These Small Details Are What Make ‘Star Wars: Andor’ So Great
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Whatever a person thinks of Star Wars: Andor, whether they enjoy it or not, they must admit it is a high-quality show. It has its own voice but is entirely a part of the Star Wars universe. The attention to detail is exquisite. And it is that attention to detail that makes the show great.
We’ll start with the sets. They not only provide the setting for the show but also help build character, advance the plot, and immerse us in the worlds of Andor and Star Wars simultaneously. The only place we’ve seen before is Coruscant. Everywhere else, from Ferrix to Kenari, are new to the show. On Ferrix, some of the people work in a scrapyard. But, all over the city, we see that the scrap is more than scrap to them. The decorations and ornaments, even the bell, look like they were made from reclaimed materials. This tells us something about the people who live there. That their lives aren’t just filled with drudgery. They find ways to create beauty even under harsh conditions.
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Another set that delivers is the imperial facility, where they search for rebel activity. Like the Death Star, everything about it is imposing. The lack of ornament, and the sterility of the facility, make it menacing. It is there for one purpose and one purpose only. The Empire cares nothing for the comfort or sanity of its staff. This set allows us access to the Empire and how Palpatine runs the galaxy.
Another area where the details make the show is the costumes. The Kenari are dressed in simple clothing, showing their lack of technology. On Ferrix, they wear heavy-duty work clothes. Then there’s the conversation between Syril Karn and the chief inspector. The chief inspector looks frumpy and disheveled, like his character. Whereas Karn has modified his uniform to look prim and proper, like his character. Even at the imperial facility, we are shown a lower-ranking officer with an undone tunic. It shows that under the menacing exterior, there is an undercurrent of rebelliousness. A desire to break the rules echoes the show’s overall theme at the start of the rebellion.
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Finally, there are the character reactions. Even in the battle scenes, there are a lot of small details that make them compelling. The bad guys aren’t one-dimensional characters. Take Karn as an example. He could easily be cartoonish. Instead, he’s got range. He starts off as a putz, easy to hate. But when his mission gets going, we can see his fear. During the chase, we see his humanity, as he is deeply troubled by the deaths that resulted from the mission. After he gets fired, we see him defeated. He slouches, which he had never done before. All his confidence is gone. Finally, we see his obsession with Cassian, the man who caused all this.
Many more details, from the musical cues to the hierarchy of the early rebellion, add realism and weight to Andor. These three, the sets, costumes, and characters, are just the tip of the iceberg. It will take a rewatch or two to find all the little details. Luckily, the show is good enough to be rewatched.
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