Andor
Andor
In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian Andor will discover the difference he can make in the struggle against the tyrannical Galactic Empire. He embarks on a path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
LD_50 reviewedOctober 24, 2025
This show is probably the best piece of Star Wars story, either show or movie, in the last decade, save for the animated Clone Wars series.
From amazing cinematography complemented by pleasing colour grading, consistent gritty tone, strong written characters and story, the compliments are endless for this show. Very few spin-offs can not only complement the source material its based off of, but even fewer actually strengthen it, maybe surpass it, while respecting it. Andor does all of this and more.
If you are a new fan, this a great introduction to Star Wars. This story keeps you gripped at the edge of your seat as is progresses. Especially for existing fans of Star Wars, while you may know where the story leads in the larger canon, this show still keeps your interest and maintains your focus with engaging story/character arcs and building tension for a great payoff.
Throughout the show, we are shown many narratives and the experiences of characters on both sides of the conflict. Andor does a magnificent job of balancing all of this without being overwhelming, making for an extremely mature and immersion story, both showing the effects on people willing to rebel against the Empire, while also convincing us why and how exactly the Empire is so menacing and powerful.
A story that uses action sparingly and instead opts to have strongly written dialogue that advances the plot and lets us organically learn who they are, their motivations, and their values, while highlighting their many dimensions in the brewing rebellion against the Empire.
With a surprisingly mature story with themes of resistance, rebellion, and authoritarianism, Andor is a must-watch as it examines the logistics of how rebellions are built, how empires are dismantled, morals are grey, and ethics are never clear.