Remember when Star Wars was all about adventure, wonder, and the thrill of getting lost in a galaxy far, far away? Skeleton Crew captures that magic in a way that feels like stepping back into the days when we’d dream of piloting our starships and facing the unknown with a group of scrappy friends. It’s got all the heart of the Goonies and the wide-eyed adventure of A New Hope—but with pirates!
Despite being a love letter to the kind of stories that made so many of us fall in love with Star Wars, Skeleton Crew struggled to find its audience during its first week, pulling in just 382 million minutes of streaming. For comparison:
- The Acolyte: 488M minutes (2-episode debut)
- The Mandalorian S3: 823M minutes
- Andor: 624M minutes (3-episode debut)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi: 1.026B minutes
Even The Book of Boba Fett squeaked ahead with 389M minutes for its single-episode premiere.
It’s bittersweet because the show’s unique post-Return of the Jedi setting and heartfelt story has so much potential. Co-creator Jon Watts even teased plans for a second season with a time jump to reflect the kids growing up, offering the promise of even more emotional depth and thrilling adventures.
If Skeleton Crew doesn’t get the love it deserves, it’ll be a real loss for those of us who still yearn for stories that remind us why we fell in love with this galaxy in the first place. So, if you haven’t seen it yet, do yourself a favor and dive in. This isn’t just a show—it’s a reminder of the magic of dreaming big and the friendships that carry us through the stars.
Let’s make sure this story doesn’t stay lost. Because, honestly, we all deserve a little more wonder in our galaxy.
[Via GT]