After a promising three-episode premiere several months ago, Andor’s twelfth and final episode of season one premiered this week. (The first two episodes can also be watched on Hulu until December 7). The finale proved what I had hoped from the beginning. Showrunner Tony Gilroy (who worked on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and his team have done something unthinkable in the Disney era of Star Wars. They’ve provided a complete live-action product that is both thoroughly enjoyable and objectively good.
Propelled by an exquisite script and excellent direction, the entire cast of Andor flourishes in the roles they were given. Diego Luna brings a calm and determined energy to Cassian Andor, the titular main character. At first, Andor is unsure of himself and unwilling to commit to the cause of the Rebellion for fear that it’s a fool’s errand. His arc from doubt to belief provides the crux of the story’s tension. Throughout Andor’s journey, he is supported by friends and family who put their lives and reputations on the line to help him believe that the Rebellion is worth fighting for.
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