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Andor’ Season 2 Premieres, Elevating Star Wars with Grounded Storytelling

The final season of the acclaimed series debuts on Disney+, earning praise for its political depth, character-driven arcs, and bold critique of authoritarianism.

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Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), left, and K-2SO (Alan Tudyk) in Lucasfilm’s “Andor” Season 2, exclusively on Disney+.
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Diego Luna as Cassian Andor

Overview

  • Season 2 of 'Andor' launched on April 22, 2025, on Disney+, marking the conclusion of Cassian Andor’s journey and directly tying into 'Rogue One.'
  • Critics have lauded the season’s materialist critique of the Empire, exploring themes of oppression, surveillance, and resistance through a grounded lens.
  • Diego Luna delivers a standout performance as Cassian Andor, supported by Genevieve O’Reilly and Stellan Skarsgård in pivotal roles as Mon Mothma and Luthen Rael.
  • The 12-episode season is structured into four three-episode arcs, each set a year apart, with a focus on building the Rebel Alliance and exposing internal conflicts.
  • While the season has received widespread acclaim, some critics note pacing issues and an abundance of subplots as minor drawbacks.