• Re: ANDOR is how Disney should do SF

    From Your Name@3:633/280.2 to All on Fri May 23 17:05:03 2025
    On 2025-05-23 01:05:07 +0000, Nomen Nescio said:

    Bestest Star Wars spinoff ever!
    RTD take note.

    Except Disney is so greedy that they hardly ever release anything on
    DVD, and if they do it's in limted quantities. The means the only real
    way to legally watch such shows is by paying for Disney+ ... which ridiculously restricts their potential audience. :-\


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  • From Woozy Song@3:633/280.2 to All on Fri May 23 19:17:12 2025
    Your Name wrote:
    On 2025-05-23 01:05:07 +0000, Nomen Nescio said:

    Bestest Star Wars spinoff ever!
    RTD take note.

    Except Disney is so greedy that they hardly ever release anything on
    DVD, and if they do it's in limted quantities. The means the only real
    way to legally watch such shows is by paying for Disney+ ... which ridiculously restricts their potential audience.ÿÿ :-\


    Little seems to be on DVD anymore. I got series 1 and 2 of nordic noir
    Trapped on DVD, but series 3 only on steaming service.

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  • From Blueshirt@3:633/280.2 to All on Fri May 23 21:22:19 2025
    Nomen Nescio wrote:

    Bestest Star Wars spinoff ever!

    It is certainly up there. S2 has been very good.

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  • From The True Doctor@3:633/280.2 to All on Sat May 24 03:19:10 2025
    On 23/05/2025 08:05, Your Name wrote:
    On 2025-05-23 01:05:07 +0000, Nomen Nescio said:

    Bestest Star Wars spinoff ever!
    RTD take note.

    Except Disney is so greedy that they hardly ever release anything on
    DVD, and if they do it's in limted quantities. The means the only real
    way to legally watch such shows is by paying for Disney+ ... which ridiculously restricts their potential audience.ÿÿ :-\


    It's perfectly legal to torrent Andor if you were never going to pay for
    a Disney+ subscription. The copyright law requires Disney to prove that
    you watching the torrent caused them to lose money and that's almost impossible to prove unless you are selling or making money off the
    product you downloaded.

    Despite it being perfectly legal why should anyone waste their time
    finding and downloading Disney's woke faeces? I've got better things to
    do and watch which I pay for.

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  • From Blueshirt@3:633/280.2 to All on Sat May 24 04:38:07 2025
    The True Doctor wrote:


    Despite it being perfectly legal why should anyone waste their
    time finding and downloading Disney's woke faeces? I've got
    better things to do and watch which I pay for.

    "Andor" is actually quite good...

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  • From The True Doctor@3:633/280.2 to All on Sat May 24 06:50:06 2025
    On 23/05/2025 19:38, Blueshirt wrote:
    The True Doctor wrote:


    Despite it being perfectly legal why should anyone waste their
    time finding and downloading Disney's woke faeces? I've got
    better things to do and watch which I pay for.

    "Andor" is actually quite good...

    But it's not Stat Wars. Other people have watched if for me so that I
    don't have to.

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  • From Your Name@3:633/280.2 to All on Sat May 24 08:57:41 2025
    On 2025-05-23 09:17:12 +0000, Woozy Song said:
    Your Name wrote:
    On 2025-05-23 01:05:07 +0000, Nomen Nescio said:

    Bestest Star Wars spinoff ever!
    RTD take note.

    Except Disney is so greedy that they hardly ever release anything on
    DVD, and if they do it's in limted quantities. The means the only real
    way to legally watch such shows is by paying for Disney+ ... which
    ridiculously restricts their potential audience.ÿÿ :-\

    Little seems to be on DVD anymore. I got series 1 and 2 of nordic noir Trapped on DVD, but series 3 only on steaming service.

    The third season was on Netflix (who edited and retitled it as
    "Entrapped"), which is equally as selfishly greedy as Disney.

    There are lots of shows and movies released on physical media, but few
    of the streaming services bother because that doesn't fill their
    pockets with ongoing subscriptions. :-(

    As a Star Wars fan I would easily have bought the various shows on DVD
    to keep, but I won't ever be paying for Disney+.


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  • From Your Name@3:633/280.2 to All on Sat May 24 09:00:17 2025
    On 2025-05-23 11:22:19 +0000, Blueshirt said:
    Nomen Nescio wrote:

    Bestest Star Wars spinoff ever!

    It is certainly up there. S2 has been very good.

    Season 2 is the end of the story, with the set-up for the "Rogue One"
    movie. There won't be any more "Andor".

