Finally watched Andor and it is sure the best Star Wars Disney has produced. It has the details and patience of better call Saul (although I suspect it will go total speed run now after ep 3) and the charm and grittiness of Empire Strikes Back.
I would never think that putting story and characters above anything else would bring out so much value for the audience. 😉
I hope the final scene of Andor ends just before the opening of Rogue one, but with The Emperor showing up, telling other Governors to leave the room, and frying the absolute shi* out of whomever will inevitably fail him (either the female or male antagonist for sure, or both). Watching it in the context of Andor where not a single force user is present would give so much earned shock value to what most people would find a cheap and predictable trope.
In other words, brilliant job, Disney, and keep hiring and focusing on Star Wars stories and character above anything else - and leave the real-life politics to the politicians. This is for the fans. ❤️