Andor

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Season 1
  • Network: Disney+
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 21, 2022
Season #: 2, 1
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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 186 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 186
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 186
  3. Negative: 36 out of 186
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  1. ComandanteCobra
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    Very good.
    It is a different take on Star Wars universe, with tones and thematic similar to a ww2 resistance movie or a cold-war spy novel.
    Adult dialogues, blurred morals, good fx, good action scenes, meaningful dramas. Touching situations that represents the flaws in both rebel and empire beliefs, describing the sadness and roughness of a conflict; creating a thoughtful way to engage    Very good.
    It is a different take on Star Wars universe, with tones and thematic similar to a ww2 resistance movie or a cold-war spy novel.
    Adult dialogues, blurred morals, good fx, good action scenes, meaningful dramas. Touching situations that represents the flaws in both rebel and empire beliefs, describing the sadness and roughness of a conflict; creating a thoughtful way to engage with star wars world.
    I liked it    … Expand
  2. lAMZ0D
    May 27, 2023
    6
    Has some pacing issues but overall a competently written entry in the SW universe.
  3. Brainless
    May 18, 2023
    10
    What a masterpiece this show is. The story writing, the dialogues, the actors and actresses, the tone, the pacing, the world building, the music, just everything is top notch in this show. This is how Star Wars should be, taking time and actually telling a thrilling story, in which you care about its characters and not like the majority of Star Wars shows Disney made.
  4. geewah
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    In stepping away from the safe, family friendly writing the has blighted some recent Star Wars productions, and going with a more mature and grittier angle, Andor is without a doubt the strongest and most compelling TV show to enter the franchise thus far. A fantastic rebellion origin story and one of 2022's best shows
  5. Fixer84
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    Andor is the best live-action Star Wars television series to date. Curiously, it is also the one that has perhaps been seen the least. Maybe because it doesn't contain material needed to make us memes? A pity, because it deserves so much.
  6. CarlElmore
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    If you don't think that this is THE best Star Wars show then you're wrong I'm sorry.

