‘Andor’s Shocking Finale Twist: Tivik’s Secret Tie to ‘Rogue One’ Unveiled!

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In the finale of Season 2 for the series ‘Andor‘, there was an intriguing reference to the movie ‘Star Wars: Rogue One‘ linked to Daniel Mays’ character, Tivik. Over the course of two seasons, creator Tony Gilroy carefully sowed the groundwork for the Rebellion, and in this final episode, he ignited the spark that would eventually evolve into the Rebel assault on the Death Star as seen in ‘Star Wars: A New Hope‘.

In a surprising turn of events, the character played by Daniel Mays, Tivik, who appeared briefly at the start of Rogue One, made a distinctive appearance at the end of season 2 of Andor. This led Diego Luna’s character, the main protagonist of the series, onto a journey that would eventually lead to his mission to obtain the Death Star plans. In Season 2, Episode 12, General Draven, portrayed by Alistair Petrie, mentioned receiving a message from an operative in the field, and this operative turned out to be Tivik.

Tiava serves as a human source for the Rebel Alliance and maintains clandestine connections within Cassian Andor’s network, collaborating with Saw Gerrera’s rebellious fighters.

In the opening scene of “Rogue One,” he appears for the first and only time, giving Andor crucial details about the secret weapon the Empire was developing, which later became known as the Death Star.

In the Disney+ series, there are numerous links to Rogue One, and Tivik’s mention is one such instance. The successful show serves as a precursor to the intense narrative of sacrifice portrayed by director Gilroy in his 2016 film.

As a dedicated movie enthusiast, I’ve just wrapped up my journey with “Andor” on Disney+, marking the end of this chapter in the Star Wars saga. Ever since its premiere in 2022, this series has been an exhilarating ride, tracing the transformation of Diego Luna’s character, Cassian Andor, from a greenhorn smuggler in the Outer Rim to a key player within the Rebel Alliance.

Why Tivik Won’t Talk to Anyone But Andor: Rogue One Connection Explained

In the final episode of Andor, when Tivik’s name is mentioned, there’s a significant turn of events. He wishes to engage in conversation, but he insists that it can only be with Diego Luna’s character, Cassian Andor.

Here, Andor arrives at Yavin, carrying Elizabeth Dulau’s Kleya and news about the Empire developing a powerful weapon.

Regarding this mysterious weapon, its details are unclear to Andor and his fellow rebels (at least those who trust him), but it’s here that Tivik enters the picture.

Tivik urges Andor to make his way to the Ring of Kafrene, as he holds vital data that could greatly benefit Andor’s comrade who is part of their shared cause. This news sets Andor spinning, as it propels him on a mission to secure this information and relay it back to the Alliance, fittingly leading him straight into the narrative of Rogue One.

In the 2016 movie, Andor’s encounter with Tivik is the first time we see the character, approximately 10 minutes into the film. (For more details on the connection between Andor and Rogue One, check out this link.).

In this clandestine chat, the character portrayed by Daniel Mays shares details about the latest deadly weapon in the Empire’s arsenal, which he referred to as a “world destroyer.” However, after sharing this sensitive information, his character met his demise at the hands of Andor.

In the opening of Episode 10, Robert Emms’ character, the ISB mole Lonni, hinted at a potential new Imperial menace to Luthen Rael, the Rebel leader. This information was later shared with Kleya and eventually Andor, but specifics about the threat have yet to be fully disclosed.

Fortunately, Tivik, who served as an informant on a planet implicated early in the development of the superweapon project (of which Andor unwittingly played a part), provided additional insights. These revelations showed that the planet possessed the capacity to obliterate an entire world with just one explosion.

As a cinephile, I recently stumbled upon some fascinating revelations. These tidbits seem to originate from a former Imperial officer, Saw, who was captured and now appears to be spilling secrets about this planet-threatening entity – apparently another character from the Rogue One universe, Riz Ahmed’s character Bodhi Rook.

In the second season of Andor, there isn’t any explicit explanation provided as to why Tivik only communicates with Cassian, but it seems plausible that Cassian’s character, played by Diego Luna, prepared or groomed the Rebel informant for this particular role. This could be because he was a crucial contact operating within Saw Gerrera’s faction.

As a discerning moviegoer, I’d say it’s only natural that Tivik, personally chosen by Andor, would turn to him first whenever fresh intelligence came to light. After all, Andor is the go-to guy in such situations.

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2025-05-14 09:22