Figures of Speech: Andor’s Monologues

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The critically acclaimed series is filled with incredible monologues that inspire hope, call-out evil, and remind us what the Rebellion is all about.

By Brandon Wainerdi

“General Kenobi, years ago you served my father in the Clone Wars…”

Ever since Princess Leia Organa delivered a staticky hologram message to a pondering Obi-Wan Kenobi, monologues have remained a vital part of Star Wars storytelling, including Yoda’s meditations on the Force and Sheev Palpatine’s manipulative tale of Darth Plagueis the Wise. Sometimes interrupted, always passionate, these singular speeches help viewers gain a deeper understanding into a character’s worldview and needs, galactic or otherwise.

In Andor, a legion of script writers led by series creator Tony Gilroy wield monologues as an emotional weapon. We’ve chosen eight of our favorites from both seasons of the series; our collection, written by Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy, and Beau Willimon, focuses on the instrumental individuals behind the rebel uprising against the Galactic Empire, while giving viewers deeper insight into the developing worldview of Cassian Andor…

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