Summary
The pseudo-prequel toAndoris promising to tell a Rebel Alliance story that has long been desired by many in theStar Warsfranchise.Andoris often ranked among thebestStar WarsTV shows, primarily due to its grounded tone, excellent writing, and compelling story. The latter focuses on the titular Cassian Andor before the events ofRogue One: A Star Wars Story -technically the fourthchronologicalStar Warsmovie in order- as he navigates the early days of the Rebel Alliance and becomes someone dedicated to fighting against the Empire.
As alluded to,Andor’s story makes it one of the most compellingStar Warsstories ever told. The reason for this is its exploration of the Dark Times and its depiction of how evil the Empire can be, which makes the formation of the Rebel Alliance all the more exciting. This is expected to continue inAndorseason 2’s story, though it is worth noting the Rebel Alliance’s building blocks are already formed at the beginning of the show. For this reason, the newly announced prequel toAndoris even more intriguing.
Andor Season 1 Ending Explained In Full
The end of Andor episode 1 sees Cassian Andor’s world explode in rebellion - foreshadowing the rise of the Rebel Alliance and the coming Death Star.
Star Wars' Andor Prequel Will Show The Origins Of The Rebel Alliance
Three Books Will Flesh Out The Rebellion Directly After Revenge Of The Sith
Three new novels, titledStar Wars: Reign of the Empire, will flesh out the origins of the Rebellion. The books were announced shortly after SDCC 2024, with the first in the series titledThe Mask of Fear. These three books will take place directly afterStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithand focus on three characters vital to the Rebel Alliance: Mon Mothma, Saw Gerrera, and Bail Organa.
WhereAndorshows the Rebel Alliance escalating from a covert group to a fully-fledged army in open war,Reign of the Empirewill explore exactly how it formed in the first place…
Given that Mon Mothma and Saw Gerrera are two important characters toAndor, the books are essentially a prequel to the series. Beginning five years beforeAndor,The Mask of Fearwill detail Mon, Saw, and Bail’s attempts at forming a rebellion against the Empire in the latter organization’s earliest days. WhereAndorshows the Rebel Alliance escalating from a covert group to a fully-fledged army in open war,Reign of the Empirewill explore exactly how it formed in the first place.
Star Wars Is Telling The Story George Lucas Cut
Lucas Almost Detailed The Rebellion’s Origins In The Prequel Trilogy
What makesReign of the Empireeven more interesting is that the books will tell a story George Lucas originally wanted to. When Lucas was in the process of craftingRevenge of the Sith, the early cut of the film was much longer than the theatrical release. This led to several scenes being removed from the film, including several that hinted at the origins of the Rebel Alliance involving Padmé, Bail, and Mon Mothma.
The scenes were included in the DVD release ofRevenge of the Sith.Each one involved the trio raising their concerns about Palpatine and deciding to move against him, building the foundations of what would become the Rebellion. However, Lucas decided to cut these scenes, giving shows likeAndorand book series' likeReign of the Empireto delve into a story straight from the mind ofStar Wars' creator.
Andor
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Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
