Resisting threats to liberty, people with conflicting personalities coming together in a common cause, and heroes rising from unlikely circumstances have been central themes to some of the most compelling stories in popular culture for decades. They are found in franchises from “Jurassic Park” to “The Lord of the Rings,” and are central to what is arguably the biggest blockbuster movie franchise, “Star Wars.” The tension and complexity in these themes are elevated in “Andor,” a spin-off series set in the “Star Wars” universe that is currently halfway through its 12-episode run.
In a revealing scene in the show’s fifth
