Created by Tony Gilroy.
Andor TV Series premiered on September 21, 2022.
Distributed by Disney Platform Distribution and streams exclusively on Disney+ worldwide.
Series Review
Andor is a Star Wars series that feels more serious and realistic than most others. Diego Luna shines as Cassian Andor, a man who slowly turns into a hero of the rebellion.
Season 1 starts slowly, focusing on Cassian’s life on Ferrix and his first steps into fighting the Empire.
It shows how small choices and personal struggles can lead to something bigger. The world-building and sets are detailed, and the story takes time to grow.
Season 2 raises the stakes. The rebellion grows stronger, the Empire becomes more dangerous, and Cassian faces harder choices.
There are tense missions, political games, and emotional moments that make the story powerful.
This is not the usual Star Wars full of lightsabers and Jedi. It is about people, sacrifice, and the cost of freedom.
If you enjoy thoughtful, grounded storytelling, Andor is one of the best Star Wars shows to watch.
Ratings
• IMDb: 8.6/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
• Google Audience Score: 85% liked this TV show.
Andor Actors
Diego Luna as Cassian Andor
DOB: December 29, 1979.
Bio: Mexican actor, director, and producer whose career spans international cinema, Hollywood blockbusters, and television.
He first rose to global prominence with Y tu mamá también (2001) and went on to star in Frida, Milk, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Beyond acting, Luna is a committed filmmaker and co-founder of Canana Films, producing socially and politically engaged projects.
Role: Cassian Andor is the central figure of the series.
The show traces his transformation from a wary scavenger and survivor to a hardened rebel operative, ultimately leading to the man audiences meet in Rogue One.
His story examines sacrifice, radicalization, and the personal cost of resistance.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1-2 (23 episodes).
What to Expect: A layered, lived-in performance that balances toughness, moral ambiguity and emotional core.
Luna anchors the political and human heartbeat of the show.
Favorite Things: Deeply involved in independent film and production; speaks often about storytelling that engages social and political themes.
Notable Works: Y tu mamá también, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Narcos: Mexico, Frida, The Terminal.
Denise Gough as Dedra Meero
DOB: February 28, 1980.
Bio: Olivier Award–winning Irish actress celebrated for her commanding stage presence and versatility.
She earned acclaim in London’s West End and on Broadway with transformative performances in People, Places & Things and Angels in America.
On screen, Gough has steadily built a career with nuanced roles in television and film, often praised for her intensity and precision.
Role: Dedra Meero is an ambitious officer in the Imperial Security Bureau (ISB).
Intelligent, ruthless, and methodical, she rises through the ranks by challenging the complacency of her colleagues, determined to crush dissent and expose rebel networks.
She personifies the chilling efficiency of the Empire’s surveillance state.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1-2 (20 episodes).
What to Expect: Precise, unsettling work as Dedra’s hunt escalates and tightens the net around the rebels.
Favorite Things: In interviews, Gough often emphasizes her deep commitment to theatre and the craft of preparation, crediting her stage discipline with shaping her screen performances.
Notable Works: People, Places & Things (Olivier Award), Angels in America, Colette, Monday, Paula (TV).
Kyle Soller as Syril Karn
DOB: July 1, 1983.
Bio: English actor trained at RADA with a strong background in theatre, earning critical acclaim and awards for his stage work.
He has steadily transitioned into television and film, known for bringing emotional depth, precision, and intensity to every role. Soller excels at portraying complex, conflicted characters whose inner turmoil drives their actions.
Role: Syril Karn is a rigid and ambitious Pre-Mor inspector whose need for approval, control, and status places him in direct conflict with Cassian Andor.
His journey explores how personal insecurities, ambition, and institutional pressures can distort morality and drive destructive behavior.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1-2 (17 episodes).
What to Expect: An emotionally strained, often heartbreaking performance that shows the human face of petty cruelty.
Favorite Things: Soller remains deeply committed to theatre, often returning to stage work between screen projects, and values ensemble-driven storytelling.
Notable Works: Award-winning stage roles, Poldark (TV), Marrowbone.
Stellan Skarsgård as Luthen Rael
DOB: June 13, 1951.
Bio: Swedish actor with a decades-spanning international career in film, television, and theatre.
Renowned for his versatility, he has played roles ranging from empathetic patriarchs to morally ambiguous villains.
Skarsgård combines intellectual depth with commanding screen presence, making him a compelling force in both ensemble and leading roles.
Role: Luthen Rael is a calm, enigmatic rebel organizer operating under the cover of an antiques dealer.
He is the ideological and operational architect behind early rebel actions against the Empire, carefully orchestrating missions while keeping his true intentions obscured.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1-2 (18 episodes).
