The show’s second season debuted Tuesday to high praise from critics and viewers, many of whom commented on the plot’s relevance to current events.

Cassian begins Season 2 of “Andor” with a bang, blasting his way out of an Imperial facility with a stolen ship. He’s out on assignment for the shadowy rebel leader Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgard), while his comrades, including Bix (Adria Arjona), anxiously await word.

Andor Season 2 opens with a slow-burn masterclass in tension and world-building. Here's our review of Episodes 1-3.