‘Andor’ Recap: ‘Aldhani’

9/29/2022

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Four of ‘Andor’. To revisit the series premiere, click here.

When we last settled into discuss the fascinating Disney+ series, Andor, we talked at length about how the series premiere was unlike any other in the Star Wars Universe. For not only was there little mention of anyone named Skywalker, but the show really took its time in telling its tale and also worked to world-build and show us life under the rule of the Galactic Empire. Which made for a bleak and powerful set of tales, the kind that made it clear that this was going to be a gritty and grown-up Star Wars adventure. One that was going to leave no stone unturned regarding a solid exploration of this era in the franchise’s rich history and that is a reality that was reinforced during this week’s tale.

for ‘Aldhani’ is a story that once again informed us further of the Empire’s reach and how it handles its business and what it does when failure comes into play. For we were privy to a first-ever look inside Imperial Security and came to learn how they monitored the galaxy and the emperor’s subjects and well, the incident at Ferrix came up and that kind of unrest and trouble… brought the swift hammer of Imperial justice down quickly. For that sector was quickly put under Imperial authority, rendering any corporate interests moot and sending Syril Karn into his own little embarrassing exile. Where he was forced to become a citizen as well and learn what it means to be humble since he was stripped of everything.

But what was fascinating about this episode, is that it offered more examinations about life in this tense period in this galaxy’s history, for it also took the time to explore what life is like, as a member of the Rebel Alliance in its early days. A feat that it accomplished by taking us into the day-to-day life of one Senator Mon Mothma, who at this point in her journey, was doing her best to fund the Alliance from afar and of course, balance her duties as a Senator, and that was no easy task. For the Emperor had spies everywhere and did his best to keep an eye upon the senate and its members often, giving rise to a fascinating look at how no one was safe in the Galactic Empire and how those who wished to resist had to do their best to fly under the radar of an insane Sith Lord, and be creative in fighting against him.

However, that wasn’t the only behind the scenes look at life for those who wished to fight for the cause. For Luthen was able to talk Cassian into going undercover with a Rebel cell on a far-away world. One that featured a lowly base that was lightly guarded where information could be easily stolen. Which meant he had to embed himself with other rebels who were… untrusting of him, and rightfully so. After all, when you can trust no one, who can you trust? But despite the resistance he received, he was let into the group and tasked with learning the plan post haste since a strike was near, and it was equally as fascinating to see how future heroes were terrified of the fight ahead, since they knew the risk and the reach of the emperor and it was also amazing, to see the rebels do something quite unexpected.

For there was a moment at the end of this tale, where Cassian was suddenly something more to the Rebel Alliance, a hope of sorts. Since everyone looked at him with an expectation that perhaps he could provide a spark on this mission, and do something that would inspire, as though they’ve been waiting for people that can do just that, and he might. But alas, we will have to until next week to find out… for that is indeed where this quality and fascinating tale ended. One that once again helped to sink us into this fascinating world and truly, this slow burn approach is wonderful and is letting us savor every fresh moment and truly, it will be fascinating to see what next week has in store for us in a galaxy, far, far away… since this series just continues to surprise and offer up a Star Wars story unlike any other. Until then.

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‘Andor’ Recap: ‘Aldhani’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

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