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.
Xavier reviewedMay 17, 2025
What an extraordinary achievement. Andor isn’t just great Star Wars—it’s great television, period. To see something this raw, this mature, this beautiful, and this flawlessly executed emerge from a franchise known more for nostalgia and spectacle than subtlety is genuinely astonishing.
Let’s be honest: Star Wars, for all its cultural impact, has never quite delivered on emotional realism or immaculate writing. Andor shatters that precedent. This series is unflinching, intelligent, and devastatingly human. The dialogue is razor-sharp, the pacing deliberate but purposeful, and the emotional weight is staggering. I cried multiple times throughout, and now that it’s over, I feel genuinely hollow—like I’ve just said goodbye to something truly profound.
Season 1 laid the groundwork beautifully, but Season 2 took things to stratospheric heights. Admittedly, I was worried during the first few episodes of the second season—the pacing felt slow—but by episode 4, it became clear that the build-up was intentional, methodical, and essential. The payoff is nothing short of breathtaking.
More than just a phenomenal show, Andor elevates the entire Star Wars canon. It recontextualizes the galaxy in a way that adds weight and meaning to the original saga. Even if you’re not a Star Wars fan, this series stands entirely on its own. It’s layered, deeply human, and—frankly—it feels more HBO than Disney, which I mean as the highest compliment. In a landscape where television has produced juggernauts like The Wire, Succession, and Game of Thrones, Andor holds its own.
Episode 10 of Season 2 (No Spoilers), in particular, deserves special mention—it’s among the top three episodes of any series I’ve ever seen. It may have even dethroned Game of Thrones’ “Battle of the Bastards,” which I never thought possible.
This show was a masterclass in film making. Absolutely faultless. Truly. My deepest gratitude to the creators for giving us something so masterfully crafted, and to come from a frachise we were honestly fatigued and disapointed with. It really is breathtaking.