Andor is the best Star Wars television show to date, but its LGBTQ+ characters show how far the franchise and Disney have to go.
, follows in the footsteps of Cassian Andor, who would help take down the Death Star and be a vital piece of the Galactic Rebellion. Early in the season, the show introduces very committed rebels Vel and Cinta, who are"sharing a blanket."
This off-handed comment ends up leading to some long glances and hand-holding, but nothing else. Despite the constant hints, the two characters end up looking like they barely know each other, much less are together. The two characters have many moments that could've made them the first lesbian couple in 's lack of queerness undermines its entire message, which has provided a more grounded look at a franchise obsessed with space wizards with laser swords.
Yet, despite how wonderful the show is, its themes end up coming off hollow. It's hard to fully appreciate a story about overcoming oppression when it shoves its LGBTQ+ characters to the side in a way that is truly baffling. is not afraid to show murder, suicide, and talk about many mature themes, but somewhere along the line, the creators decided that even having their queer characters kiss or show any sort of affirmation was too much.
While the show is not afraid to take inspiration from real-life queer rebellions, like a brick that becomes a major part of the climax, it never ends up having anything real to say or go on. The LGBTQ+ characters in this show could've provided some real-world parallels to the show's message of oppression, but baited viewers for something that would never come.
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