Summary

There are 10 reasonableness each whyAndorandAhsokaare two of the bestStar WarsTV shows to date . Despite both being set up in theStar Warsuniverse , AndorandAhsokaare very different television receiver appearance . While one follows a relatively obscure persona ’s journeying to jointhe Rebel Alliance , the other keep abreast a lineament who is highly well - make out on her mission to prevent the most dangerous Imperial Grand Admiral from wreaking havoc onthe New Republic . However , both of these appearance are fantabulous in their own right wing and merit to be recognized as such .

Cassian Andor was first acquaint intoStar Warscanon inRogue One : A Star Wars Story . While not as popular as some others , Andor was nevertheless a entrancing character . Andorfollows his journeying as he locomote from a smuggler to a rebel fighter . Ahsoka , on the other handwriting , is about arguably one of the most popular characters inStar Warshistory : Ahsoka Tano . The show follow Ahsoka and her Padawan Sabine Wren as they endeavor to free Ezra Bridger from his exile in another galaxy while simultaneously ensuring thatGrand Admiral Thrawnremains pin . Both of these shows are intense and electrifying in dissimilar ways , and here ’s why they ’re the bestStar Warslive - action TV shows yet .

The first Star Wars TV show released back in the 1980s - so how do they all compare , from live - activeness to animation , from Clone Wars to Skeleton Crew ?

Jod Na Nawood from Skeleton Crew, Cassian Andor, and Mae from The Acolyte

20Andor Shows The Empire As We Have Never Seen It Before

The Empire in Andor is more cruel than it has ever been shown to be before

Up untilAndor , the Empire has always been shown from the view of rebel champion on the front lines . Andor , however , givesan eerily precise portrayal of the casual cruelty of such a corrupt governing . For example , when Andor is sent to prison , the way the prison house operate is extremely unnerving . The prison does n’t call for guard ; the electrified floor and penalisation are enough to make it incredibly terrifying and hard to escape .

The fact that the prisoner are save in tick in part by the sour hope of freedomshows the Empire ’s disregard for its multitude and expresses an pernicious manipulation . The habit of the captive to rapidly raise part for the Death Star and the arbitrary pinch to artificially inflate the manpower shows an efficiency that has n’t been search in otherStar Warsmedia . The Empire inAndoris casually roughshod , cold , and extremely effective .

19Andor Doesn’t Rely On Fan Service

Andor’s inclusion of well-known characters makes sense

While a twain of popular characters such as Mon Mothma and ascertain Gerrera are feature in the show , their stories are expanded upon and make sense within the narrative . Their inclusion in the show is completely justified , as it does n’t rely on forced Jedi cameos . Instead , it holds its own by differentiate a alone story that adds to theStar Warsuniverse .

18Andor Contributes To The Mega-Plot Of Star Wars Without Getting Lost In It

Andor is distinctly Star Wars, but not in an overpowering way

Andorcontributes to the mega - plot of land of the Rebellion and the construction - and late devastation - of the Death Star while still telling its own account and flesh out its characters . It is a relevant and interesting account that feels like it belongs in theStar Warsuniverse . It contribute to the meta - narrative in a way that feels importantwithout feeling the need to remind the watcher they are watching aStar Warsshow at every turn . It contributes to the broaderStar Warscanon , but it also could easy exploit as a stand - alone sci - fi show .

17Andor’s Writing Is The Best In Star Wars Yet

Andor’s dialogue is some of the best in Star Wars

Andorhas some of the most beautiful piece of writing inStar Warshistory , and it has arguably some of the best monologue in television history . For case , rebel loss leader Luthen Rael ’s monologue in season 1 , episode 10 is a piece of work of art . With argument such as , " I ’ve made my idea a sunless billet , " and " I yearned to be a Jesus Christ against injustice without contemplating the cost , and by the time I looked down , there was no longer any priming coat beneath my feet,“Andorpositions itself as having not only the most gorgeous and impactful dialogue inStar Warshistory , but in television receiver history .

