GREAT change of pace from the typical Star Wars sugar rush. It's a REAL DRAMA. Yes, it starts a little slow, but give it the time it deserves and you're rewarded with a fantastic soufflé. Stellan Skarsgard is simply one of the best actors on the planet. He's worth watching the whole show by himself. And Denise Gough manages to make Dedra Meero totally evil... and STILL make you root for her! Honestly, I'd rather watch more about each of them than about Diego Luna's Cassian Andor! If you're looking for a "typical" Star Wars TV show (face it, many of which really aren't very good TV), look elsewhere. If you're looking for a mature DRAMA that actually develops characters, youre in for a treat. Side note... Andy Serkis still looks like Gollum.