The Disney+ series 'Andor' stands out in the current TV landscape by prioritizing political themes relevant to today's societal issues. Showrunner Tony Gilroy chronicles Cassian Andor's evolution from a petty thief to a revolutionary, encapsulating the broader formation of the Rebel Alliance against authoritarianism. Critics note its timely resonance with real-world politics, especially during Donald Trump's presidency. By focusing on historical resistance and intertwining it with Star Wars lore, 'Andor' encourages viewers to reflect on global issues of dissent and oppression, making political discourse a central aspect of its narrative.
The Empire's targeting of resource-rich Ghorman seems to have several real-world antecedents. Ghorman being villainized so that the Empire can strip it for resources is very Iraq War-coded.
You're looking at a show that's thinking out loud about politics across history and around the world. I reckon if you grew up in China, you might see a few familiar things too.
Political ideas have always been present across the mainstream layers of the Star Wars franchise... But with Andor, Gilroy took the franchise's political dimensions and made it the main focus.
Pretty much any demonstration scene, like the one in Ferrix in season-one finale 'Rix Road,' brings to mind the police's outsize, violent reactions to protests.
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