Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Andor season 2!

One shocking Bix Caleen and Cassian Andor had a baby, who Cassian sadly never knew about.

In Andor season 2, episode 9, Bix left Cassian a note saying she couldn't be the reason he left the Rebellion, and she was effectively going into hiding until the fight was over and they could be reunited. Initially, this seemed to be caused by Cassian's declaration that he would leave the Rebellion for her, but we now know her pregnancy was at least another factor in this choice. Now, this story arc has led to one of the most ridiculous Star Wars theories I've ever heard: that Bix's baby is Poe Dameron.

Poe Dameron Was Born AFTER The Battle Of Yavin

The Timeline Just Doesn't Add Up

We already know that Poe Dameron was born after the Battle of Yavin, which means, based on Andor season 2's place in the Star Wars timeline, it is impossible for Poe Dameron to be Bix Caleen and Cassian Andor's baby. Andor ends just before the beginning of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In fact, in the Andor season 2 finale, we see Cassian taking off for what will be the journey that leads to his death. Rogue One, in turn, leads directly into A New Hope.

It is impossible for Poe Dameron to be Bix Caleen and Cassian Andor's baby.

Although we only get the briefest glimpse of Bix's baby in the finale, it's clear that the baby is already several months old by then. Given that, it just makes no sense whatsoever that this baby could be Poe Dameron. Even beyond this unavoidable timeline era, though, Star Wars has also provided information about Poe's canonical parents—and they aren't Bix and Cassian.

We've Known Poe's Parents Since 2015

Star Wars Confirmed Who Poe Dameron's Parents Were 10 Years Ago

Beginning in 2015, the canon Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Shattered Empire comic book series revealed so much more about Poe Dameron's parents, Shara Bey, a Rebel pilot, and Kes Dameron, a sergeant for the Rebel Alliance. Already, online, there's been chatter about the possibility that Poe was adopted by Kes and Shara. Even if we ignore the obvious conflicts based on the Star Wars timeline (which we shouldn't), this plotline would make absolutely no sense.

This story arc would require Bix giving up the baby or, worse, her death, neither of which is congruent with what we saw in Andor. It's clear Bix had gone to Mina-Rau to protect her baby, so it would be nonsensical for her to then give the baby to Shara and Kes for any reason. If Bix died, it would entirely undermine her character in Andor. There's no reason to kill Bix, and seemingly the only payoff would be giving Poe a biological link to Bix and Cassian, which, simply put, wouldn't be worth it.

Andor Was Trying To Expand The Galaxy, Not Shrink It

Having This Familial Link Would Absolutely Cheapen Andor

Even if this possibility did make sense, making Poe Dameron the biological son of Cassian Andor and Bix Caleen would undermine the purpose of Andor. This show stands out among the Skywalker family tree. It is meant to depict the real-life experiences of everyday people living under a fascist regime, and, as the show has now concluded, it's safe to say that's what it did.

Taking this brilliant boots-on-the-ground show and giving it a direct link to the Skywalker Saga would undoubtedly cheapen Andor, which is so much less than the show deserves. As it stands, Andor is easily among Star Wars' best TV shows, if not the single best, and it would be a true shame to see that undermined. While the discourse will likely persist all the same, Star Wars has already confirmed that Poe Dameron is not the baby we see at the end of Andor season 2.

All episodes of Andor season 2 are now streaming on Disney+.