It’s safe to say that Andor can be considered one of the Star Wars franchise’s greatest successes in the Disney era, if not its entire history. The Rogue One prequel’s two seasons were met with critical acclaim, and we have Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote the 2016 Star Wars movie, to thank for its darker and more “adult” exploration of a galaxy far, far away (albeit with less aliens). That being said, Gilroy has explained why it’s necessary for upcoming Star Wars TV shows to simply copy what he did with Andor, and he’s absolutely correct.
While appearing on The Ringer-Verse, Gilroy laid out his feelings about Andor being pitted against the other Star Wars TV shows in terms of quality comparison, as well as the importance of creators bringing fresh perspectives to this franchise. He explained:
