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title: "Andor"
year: 2022
kind: "series"
canonical: "https://film.one/tv/andor"
fi1m_id: "andor"
imdb_id: "tt9253284"
tmdb_id: 83867
wikidata_id: "Q60462338"
fi1m_score: 86
critics_score: 81
critics_reviews: 9
published: "2026-09-12"
updated: "2026-09-17T17:15:17.781781+00:00"
region: "FR"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Andor (2022)

Created by Tony Gilroy · CNC 12 · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama

## Identity

Andor

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/tv/andor
- **Type:** Series
- **Fi1m ID:** andor
- **IMDb ID:** tt9253284
- **TMDB ID:** 83867
- **Wikidata ID:** Q60462338
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9253284/, https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/83867, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60462338

**Fi1m score: 86** · Critics 81 from 9 reviews

*In a sentence:* At last, a galactic rebellion with people who look as though they need their wages

> *Andor* is a gripping political thriller built around ordinary lives under the Empire. Its patience pays off in performances and places worth caring about, though the opening takes too long to find its shape.

## Synopsis

Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) is trying to get by under the Empire as the beginnings of rebellion take shape around him. Economic desperation and the choices of ordinary people draw him towards a political awakening. His story sits alongside those of Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård), Dedra Meero (Denise Gough) and Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly), whose lives form part of the wider struggle over Imperial power. Set in the *Star Wars* universe, the series follows the pressures that make resistance possible, and the personal decisions involved in turning discontent into action.

## Review

*Andor* is a tense, absorbing political thriller that takes ordinary lives seriously. The struggle against the Empire grows out of economic desperation and difficult personal choices, giving rebellion a weight that a stirring declaration cannot supply by itself. The writing team, which includes Tony Gilroy, allows a political awakening to take time. There is a cost to that patience, particularly at the beginning, but the attention paid to people makes it worthwhile.

Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor is a persuasive centre because Luna does not hurry to make him admirable. His guarded performance leaves space for uncertainty, and the series lets that uncertainty matter. We were moved by the attention to economic desperation around him: being asked to resist feels different when getting through an ordinary day is already hard. Luna keeps the character human enough for the politics to feel like something happening to a person.

Denise Gough makes Dedra Meero’s seriousness unsettling, while Genevieve O’Reilly gives Mon Mothma a tightly controlled poise. Neither performance needs to keep signalling the importance of the story, which is a relief in a series about rebellion. Stellan Skarsgård’s Luthen Rael is forceful without overwhelming the quieter acting around him, and remains persuasive when the dialogue has a great deal to explain. The long conversations earn their place through differences in delivery and temperament.

Luke Hull’s production design makes the economic pressures credible: the places look as though people might actually have to work in them. That sounds modest until we remember how often science-fiction settings seem to exist solely for somebody to walk impressively through them. Adriano Goldman and the cinematography team give these environments weight and a sense of everyday use. Their grounded images keep the actors part of their surroundings, and help make the struggles over those places worth following.

The weakness is the early structure. John Gilroy and the editing team allow the setup to spread out before the central story has enough direction, and there are stretches when careful preparation feels like waiting for the programme to start. We do not need a burst of action every few minutes, but we do need to know why a scene belongs where it has been placed. Some of the opening could be shorter without losing what makes the series distinctive.

Nicholas Britell’s music helps make that waiting bearable, giving the slower passages a persistent unease. It belongs to the same grounded drama as the performances and the places, and gives the series a recognisable character of its own. The music also helps the science fiction retain some strangeness. For all the welcome seriousness, this should still feel like a place beyond our own, and Britell helps keep it unfamiliar even when the political behaviour is easy to recognise.

Against the expectations of [*Star Wars*](https://film.one/film/star-wars), the lack of fuss about familiar lore is refreshing. The series trusts political pressure, character and conversation to hold our attention, and does not require affection for the franchise to make those things interesting. Its seriousness can become ponderous, but it rarely feels self-important. Give the opening time; this is worth watching even if a galactic rebellion would not ordinarily be your choice of evening.

*Fi1m score 86, published 12 September 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics like it, and they like it for the same reason: it treats the Star Wars galaxy as a place where ordinary people work, owe money and get pushed around, rather than as a store of lore. The praise clusters on the world-building and the production design, on Nicholas Britell’s score, and on a slower, grittier spy-thriller tone that several reviews call grown-up. Cassian himself, and the decision to build the show around non-heroes, comes up repeatedly.

