Yes, 'Andor' Season 2 is great. But WHY is it great?

About this episode

The hosts discuss the strengths and critiques of the second season of 'Andor'.

Welcome to the 257th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- revisit the second season of "Andor." Nearly a year later, how well does it hold up? What makes it so good? Why are critiques of specific mini-arcs somewhat misguided? And is Syril actually ... sympathetic? Let's dive in! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp DonkeysCheck them out on Apple Music! -- Related:

People in this episode

Hosts: Aaron Svoboda, Alfredo Narvaez, Dave Gladow, Fredo

Topics covered

• Andor
• Star Wars
• TV series
• film critique

Keywords

• season 2
• critique
• Syril

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Apple Music

Books & works: Andor, Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz

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