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This feels like an episode that should have been 15min longer or even been split into two. Everything is rushed. Whoosh to a planet, whoosh meet new characters, whoosh issue solved, whoosh to the tower, whoosh mystery grows. I also feel like our beloved leads got a tiny bit of growth when we should have taken our time and grow them even more.

At the end of the day this was still good. The mystery of the show grows and it is clear that a couple of weird things is afoot. And although I think the episode was too rushed and very linear (almost a short game play), the target audience i.e. Kids probably like this a lot more than I do.

Weakest episode so far, but this is still good and the acting and the growing mystery keep me intrigued. This is the best Star Wars has done since Rouge 1. Although I liked Ashoka and a few things about the Mandelorian, this feels better and much more fun to watch.

A weak 7/10.

Episode 4 takes a more introspective turn, focusing on character development over action. Neel stands out as the philosophical heart of the group, delivering moments of deep reflection that add emotional weight to the story. This emphasis on introspection showcases the series' potential for mature storytelling, but it comes at the cost of pacing and the sense of wonder that defined the earlier episodes.

The episode feels less like Star Wars and more like a standard fantasy tale, with its connection to the iconic galaxy far, far away growing tenuous. The vibrant energy and magical charm of the first three episodes are noticeably absent, leaving the narrative feeling somewhat flat. While Neel's standout performance offers meaningful depth, the episode ultimately struggles to engage, making it the weakest of the series so far. Though there's value in its introspective approach, it risks losing the core magic that defines Star Wars.

Not entirely sure I like this episode more than the first 3, but I really do enjoy this show so far! And Neel is such an adorably precious soul that I can't get enough of! Having this episode center on him was a good choice! But the thing that really stood out to me was the acting chops of Ryan Kiera Armstrong! Fern is a character I wasn't too keen on at first, but Armstrong's performance in that one scene provided the major shift I needed to really turn around on her. Overall, not the best episode, and admittedly, as fun as this show has been, there hasn't been a real stand out episode yet! Nonetheless, I'm still enjoying it and am excited to see where we go from here!

Ok I think the kids won't mind it, but for me as an adult this is the lowest point. It feels very rushed, no fleshing out, no development and a very bad ending of the episode. The problem is also very fast fixed with a weird solution.

So there are a few stories going on, much we don't know. But I hope we don't get the same story as with the acolyte: there is a good story but it is told wrong.

I must say that the kids are still doing great. I am in doubht if I want to watch it further. Hopefully episode 5 will make it better. Something that slides down can also picking up momentum to slide up again, who knows.

A few more thoughts on Skeleton Crew. In a previous review, I complimented the series for bringing back some energy to Disney Star Wars and left it at that.

Last night, I had nothing else to watch, so I tuned in again-and it struck me how quickly the show becomes generic when the storyline lacks kinetic momentum, its weaker aspects show.

The clunky, halting interactions with the soldiers and the moral lessons, the humor-which started reasonably strong with good timing-lost its edge here. The blandness of the children's characters also becomes noticeable when they're not supported by stronger staging. Neel is the only one I find effective and endearing.

As for SM-33: I thought he worked well when he exuded a certain level of menace. He even had a bit of an ABC Warrior-like vibe. But the mix of comic relief and the earthly pirate design- an android with a peg leg? No thanks.

The story is just good enough to keep things moving. But I'm getting older, and I must conclude that, with the OT, films like E. T., and shows like Fraggle Rock in mind, it seems the art of immersing young audiences in an intimate sense of adventure has not yet been rediscovered.