The eleventh episode of Star Wars Andor is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia. I’ll be discussing heavy spoilers so if you haven’t seen it or want to avoid spoilers, now’s your chance to stop reading.

Check out my spoiler-free review of Andor here.

The Andor series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor and is joined by cast members Genevieve O’Reilly (who will portray a young Mon Mothma), Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough and Kyle Soller. The executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Diego Luna and Michelle Rejwan. Tony Gilroy is the creator and showrunner.

In the meantime, check out my interview with Andor actors Kyle Soller and Denise Gough by heading over here for the written article, or you can watch the entire interview below:

Check out my breakdown of the first three episodes of Andor, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10 and Episode 11 here.

Check out my breakdown of Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 1 and 2, Episode 3, Episode 4 and Episode 5 here.

You can check out my previous breakdowns of The Book Of Boba Fett Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6 and Episode 7 here.

Those Are Death Troopers Accompanying Deedra

Death Troopers first appeared in Star Wars canon in 2016’s Rogue One A Star Wars Story, so it’s nice to see them appearing in Andor for the first time.

Death troopers are an elite variant of stormtroopers specializing in stealth, espionage and lethality that served the Galactic Empire. Operating under Imperial Intelligence as the death trooper division, they acted as a protective detail for significant Imperial officers and members of the Tarkin Initiative, as well as special-assignment commandos.

Canto Bight Mention

Mon Mothma’s husband, Perrin, is a gambling addict. Mon suggests that he should go gamble at Canto Bight and not on Coruscant, where people can see him.

The city of Canto Bight first appeared in 2017’s Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi, as a city where wealthy people from all over the galaxy gather to gamble and do all sorts of stuff.

Maarva Urges The People Of Ferrix To Fight The Empire

Maarva left a hologram before her death, inspiring the people of Ferrix to rebel against the Empire.

Andor Joins Luthen

It looks like Cassian Andor will be continuing his rebel activities with Luthen Rael.

Post-Credits Scene

Yeah, for the first time, Andor Season 1 Episode 12 has a post-credits scene.

This is a treat for Star Wars fans, as we get to see the first Death Star in construction and nearing completion. As was previously confirmed, Andor takes place five years before the events of Rogue One A Star Wars Story. The events of Andor Season 1 takes place across the span of 1 year, while the second season will feature the remaining four years.

According to showrunner Tony Gilroy, Andor Season 2 only began filming in November 2022, and that will last until around August 2023. Add about a year of post-production, and it’s highly likely that a second season will only premiere sometime in 2024.

Until then, excelsior!