Summary
One of the reasons why the first season ofAndorresonated with people is because of its characters.There were a lot ofcharacters whose fans already knew from theStar Warscanon, along with some new ones.It was also a more grounded show with a few laughs here and there, mostly achieved through dark humor, as drama and suspense were the core goals.
The set budget was also higher, making everything look morelived-in instead of through projected screens. Fans of the characters will not be disappointed withthe best characters inAndorseason 2, as there are some great character arcs where secrets are divulged, loyalties are tested, and the Rebellion isformed.
8Bix Caleen
One Big Moment
Bixhad a bigger role in the first season ofAndorthan the second. She was more of a tool used to motivate Cassian in season two, but she did have some outstanding moments, the biggest of which happened in episode six where she tortures Gorst, the man who tortured her in season one, and then Cassian helps blow up his lab.
Also, Bix left in episode nine to give Cassian a reason tochoose the Rebellionover her, while also hiding the fact that she was pregnant, presumably with his child.
7Vel Sartha
Fighting Through Loss
Velisanother female characterwho had a bigger role in the action in season one, but she got a better arc than Bix in season two. She was essentially in charge of helping the people of Ghorman start smuggling loot from the Empire, which eventually led to their rebellion.
During this smuggling run, Vel’s love interest, Cinta, is slain, but this does not diminish her urge to keep fighting. The Empire did not directly kill Cinta, but they certainly didn’t help either, which is why Vel knew she had to keep at it.
6Kleya Marki
A True Luthen Believer
Kleyawas secretly one ofAndor’sbest characters all along. It just took some time to build her up, as she was portrayed as a simple assistant to Luthen in most ofAndor. Her big moment came in episode ten, which focused on her rescuing Luthen from a hospital, as well as her backstory with Luthen.
Saved as a child, Kleya began to believe in what Luthen was doing wholeheartedly, even though they argued like cats and dogs. Most importantly, Kleya showed what atrue femme fataleshe was in this episode, leaving her mark on season two at the eleventh hour.
5Orson Krennic
Slimy As Ever
Director Krennicwas first introduced inRogue One: A Star Wars Storyas the lead villain, quickly rising to the top of thebest/worst bureaucrats within the Empire. It was Ben Mendelsohn’s performance that helped achieve this status for the character, and Director Krennic returned for a few episodes within season two ofAndor.
Every appearance and line was like a little trickle of gold that no villain could stand up to inAndor,save for one. His role may have been small, but his presence was foreboding and used well to get the point across that the Empire is ruthless.
4K-2SO
Rebuilt And Ready
Like Director Krennic,K-2SOwas introduced inRogue One: A Star Wars Storyand given only a little bit of screen time in the second season ofAndor. It’s actually less than Director Krennic becausethis sassy droidonly came online at the end of episode nine and didn’t return until episode eleven.
Still, the time spent with K-2SO was a reminder of how good he was in the movie. His blunt observations are funny, his loyalty is charming, and he can kick butt when he wants to.
3Cassian Andor
A Flawed Rebel
It’s kind of funny howCassianis not the best character in his own show, or at least, that’s the case in season two. Season one focused more on him, while season two tried harder to spend more time with other characters. It was better for it, but that doesn’t mean Cassian didn’t have standout moments in season two.
His time with the Maya Pei rebels in the first arc is great, his love for Bix is endearing, and his loyalty to the rest of his friends is noble. Best of all, Cassian was flawed, showing that heroes don’t have to be perfect to be good, as rebellions of any kind are always messy.
2Luthen Rael
Deal With The Devil
While Cassian was flawed,Luthenwas determined and did more reprehensible things, but it was all in the name of peace. He was a classic shyster on the outside, always trying to do some wheeling and dealing as an antiques dealer, but it was all a ruse to help fund Rebel outfits.
While he didn’t always do the right thing, Cassian summed it up in a speech he gave in episode twelve to the Rebellion council rather well. Luthen gave his life to the cause, literally, and no one could possibly live up to his sacrifices.
1Syril Karn
Believing In The Empire
Syril, ultimately, believed inwhat the Empirestood for: order. On paper, it sounds nice to have one governmental body making sure everyone is safe, but then there is the propaganda mixed in. It’s exactly what Syril bought into time and time again, which bit him in the backside time and time again as well, and was raised to a boiling point in episode eight.
Dedra betrayed his beliefs. He witnessed Ghorman crumbling before him, then he spotted Cassian and just lost it. Perhaps, in his mind, he thought Cassian’s death could give his life meaning, but instead, it led to Syril dying, and that’s just a tragic loss for a flawed but ultimately relatable character.
