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Jude Law in Skeleton Crew; and more stars from a galaxy far, far away

Four kids on their home planet make a mysterious discovery that lands them lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. The holographic circus that entertains Neel’s little siblings is the same Chewbacca family watch from the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special (1978).

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I watched the first two episodes and while there’s a clear effort to create a "space-sucking" show here, what’s wrong with that? It’s a much different take on a story that exists in the Star Wars universe.

setting than anything we’ve seen in shows recently

I liked the look and feel of the suburban town in this world, because we’ve never seen it before. The town they came from reminded me more of the E.T.

If this were a 1980s movie, it would be fitting

The four main characters are typical but likable, each with their own well-defined roles in the group and are well played by the actors. The pirate vibe isn’t necessarily something we’ve seen before, and adds a bit of a spooky element and an air of danger.

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So far, I’m enjoying the new storytelling elements of the Star Wars universe, the nostalgia for my childhood movies, and the fact that I can share this Star Wars experience with my kids. Well done!.