‘Andor’ continues to be methodical in its plotting, which comes at the cost of pacing in this episode.

An excellent example of the enduring value of substance over spectacle

Even without much action or spectacle, 'Andor' continues to be distinct in its tone and emotional resonance.

In its best episode yet, 'Andor' demonstrates the depth of content that can come from the expansive mythology of 'Star Wars' when handled correctly.

Rather than fight scenes, 'The Axe Forgets' features confrontations or underlying tensions that will surely pay off handsomely down the line.

Purposeful in how it puts the pieces to set the stage with high stakes at hand.

Andor's complex narrative style kept us hooked on the journey rather than the destination

Without much character development, this second-last entry doesn’t feel as impactful as the past few episodes.

Impeccably written and powerfully performed against an exhilarating background score, the episode is entertaining and inspiring in a rare manner that has been lacking from this franchise for a long, long time.

A gritty, dark start to what promises to be a more mature look into the inner workings of the Rebellion.