    Disney, of course, still has a lot of other spin-offs in various stages
    of production and planning.


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  • From Blueshirt@3:633/280.2 to All on Sat May 24 19:10:46 2025
    The True Doctor wrote:

    On 23/05/2025 19:38, Blueshirt wrote:
    The True Doctor wrote:


    Despite it being perfectly legal why should anyone waste
    their time finding and downloading Disney's woke faeces?
    I've got better things to do and watch which I pay for.

    "Andor" is actually quite good...

    But it's not Star Wars. Other people have watched if for me so
    that I don't have to.

    And most other people say that "Andor" is quite good. It's one
    of the more highly rated Star Wars Disney+ spin-off shows.

    If you are content to go through life judging everything on what
    people on YouTube say then it's not a surprise you are the way
    you are.

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  • From Blueshirt@3:633/280.2 to All on Sat May 24 20:01:45 2025
    Your Name wrote:

    On 2025-05-23 11:22:19 +0000, Blueshirt said:
    Nomen Nescio wrote:

    Bestest Star Wars spinoff ever!

    It is certainly up there. S2 has been very good.

    Season 2 is the end of the story, with the set-up for the
    "Rogue One" movie. There won't be any more "Andor".

    I haven't seen Ep 11 & 12 of S2 yet, I will be doing those later
    today after I've done "Wish World" on Disney +, but you couldn't
    really do that much more with "Andor" anyway. It was always
    meant to be the lead-in to "Rogue One". As a series it serves
    it's purpose.

    Disney, of course, still has a lot of other spin-offs in
    various stages of production and planning.

    Throw enough mud some of it will stick. For every high, "The
    Mandalorian" and "Andor"... there's a dud, "The Acolyte" and the
    "Book Book of Boba Fett"!


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  • From Hornplayer9599@3:633/280.2 to All on Sat May 24 22:58:16 2025
    On 5/23/2025 15:50, The True Doctor wrote:
    On 23/05/2025 19:38, Blueshirt wrote:
    The True Doctor wrote:


    Despite it being perfectly legal why should anyone waste their
    time finding and downloading Disney's woke faeces? I've got
    better things to do and watch which I pay for.

    "Andor" is actually quite good...

    But it's not Stat Wars. Other people have watched if for me so that I
    don't have to.


    How do you know? Paraphrasing your pal, and mine, Doomcock:

    "If you are expecting Andor to be just like the Original Trilogy, you
    are going to be disappointed. If you like Cold War spy thrillers, you
    will enjoy this show. The writing, direction, production, and acting
    are good."

    --

    Intelligence is no guarantee against being dead wrong.
    --Carl Sagan

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  • From The True Doctor@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun May 25 05:20:32 2025
    On 24/05/2025 10:10, Blueshirt wrote:
    The True Doctor wrote:

    On 23/05/2025 19:38, Blueshirt wrote:
    The True Doctor wrote:


    Despite it being perfectly legal why should anyone waste
    their time finding and downloading Disney's woke faeces?
    I've got better things to do and watch which I pay for.

    "Andor" is actually quite good...

    But it's not Star Wars. Other people have watched if for me so
    that I don't have to.

    And most other people say that "Andor" is quite good. It's one

    But it's not Star Wars.

    of the more highly rated Star Wars Disney+ spin-off shows.


    It's not Star Wars. Star Wars ended with Return of the Jedi and the
    there prequels.

    If you are content to go through life judging everything on what
    people on YouTube say then it's not a surprise you are the way
    you are.

    I formed my opinions long before I knew any of those YouTube channels
    existed. The fact that they agree with everything I said proves that I
    am right and that I represent the opinion of the majority. You only
    represent your own self.

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  • From The True Doctor@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun May 25 05:25:11 2025
    On 24/05/2025 13:58, Hornplayer9599 wrote:
    On 5/23/2025 15:50, The True Doctor wrote:
    On 23/05/2025 19:38, Blueshirt wrote:
    The True Doctor wrote:


    Despite it being perfectly legal why should anyone waste their
    time finding and downloading Disney's woke faeces? I've got
    better things to do and watch which I pay for.

    "Andor" is actually quite good...

    But it's not Stat Wars. Other people have watched if for me so that I
    don't have to.


    How do you know?ÿ Paraphrasing your pal, and mine, Doomcock:

    Did you not understand what I said. It's not Star Wars.


    "If you are expecting Andor to be just like the Original Trilogy, you
    are going to be disappointed.ÿ If you like Cold War spy thrillers, you
    will enjoy this show.ÿ The writing, direction, production, and acting
    are good."


