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Andor: Why the Disney+ show is a triumph of Star Wars’ flexibility
- The Star Wars Disney+ series Andor, which premiered in 2022 and concluded with two seasons, tells the story of Cassian Andor and the grassroots origins of the Rebel Alliance against the authoritarian Galactic Empire.
- Andor explores how the Empire's totalitarian bureaucracy, using a fake clean energy program to hide the construction of the Death Star, oppressed its citizens and motivated rebellion.
- The show highlights the internal conflicts, sacrifices, and losses within the Rebellion, portraying Imperial officials as complex enforcers rather than mere villains, and emphasizing realistic political and procedural struggles.
- Critics praise Andor for its gritty, mature storytelling, its powerful performances—especially Diego Luna as Cassian—and its success in enriching Star Wars by grounding the saga in relatable human experiences.
- Andor's impact suggests the Star Wars franchise can renew itself by embracing realistic political drama within its sci-fi setting, expanding narrative possibilities beyond traditional mystical conflicts.
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Andor is over, and while the show was complex, my thoughts on the series are simple. It was special. It’s one of the best TV series ever made, a brilliant, mature, emotional story of power, rebellion, and the human spirit. It featured world-class writing, directing, production, and acting. It delivered some of my favorite characters and episodes of all-time. I adored it, both personally and professionally. And yet, despite how much I loved it, I…
Andor concludes with a pitch-perfect Star Wars story » Sandpoint Reader
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