Andor, the Star Wars series that redefined rebellion television, has been almost completely shut out of major awards despite critical acclaim and multiple Emmy wins behind the camera.
Derrick M. Collins, writing for News Of Fort Worth, argues that the show’s genre label has unfairly blocked it from the recognition it deserves. In a passionate defense, Derrick M. Collins insists Andor’s dense storytelling, political relevance, and powerhouse performances should have placed it at the top of every ballot.
At a Glance
- Stellan Skarsgård took home a Golden Globe, but for a different project, not Andor
- Diego Luna was nominated for Best Actor yet never considered a real contender
- Dan Gilroy won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing on the series
- Andor secured five Emmys total: Costumes, Production Design, Editing, Visual Effects, plus the writing prize
- Why it matters: Fans see the imbalance between craft recognition and acting snubs as proof that Star Wars prejudice persists
The Golden Globes Moment That Felt Like a Win
During Sunday’s ceremony, Derrick M. Collins cheered when Skarsgård won Best Supporting Actor for Sentimental Value. The victory wasn’t for Andor, yet the sight of the actor-who plays the magnetic rebel spymaster Luthen Rael-onstage felt like a symbolic victory for the galaxy far, far away.
Diego Luna, nominated in the television category for portraying Cassian Andor, attended the event alongside industry heavyweights Gary Oldman, Mark Ruffalo, and Adam Scott. The room, however, treated the category as a foregone conclusion; Noah Wyle took the prize for The Pitt.
Emmy Gold Behind the Camera
While actors have been ignored, the below-the-line talent fared better. Dan Gilroy’s Emmy for Outstanding Writing marked the headline win. The Creative Arts Emmys added four more trophies:
- Costumes
- Production Design
- Editing
- Visual Effects
Each victory underlines the series’ meticulous world-building, yet the acting branch of voters remains unmoved.
The Star Wars Stigma
Derrick M. Collins contends that if Andor were stripped of its space-opera branding and reset on Earth as a story about young activists toppling authoritarianism, awards bodies would celebrate it without hesitation. Instead, the franchise label triggers automatic dismissal, no matter the quality.
The article lists roughly a dozen cast members deemed award-worthy, highlighting the depth of talent that voters overlooked. This contradiction-craft wins, acting snubs-fuels the perception that prestige gatekeepers equate Star Wars with populist fluff rather than serious drama.
Key Takeaways
- Quality vs. perception: Andor’s critical darling status hasn’t translated into acting nominations
- Symbolic victory: Skarsgård’s unrelated Globe win still gave fans a moment to celebrate
- Craft recognition: Five Emmys prove the industry respects the show’s technical mastery
- Ongoing debate: The divide between craft success and acting neglect spotlights potential genre bias in awards voting
