We’re thankful for… Andor. Still.
Andor came out last year, and it bowled me over with its nuanced, complicated, and often bitterly messy view of the early days of organized resistance against the Galactic Empire. But its ultimately hopeful story of resilience and community in the face of Imperial ambition and cruelty has kept me revisiting it over and over, even as we have had new Star Wars material to engage with between the likes of The Mandalorian’s haphazard third season and Ahsoka’s stage-setting debut for what’s to come. On repeat viewing Andor is just as surprising and hard-hitting, and the chance to hold the series up to scrutiny and re-examine its worldview has been a balm as Star Wars at large charts its uncertain future. – James Whitbrook
