Andor Season 2’s Shocking Mistake That Has Fans Furious

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Although Disney+’s “Andor” series is often praised as nearly flawless television, there’s one area where it could have improved. The Tony Gilroy-created space-faring spy drama has earned high praise, being ranked among the top Star Wars series and joining the esteemed company of shows such as “The Sopranos,” “Breaking Bad,” and “The Wire” – some of the most critically acclaimed TV ever.

Critics have pointed out one significant issue with the second season of Andor, which might weaken its claim to be among television’s greatest shows. Although the series primarily follows Diego Luna’s character Cassian Andor as he embarks on an emotional odyssey, sacrificing everything for the Rebellion, this critique arises from the show’s handling of other major characters.

In the streaming service Disney+, you can watch Seasons 1 and 2 of the series “Andor”, which delves into the backstory of Diego Luna’s character as a Rebel spy, prior to his iconic role in “Star Wars: Rogue One” where he steals the Death Star plans. Luna shares the screen with notable acting talents such as Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsgård, and Kyle Soller (for more information on the cast of “Andor”, click here).

What Did Andor Season 2 Do Wrong?

From a distance, Andor’s track record appears almost flawless. It offered edge-of-your-seat action unlike any other in Star Wars lore, compelling acting from its entire ensemble, and insightful writing that touched upon several real-life conflicts, both contemporary and historical. Yet, it wasn’t without flaws.

In a regrettable turn, Andor Season 2 seems to succumb to a common pitfall in storytelling: the “Bury Your Gays” trope. One of the main storylines in the second season revolves around the evolving relationship between Faye Marsay’s Vel Sartha and Varada Sethu’s Cinta Kaz, but their journey takes a heart-wrenching twist.

In the initial season of the series, the characters portraying Rebel recruits were initially presented as part of the Aldhani heist group, including Diego Luna’s character Cassian Andor. What was not immediately clear at that time was that these characters were in a committed relationship with each other.

Following the events of Aldhani’s escape, their relationship dynamics appear murky. While Vel appears inclined towards a commitment with Cinta, Cinta seems engrossed in her mission, which is to dismantle the Empire.

In the heart of Season 2, my favorite moments unfolded when Cinta reappeared in Vel’s world, right smack during a critical mission on the doomed planet Ghorman – a place I recognized from the cherished Star Wars Rebels series.

After spending many years separated, Vel and Cinta reunite, professing their love anew, as if turning over a new page in their romantic story. Yet, misfortune soon befalls them.

In the bustling city center of Ghorma’s capital, Cinta was fatally shot during an altercation between a local rebel and a fellow Ghorman resistance fighter. Unfortunately, the insurgent’s blaster discharged accidentally, taking Cinta’s life.

In the heart of Ghorma’s capital city, Cinta lost her life in an unfortunate incident during a struggle between a local insurgent and another Ghorman guerrilla fighter. Regrettably, the insurgent’s blaster went off unintentionally, ending Cinta’s life.

Some spectators have found this particularly concerning because it seems to follow the pattern known as “Bury Your Queers,” a common stereotype in media where LGBTQIA+ characters tend to be written out or die while non-LGBTQIA+ characters survive. This trope is often criticized for portraying these characters as disposable.

In the series ‘Andor‘, Vel and Cinta’s relationship is portrayed effectively, with their parting being appropriately sad for the characters. Regrettably, the show unfortunately adheres to a tired narrative device that has been prevalent in media for many years.

Despite Andor appearing near-perfect (and indeed, it’s quite impressive), it’s unfortunate that yet again, significant queer characters are underrepresented or overlooked in the storyline.

Though it might appear insignificant compared to larger global issues, it’s crucial to recognize that this isn’t a trivial matter. Stereotypes, bias, and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community persist significantly due to various underlying factors.

It seems quite plausible that the numerous deaths in the series ‘Andor‘ were unintended by Tony Gilroy and his writing team, though it’s highly probable that this was indeed the case. The narrative primarily focuses on the sacrifices required (even the gravest ones) for a revolution to succeed.

In the fictional world of Andor, no character experiences a favorable conclusion, and this is the intended message. Consequently, it’s understandable how the creative team might resort to having Cinta, Vel’s only significant connection, perish to advance Vel’s narrative. However, such plot devices tend to reinforce the troubling stereotype that queer characters (and by extension, the LGBTQ+ community) are less significant or valuable compared to heteronormative ones.

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2025-06-21 09:07