7. Andor Season 2
Andor Season 2 is a satisfying slow burn that frequently erupts into some of the best television viewing around. At times it rivals HBO’s Game of Thrones in its Machiavellian scheming and gripping character portraits, while also leaning into the best parts of Star Wars lore and fan service without over indulging. Its set-piece peaks are even higher than the best action moments of season 1 while still managing to tunnel deeper into the compelling human dramas that imbue the formation of the Rebel Alliance with meaning and emotion. You could strip away all of the red blaster fire and Wookiepedia name-dropping and Andor would still be a world-class TV thriller worthy of everyone’s time. —Ethan Gach
