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Andor, season 2, uses a fascist empire to mirror current US political anxieties. A scene depicting government agents abusing power against undocumented immigrants parallels real-world concerns about ICE. Unlike previous Disney-era Star Wars, Andor directly critiques American politics, offering a biting commentary on the erosion of democracy. This marks a departure from the franchise's typically toothless political messaging, making it a significant and critically acclaimed achievement.

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