Almost everyone who sawAndorwants more of theStar Warsseries, and these 10 science fiction shows come closest to replicating its magic.Andoris, simply put, one of thebestStar Warsshowsever made. From Tony Gilroy’s incredible writing to the way it ties intoRogue One: A Star Wars Storyand the rest of theStar Warsmovies,Andoris nothing short of a masterpiece. It’s understandable, then, that fans of the show would want more as soon as possible, though the series has been on hiatus sinceAndorseason 1 ended in 2022.
Though the July 11, 2025, release date ofAndorseason 2is rapidly approaching, fans of the show may want to watch something similar to bide time until its release. Luckily, there are already 10 science fiction shows that feel extremely similar toAndor, and all of them have something distinct to offer fans of theStar Warsseries. From futuristic dystopias to character-driven conflicts and revolutions in every corner of the galaxy, the sci-fi genre has quite a few gems that are worth checking out. These 10 shows are the perfect replacement forAndor.
10Altered Carbon
A Cyberpunk Show About A Gunslinging Revolutionary
Takeshi Kovacs, the face-changing protagonist ofAltered Carbon, is perhaps the closest equivalent to Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor in any sci-fi show.Takeshi is played by Joel Kinnaman inAltered Carbonseason 1 and by Anthony Mackie in season 2 because the show is set in a world where people can switch their consciousness into other bodies, called “sleeves.“Takeshi was previously trained as one of Quellcrist Falconer’s (Renée Elise Goldsberry) Envoys, and their goal was to eliminate the practice of using multiple bodies so that the rich elites, called “Meths” after Methuselah, couldn’t oppress the poor with eternal life.
Altered Carbon
Cast
Altered Carbon is set in the far future, at a time when a human’s consciousness can be stored in a device called a Stack and transferred into different bodies, allowing people who have the means to become functionally immortal. Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman and Anthony Mackie), the former member of a rebellion against Stack technology, is awakened and released from prison so that he can be employed by a wealthy man to solve the man’s own murder. The Netflix original series is based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan.
Aside from his high-concept body switching, Takeshi is extremely similar to Cassian inAndor. Both start their revolutionary journeys extremely reluctantly, yet come to embrace the cause wholeheartedly after a devastating tragedy.They even entered their respective revolutions in the same way: Takeshi joined the Envoys after killing his CTAC squad, and Cassian joined the Rebellion after killing guards on Morlana One. On top of all that, they both bring a fascinating combination of brooding and charming that makesAltered Carbona great choice for Cassian Andor fans.
9Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
One Of Star Trek’s Most Politically-Charged Shows Seems Very Similar To Andor
The similarities betweenStar TrekandStar Warshave been discussed at length ever since the firstStar Warsmovie was released in 1977. The two franchises have always been adjacent, butAndorbrought them closer together through its similarities toStar Trek: Deep Space Nine.In much the same wayAndoris the most overtly political show inStar Warshistory,Deep Space Ninemakes a good argument for being considered the most politically-chargedStar Trekshow.Andorfans will findDeep Space Nine’s exploration of everything from civilians forgotten by the United Federation of Planets to the Bell Riots' class warfare familiar.
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Aside from its political messaging,Deep Space Ninealso features the same character-driven storytelling thatAndordoes. Thecast ofDeep Space Nineis as diverse and well-blended asAndor’s, and there are plenty of episodes that feature the same kinds of interpersonal conflicts and collaborations that makeAndorsuch an intricately woven narrative.The characters in both shows feel real and deeply sympathetic, and bothDeep Space NineandAndordo an incredible job of finding out what makes them tick and how they contribute to their respective franchises' overarching stories.
8Arcane
The Fight Between Zaun & Piltover Will Remind Andor Fans Of The Empire Vs. The Rebellion
Part of what makesAndorso beloved is the way it weaves so many conflicting stories together.There are few shows that can blend wildly different characters together to create a gripping story in the wayAndorcould show both Dedra Meero’s efforts in the ISB and Luthen Rael’s efforts with the Rebellion, butArcaneis one of them.Arcanefollows, in part, the civil war between Piltover and Zaun, which pits quite a few characters from both sides against each other.Andorfans will certainly appreciate the complicated web that links Jinx, Vi, Caitlyn, Ekko, and more together.
Anyone who loved Andor’s gritty, boots-on-the-ground story blended with genuine emotion and fantastic characters will appreciate the same things about Arcane.
Andorfans who watchArcanewill also notice quite a few thematic similarities between the shows. Vander and Silco’s rivalry and Sevika’s efforts to unite Zaun will feel very similar to Luthen’s attempts to build the Rebel Alliance. There’s also a list of reasons whyArcaneandAndorare similarbehind the scenes, from their impeccable writing to the way they tie into larger franchises (League of LegendsinArcane’s case).Anyone who lovedAndor’s gritty, boots-on-the-ground story blended with genuine emotion and fantastic characters will appreciate the same things aboutArcane.
