Andor Debrief | Episodes 1-3 (Listener Reflections and Discussion)

Andor Debrief | Episodes 1-3 (Listener Reflections and Discussion)

Author: Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show April 26, 2025 Duration: 55:38

The time has come for Children of the Watch to do our first listener call-in episode for Andor Season 2! We're taking YOUR calls to see what you had to say about the first three episodes of Andor Season 2, the newest in Star Wars TV. This go around, we're calling these the "Andor Debrief".

Why was the terrifying scene with Bix in episode 3 necessary for communicating the idea of oppression? Has the editing in Season 2 felt different compared to Season 1? What about the show's new composer? We have great discussions around all these topics. Plus, we're running down some of the news coming out of Star Wars Celebration, including Star Wars: Starfighter, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and more!

Don't forget about our contest! Go to Apple Podcasts to give us a five star review. Write the code "Axis" in it, screenshot it and send to MandalorianWatch@gmail.com and you could win a COTW TShirt, Andor Season 1 BluRay, and a authentic Rebel X-Wing Helmet. For Ad-Free Star Wars episodes and Bonus Star Wars episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch

Music by Mac Lacey

 

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