One of the most powerful moments in Andor wasn’t an explosion, a chase, or a secret mission — it was Mon Mothma standing in the Senate and speaking the truth, knowing exactly what it would cost her. According to Andor screenwriter Dan Gilroy, that moment didn’t come from Star Wars lore alone. It came from anger — very real, very current anger — at what he was watching unfold in the real world. Writing Star Wars Through a Real-World Lens Gilroy has revealed that as he began writing the episode featuring Mon Mothma’s Senate speech, he was closely following contemporary politics. What he saw directly shaped the scene. He described watching senators and elected officials abandon democratic principles, choosing comfort, safety, or power over accountability. That frustration carried straight into the writing process. When Mon Mothma speaks in the Senate, she isn’t just addressing the Empire. She’s confronting a system…
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Why Andor Worked: The Power of What the Show Didn’t Show
One of the most striking things about Andor wasn’t its action, its sets, or even its political tension — it was what the series deliberately chose not to show. That idea was recently summed up perfectly by Robert Emms, who portrayed Lonni Jung in Andor. Reflecting on the show’s storytelling approach, Emms explained that much of Andor’s power came from implication rather than spectacle — from moments where something important was felt, hinted at, or discussed, rather than shown outright. And that restraint, he argues, is exactly what made the series so effective. The Art of Leaving Space for the Audience According to Emms, Andor thrived on the unspoken. Scenes were often constructed around tension, subtext, and quiet understanding between characters rather than overt exposition or dramatic payoff. The result was a form of storytelling where: Instead of presenting every major event directly, Andor often allowed the audience to piece…
Andor Season 2’s Historic Streak – Is It TV’s Best Ever? (And Kathleen Kennedy’s Star Wars Legacy)
May 2025 – Andor Season 2 has achieved something unprecedented in television history: five consecutive episodes each rated 9.5 or higher on IMDb. This stunning streak of near-perfect scores has ignited spirited debates among fans and critics. Could Andor be the best TV series ever? In this article, we’ll explore Andor Season 2’s record-breaking acclaim and how it stacks up against other highly regarded shows like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, as well as fellow Star Wars series The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. We’ll also take a closer look at Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy – examining her contributions and controversies – and discuss whether, considering her age and the evolving cultural shift in Star Wars storytelling, it might be time for new leadership at Lucasfilm. Let’s dive in (lightsabers at the ready)! Andor Season 2’s Record-Breaking IMDb Ratings Andor Season 2’s unprecedented IMDb ratings streak: This graphic highlights how Episodes…