Andor Is a Whole New Side of Star Wars, but Does It Work Tonally?

Disney+’s Andor gives a dramatically grounded look at the sociopolitical landscape of the galactic empire and the rise of the rebellion in the beloved Star Wars galaxy.

By employing a smaller scale and tonally mature approach to the franchise, George Lucas’ legendary space opera is stripped of its fancifully childlike charm and plucky spiritual heroism and is instead examined with political intrigue and interpersonal drama akin to modern prestige TV like Breaking Bad or The Handmaid’s Tale.

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