Andor season two review: our favourite anti-fascist space rebels return for a stunning conclusion

The first season of Andor on Disney+ was a revelation for the Star Wars universe. A chance to take a closer look at the dark underbelly of the Empire, and the struggles of the ordinary people fighting for a nascent revolution. No fascist regime can be undermined without love for your comrades and great personal sacrifice. Andor uses its fantastical array of planets to tell to a very human story.

This is the second and, alas, final season. But it’s a good thing that showrunner Tony Gilroy’s original pitch for five seasons was canned. Diego Luna was 33 when he was first cast as the 28-year-old Cassian Andor in 2016’s Rogue One, and the problem with prequels is you can’t stop time alongside timeline rewinds. Luna is now 45, and after the SAG-AFTRA strikes delayed filming season two, clearly ready to take on other projects. The format, 12 episodes split into three-episode-long mini arcs, remains unchanged. If it ain’t broke, etc.