Andor S1 E6 The Eye
Added 2023-01-04 05:29:26 +0000 UTC
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Absolutely! :) Heidi
Heidi Elizabeth Marcum
2023-01-05 00:44:06 +0000 UTCI actually felt sorry for Skeen at the end of the previous episode too! I totally did not see that coming, but it was definitely an interesting way to wrap up the end to that part of the story!
Jessie Dobbie Reactions
2023-01-05 00:37:53 +0000 UTCWow!! Four episodes of Andor, in one night!!! Thank you so very much, Jessie!! I loved watching all of your amazing reactions for these four episodes of Andor! And I am so, so happy that you are continuing to love this show as much as you are! So much so... that you are having a hard time stopping your binge. Ha! Ha! Ha! I hoped you would love this show as much. :) The Eye- This is an incredible episode!! First... the Eye itself is absolutely beautiful. What an amazing scene it is as we see Cassian and the others on the team of rebels flying through the Eye to get to freedom after they rob the Imperial garrison! Way to go, Cassian!! And Nemik too, of course. Seeing as Cassian never would have been able to fly his way through the Eye without his guidance. Rest in peace to poor Nemik, as well as Taramyn, and Lieutenant Gorn. Sadly, three members of this team died during their fight. I expected that some of our team would die. I especially expected Nemik to die, given that he is the youngest, and because he is the one of them who appeared the most devoted to their cause. The one with the most belief that their world could one day be free from the evil Empire. Sadly, he died in a horrible way too, which makes his death that much more sad. As for Skeen... I can't believe that I actually fell for his lie about his brother having died because of the Empire! I actually felt sorry for Skeen at the end of the previous episode upon him confessing to Cassian about why he supposedly hates the Empire. And he even appeared genuine in his words, even when he somewhat apologized to Cassian for threatening him earlier with the knife to his throat. And Skeen even made me feel even more sympathetic towards him, when he fights with Vel over whether or not they should fly off to the doctor so they could get Nemik treatment he needs in the hope of saving his life. And all just so he could create the perfect opportunity needed for him to be able to steal the money from them all. Skeen made me believe he genuinely cared about Nemik. And perhaps he did... a little. But in all honestly... I can't really believe anything good about him now. Shame on Skeen for conjuring up a hell of a lie, all so he could con Cassian and the rest of the team in order to make them feel sorry for him. And all so that he can rob them of the credits they had all just stolen. I did not see Skeen's death coming at all. Certainly not in the way he is actually killed... at Cassian's hands. I was absolutely shocked, and yet... I think it's absolutely phenomenal how Cassian shoots Skeen so suddenly. Not out of spite or cruelty, not to murder him, and not so he can rob Vel in the way that Skeen tried to encourage him to. I fully believe that Cassian shoots and kills Skeen merely in self defense and in defense of the others. To protect Nemik and Vel, not knowing in this moment that Nemik has died from his injuries. Just like you said... Had Cassian refused Skeen and turned his back on him, Skeen undoubtedly would have killed Cassian and would have told Vel that it was Cassian plotting to rob them in order to make himself still appear on their side. And I've no doubt that Skeen would have later killed Vel too so that he would be able to take all the money for himself. And Cassian knows he would have killed Vel and Nemik. As you said... Cassian is incredibly observant. He saw the threat to them in Skeen's eyes while they were talking. So, Cassian suddenly shoots him, before Skeen even has the chance to blink. Cassian has killed before. And he is not afraid to kill when his life, or the lives of the other innocent people with him are in danger. He does not, and will not hesitate. We see this quite often. However, you can also see how much him killing does truly affect him, as we can see the pain of losing little pieces of his soul in his eyes, every time he makes a kill. And while this is so heartbreaking, it's so beautiful to see such in Cassian's character. Many other characters throughout Andor, as well as in Rogue One: A Star Wars story, see Cassian Andor as a killer and murderer. People both in the Empire and within the Rebellion as well. And that's only because they don't, or can't see what Andor is phenomenal at showing us. That Cassian isn't a murderer, but a man who is forced to kill in order to survive, and to help the innocent and good people around him to survive. And for this... Cassian is seen as a murderer by everyone around him, who don't truly know him. And I love this show so much for showing us who Cassian Andor truly is. And how fantastic Diego Luna is an actor! I love him as Cassian Andor! :) Thank you so very much for all four of your amazing reactions to these marvelous episodes of Andor, Jessie!! I am so happy that you are loving this show so far, and that you continue to be excited to watch more!! I hoped that you would love it!! :) I'm excited for you to continue as well! You're amazing, dear friend! Sincerely, Heidi
Heidi Elizabeth Marcum
2023-01-04 22:53:33 +0000 UTC