What to Expect: Quiet menace, charisma and layered moral complexity; a strategist who hides ruthlessness behind charm.
Favorite Things: Skarsgård has long favored challenging, character-driven projects in European and international cinema.
Notable Works: Breaking the Waves, Good Will Hunting, Mamma Mia! films, The Avengers series.
Adria Arjona as Bix Caleen
DOB: 25 April 1992.
Bio: Adria Arjona is a Puerto Rico–born actress who has built a diverse career across television and film.
She is known for her physicality, authenticity, and ability to portray pragmatic, determined characters with emotional depth.
Role: Bix Caleen is Cassian Andor’s mechanic and close ally.
She keeps him grounded in community and everyday stakes, while her loyalty and moral choices contribute to the human side of the rebellion.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1-2 (17 episodes).
What to Expect: Gritty, grounded scenes that emphasize the personal costs of rebellion.
Favorite Things: Advocates for Latinx representation and seeks roles that broaden diversity in media.
Notable Works: Emerald City, Good Omens, 6 Underground.
Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma
DOB: January 6, 1977.
Bio: Irish-born Australian actress with extensive stage training and a longstanding career in film and television.
She has previously portrayed Mon Mothma in multiple Star Wars projects, bringing depth, intelligence, and understated authority to the character.
Role: Mon Mothma is a senator and secret supporter of the rebel movement against the Empire.
In Andor, her character illustrates the careful, high-stakes maneuvering required to resist a totalitarian regime, showing the personal and political costs of her quiet rebellion.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1-2 (17 episodes).
What to Expect: Measured, politically savvy scenes that emphasize the slow, dangerous work of building an insurgency from within institutions.
Favorite Things: Dedicated to stage work and the craft of acting, O’Reilly continues to balance theater, film, and television projects.
Notable Works: Previous Mon Mothma portrayals in Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One, film/TV roles including The Young Victoria and The Secret.
Faye Marsay as Vel Sartha
DOB: December 30, 1986.
Bio: British actress with a reputation for bold, committed character work and a willingness to tackle physically demanding roles.
Trained in theater, she brings emotional depth and authenticity to intense performances, often portraying complex, morally nuanced characters.
Role: Vel Sartha is a frontline rebel operative whose missions, including the pivotal Aldhani raid, showcase her courage, leadership, and dedication to the cause.
Her story highlights the personal cost of rebellion, including trauma, moral dilemmas, and the bonds formed under extreme pressure.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1-2 (15 episodes).
What to Expect: A gritty, emotionally complex portrayal of a soldier pushed by duty and loss.
Favorite Things: Passionate about theater and character-driven storytelling, Marsay is vocal about the challenges and rewards of undertaking physically and emotionally demanding roles.
Notable Works: Game of Thrones, Pride, Adolescence.
Varada Sethu as Cinta Kaz
DOB: May 12, 1992.
Bio: British actress known for combining physicality with emotional depth in both television and film roles.
Trained in performance and dance, she often brings authenticity and presence to action-heavy and character-driven projects.
Role: Cinta Kaz is a medic and committed rebel whose experiences during missions, particularly the Aldhani sequence, reveal the personal cost of rebellion.
Her choices, sacrifices, and resilience highlight the human toll of fighting the Empire and the stakes faced by those on the frontlines.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1-2 (10 episodes).
What to Expect: Tender, humane moments amid violence; the series uses her story to show the Empire’s human toll.
Favorite Things: Trained dancer, enjoys roles that require physical engagement and expressive movement.
Notable Works: Doctor Who, I Came By, Annika.
Elizabeth Dulau as Kleya Marki
DOB: 1995.
Bio: Elizabeth Dulau is a RADA-trained British actress who has emerged as a talented supporting performer in film and television.
She brings precision, emotional subtlety, and intelligence to her roles.
Role: Kleya Marki is Luthen Rael’s assistant and a key operative within the covert rebel network.
Her loyalty, judgment, and operational competence have far-reaching consequences, making her a central figure in the unfolding resistance.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1-2 (16 episodes).
What to Expect: Quietly fierce, efficient work; Kleya is an essential but underrated part of the spy chain.
Favorite Things: Focused on honing her craft, balancing stage and screen work, and building a thoughtful acting career.
Notable Works: Andor as a breakout screen role.
Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic
DOB: April 3, 1969.
Bio: Australian actor celebrated for his intense, layered performances across film and television.
He gained global recognition portraying Director Orson Krennic in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Known for his ability to embody morally complex and imposing characters, Mendelsohn brings gravitas and unpredictability to his roles.
Role: Orson Krennic is a high-ranking Imperial officer overseeing critical military projects.
In Season 2, his return heightens tension for the rebels, as his ambition, cunning, and ruthlessness directly threaten their operations.
Season & Episodes: Season 2 (4 episodes).
