Episode

Why Andor Is the Star Wars Show We Needed

Podcast: The Blerd Wire
Published: May 12, 2025
Duration seconds: 642
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Summary

In this episode of The Blerd Wire, we break down the first half of Andor and why it’s striking a chord with longtime Star Wars fans—especially those who grew up on the prequels and The Clone Wars. Is Andor too slow for mainstream audiences, or is it the gritty, political Star Wars drama we’ve been waiting for? I share my generational perspective on Andor, Star Wars storytelling, and why Disney needs to rethink how it targets different fanbases.