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Gizmodo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Andor' Star Adria Arjona Talks About the Moment She Knew Bix's Big Secret
That big reveal at the end of Andor led to huge fan speculation regarding Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona) and her choice to depart the rebel base in season two of the hit Star Wars series. And now in an interview with Collider, the actress opens up about why Bix left Cassian to his destiny in Rogue One, confirming theories that have abounded after the series finale. 'Yeah, I think she knows,' Arjona said, referring to when Bix became aware of her big secret. 'I think she knows when she's making the [good-bye] letter. The only reason why I'm actually really confirming it is because I heard [Andor creator Tony Gilroy] say 'yes'. I wouldn't have said it otherwise.' So, yes: Bix knew that she was pregnant with Cassian's baby when she left. 'She sees Cassian going the other route. She's like, 'I can't be the reason that he doesn't get to do what he's destined to do,'' she said of her character's inner conflict about whether or not to tell him. 'Especially if she tells him that she's pregnant, Cassian will quit it all. Cassian is willing to give up everything for Bix, and Bix knows that. That's how important Bix is for Cassian. It's a big sacrifice that she makes, a big love sacrifice not only for what's best for Cassian, but also for what's best for the rebellion. She says it: 'I choose rebellion.' But ultimately, she's choosing the future of her family and the future of the galaxy that she's going to raise this child in. It's a big mother instinct that kicks in. I don't know how she would have made that decision otherwise.' Knowing Cassian's importance to the Rebellion is what motivates her to keep it a secret in the hopes that he will return to them when its all over. The transmission to her love is one of the most beautifully powerful moments in the series and heartbreaking at that—since we know where Andor's journey will end. That's something Arjona shared was a challenge to keep out of her head while playing someone who had unwavering hope she would meet him again. 'I had to step away from my love of Rogue One and A New Hope to really be able to play the letter and to be able to play the last shot, because I was a little too connected, and Bix obviously isn't.' And that made Arjona's read of the lines in the letter even more impactful. 'There's a beautiful element of hope in that last scene. She says it in her letter: 'When this is over, when it's all done, we'll meet again, and we'll be fine.' She has never had a doubt that Cassian will be back. There's a lot of hope in that last shot that he'll be back and they'll raise a family. I think that's what's so heartbreaking about it.' It is all the more gut-wrenching and tear-inducing for fans of the characters who have gotten such an important backstory that we're just not ready to let go of yet. It's why the surprise of baby Andor was such a beacon of light and a huge payoff we see that Cassian doesn't. The profound and poignant ending was masterfully pulled off by Gilroy, Arjona elaborated. 'When he told me that the last shot of season two was going to be me holding Cassian's baby, it just blew my mind, because he told me something very similar at the beginning of season one. He was like, 'Don't worry, it's all going to pay off.'' 'That's something that a lot of creatives promise to get the cast that they desire, but never actually follow through on, and Tony actually followed through and gave me a lot of very pivotal moments in this season, and then gave me the end.' The coda truly adds a satisfying layer to Andor's sacrifice by focusing on Bix and the baby seeing the sunrise he won't live to see. And as massive Arjona fans, we can't help but hope Bix's story isn't over yet.
Geek Tyrant
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
ANDOR Gave ROGUE ONE's Ending the Emotional Context It Always Deserved — GeekTyrant
For years, Rogue One fans have quietly debated a moment that unfolds with a hug. As Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor kneel on Scarif's beach, watching the shockwave of the Death Star's blast approach, they embrace, no kiss, no confession, just a wordless moment of shared acceptance. It struck many as an unusual restraint for a Star Wars film. Why not lean into the romance, especially after the emotional weight of their mission? Now, thanks to Andor , we finally understand why. And it hurts in the best possible way. The Disney+ series not only explores Cassian's journey from cynic to rebel hero, it digs into his heart. Through his relationship with Bix Caleen, Andor gives us a version of Cassian that isn't emotionally closed-off but deeply tethered to someone who's shaped his life. Their bond isn't fleeting or casual, it's personal, layered, and built on sacrifice. In fact, Bix is the one who leaves Cassian behind, not out of abandonment, but so he can fully commit to something bigger than both of them. Bix's final message to Cassian seals the heartbreak. In it, she reaffirms her love and says, 'We'll find each other after the war.' And that's the gut punch because we know he never makes it out of Scarif. This knowledge reframes the entire Jyn-Cassian dynamic in Rogue One . What some once saw as a missed romantic opportunity now feels like something deeper. Cassian's emotional tether isn't about a budding romance with Jyn, it's about the legacy of a love that asked him to fight for something more. And that makes the ending of Rogue One even more powerful. Jyn and Cassian's bond is built through shared trauma, mutual respect, and the raw clarity that comes from knowing you're about to die for a cause. It's not about unspoken romantic tension, it's about two people who found in each other a mirror of their own sacrifices. The beach hug isn't shy or restrained, it's everything they needed to say in a single, silent moment A kiss would have felt like fan service. The hug felt like truth. In showing us Cassian's past, Andor enriches Rogue One' s present. It reminds us that not every connection is romantic. Some are forged in fire, sustained by memory, and carried to the end, not with passion, but with purpose. In doing so, it makes that final hug on Scarif all the more haunting.