Perhaps the most concerning aspect of these two episodes is that they once again present a story that ultimately feels like a film cut up into small pieces The Mandalorian ‘s previous seasons. From the beginning there is also the problem that we don’t even try to cover up some of the unexpected twists, so let’s hope that the adventure still provides some surprises and excitement. So far the energy and charm and consistent production values are there, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed.
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Who is the mysterious pirate captain in the prologue?
The pirate captain finds a safe. (Image credit: Disney)
Skeleton Crew begins with a bang (or several): Pirates are exploiting the disarray in remote systems and sectors following the fall of the Empire and the New Republic’s ongoing struggles to expand its government and values across the galaxy. During the third season of The Mandalorian We encountered a dangerous pirate crew and became aware of the current situation in the center of the New Republic . Now it’s time to expand on all of that outside of main characters like Din Djarin, Boba Fett, etc Ahsoka Tano .
The first scene of This Could Be a Real Adventure introduces a surprisingly crowded pirate ship attacking some poor souls in the middle of space, using all sorts of tools and destructive intent. Unfortunately for the masked captain of a crew on the verge of mutiny, the heist is a bust as there are no credits in the vault at all (well, maybe one). The mysterious captain is removed from his position (but for some strange reason not killed).
We don’t return to this group of pirates until the final section of “Way, Way Out Past the Barrier,” while the rest of the double-parter focuses on showing us how the four children get lost in the wild space. So, spoilers for later in this recap I guess?
The Shistavanen At the end of the second episode, Brutus seemingly leads the crew, and shortly after the children are thrown into a cell, Jude Law’s Jod Na Nawood introduces himself and offers a way out. His voice is quite familiar, as are his clothes. It’s hard to imagine a scenario where he isn’t Long John Silver this story, but he certainly has more to offer.
Is At Attin part of the New Republic or something else?
Fern and Fara are talking. (Image credit: Disney)
Episode 1 is noticeably longer than Episode 2, and that’s because there’s a lot more prep to do. We get to know Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) and KB (Kyriana Kratter) as they struggle with school and aim to succeed in “At Attin, a” Excitement every day to find a safe, if unremarkable, planet. This feeling also extends to Tunde Adebimpe’s Wendle, Wim’s father, who is always absent due to work, and Kerry Condon’s Fara, a government member who oversees “education” – that is, preparing children for a “Grand Plan” that really sounds like propaganda (it is coincidental). also Fern’s mother).
It’s clear why Jon Watts wanted to direct the first chapter, as it’s based (by him and Ford) entirely on his strengths as filmmakers. He is a director who always strikes gold when working with children and young people. All four children are real and funny in a way that many writers and directors fail to manage, and even if they fall into ’80s archetypes, they are the most charming characters to arrive in the Star Wars galaxy in a long time .
Neel was bored in class. (Image credit: Disney)
In the previews, At Attin was sold as a safe New Republic world, but this was a clever deception, as we immediately get the sense that something is terribly wrong on the planet. Adults talk about a republic, but none of the iconography fans are familiar with is present; Children are pushed to make life-defining decisions from a young age; and Wim’s credits are shown as “Old Republic ‘ the moment they leave the house. There’s also talk of a barrier preventing spaceships from entering and leaving (those kids haven’t seen the stars), and everyone in the pirate harbor laughs at the idea that they come from a world only mentioned in ancient legends.
We’re hoping there’s more to it, but the series seems pretty bad at hiding (or just doesn’t want to) the fact that At Attin isn’t part of the New Republic at all. Instead, all signs point to it being a pristine and hidden planet where the values and society of the Old Republic (way before the time of the prequels ) just kept going. Many galaxy-altering events have occurred since then, so there’s a good chance the entire planet was some sort of self-sustaining experiment kept away from the rest of the galaxy. Aside from the question of how this could have happened without anyone noticing and why a pirate ship was buried in the middle of the forest, this opens up a lot of exciting possibilities for the future; It could even be a first taste of Old Republic storylines in the current canon.
Is Jude Law’s character a Jedi?
Jod Na Nawood reveals himself. (Image credit: Disney)
There is none Jedi still Sith in Skeleton Crew (at least for now), but that doesn’t mean the Force isn’t present in this show. Ultimately, it “binds the galaxy together.” Wim appears to be obsessed with the Jedi Knights and even engages in imaginary lightsaber duels with the innocent Neel, the blue elephant-like child who is sure to become a fan favorite. The fact that there is no mention of the Clone Wars, Order 66, or Luke Skywalker only reinforces the fact that Attin is an isolated world. Additionally, there is no record of the rusted pirate robot SM-33 (voiced by Nick Frost) as the children attempt to return home after being accidentally beamed into hyperspace.
In any case, it won’t be long before Wim, Neel, Fern and KB learn the shocking truth about the larger galaxy and the major events that have unfolded. But first they must escape a band of rowdy pirates with the help of Jod Na Nawood, a man who appears to have a connection to power. Is this part of his probable ruse or does he really have powers?
Wim pays a little alien helper. (Image credit: Disney)
It’s no surprise that David Lowery (The Green Knight, Peter Pan & Wendy) has been tapped to direct episodes 2 and 3. He’s previously worked with both Jude Law and a group of kids in (fictional) danger, and he’s pretty great with atmospheric settings. After “Way, Way Out Past the Barrier” successfully reintroduced us to the galaxy’s seedy underworld – complete with plenty of practical effects – it will be interesting to see what he does with Law as he begins to co-exist a diverse group of children interacting. Fern and KB, two girls who act much more mature than the two boys, will be especially fun to see go up against this older character since they were two rebels at home.
Even though “Skeleton Crew” makes its two main twists clear, Jod Na Nawood still has an enchanting, enigmatic aura – assuming he’s the fallen pirate captain we saw in the prologue – about his potential criminal background and Force powers goes out. What is he really up to? Did he survive Order 66 only to go down a dark, selfish path, or does he have larger ambitions that will shake the galaxy?
We’ll find out soon enough. For now, we’re happy to say that Skeleton Crew is the most magical (though perhaps not the best) Star Wars since the first season of The Mandalorian, and that’s no small feat. Combining sci-fi weirdness with Earth-like familiarity and a warm, nostalgic feel, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford bring a breath of fresh air to the live-action Star Wars films when the franchise needs it most.
