Star Wars: Andor

guidomerkinsrules said

i think they're having fun with Dedra's enigmatic reaction to significant moments - i don't know where she lands on 3 of her scenes:
Does she hate or is intrigued by Syril's stalking?
Did she appreciate her assistant piping up in the meeting about Andor shaving or did she find it concerning?
Did she appreciate her assistant taking initiative about 'interviewing' the Rebel pilot or did she find it concerning?

what's your take?

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My take is it's following somewhat stereotyped office politics reactions. I don't really mean that in a bad way; it makes perfect sense in the Empire model and certainly follows the culture as its been presented to us so far, even though it is a rather old trope.

Dedra is an ambitious, no-nonsense person willing to step on others to get the job done and advance her career. As such a person, she is pleased with her assistance's efficacy, but at the same time is suspicious that his willingness to take the initiative might be fueled by an ambition that could be dangerous to her and therefore be something she might have to squash in the future. I think the nuance in which they've presented it has been done excellently.

Also, I think she feels Cyril is a danger to her.