Warning! This post contains minor spoilers for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,Star Wars’newest TV show, has officially released its two-episode premiere on Disney+, andone adorable moment from the show proves Obi-Wan Kenobi’s very first attack inStar Wars’movies and TV showshas become a staple of the Jedi and the Sith.Skeleton Crewremained largely mysterious in the months leading up to the show’s December 2nd release date, but that is about to change. Episodes 1 and 2 have already introduced many keySkeleton Crewcharactersand signaled what is to come in the show’s next six episodes.
Some secrets, includingthe true identity of Jude Law’s character, remain under wraps for now, but with Law’s appearance intheSkeleton Crewepisode 2 ending, even this major mystery will likely be revealed soon. While it’s clearSkeleton Crewwill bring plenty of excitement and innovation toStar Wars, though, some things will never change. One scene inSkeleton Crewin particular reinforces this, providing the perfect callback to Obi-Wan Kenobi’s iconic move inA New Hope.
Even Kids Know Jedi Cut Off Arms…
Neel Went Right For Wim’s Arm In Their “Lightsaber” Fight
In episode 1 ofSkeleton Crew, major characters Neel and Wim pull out fake lightsaber hilts and, like children in real life, begin staging a lightsaber battle with one another. Hilariously,Neel knows to go right for Wim’s arm, pretending to cut it off. This is an obvious callback to Obi-Wan’s famous scene inA New Hope, in which he cuts off Ponda Baba’s arm in the Mos Eisley Cantina, but it also proves that Jedi and Sith cutting off someone’s hand and/or arm has become so well-known that children are incorporating it into their imaginary play.
Jedi and Sith cutting off someone’s hand and/or arm has become so well-known that children are incorporating it into their imaginary play.
This also could be played off as simply a funny Easter egg, but it’s clearly much more than that. Wim seems downright obsessed with the Jedi, constantly talking and reading about them. This suggests he is well aware of how common this attack is among the Jedi and the Sith.
All 28 Star Wars Easter Eggs & References In Skeleton Crew Episodes 1 & 2
Skeleton Crew has premiered on Disney+ with its first two episodes, featuring some very exciting and fun Easter eggs and Star Wars references.
Cutting Off Hands & Arms Has Become A Star Wars Tradition
Numerous Characters Have Now Lost Their Arms And Hands
Remarkably, there have been 16Star Warscharacters who lost their hands or arms. Luke Skywalker’s hand was cut off by Darth Vader inThe Empire Strikes Back, and he repaid the favor inReturn of the Jedi. TheStar Warsprequel trilogy revealed thatLuke cutting off Vader’s hand marked the third time Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader lost a hand. He also had his hand cut off by Count Dooku inStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clonesand had all his remaining flesh limbs cut off by Obi-Wan inStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
This was also a go-to move for Anakin, who cut off Count Dooku’s hands inRevenge of the Sithand Mace Windu’s arm in the same movie. Even outside the Skywalkers, this is a popular move for Jedi and Sith alike. As a strategy, this makes a fair bit of sense. It takes ‘disarming’ an opponent to a new level, and in lightsaber battles, few things could be more effective.Star Wars: Skeleton Crewhas added to this tradition in a precious way that also revealed how significant this tradition has become inStar Wars.
The first two episodes ofStar Wars: Skeleton Creware now streaming on Disney+.
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.