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Andor season 2 finale: Fans react to Bix's revelation; season 3 update
Throughout the second season of Andor, viewers harbored concerns for Bix Caleen, portrayed by Adria Arjona . As a mechanic from Ferrix, Bix endured severe torture at the hands of the Empire in Season 1. In season 2, her absence from Rogue One led many to believe she might not survive the prequel series. This presumed fate added a layer of poignancy to her character's journey, especially considering her deep bond with Cassian Andor. How did Andor 2 end? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo The Andor Season 2's final episode, released on May 13, delivered a conclusion that enriches the narrative of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Viewers return to the planet Mina-Rau in the series's closing scene, where Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona) is seen walking through sunlit grain fields, gently cradling a baby, implied to be her child with Cassian Andor (Diego Luna). This revelation adds a layer of emotional depth to Cassian's journey. Live Events While Cassian never learns of his child's existence, this moment underscores the enduring impact of his actions and the hope that persists beyond his sacrifice. As showrunner Tony Gilroy noted, it's "just one more thing he's sacrificing that he doesn't even know". Andor distinguishes itself within the Star Wars universe by focusing on the human aspects of rebellion. Dedra Meero, once a formidable ISB officer, finds herself imprisoned by the very regime she served; Kleya Marki, Luthen Rael's confidante, survives with a renewed sense of purpose; and Mon Mothma continues her political maneuvering on Yavin. These arcs underscore the unpredictable and often ironic outcomes for the viewers. Fans reaction The Andor Season 2 finale has led to significant reactions from fans, particularly regarding the revelation that Bix is raising Cassian's child. Discussions on platforms like Reddit highlight how the series' focus on individual stories and emotional depth has resonated with audiences, distinguishing it within the Star Wars franchise The portrayal of Bix's journey and the introduction of Cassian's child have been noted as powerful narrative choices that underscore themes of hope and legacy. Fans appreciate how Andor enriches the broader Star Wars narrative by exploring the human aspects of resistance and the enduring impact of personal sacrifices. The legacy of Andor season 1 Andor Season 1, set five years before the events of Rogue One, introduces viewers to Cassian Andor, a man searching for his missing sister on the planet Morlana One. After a fatal altercation with two security officers, Cassian becomes a fugitive, leading him back to Ferrix, where he reconnects with his adoptive mother, Maarva, and friend Bix Caleen. His journey entangles him with Luthen Rael, a mysterious figure who recruits Cassian for a high-stakes heist on Aldhani, targeting the Empire's payroll. The mission's success draws the Empire's attention, resulting in Cassian's arrest and imprisonment on Narkina 5. He then uncovers the Empire's oppressive practices and orchestrates a daring escape. Meanwhile, Mon Mothma navigates political treachery on Coruscant, balancing her senatorial duties with covert support for the burgeoning rebellion. The season culminates with Maarva's death, sparking a riot on Ferrix during her funeral. Cassian rescues Bix from Imperial captivity and confronts Luthen, offering to fully commit to the rebellion. In a post-credits scene, it's revealed that the prisoners' labor contributed to constructing the Death Star, linking Cassian's struggles to the larger galactic conflict. FAQs How many episodes are there in Andor? Andor comprises two seasons, each containing 12 episodes, totaling 24 episodes. The first season premiered on September 21, 2022, and the second and final season concluded on May 13, 2025. Is Andor connected to Rogue One ? Yes, Andor serves as a direct prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story , chronicling the events leading up to the film. The series concludes with Cassian preparing to meet his contact, Tivik, on the Ring of Kafrene, aligning with the opening of Rogue One . Why did Andor end after two seasons? Originally planned for five seasons, Andor was condensed into two due to the extensive production scale and scheduling challenges. Creator Tony Gilroy cited physical and logistical constraints as reasons for the revised format. Who are the main cast members in Andor Season 2? The series stars Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, with key roles played by Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen), Stellan Skarsgård (Luthen Rael), Genevieve O'Reilly (Mon Mothma), and Denise Gough (Dedra Meero). Will there be a Season 3 of Andor? No, there will not be a third season of Andor . Creator Tony Gilroy has confirmed that the series was always intended to conclude after two seasons, directly leading into the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Andor' is ending. It brought untold stories of trauma and humanity to 'Star Wars'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The complex effects of personal trauma have not traditionally been the stuff of sci-fi and fantasy. They tend to get in the way of the quest. 