What to Expect: A showy, high-tension antagonist who embodies bureaucratic ambition and ruthlessness.
Favorite Things: Drawn to morally ambiguous, complex characters that challenge both performer and audience.
Notable Works: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Animal Kingdom.
Fiona Shaw as Maarva Andor
DOB: July 10, 1958.
Bio: Irish stage and screen actress, renowned for her fearless classical performances and deeply humane portrayals.
Her career spans theatre, film, and television, earning awards and critical praise for her nuanced and compelling work.
Role: Maarva Andor is Cassian’s adoptive mother and moral compass.
Her choices and experiences profoundly shape Cassian’s early life and identity, providing a foundation for his journey into the rebellion.
Season & Episodes: Season 1 (5 episodes).
What to Expect: Quiet, emotionally resonant scenes that humanize Cassian’s origins.
Favorite Things: Deeply devoted to theatre and classical performance, often returning to the stage between screen projects.
Notable Works: Extensive theatre career, Harry Potter films, Killing Eve, and acclaimed television and film work.
Benjamin Bratt as Bail Organa
DOB: December 16, 1963.
Bio: Benjamin Bratt is an American actor with a long and varied career across film and television. He is known for his commanding presence, versatility, and ability to convey both gravitas and empathy.
Bratt has portrayed complex characters in dramas, thrillers, and action films, earning acclaim for his range and consistency.
Role: Bail Organa is a senator and key political ally in the galaxy’s early resistance.
In Andor Season 2, he serves as a critical liaison and mentor, highlighting the ways institutional politics intersect with the emerging rebel movement.
Season & Episodes: Season 2 (3 episodes).
What to Expect: Political gravitas and scenes that show the Senate’s role in seeding resistance.
Favorite Things: Bratt is active in philanthropic work and socially engaged projects, often emphasizing education, social justice, and community advocacy.
Notable Works: Law & Order, Traffic, Miss Congeniality, Doctor Strange.
More Actors
Season 1 (2022)
• Joplin Sibtain as Brasso
• James McArdle as Timm Karlo
• Rupert Vansittart as Chief Hyne
• Muhannad Bhaier as Wilmon Paak
• Alex Ferns as Sergeant Linus Mosk
• Gary Beadle as Clem Andor
• Kathryn Hunter as Eedy Karn
• Alastair Mackenzie as Perrin Fertha
• Anton Lesser as Major Lio Partagaz
• Alex Lawther as Karis Nemik
• Sule Rimi as Lieutenant Gorn
• Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Arvel Skeen
• Gershwyn Eustache Jnr as Taramyn Barcona
• Stanley Townsend as Commandant Beehaz
• Ben Miles as Tay Kolma
• Andy Serkis as Kino Loy
• Duncan Pow as Ruescott Melshi
• Forest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera
• Richard Dillane as Davo Sculdun
Season 2 (2025)
• Alan Tudyk as K-2SO (voice / motion capture)
• Robert Emms as Lonni Jung
• Pierro Niel-Mee as Erskin Semaj
• Sam Gilroy as Gerdis
• Benjamin Norris as Bardi
• Richard Sammel as Carro Rylanz
• Thierry Godard as Lezine
• Alistair Petrie as General Davits Draven
• Jonjo O’Neill as Captain Kaido
FAQ – Andor TV Series
What is Andor about?
Andor is about Cassian Andor’s journey from a struggling outsider to a key figure in the Rebel Alliance, showing how ordinary people rise up against the Empire’s oppression in the years before Rogue One.
How many seasons and episodes does ‘Andor’ have?
Andor has 2 seasons and 12 episodes each. Season 2 is the final season, which ends Cassian Andor’s story.
Why was Andor limited to two seasons?
Originally, the plan was up to five seasons.
However, production scale, timing constraints, and costs led creators to condense the story into two seasons so they could maintain the high production standards and finish on a note of quality. More on People
Will Andor make the Rogue One ending hit harder?
Yes. The creators and cast have noted that Season 2 gives emotional weight to the sacrifices in Rogue One.
Knowing more of Cassian’s journey makes his final acts in Rogue One more meaningful.
What happens to Syril Karn after Season 2?
Syril’s arc is left deliberately open. He is obsessed with order and recognition, but never fully embraced by the Empire nor the rebellion.
Conclusion
Andor proves that Star Wars can be more than just battles and space fantasy.
It shows the personal cost of rebellion and gives us a deeper look at how ordinary people become part of something greater.
The pacing is slower than other Star Wars shows, but the payoff is rich with emotion, tension, and meaning.
With strong acting, beautiful sets, and sharp writing, Andor stands out as one of the most mature and powerful Star Wars stories yet.
It is a series that will stay with viewers long after the credits roll.