Disney’s Andor Season 2 Turns Star Wars Into a Propaganda Campaign

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The day following the release of the initial three episodes from Season 2 of “Andor” on Disney+ has arrived, and remarkably, all the media outlets are publishing identical stories about it.

This morning, I wrapped up watching the episodes and expressed on Twitter that I found them quite sluggish. The initial three episodes in Season 1 shared the same pace, but fortunately, it picked up. Here’s hoping the same trend continues for Season 2.

Nevertheless, as Season 2 serves as the finale, creator Tony Gilroy could potentially shift the focus from Star Wars to “The Message” (implying that Gilroy’s main concern may be the theme rather than viewership, since Season 1 might not have been widely watched).

In a particular episode, there’s a scene depicting an attempt at sexual assault involving Adria Arjona’s character. This time, she defends herself vigorously against the Imperial Officer who attacks her. Eventually, she successfully overpowers him and ends his life.

On top of that, she’s also “undocumented,” as are other characters.

In this narrative, all the characters find themselves entangled in a similar plot involving accusations of exploitation, mirroring contemporary societal issues and even referencing Donald Trump. Notably, these characters are portrayed as farmworkers who happen to be actors of Mexican descent, although they cannot be Mexican within the context of the Star Wars universe.

Leave no room for doubt, everything is deliberately planned. They all participated in interviews with Tony Gilroy and Adria Arjona to ensure the viewers receive “The Message” clearly.

Indeed, it’s not primarily about creating an engaging series in a distant galaxy, but rather perpetuating the same old narrative where a controversial figure like Trump is portrayed as the antagonist. This is a theme that has been prevalent in Disney and Hollywood productions for quite some time now.

We’re All the Product of Rape

Regarding the trade coverage, THR starts off with a striking quote attributed to Gilroy: “We’re all products of rape.” Gilroy elaborates on this by saying: “We’re all the result of sexual reproduction.

As a storyteller, I’m given one chance to lay out everything I’ve gathered, uncovered, or learned about revolution and battles – packed with vivid details and incidents without the narrative becoming overwhelming. In essence, Gilroy says, we’re delving into the raw, often overlooked truths of human history – a significant portion of which involves power struggles that have been tainted by rape.

Being candid, it’s essential to acknowledge this dark side of civilization, as we are all products of these historical atrocities committed by armies and those in power. To ignore it would feel dishonest, so I chose to incorporate it into the narrative as a means of exploring the character’s power trip. My goal was to create a challenging yet rewarding path for Bix, one that ultimately leads to understanding but requires a difficult journey to reach clarity.

Trump administration’s relentless war on so-called illegals

In my role as a follower, I’d like to share that a publication, similar to THR, named Variety, has an article titled “Andor: Adria Arjona on Bix’s Attempted Rape Scene.” In this piece, Adria Arjona discusses not just the scene in question, but also touches upon her views regarding immigration and the political landscape, specifically mentioning Donald Trump.

In the beginning of Season 2, set a year ahead, she’s found herself residing on the agricultural world Mina-Rau. Here, she goes by the label, somewhat emphatically, of “unauthorized resident” or “illegal immigrant,” working as an engineer.

Reflecting on the Mina-Rau episodes I filmed a year and a half ago, I can’t help but see parallels with the ongoing struggles of the Trump administration against undocumented individuals. This connection isn’t planned, but it certainly resonates with me. As I put it, “We seem to be constantly tripping over the same obstacle.” It’s one aspect of the show that I adore – its relevance today, tomorrow, in five years, ten years, and even fifty years from now. We keep repeating our mistakes, and this story will continue to hold true.

Again: We’re all the products of rape

The work isn’t over yet, as a new website joins others in providing similar content about EW.com, with the article titled, “The Creator of Andor, Tony Gilroy, discusses why he included an attempted rape scene in the Star Wars series”.

Gilroy explains to Entertainment Weekly that it’s indeed a factual matter, something that has existed throughout history. He refers to situations where one is asked for identification documents. If such documents are not available, he expresses a sense of dismay, saying something along the lines of “Oh dear, my friend.

From the creator’s perspective, keeping silent about this narrative would be overlooking the horrors that have been inflicted across generations. As Gilroy expresses, “History can be seen as a continuous act of violence,” implying that we are all descendants born from such acts.

There are nine more episodes remaining in Season 2 of Andor. So, we’re probably getting into a phase where I share some insights or explanations. New episodes air every Tuesday on Disney+. Have you got the gist?

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2025-04-23 21:02