Description
Beyond Cassian Andor, the show also follows the lives of other members crucial to the early formation of the Rebellion. Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly), who we know from the original films as an important figure in bringing down the Empire, cut her teeth as a senator who illegally funneled money into operations spearheaded by Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård). In a lesser show, when the action cuts away from our main character, the story can drag through a never-ending series of B and C stories created to pad the overall run time. In Andor, every story satellite to Cassian’s journey is essential and fleshes out the plight of the Rebellion.
Syril Karn (Kyle Soller) and Dedra Meero (Denise Gough) represent the banality of evil of the Empire. Syril Karn works for the private enterprise arm, Preox-Morlana, echoing the capitalistic imperialism of companies like the East India Company. Meero is heading an investigation into what she believes is a pattern of uprisings, hinting at a larger intelligence behind a movement. What makes Karn and Meero terrifying isn’t some wizardry of the dark side of the Force, cackling with wicked intent; it’s that they truly believe they’re doing the right thing. And they will commit horrible deeds in the name of “justice.”
Special Features:
- Ferrix Part 1: Imperial Occupation (HD 8:18)
- Aldhani: Rebel Heist (HD 7:42)
- Coruscant: Whispers of Rebellion (HD 8:44)
- Narkina 5: One Way Out (HD 7:30)
- Ferrix Part 2: Fight the Empire (HD 7:35)
