Skeleton Crew Season One Review - Give Us More, Please!

[@mithrandyr-b8y]

"Jod" spent all his life thinking that the good guys were never going to come, that they didn't exist... I think at the end he was kind of happy to see his own demise knowing he wasn't right about it, that smile showed something of that maybe

[@thefreerocketman5777]

This!!!

[@bbbrrr000ccckkk1]

I think the only reason why the good guys showed up so quickly is they knew or at least assumed At Attin held just Smaug level hoards of treasure. Remember in season 3 how Greef Karga and Navarro had to rely on a Mandalorian Culvert for protection after the good guy New Republic said they wouldn’t support him? There wasn’t any gold there so the NR didn’t show up.

[@Hannah_G]

Love this!!!

[@Vulcanerd]

I’ve heard a lot of theories that could fit and I love this one as well.

[@CurseTheCosmos]

Agreed!

[@jacobnestle3805]

This is right up there with Mando S1 and Andor S1, showing exactly what kinds of stories are perfect for this format

[@JADub87]

Man the funniest scene to me was when the big battle was about to happen & Neel was taking a damn bubble bath! I LMAO at that scene!

[@buzzbomb6650]

He was probably pretty dirty when he got home. Hahaha.

[@JADub87]

@buzzbomb6650 lol agreed.

[@austinharris3139]

That got a laugh out of me too, I’m thinking, of course he’s taking a bubble bath during a crisis. Lmao

[@soml7952]

We love ourselves a self-care king 👑 hahaha 😂

[@FloydIsMySon]

Also a shoutout to Wendell! Played by Tunde Adibempe from the band TV on the Radio!!!

[@coin3720]

Ohhh I knew I recognised him from somewhere

[@myriadmediamusings]

Your analogy of the magnet-insta-shooting roller coaster describes the current binging mentality of today and the “hill” being considered a bad thing by many.

[@shinyagumon7015]

As someone who didn't watch any of the behind the Scenes I'm flashed away that SM-33 is a puppet.😮 Also fully agree on Jod, his betrayal was foreshadowed to the high heavens,but because it's Star Wars we were all in denial. I really hope we will see him again

[@pyramidsong]

You’re so right, and watching all the episodes again it’s fun to watch Jude Law’s performance evolve once you know the end point. He is a cheesy fake Jedi when he meets them, and him constantly about to blow up with annoyance before it boils over on Lanupa is such a treat. One of the best new characters in so many years. He’s in my SW baddie Hall of Fame with other recent newer entries of Syril and Dedra.

[@HumbleAshe]

Absolutely YES to this! Skeleton Crew is the perfect tone and vibe for Star Wars that we (or at least I) need or want right now! This show was a great blast start to finish with its adventure and childhood nostalgia and wonder, but also lots of genuine heart. And it would be awesome to get a second season or something in the same spiritual vein. Superb and wonderful stories, writing, and characters, great action and adventure, and also something to really be able to have fun and also find more hope out there in this world.

[@Hannah_G]

A fantastic series with so much heart! I really hope they get to continue with this story!

[@OrionInSpace]

For me the best way to describe skeleton crew is that it was a show that not many people wanted, but I think in the end it is what we needed in the sense that it gives a jolt to the franchise that so many fans want especially as we go into 2025 where we could have a pretty decent year for what’s to come with Andor S2, Visions S3 and then Japan Celebration.

[@nadyaakins8202]

My husband and I loved the series from the beginning! My favorite episode is also episode 6, I love KB and all the children, Jude was great, the writing was spectacular, we want more Skeleton Crew, I hope they do a companion book to this season 1.

[@nathantroxel]

I love this show, this show snd these kids brought all of, us together.

[@connormarchand6302]

I love this series wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel with starwars but instead stayed true to it for once❤ it captures all the inspiration George was thinking of but instead replaced the Samaria and Old Western movies, with Nautical adventures and 80’s flick like Treasure Island and the Goonies.

[@runningthemeta5570]

Something I will always say I love about this series is the pirate elements they brought into Star Wars. There are so many examples but Jod’s blaster very clearly being based in a flintlock pistol just sells it to me.

[@jediryan9454]

This series is up there with Mando 1 and 2 for me. Want more of the Skeleton Crew.