'Game of Thrones' made a meal of it. 'Battlestar Galactica' tried to consider the effect on survivors of losing a planet of people. But it hasn't fit in the swashbuckling world of 'Star Wars.' How could the mission to destroy the Death Star have quickly concluded if Princess Leia needed to mourn the loss of nearly all her loved ones on Alderaan? 'Andor' changed all that. Coping with inner pain has been a theme throughout its two-season run, which comes to a close Tuesday when Disney+ releases a series-finale trilogy of episodes. It starts with its title character, who is left rootless by the deaths and destruction around him. 'Everything has been taken away from him since day one,' Diego Luna, who plays Cassian Andor, said in an interview with The Associated Press. 'And he has to understand that home is inside. That he can be home. That home can be there. And therefore there's a reason to fight." Trauma runs through everything on 'Andor,' even dancing The three final episodes take Andor and the rest of the characters up to the events of 'Rogue One,' the 2016 film that spawned the streaming prequel series. Tony Gilroy, who wrote 'Rogue One' and is the show runner for 'Andor,' has loved playing in the Star Wars galaxy, but he's made it clear his real mission is to tell universal stories of the effects of war, revolution and colonization on human (and occasionally non-human) souls. Nearly every character he's created is ravaged in one way or another, and even the lighthearted moments of the series are fraught with emotional pain. (Spoilers ahead for episodes 1-9 of Season 2.) When Andor goes undercover as a moussed-and-mulleted fashion designer named Varian Skye and makes small talk with a hotel staffer, he learns the man's family was killed in a notorious massacre by Grand Moff Tarkin, the imperial leader who would later order the destruction of Leia's world. And in a widely-memed moment of drunken techno dancing by senator and secret rebel Mon Mothma at her daughter's wedding, she is, as Genevieve O'Reilly who played her said, "dancing to stop herself from screaming" after tacitly agreeing to have an old friend murdered for the cause. Bix Caleen's struggles — and her the end of her arc No one on 'Andor' undergoes more trauma than Bix Caleen, played by Adria Arjona. While still dealing with the fallout of being tortured by an imperial doctor in the first season, she is nearly raped early in the second and has been surrounded by death. Arjona said seeing the script was daunting. 'She has to go from PTSD to sort of being addicted to droppers, which help her sleep and get over the nightmares, to then her last final decision,' Arjona told the AP. 'It's a lot. And reading it was incredibly scary.' An utterly new for 'Star Wars' set of scenes between Cassian and Bix explore both the explicit and subtle difficulties of intimate relationships amid trauma. Cassian must comfort Bix, but she doesn't want her pain to define her. The two try to take a trip to the neighborhood bodega, but even that is subsumed by his fear for her. Cassian and Bix also must deal with the difficulty of the lives they take for the cause. Han Solo never mourned the stormtroopers he blasted, but the 'Andor' duo killed a young imperial soldier during a mission and it haunts the home life they're trying to build. 'I can't stop seeing his face,' Bix says. 'It fades,' Cassian replies. 'I want to tell you it goes away forever, but I'd be lying.' 'We're in a war,' he says. 'I wonder if he knew,' she says. 'He knows now,' Cassian says. Bix is among the major characters who won't go on to 'Rogue One' or other existing 'Star Wars' stories. 'Andor' lets her complete her emotional arc with a tear-jerking but well-earned set of scenes. 'The last speech, I still haven't been able to watch it,' she told the AP. 'I was a mess! It took me takes and takes of me absolutely just bawling through that scene until finally it gets to what I believe they used.' Turning trauma into fuel The show's revolutionary leaders, just as those in history have done, try to take their followers' trauma, and their own, and use it to drive the movement. Saw Gerrera, the radical rebel played by Forest Whittaker who has a key role (and one less leg) in 'Rogue One,' gave a call-to-arms in a recent episode that is already being celebrated among fans as the 'revolution is not for the sane' speech. The theme: pain as power. He tells a young prospective follower about his youthful enslavement in a brutal imperial work camp, and the toxic leak there of a fuel called rhydo. 'They worked us naked. Two, three hundred men. Boys really. Back and forth until the only thing you could remember was back and forth. Then one day, everyone started to itch. Everyone, all at once. Even the guards. You could feel your skin coming alive," Saw says, his raspy voice rising. 'It was the rhydo. They had a leak.' He tells the young man, "We're the rhydo, kid. We're the fuel. We're the thing that explodes when there's too much friction in the air. Let it in, boy! That's freedom calling! Let it in! Let it run! Let it run wild!' Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press
