Star Wars: Andor Episode 7 is out now! Created by Tony Gilroy, the prequel series to the 2016 Star Wars spin-off Rogue One has Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy, Stephen Schiff and Beau Willimon as the writers for the show.
The show has an ensemble cast that has Diego Luna reprising his role of Cassian Andor aka Kassa along with Kyle Soller as Syril Karn, Adria Arjona as Bix Caleen, Joplin Sibtain as Brasso, James McArdle as Timm Karlo, Rupert Vansittart as Chief Hyne, Stellan Skarsgård as Luthen Rael, Fiona Shaw as Maarva Andor, Alex Ferns as Sergeant Linus Mosk, Gary Beadle as Clem Andor, Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma and Denise Gough as Dedra Meero. The runtime of the sixth episode is 50 minutes.
– Andor Episode 7 Review and Recap Contains Mild Spoilers –
Andor Episode 7: Annoucement
Cassian was smart enough to ditch the rebels in the last episode but, his return to his hometown, Ferrix in Andor Episode 7 might not say so. His stepmother, Maarva and his tragic friend, Bix are both pretty upset about his association with the rebellion. To add fuel to the matter, the entire town seems to know more about Cassian than ever which puts our titular character in a spot where dilemma eats him up.
Meanwhile, on Coruscant ethically dilemmas arise between fan favourite Mon Mothma and our old revolutionary, Luthen. Was the episode at Aldhani too far-fetched? Or was it enough? Well, looks like our two leads stand on different endpoints. Even while considering the logistics and money at goes behind funding the Rebel Alliance has them at two separate ends and it is hard to find a black-and-white ground between these characters because the war is enraging in Andor is all about the grey undertones of ethics, money and power.
However, the standpoint in the episode is the target behind Cassian’s head put by Kleya during her conversation with Vel. Being Luthen’s assistant, her words are both similar to that of the old man and yet her heart might just be in a different place than Luthen’s. The episode also moves forward to explore the highs and greys in Deedra which can possibly hint towards her involvement with the Rebels. Or is it just us being too convinced of the duplicity that runs within the high grounds and the inner workings of the Empire?
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Andor Episode 7 Ending
Andor Episode 7 does not end on a victorious note for Cassian as it did in the last one. We see our protagonist relocate to Niamos where he lives under the alias of Keef Girgo. But, his low-key life is short-lived when a Shoretrooper questions him and finds out that he is the thief that the Empire has been looking for quite some time.
As Cassian is kept under the eye of the KX droid, who is a nostalgic reminder of K-2SO from Rouge One, he is soon falsely accused and sentenced to six years in prison for things he did not even do. At the end of the episode, we see Syril Karn get a job at the Bureau of Standards, refurbishing his revenge plan on Andor.
Andor Episode 7: Final Thoughts
After the glamourous sixth episode, Andor Episode 7 focuses on the nuances within the rebellion and the system in general. Ending at a very promising and deadly cliffhanger, the episode offered us different world views and world-building that are sure to pique the interest of Star Wars fans. At this point, the show is so far so good with its entire pacing and storytelling and is always hopeful to offer more with every passing episode.
It is surprising how beautifully Andor is able to weave realism in its fantasy, dystopian world and put across very relevant and current geo-political and humanistic viewpoints. Every episode at this point is a treat of a unique kind.
You can watch Andor Episode 7, streaming now on Disney+ Hostar. To read our review of the previous episodes, click here.
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