Andor’s universally acclaimed second season just wrapped, and the spark of rebellion is burning brighter than ever.Tony Gilroy’s series starringDiego Lunaalready set a record last month by becomingthe highest-ratedStar Warsproject ever to hit the screen, somehow improving on what was already seen as a standout first run in 2023 with a 97%Rotten Tomatoesscore. Now, the adventures of Cassian Andor have gained sole membership in a very exclusive television club. OnIMDb, it is now the first television series ever to have a run of five consecutive episodes with user scores of 9.5 or above. Of those episodes, “Who Are You?,” whichoffered a chilling depiction of the Ghorman massacre, currently holds the highest rating of 9.8.
With history made, it’s safe to say that Season 2 lived up to the hype from critics and the supreme confidence from Disney. Even in a year that has thus far included popular, high-profile hits likeSeveranceSeason 2,The Last of UsSeason 2, andThe Studio,Andorstands comfortably alone. For comparison’s sake, theAdam Scottsci-fi series only had one episode with a 9.5 score in its much-lauded second outing, while HBO’s video game adaptation starringBella Ramseyhas yet to crack anything above that mark halfway through its sophomore run. The red-hotStudio, too, has maxed out at a 9 with only one episode to go in theSeth Rogencomedy. It’s unheard of to have an audience so consistently impressed by a show, thoughStar Warshas flirted with this feat before. BeforeAndor,Star Wars: The Clone Warswas the gold standard for small-screen adventures in a galaxy far, far away, yet it came just one episode shy, with the final four episodes of Season 7 never falling below a 9.7 score. More recently,The Mandalorianalso had a respectable run at the end of Season 2, topping out at a 9.8 with its finale.
IMDb Scores for ‘Andor’ Season 2’s Final Five Episodes
Andor Season 2 Episodes
IMDb Score
Episode 8, “Who Are You?”
Episode 9, “Welcome to the Rebellion”
Episode 10, “Make it Stop”
Episode 11, “Who Else Knows?”
Episode 12, “Jedha, Kyber, Erso”
Season 1 ofAndor, too, doesn’t hold a candle when comparing IMDb scores. While ratings are strong overall, and the season boasts a similarly impressive Certified Fresh score of 96%, only one episode crossed that 9.5 threshold — “One Way Out.” That iconic episode, depicting Cassian and his fellow inmates staging a prison break from Narkina 5 and forever immortalizingAndy Serkis’s inspiring inmateKino Loy, was widely viewed as a highlight that capped off a three-episode arc showing the horrors of an Imperial prison. It’s also a testament to how Season 2 built upon the foundation Gilroy had set and, ultimately, how the series provideda fitting, emotional end to Cassian’s storyin the eyes of critics and audiences alike that finally linked up withRogue One: A Star Wars Story.
What Does the Future Hold for ‘Star Wars’ After ‘Andor’?
Collider’sMaggie Lovittwas among the many singingAndorSeason 2’s praises ahead of its release,giving it a 10/10and calling it “Nine hours of the bestStar Warsyou will ever see.” The episodes continuedCassian Andor’s rise in the rebellion against the empire, embracing more of his leadership qualities and moving closer to his ultimate heroic fate depicted on the big screen, all while deliveringa powerful message from Gilroythat looks to transcend the franchise. Further connecting the series toRogue Onewas the inclusion of other stars fromGareth Edwards’s film, includingBen Mendelsohnas Orson Krennic andAlan Tudykas K-2SO, withother returning cast membersfrom Season 1, includingAdria Arjonaas Bix Caleen,Stellan Skarsgårdas Luthen Rael, andGenevieve O’Reillyas Mon Mothma.
WithAndorcomplete, theStar Warsfranchise is now looking to the future with a few projects on the horizon. The series is done in live-action this year, but a third season of the animatedStar Wars: Visionsis bringinga new collection of shortsfrom a variety of animation studios this October. Filmingis also underwayon Season 2 of theRosario Dawson-ledAhsokaaftera trailer of concept art at Star Wars Celebrationin Japan last month teased the coming conflict between the New Republic and the Imperial Remnant. On the theatrical side,The Mandalorian & Groguwill bringPedro Pascalback into theStar Warsuniverse on July 12, 2025, underDave Filoni’s direction, whileShawn LevyandRyan Goslingwill deliverStar Wars: Starfighter, believed to be the first project in the franchise to not be a prequel or sequel since 1977, on July 22, 2025.
In the meantime, all episodes ofAndorare now streaming on Disney+. Stay tuned here at Collider to see howStar Warsfollows up on its best television series to date.