The spread is narrow, with nearly everyone positive and a handful of top marks. The reservations are about pace. Radio Times is the lone mixed voice, finding the early episodes plodding and the story constrained by what the prequel already tells us; The Hollywood Reporter is warmer but also finds the opening formless before it settles. The consensus, then, is admiration for the seriousness, with some patience required for the first three episodes.

## Straight answers

**Is Andor worth watching?**

*Andor* is worth watching for anyone who wants a patient political thriller rather than a lightsabre duel, and we scored it 86. The opening episodes take too long to find their shape, but the performances from Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård and Denise Gough, and Luke Hull's lived-in settings, reward the wait. Affection for *Star Wars* is not required.

**How long is Andor, and what is it rated?**

*Andor* is rated 12 by the CNC in France. It is a sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series.

**Where can I watch Andor in France?**

*Andor* is streaming on Disney+ in France. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is Andor, and is it suitable for children?**

*Andor* carries a UK 12 certificate and is a serious political drama rather than an adventure for young children. Its tension comes from Imperial menace, economic desperation and long, weighty conversations, so it suits teenagers and adults more than a family evening. Younger viewers are likelier to be bored than frightened, though the sustained unease may unsettle some.

**How does Andor compare to The Battle of Algiers?**

*Andor* and [*The Battle of Algiers*](https://film.one/film/the-battle-of-algiers) both take rebellion seriously and refuse to make its costs comfortable, but they approach it from opposite ends. Pontecorvo's film is the harder, more lucid work, staged like a documentary and closer to real violence; *Andor* spends far more time with the individuals caught up in resistance, which is exactly where the earlier film runs thin.

**What should I watch after Andor?**

After *Andor*, try [*The Battle of Algiers*](https://film.one/film/the-battle-of-algiers) (1966, Fi1m 93): For another account of rebellion that refuses to make its costs comfortable. Then [*Children of Men*](https://film.one/film/children-of-men) (2006, Fi1m 85): Ordinary survival and political violence share a science-fiction setting that feels lived in; and [*Rogue One: A Star Wars Story*](https://film.one/film/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story) (2016, Fi1m 70): A more action-led companion for viewers who want to spend longer with Cassian.

### Reviews we read (12)

- **Vulture** (90/100, inferred): The critic lauds the series for seriously treating the Star Wars world as a tangible place with material consequences and for radicalizing the hero's journey into a story of political awakening. They single out its rich political ideas, production design, score, and dialogue as standout elements that make it a breath of fresh air. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/andor-finale-season-one-review-analysis-star-wars.html)
- **Empire**, John Nugent (85/100, inferred): The critic praises the gritty, different tone and expansive world-building in this prequel to Rogue One, highlighting its ambitious exploration of rebellion and grey areas in the Star Wars universe. They single out the production values and score for making it feel markedly distinct. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/andor/)
- **Variety**, Caroline Framke (80/100, inferred): The critic highlights the series as a welcome departure from typical Star Wars TV, praising its rich, patient storytelling focused on ordinary people sparking rebellion rather than lore or fan service. They single out the tangible worlds and character focus for praise. [Read](https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/andor-review-star-wars-rogue-one-disney-plus-1235376955/)
- **IndieWire**, Ben Travers (B): The critic praises the series for its grounded, working-class vision of the Star Wars universe and its pointed real-world parallels in depicting underdogs and uprisings. They note structural issues and prequel knowledge as minor drawbacks but highlight it as the most deeply felt Star Wars series yet. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/09/andor-review-star-wars-series-disney-plus-1234764146/)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Daniel Fienberg (70/100, inferred): The critic describes the series as a slower, grounded origin story emphasizing economic desperation and ordinary lives under the Empire, appreciating its distinct approach but noting the initial episodes feel formless. They single out the focus on non-heroic characters and new corners of the galaxy. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/andor-diego-luna-rogue-one-origin-story-disney-plus-1235223748/)
- **Radio Times**, David Craig (3/5): The critic finds the series ambitious and visually stunning with strong performances but criticizes its plodding pace and lack of interesting story due to canon constraints. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/andor-review-disney-plus/)
- **The Guardian**: The series is shaping up to be the best Star Wars show since The Mandalorian. It offers a gritty, kinetic spy thriller with strong world-building and action sequences after an initial focus on thoughtful setup. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/sep/21/rogue-one-andor-review-the-best-star-wars-show-since-the-mandalorian)
- **The Telegraph**: The review calls Andor a refreshingly grown-up and taut prequel to Rogue One with intelligence and passion. It singles out the gritty noir thriller tone and Tony Gilroy's oversight for praise while noting some plodding moments. [Read](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/andor-review-star-wars-turns-dark-side-gritty-noir-thriller/)
- **The Times**, Carol Midgley: The prequel to Rogue One is a pleasantly surprising gritty human drama that feels relatable and un-sci-fi. It works on its own terms without relying on Star Wars lore or in-jokes. [Read](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/andor-review-new-star-wars-spinoff-disney-jjbfnl5t9)
- **Collider**, Maggie Lovitt (A+): The critic praises the series as a mature, slow-burn Star Wars entry that excels in character origins, world-building, and thematic depth around rebellion. [Read](https://collider.com/andor-review-diego-luna-star-wars-disney-plus/)
- **NME**, Paul Bradshaw (5/5): The critic calls it the best Star Wars show yet, a grown-up noir thriller that pushes the franchise into new, mature territory with realistic characters and themes. [Read](https://www.nme.com/reviews/tv-reviews/andor-review-star-wars-disney-3313239)
- **Den of Geek**, Ryan Britt (4/5): The critic calls the premiere episodes a refreshing, anti-nostalgia Star Wars story that feels like a great novel, with strong world-building and multifaceted characters like Cassian. They highlight the grounded realism and efficient storytelling in the first three episodes as a major strength. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/star-wars-andor-review/)

