Andorseason 2’s trailer is finally here, and, despite the very long wait, I will give Lucasfilm the credit it deserves for delivering a fantastic teaser. As someone who still viewsAndorseason 1 as the verybest ofStar Wars’TV shows, I have been waiting patiently for the trailer for season 2. Admittedly, the wait has been close to excruciating, especially given the overall lack ofupdates aboutAndorseason 2and the almost three-year gap between the two installments.
However, I could not have been happier to receive the news thatAndorseason 2’s trailerhad been released by Lucasfilm, finally offering a look into Tony Gilroy’s conclusion for the show. From new looks atAndor’s cast of charactersto an emphasis on explosive, rebellious action, the trailer promises a thrilling end to the story that will have heavy ties to another of my favoriteStar Warsprojects,Rogue One.While the wait forAndorseason 2 may have been lengthy, I cannot deny that Lucasfilm has released a fantastic trailer for my most anticipatedStar Warsstory in years.
Andor Season 2’s Trailer Learned A Major Lesson From Skeleton Crew
Star Wars Can Be Different With Its Creative Choices
Immediately after clicking play onAndorseason 2’s trailer, the standout aspect was its music choice. LikeStar Wars: Skeleton Crew’s marketing,Andorseason 2’s trailer sounds distinctly un-Star Warsthanks to the usage of a real song rather than a musical composition.Andorseason 2’s trailer songis “The Revolution Starts Now” by Steve Earle which, given the show’s focus on intense rebellion against fascistic regimes, is a perfect song choice. Steve Earle is known for his activism, making him more than a fitting musician to be attached to a story ofAndor’s tone and style.
I admit that the music choice was somewhat jarring at first, but it quickly became a perfect decision on Lucasfilm’s part, for which I give the studio credit. I appreciate thatStar Warsis not afraid to branch out and test things with marketing, be itAndorseason 2’s trailer or the 1980s-styled trailers forSkeleton Crew.Both instances show that Lucasfilm understands the story being told, linking it to an inherently connected style of music that adds a touch of flair and uniquenessthat is different from the still-amazingorchestral music of a galaxy far, far away.
Andor Season 2 Promises Spectacle Like Never Before
Andor Remains Firmly In The Star Wars Wheelhouse
Andorseason 2’s trailer music will not be to everyone’s taste, but I think anyStar Warsfan will agree with me when I say the show is promising grand spectacle in this universe. Not only does the trailer showcase action-packed shots of the Rebel Alliance truly being born, but the sense of scale is mesmerizing.Andorseason 1 captured this at various points, be it the heist on Aldhani or the prison escape from Narkina-5. As it turns out,Andorseason 2 is following suit by only increasing the spectacle and theStar Warsiconography.
The shots of X-Wings taking off from Yavin IV look excellent…
One such shot inAndorseason 2’s trailer shows the returning Ben Mendelsohn as Director Orson Krennic standing in front of the almost-completed Death Star. The scale of the space station is immense, with the same being the case on the Rebellion’s side. The shots of X-Wings taking off from Yavin IV look excellent, proving thatTony Gilroy and his team are providing war on a scale that makesAndorthe best-lookingStar Warsshow, and this is without mentioning the sweeping visuals of Imperial hangers or wing-mounted pilot shots.
The Focus Is On An Action-Packed Rebellion Story
The Rebellion Is Forming
The final element that stood out to me fromAndorseason 2’s trailer is just how action-packed it looked. One of the main advantages ofAndorwas that it somewhat broke the mold regardingStar Warsnorms in that it featured long, extended scenes - sometimes even entire episodes - of characters talking with one another. Of course, this is not to sayAndordid not have its action-packed moments, but it was in the quieter, dialog-driven moments that the show differentiated itself from other projects in a galaxy far, far away.
Andorseason 2 is sure to continue this, but Lucasfilm has teased that there will be more action this time around. This was to be expected with Andor being fully recruited by Luthen Rael, with the trailer highlighting just how action-packed the story of the Rebel Alliance’s origin will be. Explosions, gunfights, dogfights, and ambushes galore are promised inAndorseason 2’s trailer, firmly fitting the insistence that the revolution starts now.