San Francisco Chronicle
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
'Andor' is ending. It brought untold stories of trauma and humanity to 'Star Wars'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The complex effects of personal trauma have not traditionally been the stuff of sci-fi and fantasy. They tend to get in the way of the quest. 'Game of Thrones' made a meal of it. 'Battlestar Galactica' tried to consider the effect on survivors of losing a planet of people. But it hasn't fit in the swashbuckling world of 'Star Wars.' How could the mission to destroy the Death Star have quickly concluded if Princess Leia needed to mourn the loss of nearly all her loved ones on Alderaan? 'Andor' changed all that. Coping with inner pain has been a theme throughout its two-season run, which comes to a close Tuesday when Disney+ releases a series-finale trilogy of episodes. It starts with its title character, who is left rootless by the deaths and destruction around him. 'Everything has been taken away from him since day one,' Diego Luna, who plays Cassian Andor, said in an interview with The Associated Press. 'And he has to understand that home is inside. That he can be home. That home can be there. And therefore there's a reason to fight." Trauma runs through everything on 'Andor,' even dancing The three final episodes take Andor and the rest of the characters up to the events of 'Rogue One,' the 2016 film that spawned the streaming prequel series. Tony Gilroy, who wrote 'Rogue One' and is the show runner for 'Andor,' has loved playing in the Star Wars galaxy, but he's made it clear his real mission is to tell universal stories of the effects of war, revolution and colonization on human (and occasionally non-human) souls. Nearly every character he's created is ravaged in one way or another, and even the lighthearted moments of the series are fraught with emotional pain. (Spoilers ahead for episodes 1-9 of Season 2.) When Andor goes undercover as a moussed-and-mulleted fashion designer named Varian Skye and makes small talk with a hotel staffer, he learns the man's family was killed in a notorious massacre by Grand Moff Tarkin, the imperial leader who would later order the destruction of Leia's world. And in a widely-memed moment of drunken techno dancing by senator and secret rebel Mon Mothma at her daughter's wedding, she is, as Genevieve O'Reilly who played her said, "dancing to stop herself from screaming" after tacitly agreeing to have an old friend murdered for the cause. Bix Caleen's struggles — and her the end of her arc No one on 'Andor' undergoes more trauma than Bix Caleen, played by Adria Arjona. While still dealing with the fallout of being tortured by an imperial doctor in the first season, she is nearly raped early in the second and has been surrounded by death. Arjona said seeing the script was daunting. 'She has to go from PTSD to sort of being addicted to droppers, which help her sleep and get over the nightmares, to then her last final decision,' Arjona told the AP. 'It's a lot. And reading it was incredibly scary.' An utterly new for 'Star Wars' set of scenes between Cassian and Bix explore both the explicit and subtle difficulties of intimate relationships amid trauma. Cassian must comfort Bix, but she doesn't want her pain to define her. Cassian and Bix also must deal with the difficulty of the lives they take for the cause. Han Solo never mourned the stormtroopers he blasted, but the 'Andor' duo killed a young imperial soldier during a mission and it haunts the home life they're trying to build. 'I can't stop seeing his face,' Bix says. 'It fades,' Cassian replies. 'I want to tell you it goes away forever, but I'd be lying.' 'We're in a war,' he says. 'I wonder if he knew,' she says. 'He knows now,' Cassian says. Bix is among the major characters who won't go on to 'Rogue One' or other existing 'Star Wars' stories. 'Andor' lets her complete her emotional arc with a tear-jerking but well-earned set of scenes. 'The last speech, I still haven't been able to watch it,' she told the AP. 'I was a mess! It took me takes and takes of me absolutely just bawling through that scene until finally it gets to what I believe they used.' Turning trauma into fuel The show's revolutionary leaders, just as those in history have done, try to take their followers' trauma, and their own, and use it to drive the movement. Saw Gerrera, the radical rebel played by Forest Whittaker who has a key role (and one less leg) in 'Rogue One,' gave a call-to-arms in a recent episode that is already being celebrated among fans as the 'revolution is not for the sane' speech. The theme: pain as power. He tells a young prospective follower about his youthful enslavement in a brutal imperial work camp, and the toxic leak there of a fuel called rhydo. 'They worked us naked. Two, three hundred men. Boys really. Back and forth until the only thing you could remember was back and forth. Then one day, everyone started to itch. Everyone, all at once. Even the guards. You could feel your skin coming alive," Saw says, his raspy voice rising. 'It was the rhydo. They had a leak.' He tells the young man, "We're the rhydo, kid. We're the fuel. We're the thing that explodes when there's too much friction in the air. Let it in, boy! That's freedom calling! Let it in! Let it run! Let it run wild!'
