In the Star Wars universe, did television exist? Previously, our answer would have been no. The closest analogue might be the HoloNet, encompassing both internet and holographic technology from A New Hope onwards. However, during season two of Andor, we learn that televisions do indeed exist in the galaxy far, far away. In episode five, Bix Caleen (played by Adria Arjona) is seen tuning out, watching a morning talk show reminiscent of The View or Good Morning America, which seems to be a traditional television broadcast rather than the usual holographic presentations we see in Star Wars.
Bix observes two women chatting superficially about celebrities and social events in Coruscant, much like the citizens of the Capitol in the Hunger Games series might appear, perhaps deliberately so. They emphasize that they aren’t interested in political parties, only parties. This, in essence, is what we refer to as “State TV,” a medium often employed in totalitarian societies to provide the populace with empty entertainment and indoctrination. However, it remains television in its essence.
In the Star Wars universe, similar to other technology, the TV that Bix watches appears less advanced than our modern flat-screen high-definition televisions. Instead, it resembles an old cathode ray tube (CRT) TV with a low resolution, reflecting George Lucas’ intentional design choice for his technology in Star Wars. Despite space travel being faster-than-light and colossal space stations existing, the tech interfaces were kept retro, even reminiscent of steampunk aesthetics, further supporting Lucas’ original vision for Star Wars.
In “Skeleton Crew,” Neel and his family experienced an alien circus performance through a holographic projection, reminiscent of Princess Leia’s introduction in “A New Hope.” Unlike a traditional TV screen, this was a standard hologram, similar to what we witnessed earlier. One could liken it to a television program. Interestingly, this holographic show has roots in the actual “Star Wars Holiday Special” that debuted in 1978. In previous Star Wars series like “The Clone Wars,” troops often enjoyed music with visuals on the HoloNet, resembling Armed Forces Radio more than television. However, “Andor” marks the first time we’ve come close to experiencing something akin to our contemporary understanding of TV.
Is the Star Wars universe’s television system distinctly labeled, or does it all fall under the HoloNet umbrella? We envision it to be analogous to our world’s streaming services, as content can be viewed in various formats – computer, phone, or traditional TV. For instance, someone might watch “Good Morning Empire” on a small screen or holographically. However, we ponder if other TV genres exist in the Star Wars galaxy. Are there Star Wars equivalents for sitcoms or soap operas? Perhaps future Star Wars content will introduce us to shows like “Everybody Loves Chewie” or “All My Younglings.” It’s just a question of when we’ll see something like that materialize.
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