‘Andor’s Subtle Palpatine Retcon Completely Changes This Iconic Star Wars Scene

The nature of an expanding franchise is that seemingly irrelevant details grow in importance as the various stories interconnect, and Star Warsis no exception, especially now that it has grown so far beyond the original trilogy. However, one new embellishment of the original films adds a new layer to a central villain. Disney+ recently shed light on the early days of the rebellion with Andor, which, in just two seasons, made the infamous Empire worse than ever. The series takes place in the years leading up to the original trilogy, and while it doesn't focus on the same characters, the enemy is the same.