Andor
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The bravest, most mature and perhaps the most unexpected product of the Star Wars universe, this series offers something much darker and much more realistic instead of the promise of intergalactic adventure: the price of resistance.Dec. Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna, doesn't suddenly become a hero. The story tells of how a man's conscience, anger, and despair gradually take shape. Rather than an epic story of transformation, this process is a weighty and thought-provoking observation about how a person is shaped by the circumstances in which he finds himself. Lightsabers and Jedi warriors are almost nonexistent here. Instead, there are rough concrete walls, dimly lit factories, oppressed small towns, and the weight of a systematic regime of fear on people. This world created by Tony Gilroy draws inspiration from political thrillers and spy dramas. The empire is not an abstract evil here; it is an extremely concrete structure with its bureaucracy, internal conflicts, arrogance, and normalized cruelty. The rebels, on the other hand, are not innocent and flawless heroes; they are people carrying their own interests, fears, and moral ambiguities. This narrative deliberately blurs the familiar good-evil dichotomy that makes the audience feel comfortable. Each section has its own rhythm, sometimes slow and suffocating, sometimes sudden and intense in tempo. This variability may seem unusual at first, but therein lies the greatest strength of the series: it makes you feel how much time and how much lives something has been built at a cost. It explains that resistance is not merely a romantic adventure, but rather a long journey marked by insecurity, loss, and exhaustion. Andor satisfies fans with deep roots in the Star Wars mythology while keeping its doors wide open to audiences who have never encountered the universe. Because what is being described here is essentially a universal question: When and how does a person stand up against an overwhelming force? Searching for the answer to this question is enough to keep you glued to the screen for twenty-four episodes.
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FredLeicht
September 24, 2022
1/10
Hate it. So the message of Andor is it's ok to commit murder as long as it for the benefit of the cause. So the ends justify the means. Great Messaging Disney. That is not what Star Wars is about.
rimdot
September 29, 2022
10/10
Probably the best disney star wars show to release since the mandalorian.
misubisu
September 30, 2022
8/10
If you liked 'Rogue One', you'll likely enjoy this prequel (set five years before Rogue One). Some familiar people, places and creatures, but also some unfamiliar ones. I personally love the flashbacks to Cassian's childhood. It helps to flesh out his character and explain how he became the person that he did. It's gritty and realistic with great cinematography. Some might say it's slow, but do yourself a favour and watch the first three episodes in close succession... as they really do fit ...
2LRB2Studios
October 19, 2022
/10
Great show so far, I do have problems with the Rebel's morals but I am enjoying so far!
ddnnacheta
June 20, 2023
9/10
The one and only Star Wars TV/movie story that is actually good and not just a visual spectacle. Yeah, I said that. Don't fight me though. I have only ever watched Star Wars shows and movies for the visuals and fight scenes. Never have I actually been captured by the stories. But Andor... it's just on a whole different level. Well done to the writers here. Some of the best non-movie visuals ever as well!
madriyanto
June 26, 2024
9/10
"Star Wars: Andor" takes a different approach to the galaxy far, far away. It's not about lightsaber duels or epic space battles, but rather the gritty reality of rebellion. This series delves into the everyday struggles of people fighting for a cause, and it does so with a refreshing realism that resonated with me deeply. As a Star Wars fan, I've always been drawn to the core philosophy of the franchise – the constant struggle between good and evil, the reminder that life is about making cho...
MovieGuys
April 27, 2025
6/10
"Andor" functions as a gritty tale of war and politics but it fails to fit into the Star Wars universe. Take away the storm troopers, the X-Wings and the general Star Wars trappings and Andor is hard to distinguish from any other series, that mixes a slow burn political drama and warfare. Its simply too harsh, cruel and gritty to merge comfortably into the lively, larger than life, swashbuckling world, that George Lucas crafted so well, back in the late 1970's. The result is a disco...
Funnyrater
May 11, 2025
10/10
Andor is one of the most important pieces of television to come out of this decade. Despite its connections to one of media's mega franchises Andor grows beyond what it means to be part of Star Wars and delivers something that expands its world in so many ways. Star Wars has never felt so real, intense and emotionally resonate. The things this show is saying are all so important to the world, it's past, present and future. Andor's characters are also simply sublime, brought beautifully to the sc...
AHalfDeadDuckee
May 15, 2025
10/10
People talk about when Star Wars: A New Hope released in theaters, it was a watershed moment for the whole entertainment industry and popular culture at large. There was a before Star Wars, and an after Star Wars in 1977, especially in terms of special effects and what was now possible to film, thanks to George Lucas' innovative filming techniques with his production company, Industrial Light and Magic. Although Andor has not had as much of a cultural impact that the first movie had all those ye...
Cranialrock
May 18, 2025
9/10
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!
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April 06, 2026
10/10
This is the best thing that came out under any Star Wars branding since the original three Movies. Great characters, extremely captivating, modern storytelling. Fantastic music and scenery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Andor has a total of 2 seasons.
Andor first aired in 2022.
Andor belongs to the following genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama.
Andor has a rating of 8.3/10 from 2,045 votes on TMDB.
No, Andor has ended.
In the United States, Andor is available to watch on: Disney Plus.