7 Ways Andor Changes How We Watch Rogue One

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A prequel to a prequel, the Disney+ series provides immeasurable depth to a fan-favorite Star Wars movie, the character of Cassian Andor, and the birth of the Rebel Alliance.

By Lucas Seastrom

As with other Star Wars prequel stories, Andor reminds us that the most fascinating element of any tale is not the “what” but the “how.” Going into Andor’s first season, audiences knew its namesake, Cassian Andor, would meet his ultimate fate in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: a heroic self-sacrifice alongside Jyn Erso at the Battle of Scarif. But knowing how Cassian’s story ends only fuels the desire to understand the journey to get there.

As a nuanced character study, Andor helps shape our understanding of Rogue One’s story, and in particular, of course, that of Cassian. Let’s explore seven ways that the latest Disney+ Star Wars series empowers our viewing of the feature film that is fast becoming a classic.

1. Friends come in all forms.

In the midst of the tragedy of the Ghorman Massacre, Cassian manages to steal a KX-series security droid, which is then reprogrammed back at the Yavin base. K-2SO’s first line is an innocent “Hello,” a touching bookend to his final “Goodbye” before his sacrifice in Rogue One….

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