It intrigued us a lot and we can now see it more clearly. Skeleton Crewthe new Star Wars series, is launched on Disney+. This production, which should mark the end of year holidays on the streaming platform, also follows The Acolyte which left fans with a bad memory. We watched the first two episodes, here is our first impression.
The Goonies in space?
Let us point out from the outset that we are located chronologically after Episode IX and following the events that occurred in Ahsoka. The official synopsis already gives us an idea of what we’re dealing with:
Skeleton Crew follows the journey of four children who, after a mysterious discovery on their seemingly peaceful planet, find themselves lost in an unknown and dangerous galaxy. While looking for a way home, they will cross paths with Jod Na Nawood.
From the first seconds, the series starts like many other Star Wars productions: a view of space and a ship attacked by pirates. It clearly feels like the introduction to episode 4 with this captain, who is a clever mix between Darth Vader and Bane.
But very quickly, we find an atmosphere that can clearly disconcert the regulars. Especially when one of the kids has a bowl of cereal before heading to class on the school bus in the morning. AND Or The Goonies meet Star Wars in a lineage clearly assumed by the designers of the series. Without the robots and futuristic vehicles, we would be back in the Amblin films of the 80s, but also in Stranger Thingswhich is already eyeing this niche.
This childish point of view on the universe created by George Lucas is quite pleasant to follow. These teens crave adventure while the New Republic sells them a world of peace and boring office workers. We also like discovering a new planet (it’s a bit of a change from the sand of Tatooine). Throughout these first two episodes, we let ourselves smile and laugh with this happy group.
If some feared the worst at the start of this launch, that is not what happened. Showrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford succeed in taking us into the adventures of these rascals. In this regard, the series knows how to take the time and we end up becoming attached to the characters. Make no mistake, this production, which seemed light at first glance, has in reality been very finely refined.
No Skywalker on the horizon
The series is indeed a success on an aesthetic level and sometimes impresses us thanks to the technology “The Volume” which has been the heyday of the Star Wars series since The Mandalorian. As for the soundtrack, often a strong point in the saga, it does not leave lasting memories.
If Skeleton Crew multiplies the references to the universe and children clearly dream of experiencing Jedi adventures, we should not expect to learn more about the eternal Skywalker saga. Placing the series after Episode IX frees it from this shackles, and that’s good. Who knows if this creation won’t be the nice Christmas surprise and the nugget that will put Star Wars back on track?
If you’ve already watched the first two episodes, what did you think of them? Tell us in the comments.
