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.

But “Andor” has been a much needed hit for the “Star Wars” universe. The first season of the Diego Luna-starring series (a prequel to the popular 2016 film “Rogue One”) generated critical acclaim and was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at the 2023 Emmys. It returned for its second and final season on April 22.