It’s the end of an era. And so many lives.

This week, we trace the ways that Andor knits itself together into the wider tapestry of Star Wars, specifically by tying itself to Rogue One. We question whether the Rebels’ sacrifices are cheapened by Luke Skywalker’s heroism in Episode IV, define heroism through two key characters—Bix and Nemik—and investigate the reasons why Rebel High Command…is like that.

We also name our favorite aspects of Andor, and crown it the ultimate Star Wars show.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Who Are We?

00:02:07 Plot Summary

00:11:13 Initial Reactions

00:24:02 Luke and the Next Generation of Rebels

00:31:09 Heroism and Anti-Heroism

00:45:14 Alliance High Command

00:55:44 Favorite Parts of Andor

01:01:32 Bae Watch

01:09:23 Closing Thoughts