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Despite these positive notes, there’s a recurring undercurrent of concern among longtime fans about how Andor approaches its political messaging and character development. Leading up to the premiere, actors involved in the series have made statements that seem to emphasize social commentary more than storytelling. Actress Denise Gaugh, who plays the character Dedra Meero, sparked controversy with comments describing her character's environment as being surrounded by "inept men"—lazy, corner-cutting "boys."