'Skeleton Crew' Episodes 3 Spoiler Free Review
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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew dropped its third episode on Tuesday, December 10th. Entitled “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem” and directed by David Lowery, this episode continued the series momentum while avoiding tropes viewers might have expected the show would follow.
Episode 3 carried on smoothly from Episode 2, as both were directed by David Lowery, and Episode 3 picks up right in Port Borgo, though viewers are taken to a new location in the second half of the episode. The introduction of Jod to the cast adds a fresh dynamic, but we are also immediately made aware of his shady past and mixed motives. One particular moment early on (and with a surprising cameo in a character’s voice actor) almost certainly hints at the different sides of Jod, and later in the episode, this shady past is reinforced.
The episode also explores the division between the two groups of friends. Wim and Neel are much more trusting of Jod and agree with each other at several points. Fern and KB are on the other side. They form a voting bloc opposed to most actions the boys undertake, but unlike Neel and Wim, they are not as united as they might have usually been back on At Attin. KB appears to be struggling as the immensity of the current situation bears down on her, and she admits at one point that they need Jod, even if she doesn’t trust him. This goes against Fern’s own outward, more hostile view of Jod, only reinforced as she is the Onyx Cinder’s captain, yet now has a grown-up leading the way and telling the kids what to do.
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One final point on the plot is that by the end of “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem,” new information and a shift in the dynamics create a situation for the remainder of the show that is far different from ideas many fans likely had about the structure of the series. Much like The Acolyte’s early episodes, the tropes we assume will play out don’t, and we’re left with a very tantalizing set-up for the remainder of the series.
Another high point for Skeleton Crew is the introduction of the character Kh’ymm (pronounced Kim), voiced by Alia Shawkat. An owl-feline alien who seems to be an animatronic or puppet with some CGI enhancements, she is a wealth of essential information and a quirky, unique part of the cast who will no doubt return in the future.
Rounding out our review is a discussion of the excellent work on the show’s CGI and sets. Port Borgo, of course, remains rich with pirate clutter and villainy, but it is shots involving the anchored ships at the Port that add to the series' level of spectacle. The second location that is later visited is also visually stunning and is full of small details and background flourishes that may lead to much analysis in the coming days.
In conclusion, and as mentioned up top, the third episode of Skeleton Crew keeps the momentum established by the premiere. With the introduction of new characters and explorations of our existing cast, it sets the stage for the remainder of the series. We greatly anticipate next week’s episode as the series' midpoint!
Review: 9/10
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