[@deaconpoole7577]

0:05 “My fingers are *Fern* ly crossed” ;)

[@jeffreymeehan3116]

I thought it was terrific. I was holding my breath a bit for a "AktUAlY tHe JeDi wErE BaD" take. Instead we got a "The Jedi were so Good, that I lost all faith in 'Humanity' without them" take. And Jude Law just absolutely crushed it. I too want to see more of Pokket. Hell, throw her into the next season too.

[@stevensmith7791]

This is not only one of my favorite Star Wars things, it’s one of the best TV shows for families period. Our 2 year old, who won’t sit through anything, was immediately hooked by every episode. The action-adventure genre is perfect for little kids, but is equally as enjoyable for parents. This felt very similar to what Lucasfilm has always been about - action-adventure for all ages. I really enjoyed this and hop the viewership numbers spike up over time.

[@broomcheese6444]

This is what happens when a show gets an extra year to work on. We need to let them take longer and they’ll all be like this show

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

We're definitely gonna see Pokkit again. I feel like you don't get Kelly MacDonald if you don't get her for more stuff. Honestly, I would love to see her with Obi-Wan for obvious reasons. They have such great chemistry together and it would be hilarious seeing Ewan in Obi-Wan mode around Pokkit

[@JTube571]

I also want a second season, and would be more than happy to watch a grown skeleton crew out exploring the galaxy (maybe rescuing Jod from a bad situation?) in the Onyx Cinder with SM-33. I think (and hope) that Disney will see the positive reaction for the show and ignore the supposedly low viewership numbers to give us another season. The show runners already said they have ideas and that it would include a time jump to coincide with the kids growing up.

[@sansfi]

Jod has not done anything worse than Hondo Onaka. I don't think the character needs a "redeption arc", just him being himself, learning, changing, but sometimes that will put him in the dark side or the light side. Depending on which fits him the best.

[@TheRealKM22]

I really enjoyed learning about the pirates of Star Wars in this show. It’s a long shot, but I’d love to see a sort of Pirates Caribbean type spinoff based on some of these characters. “Skeleton Crew: The Curse of Tak Rennod”

[@kirank287]

I really loved the show. It was fun! Hope there will be a S2 one day

[@yuyuyu25]

I went into this show with absolutely zero expectations, especially after being disappointed with how the Acolyte turned out. Now that it's over though, I'd definitely put this show right up there with Mando S1 and Andor as the best TV Star Wars has to offer

[@EnragedTofu]

Three things that I thought about after the finale: one was that Jod warned them they didn’t know what they were doing, which implies that Jod knows something ominous may be coming for the treasure planet far more threatening than just pirates, which would be imperial remnants, which leads into the second thing, which I believe beggars the question: why did the communication halt after Order 66? That would have to have been the Emperor‘s doing for a nefarious reason. The third is something cute I thought about, that was Wim & Fern’s parents starting to notice each other as obviously Wim’s dad is a widow and we can assume Fern‘s dad is not in the picture because he wasn’t present for the entire series, which would make an amazing family of Wim & Fern becoming siblings in the future. PS: Jod’s Jedi friend who trained him was a cut character: “Apart from Jude Law, the cast includes Nick Frost as SM-33, Jaleel White as Gunter, Haley Webb as Jedi Ninaa Nawood, Kryiana Kratter as KB, Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim, and Robert Timothy Smith as Neel.”

[@kyhumphrey5247]

It’s also funny that we have the Emperor to thank for the Supervisor catching onto Jod’s scam

[@superred5]

This show was, to coin a phrase, AMAZEBALLS. My 11-year-old and 16-year-old sons watched it with me and it was an amazing series to bond over, right there with Goonies, Explorers, and Russkies from my childhood.

[@Iceskyguy]

Skeleton Crew is up there with Rebels, the Jedi games and Ahsoka as one of my favourite projects in SW since the Disney acquisition. I knew this series would be a lot of fun and a joy to watch but I wasn't expecting it to go so HARD in so many ways. I definitely want a lot more from this corner of the galaxy! Hats off to the creators, directors and actors for this truly incredible show If there is a season 2, I think it would be a lot of fun to revisit this group as teenagers. They can fix up the Onyx Cinder, grab SM-33 and go off on another adventure while the kids tackle the teenage years and challenges.

[@baronvonslapnuts]

Give me a show of Jod travelling the galaxy with a crew of misfits. Firefly meets Star Wars anyone?

[@oliverknagg5109]

It might not have all the viewership but it is the first time my Mum has been interested in watching Star Wars thing. So that must count for something

[@21stcenturydead96]

Went into this show with no expectations and I loved it so damn much! It's right up there with Andor!

