Make It Stop

Greetings from Lithuania.

"Make It Stop", a tenth episode of season 2 was as great as the last few episode. "Andor" is killing in a quality in a second half of the season. The slow set up has finished, now every episode is a payoff. And its a great payoff - no spoilers. This episode and its ending was probably the most sad one. I liked the storytelling, screenplay, acting and directing in here very much - they are all excellent. In terms of writing, "Andor" is the best thing Star Wars have ever had, and probably will never have again.

Overall, with only two episodes left in the series, i looking forward to see how it all ends up, or to be more precise - how everything fells into places.

Just when I thought this show couldn't get any better - it did. I had a feeling some characters would get their moment to shine, but I never could have imagined it would unfold in such a bittersweet, powerful way. Here I am, stunned and overwhelmed with emotions. It just couldn't get any better than this!!!

What made this episode so remarkable is how effortlessly it balanced closure with surprise. The writing is thoughtful which has been the case this entire season, giving this arcs the emotional payoff it deserves without feeling forced. Every scene feels intentional, every line delivered with weight. There's a quiet brilliance in how joy and sorrow coexist here - it lingers with you, like the final notes of a haunting melody. This is the kind of storytelling that stays with you long after the credits roll.

I think this is another superb chapter for similar reasons to previous Andor episodes. You can feel the story is reaching some of its most momentous and eventful points.

The characters Luthen and Kleya have operated mysteriously and ruthlessly without much explanation until now. However, they have centre stage in scenes that perfectly mix suspenseful drama and purposeful backstory. There is little I can say without spoiling, but it is safe to mention that it is compelling, thanks largely to them having unknown fates in the Star Wars universe.

From a visual perspective it is one of the best episodes in the series. The actors and cinematographers tell the story effectively, with little reliance on dialogue. Everything is cut together perfectly by the editors and enhanced by the arts design and music.

I admit that my rating is probably skewed by a large degree of franchise bias, but as I have mentioned in previous reviews, it is so pleasing to see this standard of content within the Star Wars franchise.

This episode was one of the best experiences I have had in this show in terms of character and writing!

Luthen is one of my favorite characters in Andor and an episode centered on Luthen and Kleya is more than I could have ever wanted!

I will let this go back to Luthens legendary monologue from season one! The man who knew that he might never see that sunrise he was fighting for, yet he gave up everything for what he believed in!

His significans to the rebellion might not be mentioned in the movies.. but we know.. knows how huge a role he played!

The episode was an emotional rollercoaster with spectacular writing and acting! Stellan was amazing as Luthen and Kleya really got to shine! The tension was next level and I was on edge for the most of the episode as if The Empire was breathing down my neck!

Honestly, Star Wars by Disney has no right being this good. It almost feels like the attention to details, story and cinematic experience is taken from some very high-end kino and put into a major name brand show. By all accounts anything branded Star Wars should have been more like Marvel films - a ton of action, cheapskate humor every minute or so, nothing deeper than skin level. But this was so good it almost feels inappropriate. When you're used to McDonalds hollywood meals and you're suddenly given a michelin star Paris restaurant experience, it does feel baffling. It's fascinating that this came to be, and at the same time it's sad because that's probably as good as it is ever going to get in Star Wars. A one-time experience like true love, it is to be cherished and let go.

This show is an anomaly - a beautiful flower growing amongst some radioactive ruin which is Disney. It baffles the mind for how it came to be. A high you will never get again, no matter how you chase it.