Andor
Warning!
This review contains spoilers for Andor season 2, episodes 1-3.
Now,Andorseason 2s storydoes the same.
The first three episodes ofAndorseason 2 pick up a year after the events of the uprising on Ferrix.
The story does a good job of establishing Cassians leadership…
Cassians story was somewhat annoying to me.
Sadly, the new band of rebels he encountered made me roll my eyes whenever they were onscreen.
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The performances across the board are excellent in these moments, especially from Genevieve OReilly as Mon Mothma.
Although this is a staggering budget, it is clear that not a dollar has been wasted.
Cassians mission in the first episode is beautifully shot and features a big CGI set-piece.
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Then there is the sheer beauty on display via the show’s locations.
Every shot is dripping with beautiful scenery regardless of the planet, though Chandrilla is a particular standout.
Finally, Nicholas Britell and Brandon Roberts do not miss a beat withAndors excellent musical score.
The wayAndorexplores the concepts of fascism and rebellion is so nuanced compared with the good-guy-bad-guy dynamic of mostStar Warsmovies.
The following paragraph contains mention of sexual assault.
This was highlighted via Bixs storyline, which included the first mention of the word rape inStar Warshistory.
This alone proves how matureAndoris in its exploration of what people in power can do to the oppressed.
This maturity setsAndorso far apart from otherStar Warsshows, and I cannot sing its praises enough for it.
Beyond that, though,Andorseason 2s first episodes had little for me to outright dislike.
Andorseason 2 episodes air every Tuesdays at 9pm ET on Disney+.
The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
