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Re:Nano Banana 2: Google's latest AI image generation model by the_af on Thursday February 26, 2026 @01:43PM (#47170245)
> except The Mandalorian

Mandalorian started strong, with cool spaghetti Western vibes, and then ended up devolving into mediocrity too. In my opinion.

Haven't watched Andor yet.

Re:Nano Banana 2: Google's latest AI image generation model by mrec on Thursday February 26, 2026 @03:07PM (#47171356)
Andor is fantastic, but I think it's important to set expectations before going in. Compared to other SW content it's much slower-paced and more restrained/cerebral.

Mandalorian didn't do much for me; too gamey/Marvel-ey/cartooney.

Re:Nano Banana 2: Google's latest AI image generation model by the_af on Thursday February 26, 2026 @05:26PM (#47172879)
I've heard Andor described as having the same vibe as The Mandalorian's episode "The Convert"; the one about the former Imperial scientist being rehabilitated and living in an apartment block with other former Imperials.

If so, I will like Andor. I really liked "The Convert".

Re:Nano Banana 2: Google's latest AI image generation model by pavo-etc on Thursday February 26, 2026 @11:09PM (#47176394)
The quality difference between Andor and The Mandalorian is so stark that I don't even think they are comparable. The Convert is a fine episode I guess, but next to Andor it's amateur.

Andor is prestige TV. The Mandolorian feels like a childrens show by comparison.

If you think The Convert was good, please, please watch Andor.

Re:Nano Banana 2: Google's latest AI image generation model by duderific on Thursday February 26, 2026 @05:41PM (#47173100)
I quite literally couldn't stay awake for Andor. Five minutes into each episode I was out cold. Saying it's a "slow burn" is quite the understatement.