“Skeleton Crew” has come to an finish, after delivering eight episodes of a wonderful “Star Wars” present that appears like some of the refreshing issues the franchise has carried out shortly. Positive, that is as removed from “Andor” as you get, however that’s precisely what makes this collection particular. It’s an all-ages journey present that takes cues from every part from “Treasure Island” to “The Goonies,” displaying us the galaxy far, far-off with a way of wide-eyed surprise that we’ve not had in years, whereas nonetheless offering some quite terrifying imagery lacking from the franchise.
Like a correct journey, “Skeleton Crew” does not actually finish when the credit roll. Positive, there’s a remaining episode, and the quite poor rankings for the season imply we in all probability will not get any extra, however very similar to the very first “Star Wars” film, the finale does a great job of concluding the journey whereas leaving sure issues open. Which means the youngsters end their mission, go residence (after which defend it from pirates), and reunite with their mother and father, however there are nonetheless loads of unanswered questions on the planet of the present.
Whereas we wait to search out out whether or not “Skeleton Crew” will go the best way of “The Mandalorian” and get many extra seasons, or if it turns into one other “The Acolyte” minimize in its prime, let’s discover what the present’s greatest unanswered questions are and what the way forward for the present is likely to be.
What occurs to the At Attin barrier?
To be able to save At Attin from the assault by Jod’s pirates, the youngsters are pressured to explode the barrier that surrounds the planet and has saved it protected for many years (if not longer). This can be a quite massive growth for the planet and one with big repercussions that “Skeleton Crew” doesn’t even start to acknowledge within the finale.
Now, the best reply is that, effectively, the barrier is lifeless and gone so there isn’t a going again to At Attin being a hidden planet solely present in legends and area shanties. As a substitute, it should be part of the galactic neighborhood, however to what diploma? It appears the planet has been out of communication with the Republic since Palpatine gave his “All Jedi are traitors” speech. As soon as the individuals of At Attin notice that the Republic they served is gone, changed by a brand new and fewer environment friendly Republic, would they attempt to depart it or keep as a brand new financial institution for the New Republic?
Most significantly, with the New Republic unfold skinny and unable to maintain piracy and crime at bay, the invention of an previous Republic mint in At Attin makes the planet a primary goal for assaults by each single group within the galaxy — together with Thrawn’s Imperial Remnant. Maybe he’ll achieve management of the planet and that’s how he manages to fund what ultimately turns into the First Order.
What occurs now that the Supervisor is lifeless?
Not solely is At Attin and not using a barrier, however it is usually and not using a Supervisor. The second Jod might, he pierced the Supervisor together with his lightsaber and straight-up killed the previous big droid. Seems, the Supervisor was not only a fancy title, as a result of as quickly because the droid shuts down, all droids on At Attin shut down, as effectively, as does the ability grid.
Although Wim’s dad managed to show the ability again on, there may be nonetheless the query of who takes management of the planet now that the Supervisor is lifeless. Can it’s repaired? Are there even substitute components out there for what is probably going a really previous droid? On the very least we all know who is not answerable for the planet — Tak Rennod. Regardless of what fan theories might have argued for, it appears Rennod was not really the Supervisor in disguise. That signifies that SM-33’s story about Rennod getting stabbed by his concubine was true, and that’s probably how the pirate legend met his destiny.
What occurred to Jod? Is he even alive?
Jude Regulation’s Jod Na Nawood, often known as Crimson Jack, Sprint Zentin, Umiam Gorelox, Jodwick Zank, or Captain Silvo, is likely one of the greatest new “Star Wars” characters in a few years. He’s a fancy character, one that may be good to a bunch of youngsters one second, and threaten to go full Anakin Skywalker the very subsequent second, and because of a charismatic as hell Jude Regulation efficiency, he manages to make you neglect the truth that he’s a bloodthirsty pirate with a single speech and reciting of a sea shanty.
Within the finale of “Skeleton Crew,” we depart Jod on the high of the Supervisor’s tower, staring out the window and seeing his pirate crew being decimated by the New Republic starfighters. We do not know if he obtained imprisoned by the New Republic if he obtained killed, or if he’ll try to cover in At Attin and crash with one of many children.
After all, it is extremely unlikely that is the final we see of Jod Na Nawood. Whether or not it is in a brand new season, “The Mandalorian & Grogu” film, or one other a part of the MandoVerse, there is not any approach Jude Regulation does not return to “Star Wars” as he’s considered one of a handful of Jedi characters we’ve, and likewise only a phenomenal character. Think about if he returns however loses a hand in some unspecified time in the future and turns into a correct pirate!
What occurs to the mint now?
Along with the destruction of the At Attin barrier having big penalties for the way forward for the planet’s security, there’s additionally the matter of the mint and its future now that extra individuals know of At Attin and its location. A part of what made the present particular is the way it raised some fascinating questions concerning the bigger lore and worldbuilding whereas very a lot focusing squarely on the youngsters’ journey. We do not know whether or not At Attin had been sending credit out within the time since they misplaced communication with the Republic, however it’s clear that if the mountain of previous Republic credit in At Attin leaves the planet, it’s going to create an inflation disaster that may destabilize the whole galactic financial system.
Simply look what occurred when Wim began displaying off a handful of shiny credit. Now think about what would occur if hundreds of vaults stuffed with treasure have been put into circulation — the Banking Clan would go nuts. So, there are two choices, both the planet will get closed off and nobody ever is aware of concerning the cash, or they begin slowly introducing the credit to the galaxy. If solely there was a planet filled with financial specialists who realized about forex alternate since center college…
What is the take care of Jod’s Jedi Grasp anyway?
Lastly, this isn’t a query that wants answering, however nonetheless, we by no means actually study something about Jod’s Jedi Grasp. He does say that he was educated as a baby by a Jedi someday after The Purge and that he was pressured to look at as his grasp was killed in entrance of him. Nonetheless, that leaves some questions within the air about how a lot coaching he obtained, and whether or not he had ever held a lightsaber earlier than the occasions of “Skeleton Crew.” In any case, Jod does appear quite adept at The Pressure, so it isn’t like he obtained fundamental coaching for a single afternoon.
Once more, this thriller does not actually matter, and we really do not should study that Jod was raised by, say, Quinlan Vos, however what’s attention-grabbing is how a lot Jod obtained to study earlier than shedding his grasp. He clearly is aware of what a Jedi is, and does know of Jedi philosophy to an extent, however does he know of the Jedi Code? If Jod have been to fulfill Luke Skywalker, would he condemn Luke’s makes an attempt to deliver again the Order? What would he consider Ezra, one other orphan raised by a Jedi, however one which ended up the alternative of a traitorous pirate?
Hopefully, we’ll get a second season of “Skeleton Crew” and all of those questions will likely be answered.