[@FlyingMatteo89]

Quality wise it's nowhere near Andor, the same way The Goonies are nowhere near Citizen Kane, but that's mostly because they are not even meant to be compared to begin with. They're extremely different products in terms of target audience, depth of story and dialogs, overall theme and vibes. Skeleton Crew is a good, light gearted and joyous adventure, while Andor is an extremely deep product with elements from spy movies, thrillers, political dramas, heist movies and more. It's was more philosophical. I like Andor way more as an adult, but if I was a kid I'd probably have rewatched Skeleton Crew a bunch of times already. Bottom line, it's "still a better story than twilight". Or should i say, The Acolyte.

[@aleclininger]

A big thing to point out is that while Skeleton Crew may not have had the numbers comparative to the other shows, it also cost around $100 million less to make than the acolyte did. I think that with such a positive online response it is likely to be picked up again.

[@hardtmannn8804]

Jod smiling when his ship is falling in flames may be him thinking about the attachments he’s made, I feel like he can be redeemed at some point

[@feyearthdm]

“Why am I always wrong about who the good guys are!” Could be a line from Pablo Hidalgo’s SW rpg campaign. (I love ya PT23!) and season 2 needs Hondo Ohnaka…

[@RiksGamingChannel]

Skeleton Crew genuinely surprised me in the best way, it was really good throughout.

[@cameronhead3504]

I love how so many of us are still not convinced Jod is past redemption.

[@Wolfking99-x4r]

This was a vary fun show and the cast all did a great job

[@RyanHaney55]

Yes, give me more Skelton Crew. Please!

[@PublicRecordsGeek]

Wim goes on to be a Pilot in the NR, Neel is attached to the Navy as well but can't talk about the specifics, Fern and KB are missing and the point of the Series until the last three episodes, and we meet two new characters who will be SK members for Season Three

[@paradoxworkshop4659]

Good writing and direction means a lot, even with different stories and characters. It's funny that a story actually about teens is less "afterschool special" than the story about the Sith resurgence...

[@Zerzayar]

Loved it. New characters, new stories, no rehashing, no same old, same old.

[@jamalabdul2009]

Totally enjoyed this show! This is the show I would have wanted when I was a child! Hopefully my grandsons will enjoy this show!😊

[@StonerWatchproductions]

the last episode is listed as season finale on disney plus

[@StuartLugsden]

Jude confirmed that Jod met the jedi after order 66.

[@Sounds_And_Vistas]

Great series! I was sceptical at first as usually kids are annoying in the shows and behave like they know everything… here they did a great job at showing their vulnerability and that they are basically regular kids! Well done!! 🎉

[@john_molden]

I am surprised you didn't know Jod was going to be a bad guy by the end, it was obvious, he is Long John Silver from Treasure Island.

[@TravisBurton]

I enjoyed the Crew. It was a fun story that opens the potential for new stories now that Disney, hopefully, realizes that the Star Wars universe has many stories that are still left to be written.

[@FATE522]

This is Star Wars' generation Droids and Ewoks and I want more!

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8448]

I'll be honest and admit one thing I've been wrong about is Watts and Fords vision for a second season. I was fairly sure it was conceived as a stand alone season, neatly wrapped up, no further season expected. But their interview blew that up as they were clear they have ideas for what a second season may involve even before they finished this season. Now, I still don't think those ideas are fully developed, and they themselves admitted there would be a big time jump due to the real life actors aging - which is commendable - and the question would be about orientating them in whatever has gone on in the galaxy by that time and keeping with the ideas they have. Which I think, is very sensible, even if its not the kind of 'pick up where we left off' Season 2 that lots of people are calling for which is physically impossible by virtue of human biology.

[@ronalddepesa6221]

Loved loved LOVED every episode!!! After Arcane S2 ended I had a void for good content and SKELETON CREW filled that void!!

[@MCLegoboy]

I am so glad the movie was denied because there's so much good stuff in this show, it deserved the longer runtime. We need more of these kids, we need to hear about why At Attin was even hidden away to begin with, we need to see Jod get better, we need to see how it connects to the Mando-Verse, or how it could relate to the Sequel Era because man, there is just so much potential stuff to explore in the future. It's the best addition to Star Wars since Disney acquired Lucasfilm, and I love Rebels and Bad Batch, the animated shows are where I have had the most fun with Star Wars, but I can't deny the greatness that was, and hopefully will continue to be, Skeleton Crew.

