What if you could watch Star Wars for the first time again? That’s sort of the main idea behind Skeleton Crew, the new Star Wars show for Disney Plus, but it’s applied to the characters themselves instead of the viewers. It’s not about reliving the same type of Star Wars story, but about exploring the galaxy through the eyes of a group of lost children.
On its surface, Jon Watts (recent Spider-Man trilogy) and Christopher Ford’s (Cop Car) eight-episode series – which may or may not set up a second season – wears its Amblin influences proudly on its sleeve. It’s very much trying to recapture that 1980s magic of adventure flicks involving kids who get into deep trouble. The thing is… we haven’t had anything like that set in the Star Wars universe (an ever-expanding sandbox trying out all sorts of subgenres). Moreover, their pitch has a ‘meta’ element to it that’s as charming as it is intriguing.
The other side of the show is a classic pirate story. There’s a mutiny, plenty of no-good-doers, a shady spaceport, and the promise of a hidden treasure of legend. In Skeleton Crew’s two-episode premiere – ‘This Could Be a Real Adventure’ & ‘Way, Way Out Past the Barrier’ – it all comes together nicely, with the focus put squarely on the kids and At Attin, the seemingly idyllic planet where they lived as part of a society that very much resembles that of 1980s North America. Our first trip into the dangerous side of the galaxy is filled with puppets, plenty of creature costumes, and all sorts of lovely little lore bits that give more texture and flavor to this universe.
Perhaps the most worrying aspect of these two episodes is that, once again, they present a story that ultimately feels like a movie cut into little pieces, unlike The Mandalorian‘s earlier seasons. From the get-go, there’s also the problem of not even trying to cover up some of the twists surely coming our way, so we hope the adventure still manages to deliver some surprises and excitement. So far, the energy and charm are there alongside consistent production values, so fingers crossed.
Planning to dive deep into Star Wars during this Christmas season? These ranked lists of the best Star Wars movies and Star Wars games will help you. Looking at the future, there are plenty of upcoming Star Wars games worth being excited about as well as the return of Andor in 2025 and The Mandalorian & Grogu hitting cinemas in 2026.
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