Review : Star Wars streaming series 'Andor' A review of the new Star Wars TV streaming series. It's called "Andor" and explores how the franchise's storied rebel alliance was formed. The newest release in the "Star Wars" franchise is a prequel to the prequel of the original 1977 movie that started it all. The Disney+ series "Andor" tells the story of how rebels formed an alliance to challenge the evil galactic empire. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans has been watching. It takes a while to build up steam, but Andor eventually gives an insight into the everyday reality of life in the Star Wars galaxy – along with "political intrigue, spycraft and daring Rebel missions", writes Stephen Kelly.