[@BoxOfficeJack]

My current #5 Star Wars (canon) thing of all time. Absolutely LOVED the show

[@TheRealCodeBlack]

Q&A: Would you like to see more characters like Jod: force sensitive but not attached to any particular organization like the Jedi, Sith, Knights of Ren, Tund, etc. Just free agents and wild cards with their own ambitions, focuses in using the force, and objectives.

[@wonkywaddlingwaterwingedwriter]

I hope this brings in a bunch of new fans to the fandom. I feel like I'm being gaslit by the community that raves about it because I didn't think it was anything special but enjoyable enough. Huge fan of Andor / The Acolyte but this one was... Idk. Glad y'all enjoyed it and I'm glad I watched it.

[@Errburritoes]

Now that the season is finished hopefully people start watching it, maybe people like to watch it all in one go 🙏🤞

[@austinnewell9791]

Man idk, I loved this show but I feel like they wrapped everything up really well with the last episode. I'd love to see the characters appear in other stories at some point but the only person I still have questions about is Jod in terms of where his story goes from here

[@jasoncrume4669]

Because Luke did not on the light saber in his face.

[@willschmidt8284]

0:27 how do we tell him about the existence of launched roller coasters Edit: nevermind he clarified later

[@MrDuneedon]

This show was a LOT of fun. Basically, The Goonies in space. Loved it!

[@mrp1326]

Love this review as much as this series :) 👍

[@Trabreno30]

I went into Skeleton Crew with no expectations other than I probably wasn’t going to like it because it stars a bunch of children. However, I was actually very surprised with how much I enjoyed the show. The show was fun, had some adventure, and reminded me of Goonies. I am very happy that they did not make Jod (the best character) a former Jedi and that he had no redemption arc. He was simply an untrustworthy, treasure obsessed pirate. Wim was incredibly annoying the whole show and the ending did leave some unanswered questions like, “what happed to Jod?” or “what’s the New Republic going to now that they know about Atatin?” I am hoping we get a second season so these questions can be answered and the adventure can continue.

[@Davidschannel76]

Great show, it was all about the story and what makes Star Wars, Star Wars !

[@adam2218-]

I think a second season would be good if it was a chiss crew lost in normal space in the galaxy. You could say they were transported by grisks and rescued by people who don't know the unknown regions

[@dison1172]

Great review love your content

[@Renkencen]

Thing is, as much as I want a season 2 but what would it be about? The kids were given a grand tour of the galaxy for some reasons but something big or bad happened to them?

[@2010Hunt3r]

If we do get a season 2 I would like to see them bring in some other characters like Hondo Ohnaka, he would be perfect for the series and to show Jod there is still hope for him or as a possible mentor

[@JohanMsWorld]

Give me more.

[@danieljenkins1758]

Loved this so much, would love more

[@jasoncrume4669]

I don't think SM 33 liked Jod.

[@TheACcam]

Great review for a great show.

[@joaquinjfernandez1528]

Loved this show so much

[@Lr.Laecro.Lirus3445]

I want a show about Lula Talisolas padawan group and Zeen Mrala in the style of "Skeleton Crew" and I couldn't care less if it contradicts Daniel Olders comic series tbh.

[@Vulcanerd]

I loved Pockitt as well!

[@maxleroux]

I'm almost disappointed that Ezra Bridger didn't show up with the X-wings. Lately, I've noticed that Jod might serve as a dark reflection of the kind of person that Ezra could have become if things had been different and he'd kept stealing on the streets. But that's just my take on it. It's amazing what Disney can do when they actually try to make something original for once.

[@post1084]

Yes..Great show, want more , give us more

[@kayurp]

I really enjoyed this show. I was pretty down on SW shows after the train wreck that was The Acolyte and the fairly bad Ahsoka series but this was such a great fun watch. Jude was amazing as Jod and gave that character so many awesome layers. I think what made me truly love this show was Jod growing increasingly dark and evil without the usual SW redemption arc.The acting overall was pretty damn good especially among the kids which truly surprised me. However, I think there’s a 0.0% chance this show gets a second season. It apparently had worse viewership than The Acolyte so it’s hard to believe Disney sees any advantage in bringing it back. The only shot is that it wasn’t a complete shitshow as The Acolyte.

[@Alcochaser]

Space Goonies!

