As satisfying as these conflicts can be, they often create mythological-level heroes and villains that do not share aspects of their audience's humanity. When creating such distinct heroes, villains often strike the exact opposite connotation. Star Wars frequently tells stories of epic heroism, activism, bravery, righteousness, and all things relating to a high moral fiber. Moreover, Andor shows a common story in Star Wars that is not often told: the ordinary, everyday citizens of the galaxy. His backstory introduces new figures and planets (including Kenari!) without it coming across as tangential, detracting from the events that ultimately led him to the rebellion or requiring that knowledge from fans. When presented with the opportunity to join or aid either side, he responds with ambivalence or even self-preservation. The show follows Cassian as a cynical, lonely, hopeless man - much like Jyn in Rogue One - living reluctantly under the Empire and in the early stages of the rebellion, some five years before Rogue Onetakes place. Related: Andor Episodes 1-3 Easter Eggs You Might Have MissedĪndor answers many of these questions, but not in a way that requires Rogue One for Andor or vice versa. While watching this, one might ask: from where did he get this hope? Why does he support their leadership so fervently? When did he join the rebels, and why? ![]() His frequent admissions of hope in their endeavors and Rebel leadership were convincing enough to persuade the cynical, withdrawn Jyn. Even though Jyn and Cassian were accompanied on their mission by a band of optimistic rebels, Cassian was the predominant figure in tying her to the Rebel Alliance. In the events of Rogue One, Cassian Andor is a crucial component in "rescuing," recruiting, and inspiring the heroine, Jyn Erso. This meant that as fans watched, for instance, Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness, they simultaneously learned more about Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch despite the film being part of the Doctor Strange saga. However, as time passed and the MCU expanded, the stories became more deeply integrated. If there were "crossovers," they were limited to small fan service nods, post-credit scenes, and things not integral to the film's central plot. In its inception, each core character (The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor) had their own introductory film and general exposition that remained separate from the others. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a pinnacle example of this in action. ![]() Each story is enmeshed in another with shared planets, histories, cultures, and in some cases, a shared story. Where before, a story might have been simply character or plot-driven, in a cinematic world, it is deeply immersive. In some cases, it allows for unique, diverse world-building to be at the forefront. Expanding cinematic universes has been both a blessing and a curse.
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