Andor season 2 first reactions call the Star Wars show “a miracle” that makes Rogue One even better

The buzz surrounding the much-anticipated second season of Andor has arrived – and it’s promising. The upcoming episodes are being celebrated as another milestone for Star Wars on television, offering some of the finest viewing experiences of the year.

In season 2 of Andor, Diego Luna reprises his role as the crafty ex-thief turned Rebel Spy, Cassian Andor, and welcomes back Ben Mendelsohn as Krennic (just to clarify, the series serves as a prequel to Rogue One, so he hasn’t returned from the grave).

Crafted by Tony Gilroy, the series debuted in 2022 and was promptly renewed for another season. The second installment was originally scheduled for release in August 2024 but was delayed due to the labor strikes in Hollywood during 2023.

Initial responses are describing the latest season as “nothing less than a masterpiece,” with GamesRadar’s Fay Watson stating: “[Tony Gilroy] has effectively crafted four monumental films that enrich Cassian’s narrative in a deeply impactful manner. Diego Luna delivers an outstanding performance, but Genevieve O’Reilly and Ben Mendelsohn shine even brighter.”

Germain Lussier from Gizmodo and io9 expressed a similar sentiment: “I felt a range of emotions – I cried, cheered, and gasped. It’s intelligent, sophisticated, thrilling, and profoundly resonant. It’s everything you could desire and more. A true miracle.”

Critic Rafael Motamayor asserts that Andor season 2 is exceptional, enhancing the broader narrative landscape: “This stands as not only the finest Star Wars series but also the best TV show I have witnessed this year, hands down. Absolutely captivating and emotionally charged storytelling. It elevates not just Rogue One but even Rebels.”

Amon Warmann, contributing editor for Empire, notes a shift in momentum post the initial season: “Episode 6 propels the series into an exhilarating pace that rarely lets up. This sets the benchmark for all future Star Wars content. Outstanding television.”

Andor season 2 is slated to debut on Disney Plus on April 22. For additional updates from a galaxy far, far away, explore our list of all the upcoming Star Wars films and series you should not miss. To discover more about Disney, check our roundup of the best Disney Plus offerings you can enjoy right now.

Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ currently situated in the Midwest. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent’s Indy100 and produced TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been featured in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and others.