Those looking for a spy thriller series to binge this weekend have to look no further than Disney+, as the streaming service is home to one of the best offerings the genre has ever seen, and both of its seasons are available to stream. There is Slow Horses on the side of spy thriller TV shows, and James Bond on the theatrical branch.
Those are the two that have been dominating the genre over the past few years, and with two more Slow Horses seasons ordered and a James Bond reboot on the way, they are not going anywhere. However, for spy thriller fans who want to explore a unique take on the genre, one of Disney+’s best TV shows rises as a breath of fresh air.
This Sci-Fi Series Is A Major Franchise At Its Best
Cassian Andor looking over his shoulder in Andor season 2
Andor debuted on Disney+ on September 21, 2022. The two-season series comes from the biggest Sci-Fi franchise of all time, Star Wars, and is a prequel to the hit 2016 movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide. That said, it is a perfect show for those unfamiliar with Star Wars. Andor is more spy thriller than Sci-Fi.
While there are many different planets, alien races, and pieces of technology, the show’s main event is the political intrigue as the rebels make their moves in the shadows to fulfill their goal of overthrowing the Empire. Andor tackles topics like authoritarianism, imperialism, radicalization, propaganda, and more to become a gritty and grounded entry unlike anything the Star Wars universe had seen before it.
Andor’s main character is Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor, who goes on a galaxy-wide journey as he evolves from someone who wants nothing to do with the rebellion to its most skilled spy, assassin, and key leader for the movement. Andor’s star-studded cast also includes names like Adria Arjona (Hit Man), Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value), Ben Mendelsohn (Rogue One), and many more.
Why Andor Is The Perfect Star Wars Series To Binge This Weekend
Andor stands at a near-perfect 96% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the Sci-Fi spy thriller series also landing well with viewers, as shown by its 89% audience score. While Andor was released weekly, the series makes for the perfect binge, as both seasons of the hit series are divided into multi-episode arcs. As such, viewers can get complete, movie-like experiences through a 3-episode binge or more.
The Star Wars series has two seasons of 12 episodes, leading to 24 episodes of pure spy thriller goodness. Andor emerges as a unique entry point into one of the biggest franchises of all time that is geared towards espionage fans. As such, it is a must-watch, and after a weekend binge, new viewers will understand why Andor is simply masterful.
Release Date
2022 – 2025-00-00
Network
Disney+
Showrunner
Tony Gilroy
