The Upstairs Lounge

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You enjoyed Andor, but chances are you missed things, most people do. I’m a creative writer obsessed with science fiction television, and I’m breaking down Andor, scene by scene, moment by moment, to extract the meaning, the themes, the thesis statements that Tony Gilroy and his team wanted you to take away. If you’ve heard an Andor deep dive or two before, well, so did I, that’s why I started this. What happened to Cassian's sister? Why is the rocket salesman cosplaying as the shuttle? What IS the deal with Bix and Timm? And how does B2's first scene foreshadow the first Ferrix arc? Find out!

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Andor Scene-By-Scene: S01E01 Kassa - Scene 11 | Cassian Andor - The Stillness 21.06.2026 2:31

Andor makes it pretty clear that his sister doesn't get off Kenari, though we are not quite there yet. However, this is the last time he'll ever see her...and since he doesn't know that, he barely notices she's there as he heads off into the trees... Join me as I break down every scene of Andor. Even the really, really short ones. I don't do the ones where nothing happens thoug...

Andor Scene-By-Scene: S01E01 Kassa - Scene 10 | Cassian Andor - The Cassian Way 07.06.2026 5:20

Pegla finds Cassian up to no good in Zorby's shipyard and it's pretty obvious it's not the first time in my analysis of scene 10 from S01E01 - Kassa.

Andor Scene-By-Scene: S01E01 Kassa - Scene 9 | Syril Karn - Bureaucratic Inertia 25.03.2026 3:40

I'm back, sorry for the delay, but let's get on with the show shall we? We return to Pre-Mor as Syril Karn attempts to take control in Hyne's absence. He soon discovers leadership is a little more nuanced than shouting and flinging his arms around... I'd love to hear from you and read out some emails on the show, get in touch at theupstairslounge@proton.me

Andor Scene-By-Scene: S01E01 Kassa - Scene 8 | Bix Caleen - Escalation 04.02.2026 2:57

Verifiably human-created. Analysis of the 8th scene of Andor Episode 1: Kassa, in which Bix Caleen sets off a series of events which changes the galaxy, while jealous Timm Karlo stumbles around trying to trail her with a subtlety that appears beyond. I'm analysing every scene of this superb Star Wars show and you're welcome to join me on Youtube where I'm up to Episode 5: The Axe Forge...

Andor Scene-By-Scene: S01E01 Kassa - Scene 7 | Social Sabotage 13.01.2026 4:41

Verifiably human-created. Analysis of the 7th scene of Andor Episode 1: Kassa, in which Cassian effortlessly disrupts a potentially dangerous situation with social sabotage. I'm analysing every scene of this superb Star Wars show and you're welcome to join me on Youtube where I'm up to Episode 5: The Axe Forgets. Thoughts, feedback and questions please to theupstairslounge@proton.me

Andor Scene-By-Scene: S01E01 Kassa - Scene 6 | Syril Goes Rogue 29.12.2025 3:22

Analysis of the 6th scene of Andor Episode 1: Kassa, in which Syril Karn takes matters into his own hands. I'm analysing every scene of this superb Star Wars show and you're welcome to join me on Youtube where I'm finishing up on Episode 4: Aldhani. Thoughts, feedback and questions please to theupstairslounge@proton.me

Andor Scene-By-Scene: S01E01 Kassa - Scene 5 | Cassian Joins His First Cell 18.12.2025 3:20

Cassian's training to become a rebel begins right here, among the ruin and mystery of Kenari. Smoke rises on the horizon and he wants to be there, even if he's not quite big enough yet. The first step on Cassian's journey begins with joining his first cell. Find me on YouTube where I'm up to Episode 4 - Aldhani. Feedback please to theupstairslounge@proton.me

Andor Scene-By-Scene: S01E01 Kassa - Scene 4 | The Most Dangerous Man on Ferrix 18.12.2025 5:37

This podcast episode examines the Ferrix repair shop scene in Andor as a study in personal tension, operational secrecy and quiet emotional risk. I focus on the interaction between Cassian Andor, Bix Caleen and Timm Karlo and how the series uses a small, grounded encounter to establish smuggling networks, trust dynamics and the dangers of partial knowledge. Set away from Imperial offices and corpo...

Andor Scene-By-Scene: S01E01 Kassa - Scene 3 | Fascist Prefect School 02.12.2025 5:33

The scene that shows me the true face of the Empire: not moustache-twirling villains, but petty middle managers obsessed with a clean report. I unpack the bizarre, hilarious, and ultimately horrifying exchange between Karn (the rule-obsessed hall monitor) and Hyne, and how their clash over a 'suitable accident' reveals that in this world, the truth is a liability. I also dive into why Karn...

Andor Scene-By-Scene: S01E01 Kassa - Scene 2 | Welcome to Ferrix 24.11.2025 9:40

In this episode of The Upstairs Lounge, we head to Ferrix for the first time and look at how Andor builds an entire community through tiny gestures, background details, and the kind of emotional shorthand most viewers miss on a first watch. I talk about how B2EMO’s introduction quietly predicts the entire Ferrix arc, what Brasso reveals about himself without ever explaining a thing, and why this w...

Andor Scene-By-Scene: S01E01 Kassa - Scene 1 | Crapsack Tuesday 20.11.2025 15:41

This podcast is a scene-by-scene excavation of Andor. Breaking down the imagery, the writing, the political machinery, and the quiet choices Tony Gilroy built into every frame. If you’ve heard an Andor analysis before, so have I. That’s why I made this. Nobody is doing a deeper reading of this series than what you’ll hear here. If you’ve seen Rogue One , you know where Cassian ends up. But Andor i...