For decades,Star Warshas been adding to its mythos. One of the most famed franchises featuring a galaxy far, far away has constantly been doing things to try and add to its ever-expanding mythos.Star Warsis a series built upon a few distinct things, but what’s interesting about the newestDisney Plusseries,Andor, is that it tries to takeStar Warsin a different direction.
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There’s a lot to love aboutAndor. TheStar Warsseries features a fresh political lens on the Empire’s hold over the galaxy, and with that, it adds much to the belovedStar Warsmythos.Andorfeatures great characters, beautiful cinematography,and intelligent writing, all of which ensure thatAndoradds newness to theStar Warsmythos.
6Prisoners Built The Death Star
There’s still little known about the development of the Death Star. This great weapon for the Empire is one of the most famous parts ofStar Wars. It is the ultimate superweapon, capable of destroying entire planets.Andoranswers the question of who built the Death Star, and by no means was it through loyal or willing participants.
The Empire had prisoners working tiresome andgrueling hours, day after day, to create the panels needed to build the Death Star. Cassian and his cellmates had been building strange devices with no knowledge of their purpose until audiences are let in on the secret for theAndorseason finale post-credits scene, which shows the construction of the Death Star.
5The Empire’s Oppressiveness
The Empire exists in every corner of the galaxy as audiences witness the grueling world ofAndor. The oppressiveness ofthe Empire is everywhere. Through spies, politicians, and the overwhelming numbers and weapons that are around the galaxy.Andordoes something interesting with The Empire, as they have never been more oppressive.
The Empire has taken over entire cultures and planets for their gain. The Empire was oppressive enough, butAndortakes it to a fascist degree, in which the Empire has the entire control over the galaxy, and as said by Luthen Rael, “The Empire is choking us so slowly we’re starting not to notice.”
4Whispers Of Rebellion
By the time audiences get toThe Empire Strikes Back, the Rebellion is in full swing. The actions of the Rebel Alliance have been heard throughout the galaxy, andmany planets and peopledecide to help the growing Rebel Alliance against the Empire. However, consideringAndoris a few years beforeA New Hope, the Rebellion is nothing but a rumor, a distaste for the fascist galactic government.
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It’s very interesting to see theStar Warsmythos delve into the Rebellion, and its origins, how it formed off of a single spark, and the dreams of one politician and her ally.Andorhelps to show audiences why the Rebel Alliance stands, and how it burns brighter than the oppression.
3The Jedi Are Not The Be All And End All
For decades,Star Warshas mainly been dedicated to those with lightsabers, and the ability to use the Force. The original trilogy,prequel trilogy, and even sequel trilogy were all focused on the eternal battle of the Jedi and the Sith.Andoris the firstStar Warsshow that does not feature the Force, the Jedi, or the Sith. There’s a complete lack of mention or reference to it all.
This helps to further expand theStar Warsmythos, asAndortakes its identity from the politics ofStar Wars, rather than the powerful mystical side of it all. By lackingcontent in Jedi,Andorcements itself as a grounded show in the galaxy far, far away.
2Curse Words
It may seem odd, or unbelievable, but up untilAndor,Star Warsdid not have curse words. Such words were left off the table for the franchise, and the series even had its terminology for such words. However, withAndorbeing amore grounded showin theStar Warsuniverse, some curse words make their way into theStar Warsmythos.
InAndor’s first three episodes, some characters swear, becoming the first characters in the galaxy far, far away to utter such words. Knowing that this language exists inStar Warsbrings about the possibility that Yoda could one day say such a word himself.
1Different Cultures
Although the many different alien species inStar Warsmay be different, whatStar Warshas truly been lacking is a unique identity and culture for different planets.Andordoes a great job at connecting the galaxy through their ways and cultures. In doing so,Andorfurther displays the cruelty and oppression of the Empire, as these cultures arelost and ruled over.
It’s great to see different cultures inAndor. Some are inspired by real life, whereas others are made for the Disney PlusStar Warsseries. Cassian’s planet has a culture, and he ventures to others that have their own. It’s innately interesting to see how these species and cultures all interact differently, yet react to the Empire the same.
Star Wars: Andorseason 1 is available to stream on Disney Plus.
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