Star Wars' newest TV show,Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, has at last premiered, and its Rotten Tomatoes score proves that it’s the beginning of a promising new chapter for the franchise.Skeleton Crew’s storyis vastly different from any other, focusing on four children from a lost planet who can’t find their way back home. Perhaps the most unique aspect of thisStar Warsshow so far isSkeleton Crew’s cast, which is led by these four young protagonists - an element that initially worried some viewers. As it turns out, however, there is very little to worry about.
The day after its premiere,Skeleton Crew’s debut onRotten Tomatoesclimbed an impressive amount, particularly among critics -boasting a 94% from critics, along with an 86% from audiences. The critics' score has managed to surpassThe Mandalorianseasons 1 and 2, which have both stood at a solid 93% ever since their respective releases. This makesSkeleton Crewone ofStar Wars’most highly-rated live-action TV shows yet, second only to the critically acclaimedAndor.
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What Skeleton Crew’s Impressive RT Score Means For Star Wars
A Promising Future Is Ahead
This positive reception toSkeleton Crewis thrilling for theStar Warsfranchise, especially after its last live-action TV show was on the receiving end of a vicious review-bombing campaign. As noted in the table above,Star Wars' most recent live-action projects have not been able to capture the kind of receptionThe Mandalorianreceived back in 2019 and 2020- aside fromAndor. Even then,Skeleton Crew’s audience score is only one percentage behindAndor’s as of the time of writing, and it boasts one of the highest for the entire franchise. This is fantastic news forStar Wars.
Star Wars Is Finally Recreating The Mandalorian’s Magic 5 Years Later
That Sense Of Magic & Wonder Is Back
Mainly what these Rotten Tomatoes scores prove is thatSkeleton Crewis bringing back much of the sameStar Warsmagic that audiences first experienced withThe Mandalorian5 years ago.Wim, Neel, Fern, and KB’s lack of knowledge about the greater galaxy helps new viewers to resonate with themand keeps the story from getting too bogged down by a lore-heavy narrative. Instead, theStar Warsuniverse is seen with fresh eyes, reminding audiences of when they saw theStar Warsmoviesfor the very first time.
Where Does Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Fit Into The Timeline?
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is the next TV show to be released in the franchise, and its place in the Star Wars timeline is quite interesting.
This is exactly what helped to makeThe Mandaloriansuch a success in its first two seasons.Din Djarinalso knew little about things like the Jedi and the Force, which made him a more relatable character for the audience. It’s elements like these that make shows likeThe MandalorianandSkeleton Crewso charming, because it allows room for that childlike wonder to reappear. It’s certainly helpingSkeleton Crewto prove its worth, remindingStar Warsaudiences that it’s the magic and wonder of the galaxy that made this universe such a success in the first place.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
