ONE!! WAY!!! OUT!!!

But I wish every show put nearly a fraction of the amount of thought and care that Andor does into their writing and production. It’s a show that cares deeply about character and theme and as a result it feels more focused and more impactful when it aims for the big Star Wars moments. The Mandalorian is fun and all, but character has never been its strong suit and it’s certainly not concerned with any larger thematic ideas or messaging. I don’t need Mando to spend episodes at a time in brooding discussions about galactic espionage or offering up nuanced critiques of colonialism, but I want it to have something to say and have interesting characters say them. Is that so hard? I feel like I know more about the supporting cast of Andor after half a season than I do the literal protagonist of Mando after two full seasons and a spin off.

Also, by god, shoot on a set when you can. Do some environmental storytelling.