There was a clear distinction between the two sides.
The Rebels fought the Empire; the Sith were the ancient, villainous enemies of the Jedi.
As an audience, it was easy to know who to root for.
Why would we ever want to identify with the bad guys?
This isone of many reasonsStar Warsbecame such a success.
It had a simple yet powerful message, one that transcended cultural barriers.
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The Rebels were the heroes trying to make the galaxy safer for all.
Theyd dealt a massive blow to the Empire by destroying the Death Star.
Andorshows us that love isnt always enough.
Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
The Rebellion needed to start somewhere.
It needed to start in the shadows.
The earliest depiction ofthe Rebel Allianceplayed a major part in creating that distinction.
Thats the kind of idealized reality we all want to live in.
Its as relevant today as it was in the late 70s and early 80s.
As Kershner pointed out,Princess Leias Rebel forces will not do anything to win.
They will not sacrifice lives.
They do not descend to the level of the enemy.
Thats the difference between the Rebels and the Empire.
Thats what sets them apart from the Empire.Andor, however, shows us that love isnt always enough.
The Rebellion needed to start somewhere.
It needed to start in the shadows.
Yes, George Lucas original Rebels sacrificed things, too.
Rebel pilots and ground troops gave their lives for the cause.
Theyve forfeited their morals, relationships, and sanity, all for the promise of a better tomorrow.
Can we honestly say the same about those inAndor?
Can we honestly say the same about those inAndor?
Every single minor win is hard-fought.
Danger lurks around every corner.
No one can be trusted.
How can someone operate with hope and love when the threat of betrayal is everywhere?
Hard choices must be made, and this theme is present throughoutAndorseason 2s second block of episodes.
InAndorseason 2 episodes 4-6, Cassian Andor and Luthen Rael are at odds over Ghorman.
As such, the audience is working with more information than Luthen and Cassian.
This makes Luthens decision even more harrowing.
At what point does whats right for the Rebellion become wrong for everyone else?
When does that distinction start to matter?
The changed title for the originalStar Warsmovie,A New Hope, tells us everything we need to know.
It is the infusion of hope that changed the Rebel Alliance.
There is no revolution without sacrifice.
That much is clear.
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The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
