One Year Later

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!

But, for Disney to take their 'best of all time' and kill it off after only two seasons is quite insane.

The production is very good, acting superb, direction and pacing quite wonderful. A truly compelling start to season 2.

The rag tag rebellion is painfully real, idiotic, childish in so many ways, just as it would be in many cases. Excellent stuff.

The opening scenes, also, prove the writers understand what it means to start something you might not survive in the long run, e.g. Rogue One.

Season One was super, a truly worthy beginning, a confirmation of Lucas' vision. I loved every second.

Flawed? Not. Exacting and reflecting the truth of Rebellion: Definitely.

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.

So it again took a bit to adjust to a new Star Wars environment. Again a bit slow. But none of this is a bad thing.

Star Wars stretching past Skywalker, savers and tattoine is a brilliant move. This episode starts slowly to set the stage. A bit more drama than last but beautiful to behold.

A lot if the time my imagination is wondering where the path is going. The building character development is awesome. The succinct scripting but secretive about the plot captivates me. Just like this rebellion, not is just given easily. You earn the outcomes as a viewer. I can't wait to see what next episode holds.

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.