[@claudekaneiii2283]

Didn’t love it at much as others did but was a solid watch overall and I’d definitely watch another season of it!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Alex! ✨💀✨

[@crazyjcaldwe9]

So I think they should do a tales of the Jedi style show for Jod with each of his alias’ being a different episode.

[@jimmyjamsburner6944]

I really think this would have made a lot of money as a movie, the ratings show it’s not doing well for streaming (yet)

[@StuartLugsden]

10:44 *Lucasfilm has made since Disney bought them

[@Valleys56xx]

The series was truly great - it was a kids' series that was good for adults too - Andor was a superb series for adults only - so Disney has two ways to continue the SW story without the boring Skywalker stuff that has been done to death. Let's go!

[@noahhenson1669]

Agreed on all points! My sole criticism of this otherwise excellent series is in the light levels of the cinematography. The picture is a bit dark and murky, and it can be difficult to "read" a given shot/scene. Slightly higher contrast and a higher overall light value would make the show not only look more like Star Wars, but it would be that much more engaging because the important aspects of the optics -- character faces and emotions, for example -- could be more easily seen and understood at a glance. Other than that: Chef's kiss =mwah!=

[@Shaggy815]

Best show since Andor. Change my mind

[@WhiteWolf496]

I love this show so much

[@juanizquierdo8114]

Con lo bien que iba la serie y el final de la fragata pirata fue una basura ni un disparó izo repitió el final de la nave pirata de mandalorian no podían haber echó un combate entré NAVES parecidas en tamaño y lo hubieran clavado no me extraña que Disney esté jodiendo star war sin guionistas que todo lo resuelvan con un par de CAZAS X 😢😢😢😢😢

[@IllisiaAdams]

Unsurprisingly, the grifter crowd think that it was bad 🙄😔 But I love that most people enjoyed it, regardless. I'm hoping it brought the gen-a's in to the fandom ❤

[@paulsommerhalder9049]

Good yes, at the level of Andor? Not in the same league at all...😊

[@kalpbhavsar]

I don't rlly feel like Season 2 is the best path forward for these characters. I mean its not like they can get thrust onto the Onyx Cinder again without supervision be stranded in the galaxy. The premise just doesnt work with where we're at in the story now. dont really know where else these guys could believably show up except for Jod cuz he's a pirate.

[@hatphonestapler22]

I enjoyed the show but unfortunately nobody watched it. Hoping for a season 2 miracle but the numbers paint a different story

[@thegrahamdalorian185]

I promise you they see the fan reaction of those who watched and that will drive the decision to renew. The critical and fan ratings are close and there hasn’t been a concerted effort to torpedo the series like Acolyte.

[@hatphonestapler22]

I hope you’re right, the show was very charming

[@thesharpercoder]

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@JBTriple8]

yes more with regular Joes of Star Wars tired of the Jedi this show rocked also it wasn't overt about Jods force use.

[@energysavingday]

Disney need high quality content and must learn some lessons from the calibre and praise of the Skeleton Crew. Their promotion effort seems very lacklustre.

[@raider_reaper_4194]

I'm glad this show didn't get recognition. Let me Gatekeep this Hidden Gem 😈

[@jakeschermvisuals]

This show painfully felt like a movie, chopped up into bits

[@f.g.e.3889]

I think it's better to watch Skeleton Crew all in a row, 4-hour marathon, rather than one episode a week.

[@gitgeronimo9375]

As a critic, a reviewer, you have to give time for a show to breath. To develop. I believe it’s a generational issue. Millennials and younger want immediate satisfaction. They want to know everything right away. I could see this show was going to be something special right from the start. I was sad that you could not. Please learn from this moving forward.

[@ltothepark]

While it wasn't as bad as the acolyte, I don't think it was much better. The story just fizzled out. There was almost no resolution at the end past what I'd consider episodic, not a seasonal close. And what story was explored wasn't deep, do we know anything about ANY of the names the kind of a jedi but not jedi went by? How much actual training did he have and who was his master? What about the pirate we saw from Mando, what happened to him? Did someone actually meet them from the republic and strike a deal? Did he take his assessment? Its like they made minimal effort for the story and instead just threw in so many Easter eggs that meant nothing until they barely fill a half hour episode a week. The one thing that far outshines the acolyte was the acting, almost everything I have issues with was in the writing.

[@mondriaa]

I never really got hooked, dont get me wrong it was fine but it was also a bit short and boring maybe, boring is not the right word but not sure what it is but I was missing something

[@chickenninja5512]

Poo