Pedro Pascal, known for his role in Fantastic Four and the Star Wars universe, has publicly praised Star Wars Andor as one of the finest political thrillers ever made. Although Pascal only recently caught up with the series a few months after season two’s release, he expressed admiration for the show on social media. Pascal will return to the Star Wars saga next year in The Mandalorian and Grogu, further strengthening his connection to the franchise.
George R. R. Martin praises Andor’s realism and tension
Pascal’s praise follows similar acclaim from Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin, who described Andor as the standout series of the year. Martin highlighted the show’s realistic and tension-filled storytelling, qualities he felt were missing in many Star Wars productions. His remarks emphasized the show’s success in delivering science fiction with depth.
“It’s nice to see someone doing science fiction right,”
—George R. R. Martin
“a realism and tension to the story,”
—George R. R. Martin
Wide acclaim and growing popularity of Andor
Since the second season premiered, Andor has solidified its position as one of the most critically lauded Star Wars shows. Viewer interest surged by nearly 50 percent over the course of the season, making it a streaming sensation as well. The series now holds the highest critical acclaim of any live-action Star Wars project on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting both fan enthusiasm and critical approval.
Emmy nominations and responses to performance snubs
Andor received a total of 14 Emmy nominations, the third-highest number among all Star Wars shows, trailing only The Mandalorian’s first two seasons. Despite this, lead actors Diego Luna and Genevieve O’Reilly were notably absent from the acting categories. Showrunner Tony Gilroy remains unbothered by these omissions, expressing confidence that the actors’ work will gain appreciation over time.
“These aren’t great moment-to-moment [performances]. These are epic, long-term character studies that they’ve done over 24 episodes. I think the ultimate victory is that these performances will be celebrated and discussed for years to come. I feel confident about that,”
—Tony Gilroy
Looking ahead: upcoming Star Wars projects featuring Pedro Pascal
Following his acclaim for Andor, Pedro Pascal is set to reprise his role as Din Djarin in The Mandalorian and Grogu, with the film scheduled for release in 2026. Additionally, the second season of Ahsoka is anticipated next year, although its exact premiere date remains unannounced. Fans eager for more Star Wars content have multiple new projects to look forward to in the coming years.
