Brace yourselves, Rebels and Imperials alike — Andor Season 2 didn’t just serve up political intrigue, morally gray spies, and Cassian Andor’s best brooding face. It also slipped in a mind-blowing Easter egg that only true Star Wars historians (and fans of obscure cinema) could catch.

We’re talking about a THX 1138-level deep cut , and no, we’re not joking. Yes, that THX 1138 — George Lucas’ very first feature film, a dystopian sci-fi flick that most people have never seen but every Star Wars fan has heard of.

🐣 Dedra Meero’s Detention Scene Was Inspired By George Lucas’ First Film

If you blinked during the Andor Season 2 finale, you might’ve missed it. But sharp-eyed fans noticed that Dedra Meero’s detention sequence was intentionally styled after a scene from THX 1138 , Lucas’ minimalist, sterile, mood-heavy debut film.

For those who don’t speak fluent nerd: THX 1138 is basically Star Wars ’ older, more pretentious cousin who majored in philosophy and refuses to watch anything with explosions. It’s a bleak look at a surveillance state — something that clearly stuck with Lucas as he built the Galactic Empire.

So when Dedra is being held in an eerily sparse white room under bright fluorescent lights, looking like she just walked onto the set of Tron , it’s not just for vibes — it’s a direct visual nod to George Lucas’ early work.

TL;DR: Dedra got Lucas-fied .

🔢 Why “1138” Is Practically In The Star Wars Bible

The number “1138” has become more iconic than Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars universe. Here’s just a taste of where else it’s popped up:

• Luke claims he’s on a transfer from Cell Block 1138 in A New Hope .
• Boba Fett’s disguise? Boushh , whose helmet bears the number.
• Clone Commander CC-1138 was originally supposed to be a big deal.
• It pops up in Attack of the Clones , Revenge of the Sith , The Clone Wars , Skeleton Crew … honestly, it’s everywhere.

Even Andor Season 1 had a sneaky shuttle numbered 1138. But now, Season 2 takes it even further — not just referencing the number, but actually recreating a moment from THX 1138 .

🧠 Tony Gilroy Loves Making You Do Double Takes

Tony Gilroy, the mastermind behind Andor , clearly loves dropping these kinds of cinematic bread crumbs. He’s not just making a show — he’s crafting a museum exhibit of Star Wars history, one Easter egg at a time.

And while Andor feels unlike any other Star Wars series — with its slow-burn storytelling, adult themes, and occasional use of words like “f***” — it’s worth remembering that George Lucas himself wanted to make Star Wars for grown-ups.

He even pitched a mature, live-action Star Wars series called Underworld , which would’ve focused on the seedier side of Coruscant. So if Lucas were still around today, he’d probably be binge-watching Andor with a smug “I told you so” grin.

🛸 Final Thoughts: This Is How You Treat Legacy Content

What makes this Easter egg special isn’t just how deep-cut it is — it’s how well it fits into the tone of Andor . This isn’t just fan service slapped on for clout. It’s storytelling with reverence , crafted by a team that clearly respects Lucas’ legacy.

This kind of attention to detail is why Andor has been hailed as the best Star Wars TV show ever made — yes, including whatever show features Baby Yoda doing flips off AT-ATs.

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