Andor

Rogue One was the story of an event which didn’t allow its characters to shine in the ways they could’ve and Andor is the complete opposite, focusing on the people behind the events rather than the events themselves Andor explores our lives on Earth in the Star Wars galaxy, not only through its characters but also in its exploration of issues which we are dealing with today; including but not limited to, police brutality, immigration, corruption, racism and fascism. Despite all of this, Andor feels tightly tied to the Star Wars universe while displaying a new layer of the beloved franchise to better reflect our current world. Diego Luna, when speaking about the show; “The stories we tell reflect the world that’s out there” which is exactly what Andor does throughout its incredible start to season one.

It should be mentioned that Andor is slow, taking its time to meticulously introduce its corner of the galaxy to fans, but eventually ramps up to one of the best pieces of Star Wars media yet The pacing of the show is in no way a fault, arguably making the story and message much stronger, but may cause some viewers to be less invested than others

Ultimately, Andor is a show that no one explicitly asked for (except for the Cassian stans) but is a welcome surprise and a breath of fresh air. It strives to the best Star Wars has to offer, succeeding beautifully in its first season.