One Year Later

After season one i was very excited for season two! It just felt good to actually be excited for something in the Star Wars universe! So far.. I am not disapointed!

The production and quality is still incredible! Every scene and setting looks amazing! It has that unique identity, thst puts It above just beeing empty background noise! Just like in season one, it helps create this world you just wanna immerse yourself in!

The tension and suspense was great too! I was on edge most of the time, fully invested as I felt The Empire breathing down my neck! Once again we get to see just how far The Empire is willing to go, to achieve there goal!

The action is explosive, well directed and heavy hitting whenever it is there!

As a Clone Wars fan, I even got a bit excited when a certain name was brought up!

So far, this season looks to be one amazing ride!

So I finished rewatching the first season yesterday, and it was still as good as I remembered. Rewatching it makes the second season better because you realize how well they're continuing each character's story.

The episode starts with a great action scene to remind us once more that Andor is the best good-looking show on Disney Plus and has the best production value out of any show that has come out of this streaming service.

I still can't believe how good everything looks in this show. Every set looks practical and feels like a real place that characters are actually in.

The first episode of the second season does a great job of showing how each character is at this point from where we left off.

Bix still has PTSD from that awful torture she endured for days or even months, even after a year has passed, and I'm glad that the writers didn't forget about that and didn't just write it off. This is why the show is so good; actions have lasting consequences, and character development is here to stay.

They also do a great job of adding Krennic to the show with a pretty good explanation as to why he's here. The reason he's here actually makes sense and makes me excited for what's about to come.

The Ghorman scene reminds me of that scene in season 1 where the ISB is casually brainstorming about killing someone and making it look like an accident, and making up a story about it. But this time the scale is way up, and it's about a whole planet with multiple cities and thousands of citizens.

I thought Andor's plotline was good at the start, but became stagnant and predictable as it went on, and they maybe should've resolved it in the middle of the episode instead of stretching it to the end. But I guess it's all setting up to something bigger, and I have faith in the writing to turn this plotline into something amazing like the previous season.

Overall, it's a great season opener catching us up with each important character and setting up new plotlines. The only plotline I thought was repetitive throughout the episode and was predictable was Cassian's, but it wasn't that bad either. I'm sure the next episodes are gonna be even better.

Strong Start to a new Season. Superior production, superior actors and superior writing compared to any other Star Wars Show (And most tv shows tbh)

Intense/action filled start leading into a strong episode setting up the story for Season 2.

Introducing new interesting characters and bringing back the incredible Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennick is very exciting. Diego Luna, Adria Arjona and the legend that is Stellan Skarsgård Are obviously also reprising their roles for Season 2.

I also have to say that I love that we Get 3 episodes every week, essentially working as a «new» movie every week.

We Are so lucky to have the incredible Tony Gilroy write/create this btw... Thank God for Tony Gilroy!

When "Andor" first debuted, it did so under a cloud of skepticism. A prequel series based on a character from "Rogue One" didn't immediately inspire confidence in a franchise increasingly reliant on nostalgia and familiar faces. But Tony Gilroy and his team shattered expectations, delivering a grounded, gripping, and complex political thriller that redefined what "Star Wars" storytelling could be. Season 1 wasn't just good - it was hailed as some of the best "Star Wars" ever made, a bold step into mature, character-driven drama that resonated with longtime fans and newcomers alike. So it's no surprise that anticipation for Season 2 has been sky-high - and with "One Year Later," that excitement is thoroughly rewarded.

Tony Gilroy's writing once again stands at the forefront of "Andor"'s excellence. The episode deftly introduces us to this tense, fractured galaxy, setting the tone for a season that promises high stakes and emotional depth. Cassian's espionage mission runs parallel to the growing unrest within the Empire, an unfolding political drama on Chandrila, and simmering tensions among scattered rebel factions. Each thread is layered with meaning and urgency, creating a rich tapestry of interwoven plots. These aren't just plotlines - they're pressure points in a slow-building revolution. Ariel Kleiman steps into the director's chair with confidence, continuing "Andor"'s tradition of grounded, tactile filmmaking. The show remains a masterclass in production design, utilizing practical sets and minimal use of the Volume to create some of the most authentic and "lived-in" environments in the "Star Wars" canon. Every setting - from a damp jungle outpost to the opulent halls of Chandrila - feels tangible. A standout moment is an extended one-shot scene featuring Mon Mothma, a quietly jaw-dropping sequence of tension and subtext that reminds viewers just how cinematic "Andor" can be without ever shouting. One of the hallmarks of "Andor" is its understanding that tension doesn't require blaster fire - and yet, when action does come, it hits hard. The opening sequence is a taut, sharply executed mission that immediately immerses the audience in danger and uncertainty. This episode proves again that "Andor" doesn't need to rely on non-stop set pieces to keep us on the edge of our seats.

"One Year Later" is a stunning return to form for a series that continues to set the gold standard for "Star Wars" television. Whether you're here for the politics, the espionage or the character-driven drama, "Andor" reminds us that the galaxy far, far away is big enough for stories that burn slow, hit hard, and stay with you long after the credits roll.

(very mild spoilers)

Bigger, faster, louder, and dare I say funnier. The first shot screams artistry, the 4BBY date is like a doomsday clock for Rogue One - and the end of the show for that matter.

Grips you immediately and doesn't let you go, I honestly would've been happier waiting week by week for each episode, this episode offers a lot to think on. Especially considering this episode DOES NOT take it as slow and methodical as the start of season 1 was.

What can I say that hasn't been said about Season 1? The writing is brilliant, translating into realistic and charismatic dialogue, the production quality all around is top notch - feature film level in fact. The action is riveting and the CGI blends in with superb sets and costumes. Cinematography wise I'd consider this an upgrade over Season 1, using carefully composited framing with wide angle lenses. Used particularly to great effect in this episode in an immersive 'oner'.

The Tie Avenger is awesome, this IS Star Wars.