Andor Season 2: Why Did [Spoiler] Kill Himself?

Andor Season 2 Episodes 10, 11, and 12 are now available for streaming on Disney+, and it has left Star Wars fans with some questions. The final three episodes of the second season bring an end to the storylines of several characters.

This includes Anton Lesser’s Major Partagaz, a high-ranking officer in the Imperial Security Bureau and the immediate commanding officer of Denise Gough’s Dedra Meero. Partagaz dies by suicide in the finale. Here’s what leads him to such a drastic action in Andor Season 2.

Why did Major Partagaz kill himself in Andor Season 2’s ending?

In the Andor Season 2 finale, Michael Jenn’s Supervisor Lagret arrives to take Partagaz to a disciplinary meeting. Instead of leaving immediately, the latter asks for a moment to collect his thoughts. It becomes increasingly clear that both men are aware that Partagaz will not leave the room. Lagret agrees to Partagaz’s request and leaves, joining the Stormtroopers outside as the door closes behind him.

Meanwhile, Partagaz pulls out a blaster. Andor doesn’t actually depict Partagaz’s death. However, it is heavily implied. The Stormtroopers and Lagret hear the muffled shot of the blaster, but the supervisor orders his subordinates to stay where they are.

Partagaz decides to die by suicide after recognizing how completely he has failed. He is unable to stop Elizabeth Dulau’s Kleya Marki from escaping, and couldn’t catch Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor either. He also fails to prevent the Rebels from learning about the Death Star. Further, he knows that he will be held accountable for the failures of Dedra Meero as well.

Partagaz correctly assumes he will be punished by the Empire for his failures. So, instead of facing the wrath of Darth Vader or Emperor Palpatine, he decides to take his own life.

What was Partagaz listening to before his suicide in Andor Season 2?

Partagaz is listening to Nemik’s manifesto in the Andor Season 2 finale when Lagret comes to get him. Penned by the rebel Karis Nemik, the untitled journal is also known as The Trail of Political Consciousness. It underscores the oppressive policies of the Galactic Empire and the necessity of the rebellion.