If you think of Rogue One as the last episode of Andor the pacing makes more sense. Ep 12 is the penultimate episode where everyone is getting in place and they are saving up for the big budget finale. - ThreadSky

If you think of Rogue One as the last episode of Andor the pacing makes more sense. Ep 12 is the penultimate episode where everyone is getting in place and they are saving up for the big budget finale.