## Details

- **Created by:** Tony Gilroy
- **Creator:** Tony Gilroy
- **Director:** Toby Haynes, Ariel Kleiman, Benjamin Caron, Susanna White, Janus Metz Pedersen, Alonso Ruizpalacios
- **Writer:** Tony Gilroy, Beau Willimon, Dan Gilroy, Tom Bissell, Stephen Schiff
- **Cinematography:** Adriano Goldman, Damián García, Christophe Nuyens, Frank Lamm, Mark Patten
- **Editor:** John Gilroy, Yan Miles, Matthew Cannings, Tim Porter, Dan Roberts, Simon Smith, Morten Højbjerg, Frances Parker, Hazel Baillie, Craig Ferreira
- **Music:** Nicholas Britell, Brandon Roberts
- **Production design:** Luke Hull
- **Costume design:** Michael Wilkinson
- **Producer:** David Meanti, Kate Hazell
- **Cast:** Diego Luna as Cassian Andor; Ben Miles as Tay Kolma; Richard Dillane as Davo Sculdun; Anton Lesser as Major Partagaz; Muhannad Bhaier as Wilmon; Stellan Skarsgård as Luthen Rael; Denise Gough as Dedra Meero; Kyle Soller as Syril Karn
- **Certificate (CNC):** 12
- **Release (France):** 21 September 2022
- **Genres:** Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
- **Also in:** [Emmy Outstanding Drama Series winners](https://film.one/collections/emmy-drama.md) (Nominee, 2023)
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duN-KQgOjYs

## Where to watch in France

- Disney+: streaming, uhd

*Checked 2026-09-12.*

Also available in: AR, AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CL, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EC, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, JP, KR, LT, MX, NL, NO, NZ, PA, PE, PH, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SG, SI, TR, US. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country.

## If you liked this

- *The Battle of Algiers* (1966), Fi1m 93: For another account of rebellion that refuses to make its costs comfortable. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-battle-of-algiers.md)
- *Army of Shadows* (1969): Resistance as difficult work, with loyalty offering little protection from doubt.
- *The Americans* (2013): Political belief keeps colliding with private loyalties in an exacting spy drama.
- *Children of Men* (2006), Fi1m 85: Ordinary survival and political violence share a science-fiction setting that feels lived in. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/children-of-men.md)
- *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story* (2016), Fi1m 70: A more action-led companion for viewers who want to spend longer with Cassian. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story.md)

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