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Episodes Monday Rundown June 30 - July 6 2025
This week: F1, Sunshine, and a new-ish trans YA novel.
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How a 1980s TV storytelling technique is making streaming shows more compelling
Over 40 years since Hill Street Blues debuted, the humble story arc is back. And everywhere.
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Andor Fridays: Episode 12, "Rix Road"
In which it's time for a funeral
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Andor Fridays (on Saturday): Episode 11, "Daughter of Ferrix"
In which we consider one of the show's more daring storytelling gambits.
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Andor Fridays: Episode 10, "One Way Out"
In which we discuss BIG IMPORTANT SPEECHES
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Andor Fridays: Episode 9, "Nobody's Listening"
In which I sing the praises of Diego Luna
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Andor Fridays: Episode 8, "Narkina 5"
Cassian goes to prison, and Emily shares her theories on storytelling (again).
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Andor Fridays: Episode 7, "Announcement"
Andor pauses the action for a brilliant episode that shifts our perspective on everything that's happened so far.
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Andor Fridays: Episode 6, "The Eye"
What do we want out of our IP-based streaming projects, OR would we still love Andor if it had Doctor Who's budget?
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Andor Fridays: Episode 5, "The Axe Forgets"
Why is this the episode of Andor that finally made me a diehard fan? A hypothesis.
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Andor Fridays: Episode 4, "Aldhani"
Cassian gets wrapped up in a heist, and Andor considers just what it takes to build a revolution.
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Andor Fridays: Episode 3, "Reckoning"
The series kicks into another gear, and Emily talks a lot about Hill Street Blues for some reason.