What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedAndor
Tony Gilroy · Series · 2022
If you loved Andor, start with Star Wars (George Lucas, 1977) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 3 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Andor across media.
If Andor gripped you, it is because you crave stories where the personal cost of resistance against systemic oppression feels truly earned.
Start with the source
The source
Star Wars
George Lucas · Film · 1977
Adaptation
The Mandalorian
Jon Favreau · Series · 2019
Adaptation
THE ART OF STAR WARS: ANDOR (THE COMPLETE SERIES)
Phil Szostak · Book
Books on the same thread
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2013
Shares a thread with Andor: Moral Ambiguity.
Like the moral complexity found in Andor, this story forces its protagonist into impossible choices where the weight of survival and sacrifice defines his development as a soldier.
Feed
M. T. Anderson · Book · 2012
Shares a thread with Andor: Rebellion.
If the dystopian surveillance of Andor resonated with you, this narrative offers a chilling look at a society where technological control strips away the humanity of its citizens.
All Systems Red
Martha Wells · Book · 2017
Shares a thread with Andor: Space Opera.
This story mirrors the corporate dystopia and themes of bodily autonomy present in Andor, focusing on a sentient being navigating a world that views them as mere property.
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins · Book · 2008
Shares a thread with Andor: political thriller.
The struggle against authoritarianism in Andor is mirrored here, as citizens living under a brutal regime learn that fighting back requires immense courage and the sacrifice of everything.
Films on the same thread
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Gareth Edwards · Film · 2016
Shares 3 threads with Andor: Rebellion, Underdog Story, Space Opera.
Serving as the direct precursor to Andor, this film captures the same desperate spirit of rebellion and the gritty, high-stakes espionage required to challenge a tyrannical galactic power.
Star Wars
George Lucas · Film · 1977
Shares 3 threads with Andor: Rebellion, Underdog Story, Space Opera.
While Andor focuses on the ground-level grit, this foundational story provides the essential context of the rebellion that drives the political stakes and the fight for freedom.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Jon Favreau · Film · 2026
Shares a thread with Andor: Space Opera.
Much like the aftermath of conflict depicted in Andor, this story explores the messy, post-war reality where individuals must navigate the remnants of a fallen imperial structure.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Orphans
The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025
This audio drama captures the same feeling of isolated survival within a harsh, unforgiving universe that makes the characters in Andor feel so vulnerable and deeply human.
Revolutions
Mike Duncan · Podcast · 2025
Explores: societal collapse, power dynamics, cyclical history.
If you enjoyed the political maneuvering and systemic critique in Andor, this examination of revolution offers a grounded look at the complex power dynamics of historical uprisings.
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Common questions
What order should I watch Andor and the original Star Wars movie?
You can watch Andor as a prequel to the original 1977 Star Wars movie. Andor focuses on the era of danger and deception leading up to the rebellion, providing context for the struggle against the Galactic Empire that defines the events of the first film.
Is Andor similar to The Mandalorian in tone?
Andor and The Mandalorian are both series set within the Star Wars universe. While The Mandalorian follows a different narrative path, Andor specifically explores the rise of a rebel hero and the political intrigue involved in the struggle against the tyrannical Galactic Empire during a dangerous era.
Does The Art of Star Wars: Andor cover the entire series?
Yes, the book titled The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series) covers the entirety of the show. It provides an in-depth look at the visual development and production of the series, which depicts Cassian Andor's journey toward becoming a rebel hero against the Galactic Empire.
How long is the story of Andor?
Andor tells the story of Cassian Andor as he discovers the difference he can make in the struggle against the Galactic Empire. The complete narrative of his path to becoming a rebel hero during this era of deception is captured throughout the full series.