Social media reactions toStar Wars: Skeleton Crewhave a lot of praise in store for the newStar WarsTV show, assuring audiences that their love for the franchise will be reignited all over again.Skeleton Crew’s unique cast of characters, composed primarily of its four leading children, shows viewers the galaxy through younger eyes. This fresh take has promised something completely different from whatStar Warshas ever done before, complete with a pirate-themed adventure, and audiences are sharing their first reactions to everything it has to offer.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, viewers who have experiencedSkeleton Creware sharing their thoughts about the latestStar WarsTV show. Many of these reactions are shouting their praises for the newestStar Warsadventure, and even its criticisms are positively reinforced. Check out some of these social media reactions below.
Daniel BaptistadescribesSkeleton Crewas “a coming-of-age adventure FILLED WITH WONDER and classic Star Wars MAGIC” before praising creator Jon Watts for its use of practical effects and more. Baptista adds that “It will make you fall in love with Star Wars all over again.”
Meanwhile,Rob KeyesofScreen RantupliftsSkeleton Crew’s “fun and lore,” but still finds other elements “unsatisfying” - particularly the show’s shorter runtimes and emphasis on its pirate theme. Overall, Keyes rates the first three episodes of the show as “mid.”
Justin Lawrencealso callsSkeleton Crew"pure Star Wars MAGIC," directly accrediting it to an “Amblin-style journey” that “feels like a love letter to the 1980s.” In sum, Lawrence writes, “It’s a thrilling ride with a cast of misfit kids for fans of all ages.”
“[It’s] Star Wars from an outsider’s perspective,“Germain Lussierwrites ofSkeleton Crew. The characters' cluelessness about theStar Warsgalaxy, Lussier insists, adds a specific charm - “which gives the show less thematic weight but a greater sense of joy and discovery.”
Brie (FALLENKENOBI)shares thatSkeleton Crew"showcases all the thingswe love about star wars while also bringing in so much more for new audiences.” As far as recommendations go, “i cannot recommend it enough for old AND new fans.”
Still,Tom BaconofScreen Rantpoints out that even amidst its charm, “[Skeleton Crew] took a little too long to find its feet,” perhaps most notably because Jude Law’s Jod Na Nawood is “underused so far.” Regardless, however, Bacon praisesSkeleton Crewfor “[using] Easter eggs better than a lot of Star Wars stories.”
As forZach Goins,Skeleton Crew"is the most fun I’ve had with Star Wars in over half a decade.” Goins shares that the show is “Pure joy that channels the fun of the trilogy with a Spielbergian sense of heart and adventure.”
Lacey Gilleraninsists that watchingSkeleton Crewis like “stepping back into my childhood.” Gilleran highlights Robert Timothy Smith’s Neel, but sets Law’s Jod above them all, describing him as “a cosmic force of charm and mystery.”
Chris KilliandescribesSkeleton Crewas being “Built from the bones of The Goonies” and insists that it’s “exactly what I wanted: a fun, heartfelt adventure that captures the wonder of being a kid in a galaxy far, far away.” Killian even expresses hope for a majorStar Warscameo, writing, “[I] hope we see him cross paths with Mando in the near future.”
Lastly, I also shared my own thoughts on my X accountmollybrizzell, emphasizing howSkeleton Crew"makes me feel like the kid I once was watching Star Wars for the first time." My last assertion is a bold yet truthful one: “It’s one of my favorites Star Wars has ever done.”
What Skeleton Crew’s Social Media Reactions Mean For The Show’s Reception
These Generally Positive Reviews Are A Wonderful Sign
These social media reactions thus far prove thatSkeleton Crewis exactly whatStar Warsneeds right now: a positive source of pure fun and wonder. It respects the lore of theStar Warsuniverse without it weighing down the show too much, thanks to the children’s own lack of knowledge about the greater galaxy. Even its criticisms can be dealt with more easily because of the charm of its cast, and even these will hopefully be corrected asSkeleton Crew’s storycontinues to develop in future episodes.
Skeleton Crew Is Exactly What Star Wars Needs Right Now
It Brings Audiences Back To Their Own Star Wars Childhoods
After a year of lore-heavy storytelling, emotional story arcs, and even intense controversy,Skeleton Crewis something fun, light, and whimsical thatStar Warsdesperately needs.It serves as a tribute to everything that’s come before, which is why so many audiences are saying that they feel the way they did when they watchedStar Warsfor the first timeas children. SeeingStar Warsthrough children’s eyes inSkeleton Crewchanges the audience’s perspective on the galaxy in the most perfect way, making this a show that viewers certainly ought to follow.
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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