    Also, this is easily the best Star Wars media to come out since the original trilogy. Honestly, it's on par with the original trilogy.
  7. Ashded
    Jan 13, 2023
    9
    This is a breath of fresh air in the Star Wars universe. Up to now almost every modern film and series (bar a couple) felt like a soulless cash out with no intention beyond continuing the status quo. This is a fantastic show disregarding it’s franchise but also a fantastic stars wars story that actually contributes and adds to the world. The plot is tight, the characters are all extremelyThis is a breath of fresh air in the Star Wars universe. Up to now almost every modern film and series (bar a couple) felt like a soulless cash out with no intention beyond continuing the status quo. This is a fantastic show disregarding it’s franchise but also a fantastic stars wars story that actually contributes and adds to the world. The plot is tight, the characters are all extremely interesting and the direction has style and integrity to it. Intriguing and compelling tv that justifies it’s slower pace.… Expand
  8. Jagen
    Dec 18, 2022
    7
    First Star Wars TV show I've seen, and it's pretty good. Much more interesting and nuanced than the films generally are.
  9. esteban1013
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    While skeptical that Andor was a compelling enough character to carry a show, this is one of the best Star Wars (and better Sci-Fi) shows around. It's not perfect, but if you want an exploration of the Empire, and birth of the Rebellion, with grit, and missing the characteristic Star Wars lack of any military logic, this is your show.
  10. SimboTheKing
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    Just like Rogue One this show excels purely through being so well executed. This is the type of product I expected to get when I watched the Mandalorian - a solidly made, well-plotted series. It just ticks all my boxes - its the mission impossible fallout of the star wars world - it just does all the stuff I enjoy about the series to such a high level that I just can't criticise it.
  11. Kai82
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    A great show at the worst time. Definitely far better than the Boba Fett and Obi Wan shows. Sadly only a few people watched it and Disney even fears they destroyed the franchise by driving fans into apathy. Not an unreasonable assumption by the way. Like the name suggest it is the backstory of Cassian Andor from Rouge One. If I have to describe it it is the start of the serious and unitedA great show at the worst time. Definitely far better than the Boba Fett and Obi Wan shows. Sadly only a few people watched it and Disney even fears they destroyed the franchise by driving fans into apathy. Not an unreasonable assumption by the way. Like the name suggest it is the backstory of Cassian Andor from Rouge One. If I have to describe it it is the start of the serious and united rebellion against the empire and escalation of the conflict by both sides where Cassian is drawn into mostly unwillingly. Also it is more the story of little or normal people who struggle under the Empire. It shows consequences on the character level and bigger scale. I like that they show also the price people pay for being a rebel leader. But I have also to war you too. The pacing is a bit slow but leads to good pay offs and some say it feels a bit off of Star Wars which I mostly disagree. It has no Jedi, big space battles or many established characters. It has however good characters, highlights and growth on the story and personal scale. Also a good heist and smart prison system. The characters won me over. Diego Luna as Cassian fully delivered. He is not the character from Rouge One (meant positive here) and makes / starts his journey to the man he will become. Also impressive were Andy Serkis, Forest Whitaker, Faye Marsay, Stellan Skarsgard and Cinta Kaz. The cast, writers and team delivers something great. The look and settings were great too. They nailed the gritty look, grim situations and increased the immersion. Overall this will be a show that does not reach the audience, success and praise it deserves. We will see if Star Wars survives as franchise which was unthinkable years ago. There is too much burned ground, bad decisions and ignorance at Disney.… Expand
  12. chuck_Vindaloo
    Nov 28, 2022
    9
    Wow.. Holy crap. I can't believe this is actually good. Something half decent from Disney. After they butchered and massacred the entire franchise (except The Mandalorian). Finally a good star wars show, with believable cast, acting and story. Its not prefect by any means, the show's lack of proper pacing is big problem. There are episodes in which nothing happens and are filler, butWow.. Holy crap. I can't believe this is actually good. Something half decent from Disney. After they butchered and massacred the entire franchise (except The Mandalorian). Finally a good star wars show, with believable cast, acting and story. Its not prefect by any means, the show's lack of proper pacing is big problem. There are episodes in which nothing happens and are filler, but despite that it manages to achieve good world building. For the first time we see inner workings of the empire and find out that they are not entirely incompetent idiots as always portrayed. The visuals are great and well done, doesn't seem fake. There is tension in the show and we get to see how rebellions are born (not just pew pew lasers). I'll recommend this show with the hopes that Disney doesn't flush this down the toilet too.… Expand
  13. Henreebee53
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    What an amazing show that is head-and-shoulders above anything else Disney has put out for Star Wars by far. It’s amazing the difference in quality between this and Obi-wan, and even Mandalorian, which I thought was fun, but light, and the dialogue was nothing special. This is a show with actual substance and something to say about the state of our world, but through a Sci-fi lens.What an amazing show that is head-and-shoulders above anything else Disney has put out for Star Wars by far. It’s amazing the difference in quality between this and Obi-wan, and even Mandalorian, which I thought was fun, but light, and the dialogue was nothing special. This is a show with actual substance and something to say about the state of our world, but through a Sci-fi lens. Amazing, emotional writing, fantastic acting, and beautiful cinematography come together to create not only the best Star Wars live action project since Empire Strikes Back, but also one of my favorite shows in a long time.… Expand
  14. gevianarif
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Absolutely one of the best series of the year as well as the decade so far, and the best Star Wars content in a while. Before the show was first released, I could already tell that this was gonna be something completely different in a very good way. Hence, I had high expectations. My oh my, it really went beyond my expectations. Every aspect of this show was very well put together. TheAbsolutely one of the best series of the year as well as the decade so far, and the best Star Wars content in a while. Before the show was first released, I could already tell that this was gonna be something completely different in a very good way. Hence, I had high expectations. My oh my, it really went beyond my expectations. Every aspect of this show was very well put together. The cast, directing, writing, characters, cinematography, action sequences, music, costumes, production & set design, and acting, THEY'RE ALL OUTSTANDING. Every actor did great but I have to highlight Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Andy Serkis, Denise Gough, and Fiona Shaw for making it all even greater. Thanks to everyone involved in this project… Expand
  15. MetacriticOnur
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
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  16. TomWish
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Yes, the series started slowly. But after a while it really caught me. For me, this is the best Star Wars series so far. For once, this is a world that feels real, complex and interesting. And it is at the same time a smart allegory on real life tensions and moods, today even more so than when "Rogue One" first came out.

    After a long time this was again a series where I was really    Yes, the series started slowly. But after a while it really caught me. For me, this is the best Star Wars series so far. For once, this is a world that feels real, complex and interesting. And it is at the same time a smart allegory on real life tensions and moods, today even more so than when "Rogue One" first came out.

