How Andor brings Star Wars into the 2020s

#starwars, #andor, #videoessay Andor is so captivating... because it reflects the 2020s in the same way the original Star Wars trilogy reflected the 1970s and 80s. It’s a product of its age, and not trying to be something from the past. Showrunner Tony Gilroy - famously not a huge Star Wars fan - knew exactly what he was doing in telling a deeply human story that just happened to be set in the Star Wars universe. And in doing so, he explored how a rebellion rooted in hope is created through darkness - and how a tyrannical Empire is actually built by ordinary people. So today, I want to explore the journeys of Cassian Andor, Luthen, Mon Mothma, Dedra and Syril and what it means to bring Star Wars into the 2020s. I hope you enjoy - and please drop comment below to let me know what you thought! -Kapil