Warning! This article contains spoilers for Skeleton Crew episode 8.
Skeleton Crew’s ending finally unraveled the secrets of At Attin and Jude Law’s “Jedi,” proving to be a thrilling conclusion with all the set-up for a potential continuation. For eight episodes, the focus of the most recentStar WarsTV showhas been returning to the planet of At Attin.Skeleton Crew’s mysterious At Attinhad its share of secrets, all of which have been revealed throughout the show. From its nature as a fabled treasure planet to whom the Supervisor was, At Attin’s mysteries have finally been laid bare.
This coincided with Jod Na Nawood, Jude Law’sStar Wars"Jedi," finally enacting his plans to take control ofSkeleton Crew’s Republic Mint, a source of endless credits. AsSkeleton Crew’s other charactersattempted to stop his greed-fueled plans, clashes, speeder-bike chases, and galaxy-altering events followed. Not only did these plot points bring aboutSkeleton Crewseason 1’s ending nicely, but they teased a future forSkeleton Crewseason 2, all while concluding the story arcs of the show’s many lovable characters… for now.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Turned At Attin Into The Ultimate Tragedy
At Attin’s Higher Purpose Is Not Much Of A Purpose At All
As alluded to, the biggest reveals ofSkeleton Crewseason 1’s ending applied to the true nature of At Attin. The reveal that At Attin was a source of immeasurable wealth came inSkeleton Crewepisode 7’s Easter egg-filled story, yet questions still remained over the planet’s mysterious Supervisor and what exactly the “Great Work” really was.Skeleton Crewseason 1’s ending answered both of these questions, turning At Attin into nothing more than a tragic tale of obedience, programming, and isolation, rendering it as just anotherStar Warsplanet.
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As it turns out, At Attin’s Supervisor is nothing more than a droid who follows their programming. The “Great Work,” The Barrier, and all other strict rules of At Attin serve little purpose, instead making the planet’s citizens a group that simply goes through the motions believing in a higher purpose. In reality,At Attin had no purpose after the downfall of the Republic, making the planet’s isolation all the more tragic.Skeleton Crewseason 1’s ending revealed all of this, though it later spun At Attin’s fate to be one with a more hopeful future.
Jod Na Nawood’s Backstory Was Finally Revealed
The History Of Jude Law’s “Jedi” Is Not What Was Expected
Another mysterious element ofSkeleton Crewhas been Jude Law’s many-named “Jedi.” Captain Silvo, Jod Na Nawood, Crimson Jack, and Dash Zentin have all been names given to Law’s character throughout the show, making his history a point of debate and theorization from fans. One constant throughout all the aliases, though, was theclues that Law’sStar Warscharacterwas at least trained by the Jedi at some point. After many theories were crafted,Skeleton Crewseason 1’s ending finally revealed the truth.
Before Jod could fulfill his potential,Star Wars’Order 66 was enacted, and he was forced to watch his Jedi mentor be killed…
As revealed by Jod, he grew up in a much more destitute part of the galaxy before being found by an unnamed Jedi. This Jedi saw potential in Jod and began training him in the ways of the Force, though this proved to come too late intoStar Wars’timeline. Before Jod could fulfill his potential,Star Wars’Order 66was enacted, and he was forced to watch his Jedi mentor be killed at the hands of the Empire. This trauma shaped Jod into the killer he became, proving him to be another character defined by the Empire’s dark deeds.
Skeleton Crew’s Ending Opened At Attin Up To The Galaxy
Jod’s Pirate Invasion Changed At Attin For Good
Jod’s past led him to believe that the galaxy was an incredibly dark place, pushing him to fight for the shreds of light he could find. In the case ofSkeleton Crewseason 1’s ending, the light Jod was fighting for was the vast wealth of At Attin. Eventually, Jod manages to get his pirate crew through At Attin’s dangerous Barrier. In order to allow the fighters of the New Republic to help, the core cast ofSkeleton Crewdestroys The Barrier surrounding At Attin, marking a very different future for the formerly isolated planet.
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After generations of being secluded, At Attin is finally open to the rest of the galaxy. This could be a point of contention, especially given the wealth the planet has been proven to possess.However, as ofSkeleton Crewseason 1’s ending, At Attin is now reachable by anyone in the galaxy, from the government of the New Republic to more malevolent forces like Jod and his pirates.
The Skeleton Crew Kids Prove Themselves True Heroes
Wim, Neel, KB, & Fern Are What The Galaxy Needs
In many ways,Skeleton Crewhas recontextualized what it means to be heroes thanks to its child characters. For example, episode 6 ofSkeleton Crewshowed what it meant to be a Jedithanks to Wim’s story with KB, teeing up the finale. At the end of the show, each of the kids proved themselves to be true heroes of the galaxy by simply fighting for what is right. Not only did Wim and Fern play a hand in stopping Jod directly, but KB contacted the New Republic while Neel found the courage to fight against the pirates.
