will come together. So far, it's earned that trust.

This episode came out very weak, especially coming after the first one I really loved. The whole sequence of the two factions of the resistance fighting already felt pointless in the first episode so now that this one focused on it, it wasn't good. I like the idea to see the infighting within the bigger fight but it was either poorly written or enacted. I was just waiting for Diego Luna now to take back the lead!

With such a high-quality overall this was quite surprising given that we don't have that much time to spare on such a short series. I hope that the rest of the season will make it up!