That’s faint praise for an excellent show, though.

Well, until the season two finale, but more on that in a minute.

Putting in the work on planning so that the real-world location would work?

Cassion Andor looking over his shoulder, while Nyx and Kay Vess run as she shoots at something behind her

Andor represents a rejection of that ethos.

Thieves fighting for their freedom?

Therearecharacters from other Star Wars properties who appear in Andor.

Darth Maul pulls out his lightsaber in Star Wars Jedi: Power Battles

It said, this isn’t strong enough to stand on its own.

We need a cameo.

Andor doesn’t use its pre-existing characters as cameos, though.

The posters of Revenge of the Sith and Phantom Menace side by side

Cassian Andor is the lead.

What are those freaks Syril Karn and Dedra Meero going to get up to this season?

Nothing good, I bet!

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor from the season two poster.

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Andor’s return is exciting because it isn’t trying to tell another chapter in the Skywalker story.

It’s a familiar galaxy, but it’s taking us somewhere new.

nondescript Yoda noises

Andy Serkis as Kino Loy giving his one way out speech in Star Wars: Andor

Andor Syril Karn Looking At A Holographic Wanted Image Of Andor