Andor showcases the power of music to oppose tyranny – an homage to the French Resistance

By Clare V. Church, Fellow of the Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Andor season two, up to episode nine.

This week, many fans are diving into the final episodes of Andor season two on Disney+. Meanwhile, others are still reeling from last week’s powerful episode.

Episodes seven through nine of the Star Wars spin-off show depicted the tragedy of the fictional Ghorman massacre and its political fallout. Set chronologically two years before Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, the episodes present…

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