Now thatAndorhas concluded after only two seasons, viewers may be curious why the show isn’t getting a third season.Andorhas been praised by fans and critics alike for breathing new life into theStar Warsfranchisewith its fantastic storytelling, incredible production values, and incredible cast. Many fans feel thatAndor’s quality has set a new standard forStar Warsprojects to live up to.
So, if the show is so good and beloved by audiences, why isAndorseason 3 not happening? The first season was able to flesh out its story over an entire year, while the second had multiple time jumps to cover the remaining four. Looking at the show’s original plan and the realities of producing a series likeAndorhelps explain why a third season wasn’t on the table.
Andor Season 3 Was A Part Of Tony Gilroy’s Original 5-Season Plan
A full season for each year of Cassian’s journey
It may come as a surprise thatAndorwas originally conceived as a five-season show, with each season covering one year in-universe. This means each season would have been structured like season 1, andeach three-episode arc from season 2 would have been one part of a much bigger whole. If that were the case, then that makes the lack of season 3 seem even stranger.
Andor Didn’t Have The Realistic Capacity To Run For Five Seasons
It would have required way too much time and money
Of course, the idea of five full seasons was dropped early on inAndor’s development, and it’s easy to see why.Both seasons reportedly had a collective budget of $650 million, which is a massive investment, even for aStar Warsproperty. Spending that much money for three more seasons while maintaining the show’s quality just wouldn’t have been realistic.
There’s also the actors and creative team to consider, especially with the time gaps between seasons.Andorseason 2 came out three years after season 1, a result of such a huge production and the reality of how streaming services have changed the development of TV shows.Five seasons would likely result in the actors aging out of their roles and the creative team becoming burned out.
Andor Season 2 Finishes Right Where Cassian’s Final Story Begins
Seamlessly transitioning into Rogue One
Thankfully,Andorseason 2 made its new format work, eliminating the need for a third season. Tony Gilroy and the writers did an excellent job covering four years while still making each arc feel like it flows naturally into the next one. It feels similar to theStar Warsfilm trilogies, which have long gaps between them but still create satisfying arcs for their characters.
TheAndorseries finale seamlessly leads into Cassian’s first scene inRogue One: A Star Wars Story, as well as putting the other characters in their starting positions for the film. Cassian doesn’t survive the events of the film, and every other character receives a fitting conclusion to their story.Andorseason 3 may not be happening, butStar Wars' best show is still excellent with only two seasons.
