The following contains spoilers for Andor Season 1, Episode 12 "Rix Road," which is streaming on Disney+.

Andor has delivered a well-written and consistently compelling first season, becoming the crown jewel of Star Wars' aggressive expansion into streaming series. The season finale, "Rix Road, was epic and action-packed, but it also laid the groundwork for Season 2 to explore pivotal events in the early days of the Rebellion, and the weakening of the Empire's grasp.

Cassian Andor came from humble beginnings but is rapidly becoming a leader within the early days of the nascent uprising. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story concludes his journey, but even a story with a foregone conclusion can be incredibly compelling, as proved by the prequel films and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Season 1 spent time exploring Cassian's life before the Rebellion, and what led him to join the fight against the Empire. It also examines the politics of the Empire, both in the Galactic Senate, through Mon Mothma's plotting, and through the actions of the Imperial Security Bureau. Each new element that Andor introduces makes Star Wars a much richer universe.

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Andor Season 2 Will Build A New Hope

The Death Star in Andor Season 1

The desert planet Ferrix rose up against the Empire, planting the seeds of rebellion to grow across the galaxy, in a way similar to Star Wars Rebels. After Ferrix threw off its shackles in the Season 1 finale, Cassian officially joined Luthen and the fight against the Empire. Cassian's time on Aldhani, and in Narkina 5 Imperial Prison Complex, fundamentally changed who he is. He witnessed people sacrifice themselves for freedom, and he studied Nemik's manifesto. Season 2 can now move forward with the Rebel Alliance, with Andor being fully committed to the cause.

Andor Season 2 will likely build on the events of Ferrix, and maybe even drop references to Lothal and that Rebel cell. Mon Mothma will face more pressure within the Senate, up until Emporer Palpatine dissolves the body entirely. Andor could explore settling the Rebellion on Yavin 4, the growing rift between its leadership and Saw Gerrera, or (virtually guaranteed) the first meeting between K-2SO and Cassian.

Ferrix will change everything for Cassian, the Rebels, and the Empire. Cassian sees that people want to rally. for a cause, Luthen and the Rebels see the power of people, and the Empire sees how weak it truly is. Those weaknesses make the Death Star even more important.

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Andor Will Finish the Rebellion's Story

Mon Mothma in a scene from Andor

The story of the Rebel Alliance has been told from a dozen different angles, with each piece adding something fresh. Andor Season 2 will provide a complete picture of the Rebellion's roots. It can, in its own way, finish the tale that of the valiant fight against the Empire that began in 1977, Star Wars: A New Hope. Andor can close this chapter of Star Wars, and allow the franchise to grow beyond the Rebellion.

Andor was an unknown factor; fans were unsure whether the story would be able to capture the imagination. Yet, the series was able to surprise everyone. While there remains some debate among Star Wars fandom, it cannot be denied that the first season of Andor laid the groundwork for an epic Season 2, and an incredible end to Cassian's story.

You can stream the entire first season of Andor now on Disney+.