Star Wars has always had a history of concealing the big bad guy in plain sight, like with Sheev Palpatine and Kylo Ren, so it would be no surprise if Skeleton Crew follows the same pattern. The Disney+ series is an adventure in the style of '80s classics, such as The Goonies, so there is going to be some nostalgic feel to this mix of thrills.
In Skeleton Crew, a group of child adventurers is led by the mysterious Jod Na Nawood, played by the 90s heartthrob Jude Law. Fans are already thinking that Nawood's character might have secret goals, connecting him to the helmeted Captain Silvo seen briefly in the first episode.
With a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 81%, the series is getting good reviews for its new take on the galaxy far, far away. But could Skeleton Crew's biggest surprise still be right in front of us?
Law's depiction of Nawood as an ambiguous character has people asking questions about his true identity. He is either a mentor who is Force-sensitive, or he is the season's most important antagonist. The clues, theories, and history unravel the mystery surrounding Skeleton Crew below.
Disclaimer: This article has major spoilers and fan theories for Skeleton Crew.
The two sides of Jod Na Nawood on Skeleton Crew
Jude Law's role as Jod Na Nawood has already become a big topic for fan theories. In an interview with StarWars.com, Jude Law suggested that the character is complicated, calling him "conflicted" and "a survivor." He also hinted at links to lesser-known Star Wars stories, saying that one of Nawood's names refers to an old Star Wars comic.
Duality is an important part of the discussion on Nawood's moral compass. He is hyped as a key character, but he appears only at the end of episode two, assisting the child heroes in escaping their captors. Some fans, however, believe that this kindness might be a guise for a more nefarious plan.
Game Rant speculates that Nawood could be the mysterious Captain Silvo, a pirate leader who appeared in the first episode of Skeleton Crew. Some have pointed out that Nawood and Silvo share similar voice and behavior characteristics, which can mean they are the same.
This theory suits the Star Wars tradition of complex characters. Like Han Solo and Boba Fett before him, Nawood may balance on the edge between hero and antihero enough to have audiences wondering until the season finale.
A history of secret villains in Star Wars
Star Wars has a history of tricky villains, from Palpatine pretending to be a good politician in the prequels to Manny Jacinto's Qimir being shown as a Sith bad guy in The Acolyte. Screen Rant says that these surprises often keep viewers interested and make the story more complex.
In The Acolyte, Jacinto's Qimir starts off as a clumsy helper before it is revealed that he is on the dark side. Similarly, Skeleton Crew might be preparing to surprise us with Nawood. The similarities between these two characters are clear: both can use the Force, have unclear morals, and are not taken seriously at first.
If Nawood is indeed Captain Silvo, then, surely enough, his transformation into the primary antagonist will be an extension of that pattern, which would catch viewers off guard.
Also, the fact that it takes place in the New Republic time period implies political secrets could be vital. Characters like Fern's mother, Fara, have drawn attention since they might be connected to leftover Imperial forces, making the mix of alliances and betrayals more complex.
Fan theories on what's in store for Skeleton Crew
The Star Wars fandom is abuzz with theories about Nawood's path on Skeleton Crew. Will he betray the children so he can reclaim his pirate empire, or perhaps have redemption through his relationship with the children?
This may position him as a mentor similar to Obi-Wan Kenobi, as Game Rant points out. However, it could also indicate that Nawood will be a pirate Jedi or, more fittingly, a High Republic-type Jedi.
The makers haven't said much, but Jude Law's big name in the credits made wonder amongst people. Whatever Nawood is, the hero, the villain, and whatever else, his storyline is sure to impact the broader storyline.
As Law told io9,
"There are layers to Jod that audiences will uncover as the series progresses."
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You can watch Skeleton Crew on Disney+. New episodes drop on Tuesdays.
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