How Skeleton Crew Season 1’s Ending Sets Up Season 2
A Continuation Of Skeleton Crew Is More Than Possible
As tends to be the case with manyStar Warsshows of late, the question now is turning to the potential story ofSkeleton Crewseason 2. The show’s creators have insisted that ideas have been formulated for a continuation, but only ifSkeleton Crewresonates with fans. Should that happen,Skeleton Crew’s ending left some story threads dangling that could see a new adventure be formed around its characters.
Skeleton Crew’s creators, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, stated that any sequel to the show would incorporate a time jump to explain the growth of the show’s child actors since filming season 1.
For one, none of the main characters were killed. Jude Law’s Jod survived the events ofSkeleton Crew’s ending, potentially leaving more stories to be explored regarding him. The same can be said for Wim, Neel, KB, and Fern. Wim especially had a moment where he looked at the New Republic’s fighters in awe;now that At Attin is open to the galaxy, Wim could join the New Republic. Whether his friends would follow suit remains to be seen, but a continuation of their stories is certainly possible.
The True Meaning Of Skeleton Crew Season 1’s Ending
Hope Is Always Found In The Galaxy’s Darkest Times
EveryStar Warsstory has a message hidden at its center, andSkeleton Crewis certainly no different. The title ofSkeleton Crewseason 1, episode 8 is “The Real Good Guys,” highlighting what themes the show was going for. In the end, it was not fake Jedi like Jod who were the good guys of the show, but the everyday people of the galaxy who simply fight for what is right. Be that Wim, Neel, KB, Fern, their parents, or the New Republic fighters, there are always those willing to risk everything to stave off darkness.
Overall, the show is about how hope can overcome the darkness that is caused by trauma. The hope that the younger characters possess is eventually what allows them to defeat Jod and the pirates, emulating that theme. Similarly, the fate of At Attin reflects this too. Rather than remain secluded and shrouded in that darkness, At Attin is now open to all the wonders - and dangers - of the galaxy. However, as long as the hope ofSkeleton Crew’s heroes remains, darkness cannot corrupt it, allowing At Attin to truly live for the first time in centuries.
Skeleton Crew’s Creators Weigh In On The Show’s Ending
Jon Watts & Christopher Ford Give Their Views
In an exclusive interview withScreenRant,Skeleton Crew’s creators have given their thoughts on how the show ended theStar Warsadventure. Interestingly, one of the criticisms inSkeleton Crewepisode 8’s reviewswas that the show ended abruptly. Many were awaiting an epilogue that would detail what became of Jod, Wim, Neel, KB, and Fern after At Attin was opened up to the wider galaxy. However, the show ends with Wim looking up at the New Republic X-Wings.
As pointed out by Ford and Watts, this ending was always planned:
Watts: “It always ended with Wim staring up at the sky with the barrier down, with the X-wings flying over.”
Ford: “Yeah. It’s like him looking up and going like, ‘Star Wars is here.'”
Watts goes on to state that nothing was cut from the ending besides a few smaller moments, even going as far as saying the abrupt feeling it caused was intentional. Ford develops this, insisting that this quick ending is reminiscent of the old Amblin-style movies that inspiredSkeleton Crewin which the adventure would end, and so would the movie.
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Another element ofSkeleton Crew’s ending that was discussed at length is Jod Na Nawood’s redemption arc, or more aptly, the lack thereof. Ford and Watts stated that they felt a sense of pleasure watching audiences be so convinced that Jod’s redemption would come while knowing themselves that it would not. Regardless, the duo makes it clear that Jod is not entirely evil:
Ford: “And I think that you see that throughout the people he knows like Kh’ymm or Pokkit, these are people that he had a moment with too, and then pushed them away and betrayed them somehow. It again speaks to his character. He has this problem; he can’t get too close to people even if he actually likes them.”
Watts: “You feel like he doesn’t want to have to be doing what he’s doing, and he’s so comfortable operating in that conflicted gray area that it makes for a very compelling performance to watch.”
Understandably, Watts and Ford remained coy on what happened to Jod after the New Republic made its presence known on At Attin, leaving some plot threads hanging for a potential season 2. The duo also insist that they were open to cameos from the so-calledMandoverse, but that the story concluded nicely without the need for any. Finally, Watts and Ford tease that Wim’s Jedi dreams may be over as ofSkeleton Crewseason 1’s ending, and that his new goal may be to fly among the stars as an X-Wing pilot.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
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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.