    Not Star Wars. Other people have watched it for me so that I don't have
    to, and give what it all leads to why should I? It's a complete waste of
    time.


    --
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  • From Your Name@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun May 25 08:51:26 2025
    On 2025-05-24 09:10:46 +0000, Blueshirt said:
    The True Doctor wrote:
    On 23/05/2025 19:38, Blueshirt wrote:
    The True Doctor wrote:

    Despite it being perfectly legal why should anyone waste
    their time finding and downloading Disney's woke faeces?
    I've got better things to do and watch which I pay for.

    "Andor" is actually quite good...

    But it's not Star Wars. Other people have watched if for me so
    that I don't have to.

    And most other people say that "Andor" is quite good. It's one
    of the more highly rated Star Wars Disney+ spin-off shows.

    If you are content to go through life judging everything on what
    people on YouTube say then it's not a surprise you are the way
    you are.

    Even though I'm a huge Star Wars fan, I have seen any of the shows
    (yet?), but reading reviews, etc. (althyough of course everyone's
    personal opinion is different) seems to indicate that "Andor" and "The Mandalorian" are two of the better ones, while "The Acolyte" and "The
    Book of Boba Fett" are garbage.


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  • From Your Name@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun May 25 08:54:13 2025
    On 2025-05-24 10:01:45 +0000, Blueshirt said:

    Your Name wrote:

    On 2025-05-23 11:22:19 +0000, Blueshirt said:
    Nomen Nescio wrote:

    Bestest Star Wars spinoff ever!

    It is certainly up there. S2 has been very good.

    Season 2 is the end of the story, with the set-up for the
    "Rogue One" movie. There won't be any more "Andor".

    I haven't seen Ep 11 & 12 of S2 yet, I will be doing those later
    today after I've done "Wish World" on Disney +, but you couldn't
    really do that much more with "Andor" anyway. It was always
    meant to be the lead-in to "Rogue One". As a series it serves
    it's purpose.

    The actor playing Andor has said he would be interested in doing more
    Star Wars, but it's difficult to see how (other than perhaps a guest appearance in another storyline), especially as he gets older unless
    they use CGI facial effects.



    Disney, of course, still has a lot of other spin-offs in
    various stages of production and planning.

    Throw enough mud some of it will stick. For every high, "The
    Mandalorian" and "Andor"... there's a dud, "The Acolyte" and the
    "Book Book of Boba Fett"!



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  • From The True Doctor@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun May 25 09:24:00 2025
    On 24/05/2025 23:51, Your Name wrote:
    On 2025-05-24 09:10:46 +0000, Blueshirt said:
    The True Doctor wrote:
    On 23/05/2025 19:38, Blueshirt wrote:
    The True Doctor wrote:

    Despite it being perfectly legal why should anyone waste
    their time finding and downloading Disney's woke faeces?
    I've got better things to do and watch which I pay for.

    "Andor" is actually quite good...

    But it's not Star Wars. Other people have watched if for me so
    that I don't have to.

    And most other people say that "Andor" is quite good. It's one
    of the more highly rated Star Wars Disney+ spin-off shows.

    If you are content to go through life judging everything on what
    people on YouTube say then it's not a surprise you are the way
    you are.

    Even though I'm a huge Star Wars fan, I have seen any of the shows
    (yet?), but reading reviews, etc. (althyough of course everyone's
    personal opinion is different) seems to indicate that "Andor" and "The Mandalorian" are two of the better ones, while "The Acolyte" and "The
    Book of Boba Fett" are garbage.


    Given that season 3 of The Mandalorian was universally reviled as
    absolute crap after they cancelled Gina Carano there is no reason for
    anyone to even waste their time with the series at all if they have not already seen it. It all amounts to nothing.

    The same goes for Anodor. We already known what happens to Kassian Andor
    in Rogue One. There is no point in paying to watch Andor for that reason
    alone and it is not even worth the time finding it and downloading it
    from a torrent site. Unless you already have Disney+ don't bother
    subscribing.

    The same goes for The Expanse. Unless you already have Prime Video don't bother subscribing because the last 3 series are crap especially the
    final one where they miss out all of the important stuff from the books.

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  • From Blueshirt@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun May 25 22:31:03 2025
    The True Doctor wrote:

    On 24/05/2025 10:10, Blueshirt wrote:
    The True Doctor wrote:

    On 23/05/2025 19:38, Blueshirt wrote:

    "Andor" is actually quite good...

    But it's not Star Wars. Other people have watched if for
    me so that I don't have to.

    And most other people say that "Andor" is quite good. It's
    one

    But it's not Star Wars.

