The ‘Star Wars’ Rankings and the 'Andor' Miracle
Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan reflect on Andor Season 2 as a landmark achievement in the Star Wars universe, elevating the franchise with its mature, politically grounded storytelling. They rank it third in the Star Wars canon, behind only The Empire Strikes Back and A New Hope, and
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