    After a long time this was again a series where I was really looking forward to the next episode.    … Expand
  17. WalterMitty
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Best thing to come out of Star Wars since The Empire Strikes Back. Go watch it
  18. hammbone18
    Sep 21, 2022
    9
    So far this show is very good. The world actually feels alive. It’s a little slow at first but I thought the slow build up was fine. Might be the best Star Wars content released since Rogue One. Maybe ever.
  19. sxv32tvbsdb546
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    The best Star Wars since the original trilogy, by far. Star Wars for adults. It's so **** good I can't handle it.
  20. UncleWillard
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This is everything I wanted in a Star Wars series for grown ups. I loved the lived in feel they've created. The production values are amazing and fit right in with a stellar cast and engaging plot. I had no idea this is the Star Wars series I wanted, but now I'm hooked.
  21. DrDragun
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    Outstanding series, this is adult tech-noir social commentary Star Wars with amazing eye candy. The costumes and environments are so real compared to other recent Star Wars productions. The characters and stories are much deeper too and the acting is great. The series really ramps up in Act 2, which starts at Episode 4 and pretty much doubles the POV characters, so hold on untilOutstanding series, this is adult tech-noir social commentary Star Wars with amazing eye candy. The costumes and environments are so real compared to other recent Star Wars productions. The characters and stories are much deeper too and the acting is great. The series really ramps up in Act 2, which starts at Episode 4 and pretty much doubles the POV characters, so hold on until Episodes 6-7 where the jaw dropping really starts if you think the first couple episodes have too small/slow a perspective. This show is like The Wire, where you have to build up the audience investment in characters a little before the payoff scenes really start booming.… Expand
  22. JohBeitel
    Oct 26, 2022
    9
    This is how all future Star Wars shows should base themselves on. Actual story plots, good character development etc.
  23. pooldad
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    The absolute best that Star Wars has been since the original trilogy.

    You will hear a lot of people complaining that this show is hard to follow, or that it's boring. They could not be more wrong. This show respects the viewers intelligence and it respects the world of Star Wars. It treats the setting as a real place that it invites you into, and to watch a story unfold around you.    The absolute best that Star Wars has been since the original trilogy.

    You will hear a lot of people complaining that this show is hard to follow, or that it's boring. They could not be more wrong.
    This show respects the viewers intelligence and it respects the world of Star Wars. It treats the setting as a real place that it invites you into, and to watch a story unfold around you. There are many story threads that it asks viewers to keep track of, not unlike early seasons of Game of Thrones.

    Each episode runs anywhere from 35 minutes to one hour, and as such, I believe it is best watched in 3 episode spurts. The first two episodes are gradual world building, with the third being an action packed and high tension escape sequence. Episodes 4 to 6 follow a similar format, with two episodes of world building, character development, and heightening of tension, followed by an episode of perhaps the most intense action that Star Wars has ever seen.

    An absolute must watch, not just for fans of Star Wars, but for people that enjoy mature, well written political thrillers and character driven action. I give this show nothing less than an 8 out of 10, with its high points easily reaching 10. Nothing else on streaming like it. Watch it.    … Expand
  24. HyperBooper
    Oct 12, 2022
    10
    The show is incredible, but if you can't handle slow-burns, this won't be for you. It's basically the opposite of Book of Boba Fett. Star Was is campy by nature, and if BoBF turned the canpyness up to max, Andor turns it to zero. Andor feels like a real, genuine world. Relationships on't just feel one dimensional. People react in ways you'd expect them to in real life.

    My main advice is    The show is incredible, but if you can't handle slow-burns, this won't be for you. It's basically the opposite of Book of Boba Fett. Star Was is campy by nature, and if BoBF turned the canpyness up to max, Andor turns it to zero. Andor feels like a real, genuine world. Relationships on't just feel one dimensional. People react in ways you'd expect them to in real life.