7Silo
Rebecca Ferguson’s Dystopian Show Is Just As Intricate & Surprising As Andor
Science fiction is a fertile ground for stories of oppression and revolution, andSiloshowcases that just as well asAndordoes.Silofollows a community of people living in a dystopian system called the Silo, an underground bunker that supposedly protects them from the outside world. AsSiloprogresses, more of the Silo’s secrets and lies are exposed, and more of its residents slowly begin to question whether they can trust their leaders anymore. Without revealing too much,Silohas some striking similarities toAndor’s story of rebellion, but it also takes some very unexpected and exciting twists along the way.
Silo
In a dystopian future, men and women reside in a vast underground silo governed by strict regulations, believed to shield them from the hazardous world above. The series delves into the complex social order within the silo and the mysteries surrounding their subterranean existence.
Aside from their stories,Siloalso has one important thing in common withAndor. Both shows are extremely grounded and gritty, and they both have a run-down, grimy feel to them.Andorwas praised for bringingStar Warsto the planet’s surface in a way the franchise hadn’t done sinceRogue One, andSilois a nearly perfect emulation of its realistic, hardened mood. BothAndorandSiloare distinctly dystopian, and they both handle that genre exceedingly well.
6Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer Is Just As Revolutionary As Andor
There is perhaps no better replacement forAndor’s investigation of politics - particularly fascism - in a science fiction setting thanSnowpiercer.Adapted from the 2013 Chris Evans and Tilda Swinton film,Snowpiercerfollows the inhabitants of the titular train as they attempt to survive a world that has completely frozen over. The Snowpiercer is also a highly stratified society that bases its compartments on class, so the series heavily focuses on class warfare, revolution, and the darker, unintended prices of overthrowing corrupt leaders.
Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer is a Dystopian Post-Apocalyptic Drama developed by Josh Friedman and Graeme Manson. The series stars Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, and Mickey Sumner. In Snowpiercer, an apocalyptic event has happened and caused the Earth to become a frozen icescape. In this new world, a large train known as Snowpiercer houses survivors and perpetually rolls along its track. The series follows a man named Layton as he begins to investigate a mysterious murder in the First Class section of the train.
Snowpierceralso does a great job at somethingAndormastered: showing different types of rebellion. While the train is separated by class, the entire cast ofSnowpiercercontributes to the search for a better and more just world.Some ofSnowpiercer’s elites are as involved in the revolution as Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly) is inAndor, and both shows go to great lengths to display how revolutions aren’t solely won on the battlefield. Anyone who loved the more complicated parts ofAndorwill surely enjoySnowpiercer’s nuanced take on revolution.
5Mr. Robot
Mr. Robot May Not Be As Futuristic, But It’s Just As Counter-Cultural As Andor
Rami Malek and Christian Slater’sMr. Robotisn’t a typical example of science fiction, but it does bear some striking similarities toAndor.Mr. Robottakes place in the modern day and follows a group of hackers known as fsociety led by Elliott (Malek) and the enigmatic Mr. Robot (Slater). Fsociety focuses on taking down E Corp, the largest corporation in the world, and starting a revolution against the business that runs everything from banks to smartphones.Mr. Robotalso takes a deep dive into Elliott’s psychology and gets quite mind-bending at times, but that only makes its central story stronger.
Mr. Robot
Mr. Robot follows Elliot, a young programmer with an anti-social disorder, who hacks people to connect and protect those he cares about. The series explores his involvement with a cybersecurity firm and underworld organizations targeting corporate America. Debuting in 2015, it addresses contemporary cultural themes.
While Elliott prefers a keyboard and moniter over a blaster and a starship, his revolution is no less compelling thanAndor’s.Mr. Robotdoes a great job of taking something most viewers are not well versed in, like hacking, and presenting it in a way that’s just as thrilling and suspenseful as the gunfights Cassian gets into. Along with its action,Mr. Robotalso serves up the same intriguingly complex charactersAndordoes. It’s hard to avoid the similarities between the revolution-minded Mr. Robot and Luthen, and that is a very good thing for both shows.
4Colony
Colony Did A Deep-Dive Into Sci-Fi Oppression & Rebellion Years Before Andor
On paper,Colonyalmost sounds like a direct inspiration forAndor, though the shows do have some valuable differences as well.Colonyfollows an alien invasion of Earth that has left the entire planet separated by massive walls and alien overlords known as the Hosts. To maintain control of their human subjects, the Hosts employ various humans to keep the population in a state of constant surveillance, oppression, and tyranny. Some humans, primarily the Bowman family, form an underground resistance set on overthrowing their dictators and regaining control of Earth.
