⭐️ 4.8/5 – A masterclass in storytelling that cements Andor as Star Wars at its most mature and gripping.

After finishing Andor Season 2, I can honestly say this is the most I’ve enjoyed Star Wars in a long time. Not only is Rogue One still the best film to come out of the franchise since Disney’s acquisition, but Andor is hands down the best television series they’ve produced. It’s a breath of fresh air for a fanbase that has felt increasingly let down by the factory-like output of recent years.

I’ve enjoyed The Mandalorian, but many of the newer projects like Ahsoka and The Acolyte have felt aimless, often relying on gratuitous cameos to spark nostalgia instead of strong storytelling. These shows have lacked real character depth and emotional stakes, sometimes even undermining the lore that fans have cherished for decades.

Andor Season 2, on the other hand, is not just an excellent Star Wars show, it’s one of the best shows I’ve seen in years, period. Tony Gilroy took bold creative risks, delivering a grounded and mature look at the Rebellion and the Empire like we’ve never seen before. For once, we truly see both sides: the terrifying machinery of the Empire,its propaganda, bureaucracy, and systemic fear as well as the gritty, morally complex origins of the Rebellion.

Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor and Adria Arjona’s Bix are fully realized, emotionally rich characters. Their arcs are not only compelling but heartbreaking, reminding us of the immense personal cost behind every flicker of hope in the galaxy. Their sacrifice feels real and meaningful.

The writing throughout the series is some of the best in Star Wars history. One of the most powerful moments comes with Luthen Rael’s unforgettable monologue about the personal cost of rebellion:

“I’m condemned to use the tools of my enemy to defeat them. I burn my decency for someone else’s future. I burn my life to make a sunrise that I know I’ll never see. And the ego that started this fight will never have a mirror or an audience or the light of gratitude.”

This is the kind of storytelling fans have been craving, serious, character-driven, politically layered, and emotionally resonant. Andor doesn’t just expand the Star Wars universe; it deepens it.

For us at Truth Be Told, Andor as a whole is  a confident 4.8 out of 5 stars.