The Axe Forgets

"The Axe Forgets"
Andor episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 5
Directed bySusanna White
Written byDan Gilroy
Featured musicNicholas Britell
Cinematography byFrank Lamm
Editing byDan Roberts
Original release dateOctober 5, 2022 (2022-10-05)
Running time46 minutes
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"The Axe Forgets" is the fifth episode of the American streaming television series Andor, based on Star Wars created by George Lucas. It was written by Dan Gilroy and directed by Susanna White.

The episode stars Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, who reprises his role from the Star Wars spinoff film, Rogue One (2016). Toby Haynes was hired in September 2020 after a production delay due the COVID-19 pandemic, and Tony Gilroy joined the series as showrunner in early 2019, replacing Stephen Schiff. Both executive produce alongside Luna and Kathleen Kennedy.

"The Axe Forgets" was released on Disney+ on October 5, 2022.