What made Andor stand out? What made it work when so much of contemporary Star Wars has been so middling? This video looks at how the cuts to the classic Star Wars formula in Andor made the show feel like a breath of fresh air and what that can mean for Star Wars going forward.

Other video essays cited:
"Andor - The Heart of Star Wars" by CJK -    • Andor - The Heart of Star Wars  

"Why Anakin Deserved Better" by Princess Weekes -    • How The Jedi Failed Anakin Skywalker ...  

"The Psychology of Authoritarianism" by Andrewism -    • The Psychology of Authoritarianism  

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