The new Star Wars: Skeleton Crew series began on Disney+ and received different reactions. The director is Jon Watts, and Jod Na Nawood is played by Jude Law. The series depicts four young adventurers exploring unknown places.
Some fans enjoyed its new storyline and references to classics, especially The Goonies and Hook; however, others dislike how fast it is in its dialogue and obviously for breaking away from old Star Wars themes. Discussions on Reddit seem mixed. Some said it was like watching Star Wars again like they were a kid.
On the other side, some became upset, referring to the show as analytics-driven and stating it lacks soul. As the series tries to balance between fun for kids and stories for adults, it starts the discussion on how the Star Wars franchise is changing.
Here's a closer look at what got fans talking about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
A nostalgic adventure meets Star Wars lore on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Many fans like Skeleton Crew for trying new things in the franchise. Redditor @dagreenman18 described the series as “Space Goonies meets Flight of the Navigator,” adding that it felt:
“Weirdly perfect for the holidays.”
The fun in childhood and the adventures in space combined with families. @GentlemanBigfoot mentioned that their seven-year-old loved Star Wars: Skeleton Crew right from the start.
As @CrazyDuckHerder commented,
“What sets this apart...is something I can only describe as ‘heart.’”
For some, it is a welcome change from nostalgic productions to new stories that still contain the spirit of the saga. However, critics, such as @Independent-Dig-5757, say that, although the show is fun, it shows an "identity problem" and goes too much into Earth-like settings and meta elements.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew characters have elicited a lot of reactions
The characters in Skeleton Crew have received mixed reviews. Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law) is enjoyed because of his charm, but younger characters like Wim and Fern have been more polarizing. Reddit user @Express-Outcome7022 said Wim is a "whiny little [character]," while @TiltedLibra thought Fern was "entirely unlikeable."
Even with these criticisms, many liked the supporting characters, especially Neel, the "adorable" elephant-like character. @Dagreenman18 promised to "fight John Watts" if anything happened to him.
The mix of easy-to-relate flaws and funny actions in the main group reminds one of The Goonies. This gives the old audience a chance to relive the good times, and there's a treat for the young audience as well.
Visuals, tone, and what's next for Star Wars?
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew looks great. A Reddit user named @cmaxim liked its cinematography and how it does not depend much on heavy CGI, which has been a complaint about Star Wars shows from the Disney era. The episodes with pirates and higher stakes make it more exciting, attracting fans who want new adventures in the franchise.
But, concerns about what Star Wars: Skeleton Crew holds for Star Wars persist. The critics have been worried that emphasizing individual genre-specific stories would dilute the war spirit of the franchise.
@Independent-Dig-5757 said that Disney wants to make Star Wars "meta," which takes away from its important history. Other people, like @rikashiku, like this change and enjoy the new storytelling style while looking forward to what is coming next.
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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew can be streamed on Disney+. It airs new episodes every week.
People still find themselves asking whether the show would be able to maintain that appeal or succumb to the trends of Star Wars content produced lately.
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