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Four kids make a mysterious discovery on their home planet that leads them to become lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. Jude Law in "Skeleton Crew" plus stars from a galaxy far, far away. The holographic circus that entertains Neel’s little brothers is the same one Chewbacca’s family watches in the infamous The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978). Featured in AniMat’s Wacky Cartoon Cast: Silly Old Deadly Bear (2022). I watched the first two episodes and while there’s a clear effort to create a «Goonies in Space» show here, what’s so bad about that? This is a very different take on a story that exists in the Star Wars universe. I enjoyed the look and feel of what a suburban town looks like in this world because we’ve never really seen it. The town they came from reminded me more of E.T.’s neighborhood than anything we’ve seen on shows recently. The four main characters are typical but likable, each having their clearly defined roles in the group and the actors portray them well. The pirate setting isn’t necessarily something we’ve seen before and adds a slightly creepy element and atmosphere of danger. If this were an 80s movie, it would have fit right in. So far I’m enjoying it for the new narrative elements in the Star Wars universe, the touches of nostalgia from the movies of my childhood, and the fact that I get to share this Star Wars experience with my kids. Well done! Update your watchlist with the latest streaming movies and TV shows coming to Disney+, featuring old favorites and top-tier newcomers.