Tom Bissell -> Andor (Off-Topic)

by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Thursday, May 22, 2025, 08:15 (14 hours, 1 minutes ago) @ ManKitten

Yes, Andor was great. They did a great job introducing us to new characters and developing them well enough to care about. This past weekend I re-watched Rogue One, then ep 4,5 and 6...in one day. For me, Rogue one turned "The Skywalker Saga" into a "Rebels vs Empire"...with a couple Skywalkers in it.

I love the way you put that, and Star Wars is better for it. One of the ways George Lucas ruined his creation was by introducing the idea of midi-chlorians. Until then, the Force was relatively democratic, accessible to anyone with discipline and the right mindset. Midi-chlorians introduced genetics into it, and essentially we're back to the divine right of kings. As a committed anti-monarchist, I say screw that noise.