Can Star Wars pull off this bold twist in the story of Bix Caleen & Cassian Andor’s child?

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One issue I have with season 2 of Andor is its predictable conclusion, where Tony Gilroy writes Bix giving birth to a child a year after she left Cassian on Yavin 4. This sudden appearance of the baby in the final scene was meant to shock viewers and soften the impact of the show’s grim ending and Cassian’s uncertain future.

Through an interview with Gold Derby at The Direct, Gilroy expressed that he’s content with Disney’s future decisions regarding the baby. He put it casually, saying, “To be completely candid, it doesn’t bother me when I can tell Bob Iger there’s a baby. They can name it, determine its gender, and do whatever they please with it.

Gilroy clarified that the inclusion of the baby was intended to soften the disappointment of Andor’s death in “Rogue One,” but I find this perspective problematic. In my opinion, the baby does not diminish the tragic nature of Cassian’s death, nor does it add any sense of hopefulness to his character. Instead, Cassian embodied the hope, and witnessing his demise was already deeply affecting when I first watched “Rogue One.” The presence of a baby who is said to be Cassian’s offspring, one he was unaware of and never shown discussing with Bix, does not improve what transpired in “Rogue One” for me.

Cassian’s selfless act offered hope to countless beings across the galaxy, ultimately leading to the destruction of the Death Star before it could wreak devastation on numerous planets and systems. This act magnified his life’s value beyond any baby or relationship he had before or after joining the Rebellion. It’s unfortunate that Bix’s existence, including her progeny, appears to be intertwined with Cassian’s for a purposeful life. I believe she deserved an independent life away from Cassian, given their shared past as childhood sweethearts and despite his womanizing tendencies. By the time of Andor season 2, they seemed to be reconnected by some shared trauma, even though Cassian had a history of philandering.

Bix had the potential for a more fulfilling life, tragically ending up as a single mother to Cassian’s child, which Gilroy lamented. If Bob Iger were to introduce Bix’s child in future stories, it would be great if Lucasfilm dared to introduce a plot twist that made the baby unrelated to Cassian, allowing for Bix to have romantic relationships beyond one man. If she chooses, she could share with her child the story of Cassian’s heroic sacrifice, which could inspire them. However, portraying him as Cassian’s biological offspring feels contrived.

Cassian’s impact is seen in the Rebellion’s triumph over the Death Star and its destruction. He doesn’t have to produce offspring to be significant in Star Wars lore, and Bix should be remembered as a person who transcended her past on Ferrix and Yavin 4. Her child deserves a father who is not only alive but also actively involved in life.

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I’d prefer if Lucasfilm had the courage to abandon the legacy baby storyline, but I fear they won’t, and I’m not excited about them potentially revisiting the Rebels Season 4 narrative. In my opinion, Star Wars Rebels handled the parental roles of Hera and Kanan towards Sabine Wren and Ezra Bridger more effectively; their bond was strong, with Kanan sacrificing himself for Hera in his last moments. However, I found the direction Andor season 2 took, by forcing a choice on Cassian, to be problematic as it seemed to diminish his commitment to the Rebellion. To me, it made him appear less loyal, as if he only stayed because Bix left him, which I felt weakened his character.

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but express my hope that Lucasfilm provides Bix with a brighter future beyond simply being the guardian of a child Cassian was unaware of. Bix is more than just a carrier of a deceased man’s legacy; she deserves to be recognized for her own merits.

Cassian’s legacy, in my opinion, transcends his bloodline – it lies in his role as a champion of the galaxy, a selfless hero who played a crucial part in ensuring Luke Skywalker could ultimately destroy the Death Star. I believe Bix deserves a storyline that celebrates her resilience and contributions to this epic saga.

Andor and Rogue One: A Star Wars story are streaming on Disney+.

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2025-08-22 19:22