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    The Incomparable Mothership December 9, 2022 “Andor”
    644 Spoilers for "ALF"

    Star Wars gets serious with “Andor,” a show that gives us exactly what we needed (but didn’t know we wanted?) from the venerable franchise. We break down the plots, characters, and storytelling choices, live from John Siracusa’s living room!

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    A Complicated Profession November 28, 2022
    54 Andor S1E12: "Rix Road"

    Everything comes to a head on Ferrix in the season finale of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss counterpoints, how rebellions start, and what might be in store for season two.

    Andor, Season 1, Episode 12

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    A Complicated Profession November 20, 2022
    53 Andor S1E11: "Daughter of Ferrix"

    In the penultimate episode of Andor’s first season, everybody decides to go to Ferrix. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss Cassian making good decisions, a very Star Wars-y space battle, and whether Luthen is more than he seems.

    Andor, Season 1, Episode 11

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    A Complicated Profession November 12, 2022
    52 Andor S1E10: "One Way Out"

    If you were wondering when Andor would hit the gas pedal, buckle in. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down the latest episode: Is Cassian stepping up to leadership? Will Mon Mother consider an indecent proposal? And what drives Luthen Rael? Just two episodes left to go!

    Andor, Season 1, Episode 10

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    Watchers of the Plus November 8, 2022
    28 Biff that Black Adam in the Peripheral

    Can’t lie, this is a machine gun episode of the streams we have seen. Sam throws a wrench at Moze from NOLA. Moze has been building models which has slowed his intake of consumables. Moze is very drunk and excited about a totally new show on Amazon. PS Moze freaked out over Daredevil…

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    A Complicated Profession November 6, 2022
    51 Andor S1E9: "Nobody's Listening!"

    Well, we hope you’re listening to this week’s episode as your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down the latest episode of Andor. Did Meero turn a corner? What happened on level 2? And what is up with Syril Karn?

    Andor, Season 1, Episode 9

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    A Complicated Profession October 29, 2022
    50 Andor S1E8: "Narkina 5"

    Cassian lands in prison in this week’s episode of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and a triumphantly returned Tony delve into the Empire’s dehumanizing tactics, Luthen and Saw’s banter, and of course, squigs.

    Andor, Season 1, Episode 8

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    A Complicated Profession October 23, 2022
    49 Andor S1E7: "Announcement"

    In the aftermath of the Aldahani heist, the Empire is buckling down on this week’s episode of Andor. Your Star Wars pals Dan and Kat talk about how you can’t run away from trouble, what the Rebellion has in store for Cassian, and Syril Karn’s favorite cereal.

    Andor, Season 1, Episode 7

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    A Complicated Profession October 17, 2022
    48 Andor S1E6: "The Eye"

    It’s high time for a heist on this week’s episode of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan and Kat are here to break it all down: the tension, the casualties, and the little details that add color to the world.

    Andor, Season 1, Episode 6

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    A Complicated Profession October 8, 2022
    47 Andor S1E5: "The Axe Forgets"

    The slow burn continues on this week’s Andor as tension builds ahead of the operation. We discuss the show’s understated style, shooting on location, and, of course, the pettiness of Imperial bureaucracy.

    Andor, Season 1, Episode 5

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    A Complicated Profession October 1, 2022
    46 Andor S1E4: "Aldhani"

    Cassian is drawn into the cause in the latest episode of Andor and we discuss what makes him such an attractive recruit, what’s up with Luthen’s closet, and why Imperial bureaucracy is such a delight.

    Andor, Season 1, Episode 4

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    A Complicated Profession September 25, 2022
    45 Andor S1E1-3

    A new Star Wars TV show means the return of your faithful Star Wars pals. Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss the first three episodes of Andor: why is Cassian such a mooch? Is it a bad sign that you tailor your own uniform? Is this the first Star Wars show with a calendar?

    Andor, Episodes 1-3