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Andor episode 8 review A suffocating glimpse into the Empire s win-at-all-costs mentality

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Andor ends up behind bars in an episode that makes the most of its confines, even if it's lacking the kinetic energy of previous entries. Syril and Dedra shine in their brief screen time, while others take a step backwards elsewhere in a packed episode. Welcome to Unit Five-Two-D. Fresh off the judgement passed down on Niamos, Andor is taken – seemingly at random – to Narkina 5, a submerged prison facility. While the episode rarely excites in the way the Aldhani-set entries did, it offers a suffocating glimpse into the Empire's win-at-all-costs mentality. If Andor was expecting grey prison bars, four walls, and a hot meal, he is quickly met with a rude awakening. Narkina 5's guards control the prisoners with a pain-emitting device and skin-searing 'hot floors' to keep everyone to heel. From there, it's a hands-off approach as the incarcerated group are whisked through to a factory floor and to their designated tables to assemble parts for the Empire. In some ways, it's a shame we don't see more of the prison staff – if only so Andor's casting team can get their flowers. On that front, they have been quietly victorious with all its Empire characters. Even the extras on Narkina 5 are the sort of deliciously evil, teeth-gnashing threat that you love to hate. heading your way soon.

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