Andor

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.

Probably the best disney star wars show to release since the mandalorian.

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 together as a movie length introduction to the series.

Great show so far, I do have problems with the Rebel's morals but I am enjoying so far!

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!

"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 choices and aligning yourself with one side or the other. "Andor" embraces this theme, but instead of showcasing grand battles and heroic deeds, it examines the everyday compromises and sacrifices that fuel a rebellion.

Cassian Andor, the series protagonist, is a welcome change from the typical Star Wars hero. He's not a Jedi with supernatural powers or a charismatic pilot with a knack for the Force. He's a man driven by personal loss and a deep sense of injustice, forced to make hard choices in a brutal, unforgiving world. He's flawed, relatable, and his Latin background adds a distinct layer of cultural richness to the story.

"Andor" doesn't shy away from the darker aspects of the Star Wars universe. It explores the bureaucratic machinery of the Empire, the moral compromises people make to survive, and the devastating consequences of war on ordinary citizens. This level of detail and realism gave the series a powerful sense of immediacy, making me feel like I was truly a part of this world.

While I appreciate the epic scale and grand adventures of the Skywalker saga, "Andor" offered something different. It provided a nuanced and complex exploration of the political and social forces that shape the Star Wars galaxy. It gave me a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by the rebels, the price of freedom, and the enduring power of hope in the face of tyranny.

If you're looking for a Star Wars story that goes beyond the lightsaber battles and focuses on the human...

"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 discordant series, that, like aspects of latter day Star Trek series, is simply too cynical, for this franchise.

In summary, if you want a political military drama in space, I suppose this will do. That said, for those of us old enough to have come, wide eyed to the fabulous, adventurous world, beyond the stars, Star wars presented us with, in 1977, this series simply doesn't fit. A pass from me.

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 screen by their actors it's incredibly difficult to pick favourites.

This was just a quick write up so I apologize if it's a bit messy— may try and do something more in depth at a later date.

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 years ago...For me, when I saw the first season of Andor, There was a before Andor, and after Andor, especially in terms of writing and worldbuilding. How I understand the stories capable of being told with the Star Wars IP, and the medium of film, will forever be changed. Andor is not only the best media that Star Wars has ever produced, I put forward that Andor is the best television that I have ever had the pleasure of watching. I highly doubt that the Star Wars franchise will ever be able to produce something as high of quality as Andor ever again. Andor is an exception to the standard of high quality. It is lightning in a bottle. It is nectar from the gods. It is a sliver of the infinite. There are multiple things that make being able to produce a work of similar quality to Andor in the Star Wars franchise an unrealistic expectation. A few of these reasons are that Andor was always set to be a limited two season only show, and secondly head producers Tony Gilroy and Diego Luna (also lead actor) making comments on multiple occasions that they are leaving the Star Wars Franchise to pursue other projects. With that said, I do have the full expectation that future Star Wars works to be of a higher quality due to the production pipeline's that had to be set in place for a show such as Andor to be made, but I doubt it will be anything like Andor. Mark my words, this show will stand the test of time as one of the greats of television history. It might possibly be a decade or more...

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!