    It's one of the more highly rated Star Wars Disney+
    spin-off shows.

    It's not Star Wars. Star Wars ended with Return of the Jedi
    and the there prequels.

    <rolls eyes>

    Here we go again...

    If you are content to go through life judging everything on
    what people on YouTube say then it's not a surprise you are
    the way you are.

    I formed my opinions long before I knew any of those YouTube
    channels existed. The fact that they agree with everything I
    said proves that I am right and that I represent the opinion
    of the majority. You only represent your own self.

    You really do need to seek medical help...

    You are great entertainment though I will give you that, I get
    more chuckles reading your posts here than watching a comedy.




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  • From Blueshirt@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun May 25 22:36:41 2025
    Your Name wrote:

    Even though I'm a huge Star Wars fan, I have seen any of the
    shows (yet?), but reading reviews, etc. (althyough of course
    everyone's personal opinion is different) seems to indicate
    that "Andor" and "The Mandalorian" are two of the better ones,
    while "The Acolyte" and "The Book of Boba Fett" are garbage.

    Good: The Mandalorian, Andor, Ahsoka, Obi Wan Kenobi

    Okay, in parts: Book of Boba Fett, Skeleton Crew

    Awful: The Acolyte

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  • From Blueshirt@3:633/280.2 to All on Mon May 26 06:01:29 2025
    The Doctor wrote:

    In article <xn0p67wsv9jb3v7001@post.eweka.nl>,
    Blueshirt <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote:
    The True Doctor wrote:

    I formed my opinions long before I knew any of those YouTube
    channels existed. The fact that they agree with everything I
    said proves that I am right and that I represent the opinion
    of the majority. You only represent your own self.

    You really do need to seek medical help...

    You are great entertainment though I will give you that, I
    get more chuckles reading your posts here than watching a
    comedy.

    Careful the flames you stoke.

    Why? Am I going to get more George Orwell quotes from our
    resident Professor of Literature?

    Thanks for your concern, I think I can handle it though.

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  • From The True Doctor@3:633/280.2 to All on Mon May 26 09:19:52 2025
    On 25/05/2025 13:36, Blueshirt wrote:
    Your Name wrote:

    Even though I'm a huge Star Wars fan, I have seen any of the
    shows (yet?), but reading reviews, etc. (althyough of course
    everyone's personal opinion is different) seems to indicate
    that "Andor" and "The Mandalorian" are two of the better ones,
    while "The Acolyte" and "The Book of Boba Fett" are garbage.


    Let me rephrase these for you.

    Good: The Mandalorian, Andor,


    Good but not Star Wars: Andor

    Totally Overrated: The Mandalorian seasons 1 and 2

    Did not live up to expectation: Ahsoka

    Infantile: Obi Wan Kenobi

    Okay, in parts: Book of Boba Fett, Skeleton Crew


    Rubbish: Book of Boba Fett, Skeleton Crew, The Mandalorian season 3

    Awful: The Acolyte
    Absolutely Awful: The Acolyte


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  • From Your Name@3:633/280.2 to All on Mon May 26 09:23:26 2025
    On 2025-05-24 22:51:26 +0000, Your Name said:

    On 2025-05-24 09:10:46 +0000, Blueshirt said:
    The True Doctor wrote:
    On 23/05/2025 19:38, Blueshirt wrote:
    The True Doctor wrote:

    Despite it being perfectly legal why should anyone waste
    their time finding and downloading Disney's woke faeces?
    I've got better things to do and watch which I pay for.

    "Andor" is actually quite good...

    But it's not Star Wars. Other people have watched if for me so
    that I don't have to.

    And most other people say that "Andor" is quite good. It's one
    of the more highly rated Star Wars Disney+ spin-off shows.

    If you are content to go through life judging everything on what
    people on YouTube say then it's not a surprise you are the way
    you are.

    Even though I'm a huge Star Wars fan, I have seen any of the shows (yet?),

    Rats! That was meant to say "I have NOT seen any of the shows (yet?)".


    but reading reviews, etc. (althyough of course everyone's personal
    opinion is different) seems to indicate that "Andor" and "The
    Mandalorian" are two of the better ones, while "The Acolyte" and "The
    Book of Boba Fett" are garbage.



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  • From Blueshirt@3:633/280.2 to All on Mon May 26 22:54:00 2025
    The True Doctor wrote:

    On 25/05/2025 13:36, Blueshirt wrote:

    Awful: The Acolyte

    Absolutely Awful: The Acolyte

    At least we kind of agree on something! ;-)

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