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Andor

"The Rebellion begins."

8.3
Yr 2022
Status Ended
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian Andor will discover the difference he can make in the struggle against the tyrannical Galactic Empire. He embarks on a path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 95 /100

Andor has been widely hailed by critics as the gold standard of modern Star Wars, praised for its departure from traditional franchise tropes in favor of a gritty, intelligent spy thriller. While some initial reviews noted a gradual start, consensus quickly shifted to celebrate the show's sharp dialogue, grounded human perspective, and compelling exploration of how rebellion takes root under authoritarian rule.

By moving away from heavy reliance on nostalgia and fan service, the series earned acclaim for its mature tone and complex character development. Critics frequently cited it as one of the most compelling television outputs of its era, marking a successful evolution that treats the galaxy far, far away with a distinct and adult-leaning narrative clarity.

“It ended up being the best Star Wars has ever been, a fiercely intelligent spy thriller.”

“Andor is a working class Star Wars show, putting a spotlight on the people of a planet, and how authoritarian rule inspires rebellion.”

“With Season 2, Andor cements itself as the gold standard of what modern Star Wars can be.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
CA • UK • US
Why fans love it

Andor sets itself apart by turning a sprawling space war into a grounded political and spy thriller. Premiering in 2022, the action-adventure drama operates as an audacious prequel that trades standard sci-fi tropes for a tense, detailed look at the mechanics of imperialism and rebellion. It treats the struggle against a tyrannical empire not as a simple fairytale, but as a dangerous game of espionage, deception, and political strategy.

Diego Luna leads the series as Cassian Andor, anchoring a narrative about the steep cost of becoming a revolutionary. Viewers appreciate how the show builds intrigue around people caught in an era of constant threat, tracing the exact moments that push an individual onto the path of a rebel hero. It is a sharp, focused take on the genre that values quiet tension as much as high-stakes drama.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 12
Longest run 24 eps
Diego Luna
Diego Luna
as Cassian Andor
24 episodes
Ben Miles
Ben Miles
as Tay Kolma
7 episodes
Richard Dillane
Richard Dillane
as Davo Sculdun
7 episodes
Anton Lesser
Anton Lesser
as Major Partagaz
24 episodes
Muhannad Bhaier
Muhannad Bhaier
as Wilmon
24 episodes
Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
as Luthen Rael
24 episodes
Denise Gough
Denise Gough
as Dedra Meero
24 episodes
Kyle Soller
Kyle Soller
as Syril Karn
24 episodes
Show 67 more
Adria Arjona as Bix Caleen 24 episodes Genevieve O'Reilly as Mon Mothma 24 episodes Faye Marsay as Vel Sartha 24 episodes Elizabeth Dulau as Kleya Marki 24 episodes Varada Sethu as Cinta Kaz 9 episodes Alastair Mackenzie as Perrin Fertha 11 episodes Joplin Sibtain as Brasso 9 episodes Dave Chapman as B2EMO (voice) 11 episodes Antonio Viña as Kassa 3 episodes Raymond Anum as Nurchi 4 episodes Abhin Galeya as Salman Paak 5 episodes Kieran O'Brien as Pegla 3 episodes Neil Bell as Time Grappler 3 episodes Zubin Varla as Xanwan 4 episodes Victor Perez as Rashi 4 episodes Ben Bailey Smith as Lieutenant Supervisor Blevin 5 episodes Robert Emms as Supervisor Lonni Jung 10 episodes Michael Jenn as Supervisor Lagret 12 episodes Lucy Russell as Supervisor Grandi 4 episodes Alex Lawther as Karis Nemik (voice) 5 episodes Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Arvel Skeen 3 episodes Gershwyn Eustache Jnr as Taramyn Barcona 3 episodes Kathryn Hunter as Eedy Karn 9 episodes Lee Ross as Kloris 8 episodes Sule Rimi as Lieutenant Gorn 3 episodes Bronte Carmichael as Leida 9 episodes Wilf Scolding as Captain Vanis Tigo 5 episodes Noof Ousellam as Corv 5 episodes Anton Valensi as Box Guard #1 3 episodes Hubert Hanowicz as Box Guard Left 3 episodes Kingsley Amadi as Box Guard Right 3 episodes Martin Ware as "Voice of God" (voice) 3 episodes Andy Serkis as Kino Loy 3 episodes Christopher Fairbank as Ulaf 3 episodes Clemens Schick as Ham 3 episodes Brian Bovell as Jemboc 3 episodes Tom Reed as Taga 3 episodes Josef Davies as Xaul 3 episodes Rasaq Kukoyi as Birnok 3 episodes Andy Gathergood as Table #1 3 episodes Ben Fox as Table #2 3 episodes Samson Cox-Vinell as Table #3 3 episodes Aidan Cook as Two Tubes 8 episodes Jacob James Beswick as Attendant Heert 12 episodes Cavin Cornwall as Oathkeeper 4 episodes Forest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera 5 episodes Joshua James as Doctor Gorst 5 episodes Nicholas Moss as Lieutenant Keysax 4 episodes Alex Ferns as Sergeant Linus Mosk 5 episodes Teresa Gotto as Chandrilan Girl 4 episodes Fiona Shaw as Maarva Andor 4 episodes Finley Glasgow as Stekan Sculdun 4 episodes Rosalind Halstead as Runai Sculdun 6 episodes Claire Brown as Talia 4 episodes Pierro Niel-Mee as Erskin Semaj 7 episodes Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic 4 episodes Caroline Vanier as Leeza 5 episodes Alaïs Lawson as Enza Rylanz 5 episodes Abraham Wapler as Samm 5 episodes Richard Sammel as Carro Rylanz 5 episodes Thierry Godard as Lezine 4 episodes Ella Pellegrini as Dreena 8 episodes Ewens Abid as Tazi 5 episodes Alex Skarbek as Capso 5 episodes Théo Costa-Marini as Dilan 5 episodes Alistair Petrie as General Davits Draven 4 episodes Duncan Pow as Ruescott Melshi 7 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Stunt Double
Siobhan Coughlan Scott Brady Varpu Kronholm Chloé Bruce Martin Wilde Rhiannon Skerritt Mark Stanton-Kelly Paul Edmondson Guiomar Alonso Leo Woodruff Erol Mehmet Tom Hatt
Set Decoration
Ben Andrews
Script Supervisor
Tom Monroe
Camera Technician
John Wesley DeWolfe
Supervising Art Director
Toby Britton
Director of Photography
Christophe Nuyens Damián García Adriano Goldman
Stunts
Elliot Hawkes Yusuf Chaudhri
Production Design
Luke Hull
Assistant Set Decoration
Jo Graysmark
Standby Carpenter
Paul Jones
Concept Artist
Adelaide Filippe
"A" Camera Operator
Simon Finney
Third Assistant Director
Pablo R. Montenegro
Assistant Art Director
Triin Valvas
Executive Visual Effects Producer
Adele Jones-Venables
Stunt Coordinator
Marc Mailley
Signal Match

Similarity

Where Andor overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

space war prequel space rebellion revolutionary imperialism political thriller spy thriller audacious
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 21, 2022
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
2,146