Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for the finale of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crewhas finally reached its finale. We’ve been following these brave younglings — Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), and KB (Kyriana Kratter) — for two months, and who would’ve thought that a group of complete unknowns would pull us in and touch our hearts more than anyStarWarscharacter in some time? ShowrunnersChristopher FordandJon Watts(who also directed the finale) brought balance to the Force, offering a series as fun and adventurous as it was gripping and tense.
As always with shows like this, some unanswered questions remain. The list is often extensive foran MCU series, with unfinished plotlines likely leading into the next few films, andThe Acolytebitterly left us with questionsthat may never be answered. However, in a rare feat forthe franchise,Skeleton Crewsatisfied nearly every arc for these characters. The questions that remain are uncharacteristically intentional and digestible.That said, a continuation of this story would be warmly welcome, and these are our biggest unanswered questions after the finale.
Who Built the Jewels of the Old Republic & Why?
Inan interview with Collider’sSteve Weintraub, Christopher Ford revealed that At Attin and its sister planets were based on the Jewels of the Old Republic, a system hidden away before the rise of the Empire. In addition to At Attin and At Achrann (which now exists in violent disarray), the live-action version of this system includes At Aytuu, At Arissia, At Aravin, and At Acoda.Why, though? Was it truly just to serve as a hidden mint, a factory for creating and hoarding credits? Who built this system?What happens to theremaining hidden planetsandany survivors among themnow that At Attin’s secret has been revealed?
Which Jedi Took Jod Under Her Wing?
As Wim and Fern stall for time, Jod delivers a monologue thatunveils much of his past. “When I was your age, all I cared about was not starving,” he tells Wim. His persistent need to acquire riches that will guarantee sustenance makes so much sense now.“I was living in a hole in the ground, and a Jedi found me.“Jod’s almost choked up when recounting the Jedi’s belief in him, acknowledging the potential she saw in him. However, she was hunted down and killed in front of Jod — surely a part ofRevenge of the Sith’s Order 66, which commanded the execution of all Jedi.Who was this Jedi?“She may have been desperate and ragged like me,” Jod recalls. There’s a story there, perhaps one worthy of more than a brief monologue.
What Fate Will Jod Na Nawood Face?
Wim calls out to Jod as they exitthe Supervisor’s control room, seemingly holding hope that Jod is redeemable. However, Jod stays, watching the destruction of his ship as the New Republic forces overtake his pirate crew. It looks like Jod is going to surrender.So, what happens to him now? Is Jod Na Nawood redeemable?Will there be a purpose for him going forward, or will he simply spend his remaining days as a prisoner? Despite his training with a Jedi being cut short by Order 66,Jod still possesses great power. If he wanted to evade capture (or, better yet, become a useful force for good), it’s not out of the question.
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What Happens to At Attin & Its Inhabitants Now?
The people of At Attin gazed in wonder, looking up at a sky full of stars they’d never seen before. At Attin is no longer a myth. The New Republic is now well aware of its existence, and they came to its defense without hesitation. That said, it bears immense wealth, making them vulnerable to whatever nefarious force sniffs them out next.The Great Workcould theoretically continue.Will the barrier be reinstated, or will At Attin’s inhabitants join therest of the galaxy?
Could Any of These Characters Appear in Post-Sequel Trilogy ‘Star Wars’ Movies?
Like its characters,the story ofSkeleton Crewlargely existed away from any otherStar Warsworks. The question is: will it stay that way?As the franchise continues, the narratives leap aroundtheStar Warstimeline, filling in gaps between the various trilogies and extending at either end. For the movies to come that take place afterThe Rise of Skywalker, there’s room for these characters to appear. An older version of Wim, Fern, KB, or Neel could serve a future purpose, as could any of their parents or the people of At Attin. An unlikely but welcome occurrence would be more of Kh’ymm (Alia Shawkat), the owl-like alien who desperately wanted to aid the younglings. Still, ifSkeleton Crewwere left alone as a singular story, it’d always be aStar Warsgem.
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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Four kids make a mysterious discovery on their home planet that leads them to get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy.
