This Could Be a Real Adventure

A very promising start to a series that feels like a Star Wars take on Stranger Things meets Lost in Space. The characters are intriguing, especially the kids, ranging from rule-followers to the mischievous ones.

I appreciated how the story transports viewers to a new planet, At Atine, which feels completely different from anything we've seen in Star Wars so far. It resembles the suburbs of a major city, with advanced technology yet untouched by the wars and destruction that have plagued places like Tatooine or Coruscant. At Atine is quiet, somewhat sleepy, and residential, yet futuristic, featuring functioning schools and a sense of law and order during the New Republic era.

The main kid, Wim, might come across as a bit annoying with his overactive personality, but he's still likable, as is his friend Neel-a fascinating new type of alien introduced to the Star Wars universe. KB and Fern, the two girls in the group, are also enjoyable characters, and the interactions between the children are well-written, with great chemistry that shines throughout. I am not sure how I feel about the dad, he felt like an extra, but that doesn't matter as the show is about the children.

The episode concludes on an exciting and frightening note, effectively drawing the audience into the show. It's a strong premiere that leaves you eager for more.

As someone who's kinda burnt out by the infamous Star Wars discourse, I just want something from this franchise that's easy to enjoy! I think, from what I watched and the reactions I'm seeing, that we've got just that here. It's not as grand and epic as this franchise could be, but given how many big swings and misses Star Wars has taken, it's refreshing that we got something as breezy and frankly innocent as this show! Now of course it's not perfect and I think it's gonna take me some time to get used to the child actors (at least those for Wim and Fern), but I can't really say this is soul crushing, childhood damaging garbage (which most of Disney Star Wars isn't in my opinion) and I believe I will enjoy this show simply for what it is!

Though I enjoyed the Star Wars suburbia world-building, the episode felt a bit long. It did a wonderful job of reminding you of what it's like being a kid. One shot I especially appreciated was Wim laying in bed looking up at his ceiling while a car's lights cast shadows through the windows. That yearning for more, for freedom, ready to begin something special. You forget the awkward feeling of growing up but staying young. The competition you feel toward the opposite gender but also the attraction. It's good to remember.

Also is it just more did the special effects look a bit off?

All in all, I'm excited to see where the show goes!

After the Acolyte I wasn't sure about giving this a try but wow I'm glad I did. I've only viewed the first episode so far and have come here to write something positive before I start episode 2.

This is really fun. I liked it from the first few minutes and it just has a feel good feeling to it. It reminded me of my youth watching ET and the Goonies in the 80's. I'm not going to write any spoilers but if you're unsure about giving this a go and you come across this review then I highly recommend you watch it. For sure you will dive straight into episode 2.

I can tell this is going to be a good adventure story but what I love is that it's not at all preachy or political. I think this is going to be a Disney hit. It's going to bring the magic back to Star Wars and leave fans wanting for more. After only one episode I know that this will get strong viewing, strong reviews and will definitely get a second season.

This is the sort of viewing fans want. Thank god the Acolyte was cancelled as that was an abomination of bad script, plot holes and policital preachiness. This is just good old fashioned fun that kids and adults alike will love. It's family entertainment and can be enjoyed by the whole family. It's not trying to reinvent the wheel.

I think Skeleton Crew is unlike anything we've seen in the movies or other series, and I believe it's a great idea. Star Wars needs strong productions after several questionable works, and this series has great potential. However, we shouldn't place too much responsibility on it to restore our hope in Star Wars.

The target audience is kids, but I think the writers will guide us on an adventure in the galaxy that will captivate every Star Wars fan.

In the first scenes, I noticed a lot of CGI, which, in some cases, didn't look great. However, in others, it worked well, especially in the design of Neel. Regarding the characters, I really like them, and I think they have great potential, both in the series and for the cast's individual careers.

As I mentioned, we shouldn't place too much responsibility on this series to revive the hope of fans in the Star Wars universe-after all, the main characters are kids. Let's support them and see where this journey takes us!