Fans preparing for Andor season 2 are now able to watch the entirety of season 1 on Hulu, and that's only just the beginning. A prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the series follows the titular character (played by Diego Luna) in the thrilling events that precede his doomed and heroic fate, including the early steps of the Rebel Alliance. The series currently has a stellar 96% rating from critics and an 87% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the most acclaimed Star Wars television shows yet.

Ahead of the season 2 release of Andor, Disney+ is giving non-subscribing fans the ability to watch season 1 on Hulu and the first three episodes on Disney+'s YouTube channel. Beyond that, there will be a live re-watch event on YouTube with series creator Tony Gilroy, which will include discussions with special guests, reactions to major scenes, behind-the-scenes tidbits, and fan questions. That will take place on Thursday, March 13 at 12pm PT/3pm ET. Season 1 of Andor will be available on Hulu until April 22, the premiere date of season 2.

What This Andor Rewatch Event Means For Star Wars

Star Wars Knows How Important Andor Really Is

Star Wars is doubling down on the marketing for Andor season 2, and with good reason. The series is widely touted as the paragon of Disney-era Star Wars shows, which is reflected by its critical acclaim and the lack of backlash and review-bombing from its ionate fanbase. Naturally, a lot of attention has been given to Andor's second season, which will be released in four three-episode-long chapters, each depicting 12-month periods that are essential to the development of the Rebel Alliance.

With the release of the first trailer for Andor season 2, fans are already sinking their teeth into the most exciting bits of footage, such as the wedding of Mon Mothma's daughter Leida and Cassian's hijacking of a prototype TIE Avenger, which will have its live-action debut in season 2. The promise of an Andor season 1 rewatch with series creator Gilroy and other talent is a strong marketing move, connecting fans directly with the creators. There's little doubt that Disney+ will keep the names of the re-watch event's special guests under wraps for as long as possible.

Our Take On The Andor Rewatch Event

Who Should Appear As A Special Guest?

The re-watch event begs the question of which guests will appear in the discussions. Luna would be an obvious, yet still exciting, choice. Stellan Skarsgård would also be interesting, as his Andor character Luthen quickly became a fan-favorite. Star Wars veteran Andy Serkis (Kino Loy), who could talk about his experience acting in several projects, could be an insightful addition to the re-watch event. There are many talented onscreen artists to choose from, but getting the perspectives of directors, writers, and other crew who worked on Andor season 1 would also be a pleasant surprise.

Source: Disney+