Cassian begins Season 2 of “Andor” with a bang, blasting his way out of an Imperial facility with a stolen ship. He’s out on assignment for the shadowy rebel leader Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgard), while his comrades, including Bix (Adria Arjona), anxiously await word.

The show’s second season debuted Tuesday to high praise from critics and viewers, many of whom commented on the plot’s relevance to current events.