George R.R. Martin praises Andor

George R.R. Martin’s praise for “Andor” returned to circulation on June 1, when CBR published a piece highlighting the fantasy author’s earlier endorsement of the Disney+ “Star Wars” series. CBR said Martin had described the show as an example of “doing science fiction right” and noted that “Andor” holds a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The comments were not new, but the article put them back into the entertainment conversation as “Andor” continued to draw critical attention. Martin made the remarks in a 2025 post on his personal site, “Not a Blog.” ### Where did Martin actually say it? George R.R. Martin posted the comment on July 25, 2025, in a “Not a Blog” entry titled “Good Stuff.” In that post, he wrote that “ANDOR was this year’s highlight” and called it “far and away the best of the Star Wars spinoffs.” Martin also praised the show’s look, Diego Luna’s performance and what he described as its “realism and tension.” He then added: “It’s nice to see someone doing science fiction right.” CBR’s June 1 article excerpted that line and framed it as part of the show’s continuing acclaim. ### What, specifically, did Martin praise about “Andor”? Martin’s 2025 post singled out several elements. Diego Luna was “first rate,” Martin wrote, and the series “looked gorgeous.” He also said the story had a “realism and tension” that he found lacking in many other “Star Wars” spinoffs. Those details matter because Martin’s comment was not just a broad compliment. His wording tied the praise to the show’s tone and execution — the grounded political story around Cassian Andor, the visual style and the performances around him. ### How strong is “Andor’s” critical standing? CBR said “Andor” holds a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. Rotten Tomatoes’ series page for “Andor” lists the show among the best-reviewed live-action “Star Wars” television projects. Other recent entertainment coverage has used the same number when describing the show’s standing. Screen Rant, in a May 24 article, also referred to “Andor” as a Disney+ series with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, reflecting the same broad critical consensus around the two-season run. ### Why did the June 1 article get attention if the quote was older? CBR’s June 1 story repackaged a quote that had already circulated in 2025, but Martin’s name gave it fresh reach. Martin remains one of fantasy and science fiction’s most recognizable authors, and his approval of a “Star Wars” series carries weight with genre audiences. The June 1 article also arrived as entertainment sites continued to revisit “Andor” as a benchmark for recent franchise television. CBR presented Martin’s praise alongside the Rotten Tomatoes figure, linking his comments to the show’s established critical reception rather than to any new announcement from Disney or Lucasfilm. ### What should readers look at next? Disney+ continues to carry “Andor,” starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor. George R.R. Martin’s full remarks appear in his July 25, 2025 “Good Stuff” post on “Not a Blog,” and CBR’s June 1, 2026 article is the latest outlet to recirculate them.