The massive success ofRogue One: A Star Wars Storyand its fresh introduction of brand-new characters is what madeAndor, renowned asStar Wars’best TV show, possible, andAndoris about to repay the favor to this fan-favorite movie.Rogue Oneis one of the boldest projects Disney’sStar Warshas ever made, as it was the first standalone movie in the franchise - and their bet paid off.Rogue Onehas since become a true fan-favorite, praised for its boots-on-the-ground approach to theRebel Alliance’s most critical heist.
For the first time, audiences were truly enamored with a story that didn’t feature any Skywalkers in leading roles.Rogue Onebarely even featured lightsabers, aside from Darth Vader’s in his epic hallway scene, and also contained a very limited use of the Force. This movie wasStar Wars’first to truly put its trust in everyperson heroes, and its collective success is what has since led to other non-Jedi-focused stories. Its most direct offshoot, of course, isAndor, named afterRogue OneheroCassian Andor- but the best from this successful TV show is still to come.
Andor Season 1 Proved Itself The Perfect Rogue One Prequel
Critical Character & Historical Development
Andoris incredible enough that it stands on its own, but because it derives so closely fromRogue One, comparisons between the two are inevitable;Andor, of course, passes the test as aRogue Oneprequel with flying colors. Though many viewers were initially apprehensive about the idea of an origin story for a character whose fate has already been sealed,Cassian’s story inAndorseason 1 proves that it’s certainly worth exploring. While the show and its title may focus on Cassian, perhaps its best quality is that it also develops many other characters, too.
Andor Season 2: Trailer, Story, Updates, & Everything We Know
Andor season 1 ended with an explosive finale, leading many to wonder what season 2 has in store for the characters of Star Wars’ most exciting show.
Saw Gerrera, first seen inStar Wars: The Clone Wars, appears inAndorseason 1 as a key Rebellion figure. This is also the case forMon Mothma, an iconic originalStar Warstrilogy character who has since gone on to play key roles inRogue Oneand the animatedStar Wars Rebelsseries.These characters and more all being developed and having integral parts to play in the grand scheme of things proves thatAndorseason 1 is the perfectRogue Oneprequel, as it shows why these characters were willing to do what they did.
Andor Season 2 Is Leading Directly Into Rogue One
The 4 Years Before Rogue One
Now, however,Andoris stepping things up even more with season 2. While season 1 remained mainly its own entity by setting the scene for the formal creation of the Rebel Alliance,Andorseason 2 is confirmed to be leading directly into the events ofRogue One, completely bridging the gap between the two belovedStar Warsprojects. The season will consist of four different three-episode arcs that all take place another year into Cassian’s life,taking audiences from where Cassian leaves off inAndorseason 1 to the moment he travels to the Ring of Kafrene inRogue One.
Andor’s showrunner, Tony Gilroy, also wrote onRogue One, which helps the two to feel even more uniquely and consistently connected.
This close connection toRogue Onewill only further sealAndor’s status as a perfect prequel to theStar Warsmovie, particularly with everything that this upcoming season is expected to cover. As seen inStar Wars Rebels, Mon Mothma will, at some point in this time period, publicly denounce the Emperor and flee Coruscant, where she can assist in formally uniting the Rebel Alliance. Cassian is now expected to be a part of this. The origin of Cassian and K-2SO’s friendship is also expected to be explored, which will certainly set the scene for their relationship inRogue One.
We Even Know Orson Krennic Is Returning
This Iconic Rogue One Villain Could Have History With Cassian
What truly tops it all off, however, is the return of Ben Mendelsohn’s Director Orson Krennic. The main villain ofRogue One, Krennic has since become a fan-favorite antagonist, and despite having something of an origin story in James Luceno’s novelCatalyst, Krennic will receive even more exposition that will enhance hisRogue Onestory inAndorseason 2.Krennic’s role in this particular story could even give him and Cassian some new history that explains why Cassian truly didn’t hesitate to take the shot that saved Jyn ErsoinRogue One’s ending.
Andor Season 2’s Place In The Star Wars Timeline Explained
Now that Andor season 2 is set to premiere in April 2025, here’s where it fits into the Star Wars timeline and what that means for the story.
What the return of Krennic really proves is thatAndorseason 2 will be making crucial connections to its original source material, enhancingRogue Oneeven more for those who already love it - or perhaps convincing those who didn’t to give it a second chance.Everything viewers think they know aboutRogue Onenow could be different after this season, and that’s what a good prequel is meant to do.Andoris servingRogue Oneperfectly, and season 2 is only going to further prove that sentiment.
Andor
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Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