16Andor’s Plot Is Believable And Comprehensive

Andor employs the Chekhov’s Gun principle

Chekhov ’s gunslinger is a narrative principle that state everything in a story must have a purpose . For example , if a story contains a gun sitting on a board , the principle of Chekhov ’s gun states the gun must go off at some gunpoint in the account . Andorfollows the principle of Chekhov ’s gun , as there is n’t any fluff . Each part of the plot of land is not only credible , but it also fits perfectly within the broader story . Each chemical element of the fib has implication , and the narrative menstruate naturally .

15Andor’s Every Action Has A Consequence

Every character decision in Andor matters and has an impact

Andor’sstory is ram by character actions rather than character action being driven by the history . There is n’t an activeness that does n’t have a consequence driving the game ahead somehow . For example , the Aldhani heist Andor gets caught up indirectly pass to both Maarva being inspired to join the Rebellion and his own pinch .

The end of Andor episode 1 sees Cassian Andor ’s world explode in rebellion - foreshadowing the rise of the Rebel Alliance and the come Death Star .

14Andor’s Characters Are Complex And Believable

The characters are influenced by each other

The characters are very well - write and have complex motivation . They make grow base on their experience . At the start of the TV show , Andor is loath to join the Rebellion . He does n’t wish the conglomerate , but he does n’t want to risk his or his adoptive mother ’s life . He has already gotten himself in enough trouble , he does n’t need more of it . However , as the show progresses , Andor ’s motive lento develop as he experience the evilness of the Empire more intensely than he did before .

He is influenced by the quarrel of Nemik ’s pronunciamento following Nemik ’s death , but not the right way away . This is a very realistic portrayal of how the great unwashed bear on each other , as personal paradigm shift do n’t happen overnight . Often , people have to ruminate on the words of others and see the truth in them through their own experience to change . Andorshows this perfectly .

13Andor Gives A Fresh Take On Mon Mothma

Andor shows how Mon Mothma compromised on her morals

While she is a familiar face , Andorexpands on Mon Mothma ’s story interestingly and believably . She is not just there for buff service ; her comprehension sense entirely necessary and make perfect sense . Not only that , butAndorshows her in a raw lightness . OtherStar Warsmedia has n’t pertain much on Mon Mothma ’s family or explored the emotional cost that being a rebel leader remove on her . Andorbrilliantly portrays how Mon Mothma ’s goals and morals often conflict . For example , Mon Mothma often disagrees with Luthen ’s choices , and yet to win the war , she crouch to his cold logic . She miss her daughter in the hope of produce a better world for her .

12Andor Gives A Realistic Portrayal Of What It Takes To Start A Revolution

Characters such as Luthen Rael show what it really takes to start a revolution

Star Warstypically show the more heroic , Jedi side of the Rebellion , where the rebels are portray as the blackness - and - lily-white good bozo . Andor , however , show thatrevolutions often involve citizenry who are unforced to say that the ends rationalise the means to succeed . The rebels are eccentric with complex morals and motivations . They , as Luthen points out , use the tactics of the Empire to defeat it .

11Andor Gives A Realistic Portrayal Of What It Is Like To Live Under A Corrupt Government

The blatant but casual corruption in the Empire is scarily realistic

Andorrealistically portray what it ’s like to live under a crooked government such as the Empire . One aspect that is explored inAndoris favoritism , assome people benefit more from the Empire ’s existence than others . high-pitched - level official and senators , for example - especially the ones that fiddle clump with the Empire - experience an opulent lifestyle . Others , such as the people of Aldhani and Ferrix , are suppress and experience a modest timber of lifespan and touchstone of living . The overdone response to any sort of revolt or solecism of control feels chillingly Machiavellian .

Andor season 1 ended with an volatile finis , leading many to wonder what time of year 2 has in shop for the character of Star Wars ’ most exciting show .

Cassian Andor, Luthen Rael, and Kino Loy in Andor.

Cassian Andor, Mon Mothma, Bix Caleen, Luthen Rael, Syril Karn, and more in an Andor season 1 poster, edited with a red-to-yellow gradient

Cassian Andor in Rogue One and Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian

Luthen Rael in Andor Episode 10.

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor pointing a blaster gun weapon in Star Wars Andor with a serious look on his face

Maarva (Fiona Shaw) sitting in a chair and talking in Andor

Karis Nemik talking to Cassian in Andor

Mon Mothma stands in her apartment in Andor Episode 9.

Luthen aboard his ship in Andor Episode 12.

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Star Wars Andor

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