Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 8.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crewjust released its final episode, and one line proves thatStar Wars’newest show perfectly understands the main message thatStar Warsmovies and TV showshave communicated from the very beginning.Skeleton Crewhas truly proven itself as one ofStar Wars’best TV shows. Not only does the cast comprise some of thebest newStar Warscharacters from 2024, but also,Skeleton Crewstruck exactly the right balance between innovative characters, planets, and concepts, and a respect forStar Wars’history.
The show accomplished this in a number of ways, ranging fromSkeleton Crew’sEaster eggsto thenew planets inSkeleton Crew. Now,one moment in the final episode ofSkeleton Crewhas confirmed more than ever that the show captures the true message ofStar Wars. In fact, this moment may be the best way DisneyStar Warshas honored George Lucas' intentions forStar Warsto date.
George Lucas Always Knew Star Wars Was For Children
The Messages And Lessons In Star Wars Have Always Been Geared Towards Kids
There has long been discourse about whetherStar Warsis ‘for kids,’ althoughGeorge Lucas was clear thatStar Wars’stories were targeted to children. Over time, this has become even more evident, with shows likeStar Wars: The Clone Warsand especially more recent additions likeStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresclearly skewing toward a younger audience. Even with the original trilogy, though, this was the case. Now,Skeleton Crewhas built upon that history with a cast that almost entirely comprises children, at least among its main characters.
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That doesn’t meanStar Warsisn’t compelling to older audiences—on the contrary, theStar Warsfanbase is widespread. This target demographic does connect to the message of the franchise, however. Not unlike fairy tales and fables, there are plenty of lessons to be learned fromStar Wars, especially when it comes to holding onto hope and believing that things can get better.
Not unlike fairy tales and fables, there are plenty of lessons to be learned fromStar Wars.
Fern Perfectly Sums Up The Central Theme Of Star Wars
Fern’s Description Of The Galaxy Is Precisely What Star Wars Has Shown All Along
In theSkeleton Crewfinale, Fern was crouching with her mother, Fara, with Jod looking on (and menacingly holding a blaster), and it was clear Fara was terrified. She lamented that Fern had been exposed to such things, as the Barrier of At Attin was meant to keep the children safe from the harsh realities of the galaxy.Fern’s response to her mother proves thatSkeleton Crewunderstands the true meaning ofStar Wars: Hope.
Fern responded to her mother by explaining that, yes, they had seen terrifying, horrible things in the galaxy while they were making their way home. Yet, Fern then added,“Everywhere we went, even the worst places, there were still good people.“Although a small statement, Fern’s comment to her mother captures precisely the messageStar Warshas always communicated, beginning withA New Hope.No matter how dark things become, hope, kindness, and goodness can still be found.
Fern’s comment to her mother captures precisely the messageStar Warshas always communicated, beginning withA New Hope.
This is exactly what Luke Skywalker symbolized nearly fifty years ago. During the Dark Times, it seemed impossible to stop the Empire, yet Luke—someone who at the time seemed to be little more than a young starry-eyed farmer from an obscure planet—was able to fight for what was right and persevere. In the years since,Star Warshas revealed that there were many people across the galaxy who were also fighting, even when the Empire’s brutality felt insurmountable.
Wim Really Is The Next Luke Skywalker
Skeleton Crew Perfectly Sets Wim Up To Be The Next Luke
In addition to Fern’s comment to her mother being representative ofStar Wars’true message,Wim was also clearly positioned as the new Luke Skywalker. Like Luke, from the very beginning ofSkeleton Crew, it was clear that Wim wanted to leave his planet and experience true adventure. Over the course ofSkeleton Crew, Wim realized that adventure wasn’t exactly what he’d expected it to be, as the galaxy was much darker and scarier than he’d anticipated.
TheSkeleton Crewendingconfirmed that Wim truly was ready for even more bravery and adventure, though. Not only did Wim leap into action to save Fern (and end up escaping an attack by violent pirates in the process), but also, the end ofSkeleton Crewsaw Wim looking up longingly at the X-wings. Clearly, Wim’s interest in the galaxy isn’t gone, which may mean Wim’sStar Warsstory isn’t over yet. Whether it is or not, theStar Wars: Skeleton Crewfinale revealed that thisStar Warsshow completely understands George Lucas' original message.
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.
