Andor, starring Diego Luna and Adria Arjona has just finished it’s incredible run with critics and audience agreeing, its an incredible show. But just how well did it rate? Here’s a comparison of the ratings for Andor Season 1 and Season 2, based on available data from Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, focusing on critic and audience scores where possible.

Rotten Tomatoes

• Season 1:
  • Critic Score: 96% (based on reviews from critics, as reported across multiple sources). This reflects strong critical acclaim for its gritty storytelling and mature take on the Star Wars universe.
  • Audience Score: Not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but Season 1 is described as a “cult hit” and widely praised, suggesting strong audience approval.
• Season 2:
  • Critic Score: 98% (based on 178 reviews at the time of reporting). This score edges out Season 1, making it the highest-rated live-action Star Wars project on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Audience Score: Specific audience scores are not provided, but the season is noted for strong viewer engagement, with comments indicating it’s seen as a “perfect continuation” of Season 1.

IMDb

• Season 1:
  • Specific episode ratings are not fully detailed, but the season is described as having high user praise, with standout episodes like the Narkina 5 prison break arc (featuring Kino Loy) being highlights. Overall, the series is lauded as one of the best Star Wars shows, suggesting strong IMDb user ratings, though exact averages are not provided.
• Season 2:
  • Achieved a unique record as the first TV series on IMDb to have five consecutive episodes rated 9.5 or higher, specifically the final five episodes, with Episode 8 (“Who Are You?”) hitting 9.8 due to its depiction of the Ghorman Massacre. This indicates exceptionally high user ratings, surpassing Season 1’s performance in terms of peak episode scores.
  • Episode 8 is also noted as one of the highest-rated TV episodes of all time on IMDb, reflecting its critical and audience impact.

Viewership Metrics

• Season 1: The premiere had 2.7 million unique U.S. viewers, peaking at 3.3 million for the finale, with 674 million minutes watched in its final week. Over 60 days, it reached over 22 million unique viewers.
• Season 2: The premiere drew 1.2 million U.S. households in six days, with viewership minutes increasing significantly, reaching 721 million minutes watched in the week of May 2–8, 2025, a 48% increase from the previous week’s 481.3 million minutes. However, some posts note a decline in viewership from the premiere to later episodes (e.g., 543.4 million minutes from May 16–22 for three episodes).

Summary

• Critical Reception: Season 2 slightly outperforms Season 1 on Rotten Tomatoes (98% vs. 96%), cementing its status as the highest-rated live-action Star Wars project. Both seasons are critically acclaimed for their political depth and storytelling.
• Audience Reception: Season 2 sets a new benchmark on IMDb with its record-breaking run of five episodes rated 9.5+, suggesting stronger peak audience approval compared to Season 1, though both are highly regarded.
• Viewership: Season 2 shows strong viewership numbers, with higher minutes watched in some weeks compared to Season 1, though there are indications of a slight decline in later episodes.
• Qualitative Comparison: Critics and fans often describe Season 2 as a “perfect continuation” of Season 1, maintaining or surpassing its quality, with standout moments like the Ghorman Massacre arc and Mon Mothma’s speeches. Season 1 is praised for its slow-burn buildup and prison arc, while Season 2 is noted for its faster pace and emotional depth.

Both seasons are exceptional, with Season 2 marginally edging out Season 1 in critical scores and achieving a historic IMDb rating streak, though Season 1 laid the groundwork for its success.