The ninth episode of Star Wars Andor is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia. I’ll be discussing heavy spoilers so if you haven’t seen it or want to avoid spoilers, now’s your chance to stop reading.

Check out my spoiler-free review of Andor here.

The Andor series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor and is joined by cast members Genevieve O’Reilly (who will portray a young Mon Mothma), Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough and Kyle Soller. The executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Diego Luna and Michelle Rejwan. Tony Gilroy is the creator and showrunner.

In the meantime, check out my interview with Andor actors Kyle Soller and Denise Gough by heading over here for the written article, or you can watch the entire interview below:

Check out my breakdown of the first three episodes of Andor, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7 and Episode 8 here.

Check out my breakdown of Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 1 and 2, Episode 3, Episode 4 and Episode 5 here.

You can check out my previous breakdowns of The Book Of Boba Fett Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6 and Episode 7 here.

A New Torture Method

Dr. Gorst (Joshua James) has developed an audio torture technique that uses the recorded death cries of Dizonites, a species the Empire slaughtered for resisting them, especially the cries of the species’ children.

That’s extremely dark, even for a genocidal fascist empire.

The Galactic Senate Again

We’ve previously never seen much of the Galactic Senate during the reign of the Empire. That’s because Emperor Palpatine officially dissolved the Imperial Senate immediately before the Battle Of Yavin, which takes place in Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope. Here, we see Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly) speaking, but no one pays attention to her and is instead speaking amongst themselves.

This shows how useless the Galactic Imperial Senate was, and how it was all just for show, with all of the power in the hands of the Emperor.

This is the second time we’re seeing the Galactic Senate after Episode 6.

Vel Is Mon Mothma’s Cousin

Rebel Vel Sartha turns out to be the cousin of Mon Mothma.

Only three episodes left in this season. Until the next one, excelsior!