“Skeleton Crew” has come to an finish, after delivering eight episodes of a fabulous “Star Wars” present that looks like one of the crucial refreshing issues the franchise has executed shortly. Certain, 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 the whole lot from “Treasure Island” to “The Goonies,” displaying us the galaxy far, distant with a way of wide-eyed surprise that we have not had in years, whereas nonetheless offering some somewhat terrifying imagery lacking from the franchise.
Like a correct journey, “Skeleton Crew” does not actually finish when the credit roll. Certain, there’s a ultimate episode, and the somewhat poor scores for the season imply we most likely will not get any extra, however very like the very first “Star Wars” film, the finale does a very good job of concluding the journey whereas leaving sure issues open. Which means the children end their mission, go dwelling (after which defend it from pirates), and reunite with their dad and mom, 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 way in which of “The Mandalorian” and get many extra seasons, or if it turns into one other “The Acolyte” reduce in its prime, let’s discover what the present’s largest unanswered questions are and what the way forward for the present is perhaps.
What occurs to the At Attin barrier?
With the intention to save At Attin from the assault by Jod’s pirates, the children are compelled to explode the barrier that surrounds the planet and has saved it secure for many years (if not longer). This can be a somewhat huge improvement for the planet and one with big repercussions that “Skeleton Crew” doesn’t even start to acknowledge within the finale.
Now, the only reply is that, properly, the barrier is lifeless and gone so there is no such thing as a going again to At Attin being a hidden planet solely present in legends and area shanties. As an alternative, it have to 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 folks of At Attin understand that the Republic they served is gone, changed by a brand new and fewer environment friendly Republic, would they attempt to go away 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 outdated Republic mint in At Attin makes the planet a major goal for assaults by each single group within the galaxy — together with Thrawn’s Imperial Remnant. Maybe he’ll acquire 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 with no barrier, however additionally it is with no Supervisor. The second Jod may, he pierced the Supervisor along with his lightsaber and straight-up killed the outdated large 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 properly, as does the ability grid.
Although Wim’s dad managed to show the ability again on, there’s nonetheless the query of who takes management of the planet now that the Supervisor is lifeless. Can it’s repaired? Are there even alternative components accessible for what is probably going a really outdated droid? On the very least we all know who is not answerable for the planet — Tak Rennod. Regardless of what fan theories could 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 most probably how the pirate legend met his destiny.
What occurred to Jod? Is he even alive?
Jude Regulation’s Jod Na Nawood, also called Crimson Jack, Sprint Zentin, Umiam Gorelox, Jodwick Zank, or Captain Silvo, is without doubt 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 go away Jod on the prime 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 acquired imprisoned by the New Republic if he acquired killed, or if he’ll try to conceal in At Attin and crash with one of many children.
In fact, 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 isn’t any approach Jude Regulation does not return to “Star Wars” as he’s considered one of a handful of Jedi characters now we have, and in addition 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 folks 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 children’ journey. We don’t 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 outdated Republic credit in At Attin leaves the planet, it can create an inflation disaster that can destabilize all the galactic financial system.
Simply look what occurred when Wim began displaying off a handful of shiny credit. Now think about what would occur if 1000’s of vaults crammed 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 stuffed with financial specialists who realized about foreign money trade since center college…
What is the take care of Jod’s Jedi Grasp anyway?
Lastly, this isn’t a query that wants answering, however however, we by no means actually be taught something about Jod’s Jedi Grasp. He does say that he was skilled as a baby by a Jedi someday after The Purge and that he was compelled 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 acquired, and whether or not he had ever held a lightsaber earlier than the occasions of “Skeleton Crew.” In any case, Jod does appear somewhat adept at The Power, so it is not like he acquired primary coaching for a single afternoon.
Once more, this thriller does not actually matter, and we really do not must be taught that Jod was raised by, say, Quinlan Vos, however what’s attention-grabbing is how a lot Jod acquired to be taught earlier than dropping 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 convey 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 can be answered.