Tony Gilroy’s Andor is the best thing to happen to Star Wars, as it's the rare occurrence in modern franchise storytelling: something new.
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Episodes 1-3 of Andor.The first three episodes of Andor arrived Wednesday, and they are notable not for what they contain but rather for what they don’t. No Jedi or mentions of the Force. Nary a stormtrooper or Star Destroyer. No Skywalkers or other wedged-in franchise stalwarts. Squint your eyes, and if it weren’t for the vague references to the Empire , Andor could be any other high-budget sci-fi show — and that’s why it’s great.
That focus on humanity, as opposed to stock hero’s journey archetypes or potential merchandising opportunities, makes Andor fresh in a way Star Wars hasn’t felt for years. Much of this is thanks to Gilroy’s deft writing, a master at introducing complex characters with just a few minutes of dialogue . This attention to making Andor’s characters feel like real people gives the series a lived-in feel that has eluded the franchise for years.
That’s all to say that Andor is so exciting because it shows it is possible to do a grounded, human story in this universe. One that isn’t constrained by its attempts to appeal to kids, adults, fanboys, corporate shareholders, and international audiences simultaneously .
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