Andor
has thrived on its own terms. It has told a compelling
Star Wars
The story doesn’t feature any Jedi or lightsabers and doesn’t mention anyone from the Skywalker clan. However, in season two’s remarkable BBY 2 storyline, the show demonstrated it truly grasps what makes this franchise extraordinary. It achieved this by wholeheartedly embracing
Star Wars
while staying true to
Andor
‘s own spirit. The show’s emotional and gorgeous Force healer scene stands as one of the very best in the history of the galaxy far, far away because it beautifully captures the heart and soul of
Star Wars
.
One thing that has contributed to this includes
Andor
stands apart from the rest of the franchise’s installments, which is also what leads some (but not all) viewers to feel that the series “doesn’t” seem quite the same.
Star Wars
It delves deeply into the grassroots efforts ordinary individuals undertake to build a rebellion, making it feasible for heroes like Luke Skywalker to emerge. However, this narrative conspicuously lacks any presence of figures such as Luke Skywalker. By excluding characters with mystical abilities, Tony Gilroy’s series stands out uniquely within the franchise, differing significantly from what we’ve encountered before.
Rogue One
.
Andor
has far more in common with a gritty, realistic HBO drama than George Lucas’s hero’s journey fantasy full of laser swords.
That shifted in the seventh episode of season two. The show presented a genuinely impactful scene that demonstrates
Andor
not only an integral part of the galaxy far, far away, but also deeply understands why
Star Wars
Has stood the test of time through generations and will continue to do so. It flawlessly encapsulated the concept that has characterized the series since its inception, setting it apart from comparable narratives.
Andor
grasps that it is part of something larger than itself, much like each of us is connected through aForce that binds everyone together.
Obi-Wan Kenobi was the one who initially explained to us about “an energy field generated by all living entities” which “envelops and permeates everything,” as well as something potent that “holds the galaxy together.” This concept is what defines it.
Star Wars
“feel” like
Star Wars
Far beyond even the most skilled Jedi or Sith with a lightsaber, the Force represents an incredible concept: We are all interconnected in ways that surpass our full comprehension or appreciation. This notion suggests we are integral parts of something far greater than ourselves alone. It embodies the belief that there exists more to discover and experience, which transcends our current understanding and is superior to it. This shared truth unites everyone.
Star Wars
stories.
The Force sustains hope even in the bleakest moments, such as within a covert rebel facility filled with individuals ready to sacrifice themselves for an ideal surpassing each one of them. This belief in our capacity to improve circumstances led Cassian Andor to Yavin IV. Similarly, this conviction drew a woman to the same location, though she possessed sensitivity to the Force yet was beginning to doubt its efficacy.
As spectators, we have gained greater insight into the Force.
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Than Cassian Andor could ever achieve. We are aware of his ultimate destination and understand the significance of his journey for all living beings. This understanding imbued his interaction with the healer with profound importance, even though their conversation was brief. She perceives “the gravity of circumstances,” and upon touching Cassian, she felt the immense load he bears. There is an unusual quality about him; he possesses a mission and a responsibility that very few comprehend. Cassian Andor serves as a “messenger” and has “a specific place where he must go.”
That
Andor
a moment—filled with both sorrow and beauty—and the emotions of those who lived through it spoke volumes to everyone who has ever cherished anything.
Star Wars
. We know where Cassian has to be. He carries the weight of the galaxy. He has to be on a beach in Scarif, sending a message of hope that will save every living creature from evil.
In this moment on
Andor
, none of them know any of that, but it moves them all. It scares Cassian, a man who relies on wiles and bravery, not magic power. Meanwhile, it restores the Healer’s faith and gives her clarity of purpose for her own role in life. And it reveals a truth to Bix about her own responsibility to others, the reason she will soon leave Yavin behind. Bix will not allow her presence to be what stops Cassian from going where he is needed. The Force runs through him.
Cassian Andor has not survived because of good luck but because something more powerful has protected him throughout his
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journey. It’s the energy of life that connects him to everyone else. The Force has allowed him to continue “gathering” everything he will need to arrive where the galaxy and everyone needs him to be. He will be there.
Obi-Wan Kenobi had to tell us about the Force. But in true Andor fashion, the series showed us the power of the Force. Cassian’s “strength of spirit” restored the healer’s faith. He reminded her that we truly are all part of something more important. That our struggles, fears, and even our own fates are not ours alone to carry. That we can and defeat evil empires together. He reminded her that our lives matter in ways so much greater than ourselves, that we are capable of anything because we are all part of something bigger and more powerful.
That idea is not just the best of Star Wars, it’s the very soul of Star Wars. It’s what makes Star Wars “feel” like Star Wars, no matter where in the galaxy we go. And in its own quiet, beautiful, moving way,
Andor
showed why that idea is forever the heart of
Star Wars
, even when Jedi aren’t around to tell us why.
Mikey Walsh is a staff writer at Efwebe. Andor’s Force healer scene might be his favorite in Star Wars history. You can follow him on
Bluesky at @burgermike
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