    My main advice is to watch the episodes in groups of three. Andor feels like it was meant to be four hour-and-a-half/two-hour episodes rather than 12 half-hour ones.    … Expand
  25. sabinoplane
    Oct 12, 2022
    10
    Wonderful show with a more grounded take on the star wars universe. Fans will appreciate the way it takes its time to delve into the universe and show its inner workings in a beautifully realistic way
  26. Macintosh1001
    Oct 5, 2022
    8
    5 episodes in, and the production values for the settings and effects really show. Excellent writing that caters to a more serious and mature tone. Both Diego Luna and Stellan Skarsgard portray their characters extremely well. The downside is the pacing can be slow and feels too drawn out.
  27. ScienceAdvisor
    Oct 2, 2022
    3
    Well this series is another flop. So boring many forgot about the fourth episode even being released. While many are still trying to cope and suggest that it is just getting started, they apparently do not realize that every THREE episodes is supposed to be a self-contained story according to the showrunner. So it failed the first story arc, and that is always the best they have toWell this series is another flop. So boring many forgot about the fourth episode even being released. While many are still trying to cope and suggest that it is just getting started, they apparently do not realize that every THREE episodes is supposed to be a self-contained story according to the showrunner. So it failed the first story arc, and that is always the best they have to offer. I expect that over the next few episodes they will just go over the top with action and dystopian ideals being passed off as heroic, as they have already been suggesting (aka typical Disney writing).… Expand
  28. stephc
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    A very nice and unexpected surprise. Especially after many disappointing Star Wars movies and series. The production value, world building, character exposition and writing quality are much better than anything I've seen in years. (In the Star Wars universe) Disney : Please do more of that.
  29. Soydd
    Sep 29, 2022
    0
    Boring, it looks good but that's not enough, disney continues with putting current politics into its series and movies, they could do much better than this, it's a shame to see how they mistreat the star wars trilogy with your mediocre deliveries, I'm sorry but disney sucks and star wars is dead to me.
  30. jjnoahjames
    Sep 29, 2022
    4
    THICK BRITISH ACCENTS IN; HOUSE OF DRAGON, RINGS OF POWER. NEW GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF..lol and now Star Wars...epic fail Andor. I was rooting for you. Feels uncomfortable and I don't enjoy the show. To make it worse Dedra is dressed like someone from Lord of The Rings! Stop mixing universes!!! We're not in 3rd grade anymore.

    Why do we need this in an AMERICAN show!?? Cassian's and Luthens    THICK BRITISH ACCENTS IN; HOUSE OF DRAGON, RINGS OF POWER. NEW GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF..lol and now Star Wars...epic fail Andor. I was rooting for you. Feels uncomfortable and I don't enjoy the show. To make it worse Dedra is dressed like someone from Lord of The Rings! Stop mixing universes!!! We're not in 3rd grade anymore.

    Why do we need this in an AMERICAN show!?? Cassian's and Luthens accents work great because they have an obscureness while remaining unique AND I love the actress.Denuse Gough..but Dedra or anyone on Coruscant reminded me of INGRID from Game of Thrones. Technically I think Asha Greyjoy has the same exact accent. Pulls me right out of the show. I waited all week for this!!!??? No thanks. It's too much. Too many accents all at once. Where are the alien accents/languages and droids? THAT is Star Wars-creating languages and accents with INTENTION.

    Also it's not in line with the accents of the empire in the movies. It's just too much and doesn't work here!!! Sorry Andor I was rooting for you!!! but I just can't feel connected to something that feels so OFF and OUT OF PLACE. The "seven" should have been Androids and Aliens too. That would have helped make it feel more like Star Wars..then maybe I could have overlooked the accents. I liked the dark and unique approach to Star Wars here but it feels less and less like Star Wars...also...Coruscant should be more like Rome than Korea or New York 2050 in the games Coruscant had a rustic and open feel. Coruscant felt gigantic in The Old Republic felt kind of small here with Disney at the helm. Can we hire the designers of Old Republic here? THAT felt right.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Shirley Li
    Sep 30, 2022
    92
    A show that’s more concerned with portraying life under an oppressive system than with inspiring awe, Andor is an unusually mature entry in the Star Wars franchise. It’s a confident and sophisticated drama that asks for—and rewards—a grown-up kind of patience.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Darren Franich
    Sep 30, 2022
    67
    Creator Tony Gilroy is best known for Michael Clayton, but so far this series feels more like his Bourne Legacy, another franchise offshoot where the ambient world-building is more exciting than the main characters.
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  3. The Times
    Reviewed by: Carol Midgley
    Sep 22, 2022
    60
    It is a darker, more grown-up approach, although it is slow. Actually, in the first two episodes it's too slow. Diego Luna, reprising his role as the brooding, narky Cassian Andor, is the charismatic fulcrum to this story.
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