Andor is exactly what the Star Wars saga needed; here's why you should be watching.
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Andor.Andor is the boost of energy that the Star Wars saga needed. While many of Disney’s Star Wars projects have been terrific, including The Last Jedi and the final season of The Clone Wars, the franchise is catering to a select fanbase that is only interested in seeing how the stories fit together within the canon.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Although Andor appears to be performing better than initial estimates suggested, it trails behind The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Book of Boba Fett in terms of viewership. It’s a little disheartening, considering reviews have been positive among fans, critics, and casual viewers alike. Andor shouldn’t serve as an anomaly within the Disney+ ecosystem. It should serve as an inspiration to creators to be empowered by the stories that they are telling.
It’s also a series with less clear-cut heroes and villains. Cassian is an abandoned child who's grown up with tragedy, but he also murders two Pre-Mor officers in the first episode. Luthen Rael’s ideology is more extreme than many of the rebels that we’re used to seeing, and it’s hard not to sympathize with Syril Karn as he’s continuously subjected to humiliation. It lends an element of moral grayness that might not appeal to all fans.
This is one of Andor’s best qualities, but it may be a break away from what the larger fanbase is looking for. The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and the upcoming Ahsoka series all tell a connected storyline that ties into the animated shows, and even Obi-Wan Kenobi fills in a gap in the overall timeline. If you’re watching Andor hoping to see a cameo by Grogu or an unnerving Mark Hamill deepfake, you may be disappointed.
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