LucasfilmIt’s just over a month until Andor Season 2 lands on Disney+, but the Star Wars franchise is available to stream for free now. Well… it is, but there’s a massive catch.
It’s been three years since we last saw Cassian Andor on screens, and the Star Wars TV shows streaming in the meantime have had varying levels of success, to put it mildly. Andor remains the firm favorite among fans, so expectations are higher than ever.
We’re expecting Season 2 (which starts on April 22) to span four years, leading us to the point where Rogue One picks up the plot to sabotage the Death Star. Every three episodes covers a few days within the four-year period, and we’ll pick up a year after Season 1 left off.
This is all well and good, but we’ve still got over a month to wait… in a manner of speaking. You can find episodes of Andor available to stream for free now, but they’re not the ones you want the most.
Three episodes of Andor Season 1 are streaming on YouTube
Episodes 1-3 of Andor Season 1 are now streaming for free on YouTube, which you can find on the official Star Wars channel. Sadly, if you want to watch the rest – or Season 2 – you’ll need a Disney+ subscription.
Disney/LucasfilmThe episode synopses are as follows:
- Episode 1: ‘Kassa’
- When Cassian Andor’s reckless search for answers about his missing makes him a wanted man, he returns to his home planet in hopes of selling illegal ship parts and reconnecting with his mother.
- Episode 2: ‘That Would Be Me’
- Cassian hurries to settle his affairs on Ferrix with friends and family as tactical forces close in on him, led by the conniving Karn, an agent driven by an obsession to preserve law and order.
- Episode 3: ‘Reckoning’
- The siege tightens as the armoured troops close in on the fugitive Cassian Andor. Desperate to escape arrest, Cassian contacts a mysterious but well-connected man who could provide him with money.
In addition, a newly released 14-minute Season 1 recap is there too, offering fans “a quick refresher” before the new season begins.
The news gets slightly worse. There’s no free trial for the streaming service either, meaning if you don’t already have an account, plans currently start at $10 a month. There will also be a rate increase in the fall, so paying out now is actually the cheaper option.
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You’re not just getting two seasons of Andor here, though. The Acolyte, The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew, and Obi-Wan are all there too, along with all Star Wars movies and other spinoffs.
As for Andor Season 2, the wait (and price) seems to be worth it. The second season “takes place as the horizon of war draws near and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance. Everyone will be tested and, as the stakes rise, the betrayals, sacrifices and conflicting agendas will become profound.”
If you’re unaware, the series is a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, setting the clock back five years beforehand.
Be sure to check out what’s happening with The Mandalorian & Grogu movie and our guide to the Star Wars timeline. You can also keep tabs on the year’s releases with our 2025 TV show calendar.