This review contains spoilers for episodes 1 and 2 ofStar Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Star Warsprojects of late tend to feel more and more like theyre exploiting nostalgia for nostalgias sake.
This was clearly thevein of nostalgia that creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford decided to tap into.
Skeleton Crews opening scene sets the stakes of this adventure swiftly and epically.
A home, they soon come to learn, that no one else seems to believe exists.
The retro-futuristic look of At Attin is impeccably done.
It feels like home, in a way.
The true nature of this seemingly idyllic planet is but one of many intriguing mysteries introduced in theSkeleton Crewpremiere.
In these first two episodes, Watts and Ford have truly crafted a story forStar Warsfans of all ages.
The stakes are very real, as these youngsters soon come to find out.
New episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will premiere Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
ET on Disney+, culminating with the finale on January 14.
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Rating:
4 out of 5
