The character Cassian Andor was introduced to us in 'Rogue One', the film that showed us how the Death Star plans were leaked prior to the events in the original Star Wars film. This series shows us what happened to him in the years before that. When we first meet him he is searching for his long lost sister but only finds trouble in the form of two local security officers. They don't survive the encounter but he is far from safe. His activity has come to the notice Deputy Inspector Syril Karn, an ambitious man who won't stop looking and who will ultimately put Andor on the Empire's radar. Andor finds himself working with rebel elements; something that will only put him, and those close to him, in greater danger.
Having enjoyed 'Star Wars' films since 1977, even the ones many fans don't like, I was still unsure about spin off TV series... it turned out I needn't have worried as I enjoyed them too. This is the final series I came to and must say it might just be the best yet. There is a good amount of action but unlike most of Star Wars it feels gritty. Rebels will do bad things for the advancement of the cause and far from being depicted as evil most of those working for the Empire are fairly ordinary people who believe what they are doing is the right thing for a stable galaxy. As well as Cassian we follow several key characters on both sides and they develop nicely as the story progresses. The series uses impressive locations and the effects look real; clearly a lot of care was taken to get thing looking right. The cast, which includes plenty of familiar faces, does a great job. Overall I really liked this and can't wait for season two. I hope we get more Star Wars series of this quality.
Having enjoyed 'Star Wars' films since 1977, even the ones many fans don't like, I was still unsure about spin off TV series... it turned out I needn't have worried as I enjoyed them too. This is the final series I came to and must say it might just be the best yet. There is a good amount of action but unlike most of Star Wars it feels gritty. Rebels will do bad things for the advancement of the cause and far from being depicted as evil most of those working for the Empire are fairly ordinary people who believe what they are doing is the right thing for a stable galaxy. As well as Cassian we follow several key characters on both sides and they develop nicely as the story progresses. The series uses impressive locations and the effects look real; clearly a lot of care was taken to get thing looking right. The cast, which includes plenty of familiar faces, does a great job. Overall I really liked this and can't wait for season two. I hope we get more Star Wars series of this quality.
