Andor Season 2 Makes One Rise of Skywalker Scene Shine Like Never Before!

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The second season of the series “Andor” has significantly reshaped our perspective on “Star Wars,” with its impact reaching as far as the franchise’s most debated films, such as “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Unlike any other “Star Wars” production, “Andor” delves deeper and provides a more realistic portrayal of the struggles and immense efforts that ultimately empowered the Rebel Alliance to overthrow the Imperial regime.

While Andor’s tale shares a connection with the Star Wars saga, particularly the original Star Wars film (renamed A New Hope), it deviates significantly from the mythical, storied lineage of the Skywalker clan and their distinctive link to the Force. The Empire’s defeat in previous Star Wars narratives often revolves around the extraordinary power of the Force and the age-old struggle between the Jedi and the Sith. However, it’s important to remember that the Skywalkers weren’t the sole ones who brought down the Empire, and Andor brings this point into sharper focus than ever before.

Andor Season 2 Sets Up The Entire Galaxy Turning Against The Empire

The fall of the Empire wasn’t initiated by Luke Skywalker’s miraculous shot that destroyed the Death Star; it began years prior, as leaders who would later be known as the Rebel Alliance planted the seeds of resistance across the galaxy. They recognized that simply destroying the Empire’s primary weapon and decapitating its leadership wouldn’t suffice. They understood that the entire galaxy had to comprehend the truth behind the Empire’s power – the incomprehensible brutality it employed to maintain control.

Despite having contrasting strategies, figures like Luthen Rael and Mon Mothma both understood that defeating the Empire required a gradual, systematic approach rather than a quick fix. This was because dismantling the Empire would be a long-term endeavor, not an immediate victory. That’s why Mon Mothma delayed her challenge against the Imperial Senate until she had irrefutable evidence of the Empire’s genocidal actions. It’s also why Luthen focused so intensely on recruiting his most capable individuals and assigning them to undercover, indisputable missions throughout the galaxy.

In a poignant manner, Luthen makes it clear to Dedra Meero during their confrontation that the Rebellion they were seeking has already departed. It’s no longer confined to a single location; instead, it’s expanded throughout the entire galaxy. He was certain that even ordinary citizens would eventually rise against the Empire, and while his prediction came true in part through the original Star Wars trilogy and Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker further fulfills his promise to Dedra by pushing this idea to unprecedented levels.

Luthen’s Prophecy Is Finally Fulfilled In The Rise Of Skywalker

While both the original Star Wars trilogy and Star Wars Rebels demonstrated that the Rebel Alliance relied on ordinary individuals to rise against the Empire, their most prominent figures remained the Jedi. The original trilogy, in many ways, is a tale of family, with Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, who were deeply connected to the Force, playing significant roles in opposing the Empire. Leia was raised as royalty, while Luke initially portrayed an ordinary hero, eventually evolving into the “Chosen One,” destined to vanquish Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine’s loyal Sith enforcer.

In essence, the concept of everyday individuals serving as key players in the struggle against oppression was perhaps best exemplified in Andor, yet it built upon the foundation laid by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The characters in Rogue One were not extraordinary or blessed with supernatural abilities, but rather ordinary people who chose to defy the Empire for a noble cause. They willingly gave up their own destinies for the Rebellion, thereby serving as an inspiring model for others.

At first glance, it appeared as though the example established by Luthen, Rogue One, and other Rebel civilians was overlooked during the Star Wars sequel trilogy. This was evident when Leia’s plea for aid while being chased persistently by the First Order in Star Wars: The Last Jedi went unheeded. In that instance, their last resort seemed to be the two Jedi, Luke and Rey. Had the galaxy grown weary of fighting? Was it possible that everyone would submit to being ruled by a oppressive force again unless the Jedi intervened?

Absolutely not. Luthen’s labor remained unseen, and he never lived to see the galaxy unite against the Empire, but it did, particularly in “The Rise of Skywalker.” As the Resistance exhausted their last reserves to halt the Empire’s expansion on Exegol, they were reinforced by countless civilians and Resistance starships, forming what eventually became the Galactic Fleet. “It’s just… people,” a thought that would have appalled Dedra Meero and other Imperial faithful.

This Needs To Be The Future Of Star Wars

Now that the Skywalker storyline has concluded, Star Wars can finally explore new territories beyond dynasties and lineages. The Force transcends all life forms, connecting the galaxy in a profound way. Regular individuals display incredible courage just as those with a higher destiny do. Under Rey’s guidance, the Jedi Order may resurface, but a fresh start could be beneficial for the new generation of Jedis. One wonders about those who possess latent Force abilities like the young boy who lifted a broom in the closing scene of The Last Jedi; where are their families? What is their origin?

Might Star Wars: Starfighter mark the beginning of a fresh cinematic chapter in Star Wars, focusing on everyday characters instead of being tied to the Skywalker saga’s legacy? Some have speculated that Ryan Gosling’s character could possess Force sensitivity, but this doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll become a Jedi. Instead, he could be anyone or anything. This is what made Andor captivating, and it makes the future of Star Wars equally intriguing – often, the ordinary can be extraordinary.

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2025-05-30 21:39