Andor Season 2 Reveals Heartbreaking Reason Behind Saw Gerrera’s Damaged Lungs

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Warning: SPOILERS for this week’s Andor episodes are ahead!

Initially appearing as a guest character in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, Saw Gerrera gained significant recognition when Forest Whittaker portrayed him in “Rogue One”. This character stood apart from the mainstream Rebellion due to his radical ideologies and methods, and visually, Whittaker’s Saw was unique with his pressurized suit and frequent use of an oxygen mask. Recently, three episodes of “Andor” Season 2 have been scheduled for 2025 release, and the first two hint at the reason behind Saw’s lung damage, adding to my empathy towards him.

In my humble opinion as a movie reviewer, Season 2’s fourth and fifth episodes delve into the story of Wilmon Paak, a friend of Wilton Paaslont (Cassian Andor) from Ferrix, who found himself among Saw Gerrera’s Rebel group. The narrative focuses on Wil’s role in teaching Pluti, one of Saw’s men, to operate a machine that mines rhydonium, a highly volatile fuel source capable of causing harm both externally and internally if inhaled excessively. Mastering the use of this machine demands memorizing eight different variations, and Saw was adamant about keeping Wil with them until Pluti could handle the task independently.

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In an unexpected twist, Pluti met his demise at the hands of Saw after Wil had instructed him on various machine operations. This was because Saw was secretly working for the Empire and intended to lead them into a trap. Consequently, Wil found himself embarking on the rhydonium run to operate the machine on an undisclosed planet. Despite wearing a breathing mask throughout this process, Saw stood by, chattering openly about his peculiar fondness for “rhydo.

In my younger years, I was held captive in a sweltering, humid jungle labor camp on Onderon, my homeworld. The heat was so intense that clothes would scorch if left out under the blazing sun for too long, and when the elderly succumbed to the oppressive conditions, their remains would be reduced to mere bones overnight. However, one day, an unusual sensation swept through us all – an itching that drove everyone but me to flee from the camp. This inexplicable discomfort was later discovered to be a leak from a rhydonium deposit. Yet, I chose to endure this exposure, viewing it as my “sister,” a bond forged out of shared suffering and resilience.

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As a devoted movie enthusiast, I must confess that Saw’s plight in “Star Wars” became particularly heart-wrenching. The Rhydonium was relentlessly tormenting his psyche and, by the time of “Rogue One”, it had eroded his body so severely that he would require assistance just to breathe. His life has been a series of unimaginable hardships, from losing his biological sister, Steela, to committing unspeakable acts against the Empire out of sheer desperation. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Saw is one of the most tragically complex characters in the entire Star Wars saga.

However, Saw wholeheartedly accepts the influence of rhydonium, confessing to Wilmon that he is, in fact, “mad” and that “revolution requires insanity.” His impassioned speech convinced Wil to remove his breathing mask and inhale the rhydonium as well. With a cry of “Embrace it, kid! That’s liberty knocking!” Saw exclaimed. I can only fear that Wil may develop an addiction to this substance similar to Saw’s in future Star Wars stories, as I don’t wish to witness him endure the same physical and psychological decay experienced by Forest Whitaker’s character.

We’ve now reached the midpoint of Andor Season 2, with the finale set for May 13. Since I only touched upon a fragment of the events that transpired in these recent three episodes, be sure to check out Disney+ to find out about Cassian Andor, Mon Mothma, and the other main characters’ latest developments this week.

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2025-04-30 06:10