Although the Death Star is one of the most iconic images in all ofStar Wars, one question about it has lingered from the very beginning; however,Andorseason 2 may finally answer it.Andoris largely considered one ofStar Wars’best TV shows, if not the very best. This is particularly impressive, asAndordeviates from otherStar Warsmovies and TV showsin many ways. Most notably,Andordoesn’t focus on the Jedi or the Sith but rather highlights the experiences of everyday people fighting against the Empire.

Andoralso takes place at an absolutely pivotal point intheStar Warstimeline. Specifically,Andoris set in the Dark Times, and season 2 will bridge the time betweenAndorseason 1 andRogue One: A Star Wars Story, putting it even closer toA New Hope. In light of that,Andorseason 2 will no doubt provide even more context toA New Hopeand the entire originalStar Warstrilogy. Thankfully,that will likely include addressing one aspect of the Death Star that hasn’t made sense since the very beginning ofStar Wars.

Cassian Andor, Mon Mothma, Bix Caleen, Luthen Rael, Syril Karn, and more in an Andor season 1 poster, edited with a red-to-yellow gradient

Andor Season 2: Trailer, Story, Updates, & Everything We Know

Andor season 1 ended with an explosive finale, leading many to wonder what season 2 has in store for the characters of Star Wars’ most exciting show.

The Death Star Is Awesome, But It Doesn’t Make Sense

It is undeniable that the Death Star is iconic not only inStar Warsbut also in cinema more generally. However, that doesn’t mean everything about the Death Star makes sense—quite the contrary. In fact,one of the most confusing aspects of the Death Star is how its construction went undetected for so long.

Although the exact time stamp wasn’t quite clear, the end ofStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithrevealed that the Death Star was already under construction. While this may not have been immediately followingRevenge of the Sith, it is nevertheless clear that the Death Star was in the process of being built for quite some time and undoubtedly would have required considerable work. In light of that, why did it take so long for the Rebels to discover the Death Star?

Darth Vader and the Emperor looking at the Death Star as it’s under construction

Why did it take so long for the Rebels to discover the Death Star?

After all, the Death Star was large enough that it was able to be mistaken for a moon, asA New Hopemade clear. Even more confusing,the Empire then managed to build a second Death Star that again went undetected.Star Warshas yet to make any sort of sense of this confusing history of the Death Star, yetAndorseason 2 seems primed to finally do so.

Andor Seasoon 2 official poster

Andor Season 2 Will Finally Make Sense Of This

Based onAndorseason 2’s place on theStar Warstimeline, it seems very likely thatthe show will finally reveal how the Death Star avoided detection for so long.AndorSeason 2 will conclude just moments beforeRogue Onebegins, meaning that the Rebels will be on the precipice of discovering the Empire’s plans. With the Rebels so close on the trail of the Death Star, presumably, the strategy the Empire used to keep this massive battle station under wraps will be uncovered.

This is just one of many waysAndorseason 2 will be a thrilling update toStar Wars. As this chapter of the Dark Times comes to a close, so much more about the Rebels and the Empire will no doubt be revealed. Hopefully, this will mean thatAndorseason 2 is about to address this mysterious aspect of the Death Star.

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Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.