Star Wars: Andor

[Ryujin]

It was 10,000 at the hight (i.e. Episode 1). They were already depleted by the Clone War before Order 66. But he would have been about 50 - not an age to be an obscure padawan, he would have been either senior or a washout. Even if he hadn't been on screen the Inquisitors would have pictures of senior jedi. He would be recognised on Coruscant.

And Failed Jedi doesn't seem to fit the narrative. If he was already failing before the Empire, he didn't have that much to sacrifice.

If "Obi Wan" has shown us anything, it's that Jedi age like a fine wine; Spend decades in relative ease, improving with age, and then are exposed to heat and quickly turn to vinegar.

 

[pukunui]

Yeah I could see him maybe being a Jedi historian/librarian/archeologist out in the remote regions, which would inform his cover identity and make it so he would not have been seen around Coruscant (and thus definitely not in any of the movies).

Yes. Like Eno Cordova!

 

[Paul Farquhar]

Yes. Like Eno Cordova!

I would argue that an obscure and isolated jedi like Cordoval simply does not have that much to sacrifice.

 

[pukunui]

I would argue that an obscure and isolated jedi like Cordoval simply does not have that much to sacrifice.

Well, as I mentioned upthread, the show's creator has said that Luthen's backstory will be revealed by the end of the show, so we'll just have to wait and see who is right!

 

[trappedslider]

Well that's one idea shot down Andor Creator Debunks 'Nihilistic' Fan Theory About the Prison: 'We're Not That Dark'

 

[Celebrim]

Well that's one idea shot down Andor Creator Debunks 'Nihilistic' Fan Theory About the Prison: 'We're Not That Dark'

Never bought that theory. It is a theory ground in art, not in setting or story. It's also a cheap twist. It was obvious that the writers of the show were very much trying to ground the show in a baseline reality. The more you think about the theory that they aren't actually making anything useful to the Empire, the less sense it makes.

 

[Ryujin]

Never bought that theory. It is a theory ground in art, not in setting or story. It's also a cheap twist. It was obvious that the writers of the show were very much trying to ground the show in a baseline reality. The more you think about the theory that they aren't actually making anything useful to the Empire, the less sense it makes.

Especially given that once taken in, they never get out. That makes far more sense for a concentration camp style 'wartime' production facility, than it does casual cruelty.

 

[Dioltach]

I just read an article saying that Star Wars fans are clamouring for an Andor-style show set during the collapse of the Empire. Someone commented that they want a series set after the Battle of Yavin, which is all about Vader explaining the destruction of the Death Star to the Emperor, and the resulting insurance claim.

I have to say, if they got the Andor writing team, I'd probably watch that.

 

[Ryujin]

I just read an article saying that Star Wars fans are clamouring for an Andor-style show set during the collapse of the Empire. Someone commented that they want a series set after the Battle of Yavin, which is all about Vader explaining the destruction of the Death Star to the Emperor, and the resulting insurance claim.

I have to say, if they got the Andor writing team, I'd probably watch that.

"I'm sorry, but we can't provide coverage for your replacement vehicle. You didn't even put a door on the thing?"

 

[Dioltach]

The quiet drama of the lead claims assessor arguing with his wife about being home late for dinner day after day. Imperial agents trying to hide traces of top secret weapon systems, Rebels trying to steal the files. An auditor driving their team day and night to uncover all the accounts from the construction.

Like I said, I'd watch it.