Colony
Colony is a sci-fi drama TV series set in a dystopian Los Angeles, now surrounded by a massive wall controlled by a mysterious extraterrestrial regime known as the Hosts. The show follows former FBI agent Will Bowman and his wife, Katie, navigating a divided world of collaborators and the resistance. Forced to make impossible choices to protect their family, the couple faces the dilemma of maintaining the status quo under an oppressive regime or a potential future of freedom with high risks along the way.
It’s clear to seeColony’s similarities toAndor’s story of rebellion against the Empire, but it extends deeper than simply being about revolution.Colonyheavily focuses on the secretive aspects that pave the way for full-scale rebellion, much likeAndorseason 1 focused almost entirely on Luthen’s shadowy plans and below-board dealings.Will Bowman (Josh Holloway) also bears a striking resemblance to Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay), as both characters lead a double life that constantly puts them in extreme danger.Andorhas often been called a sci-fi spy thriller, andColonyhas also earned that description.
3Battlestar Galactica
Nothing Comes As Close To Andor’s Guerilla Feel As Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galacticahas always been quite similar toStar Wars- so similar thatGeorge Lucas sued the creators ofBattlestar Galactica- butAndormade those comparisons even more salient.Battlestar Galacticafollows the crew of a massive battleship of the same name that also serves as the last remnant of humanity.That remnant flees across the galaxy, trying to escape the onslaught of attacks from the Cylons - a race of cybernetic organisms humans created to help them colonize other worlds.
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Though it’s much more military-oriented and formal,Battlestar Galacticashares a ton of similarities withAndorthat make it a great recommendation.Anyone who loved watching Luthen’s rebels fight an uphill battle against the Empire will immediately fall forBattlestar Galactica’s asymmetrical, operatic warfare. The cast ofBattlestar Galacticaalso included some great characters who feel just as fleshed-out and compelling as thecast ofAndor. There’s no denying that Starbuck’s (Katee Sackhoff) hotheadedness and impulsiveness feels incredibly reminiscent of Cassian’s early days working with Luthen.
2Firefly & Serenity
Firefly & Serenity Feel Like The Exact Inverse Of Andor
While not exclusively a show,Fireflyand its sequel movieSerenityfunction as one (mostly) complete story that is quite similar toAndor.Like the Empire inAndor,Fireflyfinds its totalitarian regime in the Alliance, and like the Rebel cell inAndor,Fireflyfinds its heroes in Mal (Nathan Fillion) and the crew of theSerenity. In some ways,Fireflyis also quite like anotherStar Warsshow -The Mandalorian- as it blends the sci-fi and Western genres together. It’s also quite likeAndor, however, as it features a deep cast of endearing and endlessly intriguing characters.
Firefly
Firefly is a science fiction television series set in the year 2517, focusing on the crew of the spaceship Serenity. As humans inhabit a new star system, the renegade crew, led by Captain Malcolm Reynolds, navigates conflicts and alliances while pursuing their own interests across lawless territories.
Serenity
Directed by Joss Whedon, Serenity is a science fiction film that follows the renegade crew of the spaceship Serenity. Starring Nathan Fillion as Captain Malcolm Reynolds, the crew must protect a telepathic girl with powerful secrets from a totalitarian regime while navigating through space against hostile forces. The film blends action and adventure, expanding on the universe established in the television series Firefly.
What makesFireflyso interesting for fans ofAndoris that it is essentially an alternate version ofStar Warswhere the Rebel Alliance lost. WhileSerenitygave Mal and his crew some of their rebellious streak back, it was only for a brief moment. For the majority of the show and film, everyone aboard theSerenityis simply trying to get by in a galaxy dominated by their tyrannical government. It’s a less hopeful take on revolution, butFireflyhas become a cult-classic for a reason.
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1Westworld
IfFireflywas a blend of science fiction and Westerns, thenWestworldis a marriage of the genres.Westworldfollows Delos Inc. and its eponymous adult theme park that is populated by Hosts, robots that appear completely human. The visitors of Westworld are able to do anything they want to the Hosts, until they gain sentience and begin a revolution for their own freedom and their search for the Sublime.That makes it very similar toAndor, butWestworldalso carves its own path in a number of intriguing ways, like its examination of sentience and its near-future setting.
Westworld
Westworld is a television series set in a futuristic Wild West-themed amusement park where advanced android hosts cater to human guests' desires. The series explores the themes of artificial consciousness and human morality as the lines between reality and artificiality begin to blur.
The revolutions inWestworldandAndorare slightly different, but the shows also have other aspects in common. There are some less noticeable Western influences onAndor, from Cassian’s costumes to the weapons he uses and the planets he goes to.Westworldmore than scratches any itchAndorfans may have for such a Western and sci-fi blend. It also features a star-studded cast of characters that almost have directAndorcounterparts. There are a lot of shows that are perfect to watch afterAndor, andWestworldis one of the finest.
Andor
Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
