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Four kids make a mysterious discovery on their home planet that leads them to get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy.. Jude Law in "Skeleton Crew" plus more stars from a galaxy far, far away.. The holographic circus that is entertaining Neel's young siblings is the same one Chewbacca's family watch in the infamous The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978).. Featured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Silly Old Deadly Bear (2022). I cannot for the life of me understand why Obi Wan and The Acolyte look cheaper than this show. From a production standpoint Skeleton Crew has been the first Star Wars show in a while that feels expansive, full and fun.For all the lack of passion that's been felt as an audience member of Star Wars for some time, the last place I'd expect to feel this IP redeem itself was a kids series. My favourite Star Wars films/shows have always been the darker ones, Episode 5, 3, Andor, some parts of Rogue One and the Mandalorian. But Skeleton Crew captures a perspective that's been sorely missed from Star Wars – kids.I feel a sense of wonder, adventure and stakes I've not enjoyed from this universe in some time. It's also, rather exhaustingly, the only thoughtfully directed show they've put out besides Andor and a decent handful of The Mandalorian. There's actual scenes, actual character growth, mis en scene that's telling story instead of just looking 'Star Wars.' Star Wars has always been for kids as much as adults – the irony is it took them to make a kids show remind us that basic story telling craft still exists as Disney. Please keep making shows like this for kids, and please keep making shows like Andor for adults. It's the riding the middle that's continuously tanked the tone of other entries – Obi Wan is a perfect example. It had no idea who its audience was, and committed poorly to trying to fit in everyone. Boba Fett is another example that springs to mind.Kudos to the showrunners for bringing something fresh to Star Wars. Sure, heavily influenced by the kids on bikes era – but a fresh take in this universe joyfully received by myself and my partner.. "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month. Check out our December calendar for more!