Eric Geller

Eric Geller @ericgeller

The way the episode cuts between Maarva’s beautiful speech & Cassian’s rescue of Bix is just incredible. Cassian is literally enacting her message of resistance in real time. And it’s fitting that he appears to sneak in using the tunnels that Maarva was scouting earlier. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

As Luthen listens to Maarva's speech and watches the aftermath from a distance, I think he’s thrilled to see other people instigating the same insurrection that he’s trying to foment. It’s one thing to know intellectually this is happening; it’s another to *see it* like this. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

Indeed, we get these great shots of Brasso, Xanwan, and Wilmon visibly psyching themselves up for combat as they grow emotional at hearing Maarva’s final words. The weight of the past few weeks is washing over them, along w/ the knowledge that some of them will soon join Maarva. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

What makes Maarva's speech so powerful is her reputation on Ferrix. People take her words seriously because they loved & trusted her — and our knowledge of the effect her words are having on the characters (& why) makes them land harder w/ us. Character development paying off. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

"There is a wound that won’t heal at the center of the galaxy. There is a darkness reaching like rust into everything around us. We let it grow, and now it’s here. It’s here, and it’s not visiting anymore. It wants to stay." I mean, good lord, that is just astonishingly good. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

Maarva's remarks about how Ferrix has been able to ignore the Empire for years, even as oppression solidifies and spreads when ignored, are so astute. As planets everywhere are discovering, it's getting harder to ignore the Empire. Maarva knew this made rebellion inevitable. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

Maarva's speech is one of the most incredible pieces of writing in the history of Star Wars and a standout moment for TV in general. I love that she finally gets to shine on a big stage. We previously just saw her as Cassian’s mom. Now, even in death, she’s igniting an uprising. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

Watching the scene, an Imperial officer says they’re “wasting time” not charging at the protesters. He's trapped by the dilemma that Luthen is ruthlessly exploiting: delaying action gives resistance more time to fester, but overreaction only breeds more resistance. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

As the marchers pick up their pace, so does the episode. An incredible overhead crane shot shows the full scope of the soon-to-be battlefield — two forces converging for an inevitable clash. Meanwhile, Dedra closes in on what she thinks is a cornered Cassian's hiding spot. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

I LOVE that B2 is leading the funeral procession and is the one to signal the start of a more aggressive march. It's a great illustration of how the community sees B2 as a person, not an object, and recognizes the depth of his and Maarva’s relationship. He deserves to be there. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

As they warm up, the funeral marchers sound discordant. But eventually, all of these different people start harmonizing, until suddenly they’re producing one coherent melody — one that unnerves their oppressors with its coordination and scale. One big metaphor for rebellion. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

Meanwhile, alone in her prison cell, Bix weakly hums along to the music. It's a beautiful moment that makes your heart ache for this isolated, broken woman. Everyone's gearing up to fight. Bix, with no fight left, clings to their music as a faint connection to her community. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

As Nemik said, the Empire’s authoritarian grip depends on people not fighting back. When they do, the Empire is unnerved. We see that on Ferrix in how the Empire, startled by the surprise commencement of the funeral parade, swings into gear haphazardly. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

Much like "The Eye," the finale amps up the tension by contrasting shots of various players moving into position with shots of the calm but purposeful funeral procession, brilliantly reinforcing the sense that both of these threads are about to converge in an explosive way. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

Nemik's voice might only be audible to Cassian, but his resolute, far-seeing words spring to life in the actions of the people of Ferrix, leading to one of the most incredible sequences in the history of television. When the anvil-gong clangs, you know something’s coming. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

Nemik's emphasis on the need to “try” contrasts with Yoda’s insistence that there’s no such thing. That’s easy for a Jedi to say. For regular people, with far less certainty in their abilities, it has to be enough to simply do one’s best. Andor bringing things down to Earth. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

And b/c any lone act of insurrection could be that straw that breaks the camel’s back, it is *always* worth trying, no matter how futile the effort may seem. That irrational persistence is the key ingredient to a successful rebellion. The evocation of these ideas is top-notch. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

Nemik’s monologue is absolutely beautiful and perfectly captures the current state of the Rebellion. As Imperial oppression gets worse, more people are driven to rise up, until eventually something pushes things past the breaking point. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

One of the best sequences in the ep and all of SW is Nemik’s manifesto monologue — on the inevitability of rebellion and the fragility of tyranny — playing over a montage of Bix, Luthen, and Cassian, all three of whom are rebelling in their own ways. It's astonishingly powerful. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

After #Andor’s breathtaking season 1 finale, I’m calling it: This show is the best Star Wars content ever made. Cassian finds his path with inspiration from Maarva & Nemik, Mon takes a huge step in Luthen's direction, and Ferrix reaches its breaking point. All hail Tony Gilroy. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

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