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Star Wars is undoubtedly a franchise brimming with countless characters. Given the various movies and television shows that have been created since 1977, it would seem there’s no room for any more. However, the latest Disney+ series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, proves otherwise. Full of characters that exist beyond the Skywalkers and the Rebel Alliance, the newest show begins its story in a regular suburban town on a planet called At Attin. Rather than focus on the ultimate battle between the Jedi and the Sith, Skeleton Crew zooms in on a group of seemingly innocuous children who accidentally find themselves lost in space. Set during the time of the New Republic, the series chronicles a completely original story with brand-new characters that fit well into the wider Star Wars universe.
Clearly inspired by the popularity of shows such as Stranger Things and the 1985 classic The Goonies, Skeleton Crew follows four preteens: Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), and KB (Kyriana Kratter). After Wim happens upon what he believes is an old Jedi Temple, he convinces Neel to help him explore his discovery. However, when Fern and KB circumvent their plans, they all find themselves inside what is actually an abandoned ship.
After inadvertently autopiloting the gang beyond their planet’s barrier and into the far reaches of space, the kids encounter the ship’s droid, SM-33 (Nick Frost), who doesn’t seem to have ever heard of their planet despite having somehow landed on it. Full of quick wit and adventure, the series is the first live-action endeavor to center its narrative around children and provide a story directly for a younger audience. A show for viewers of all ages, its characters are by far the greatest addition to the Star Wars franchise, but only one truly takes the cake.
‘Skeleton Crew’ Makes It Hard to Pick Just One Great New Character
- Main Genre
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Sci-Fi
- Cast
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Jude Law
, Ravi Cabot-Conyers
, Ryan Kiera Armstrong
, Kyriana Kratter
, Robert Timothy Smith
, Tunde Adebimpe
, Kerry Condon
, Nick Frost - Seasons
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1
In a series rife with new and interesting characters, including SM-33, the ship’s dryly humorous droid, Fara (Kerry Condon), Fern’s mother and undersecretary on At Attin, Wendle (Tunde Adebimpe), Wim’s single father, and Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law), a Force-sensitive pirate with copious amounts of swagger and charm, it’s the children in the show that stand above all the rest. Without a doubt, the dynamics of the four children work well together, which makes it hard to pick just one as a great new addition to the franchise. The kids’ banter and general antics provide a different kind of family-friendly narrative that doesn’t talk down to its younger audience but also succeeds in providing plenty for adults to enjoy.
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Wim is adventurous but rarely thinks through his plans, Neel is Wim’s best friend and provides the group’s comic relief, Fern is rebellious and too smart for her own good, and KB is Fern’s best friend, who is the intelligent skeptic of the group. While each of them provides their own unique moxie that gives Skeleton Crew its delightful Goonies vibe, only one steals the show. That being said, KB is by far the best addition to the Star Wars franchise. While the case can certainly be made for any of them, KB’s cool demeanor, among other aspects, puts her at the top of the list.
Why Is KB the Best Addition to the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise?
Unlike the rest of the group, there’s still a bit of mystery surrounding KB. Viewers have yet to see where she lives and haven’t been introduced to her family. In the show’s first episode, the audience has already seen Wim’s strait-laced and diligent father, Neel’s expansive and loving family, and Fern’s high-ranking and esteemed mother, all of which provide insight into whom those characters are.
KB, on the other hand, doesn’t have anyone for viewers to compare her to, except for the other kids. As a result, she’s immediately in a different category than the others. Furthermore, she wears a cybernetic visor that connects to a cybernetic implant on her head. Clearly, she’s not like the others in many ways. A seemingly inconsequential character at first, it doesn’t take long for KB to reveal her talents and attributes.
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A kind and cool kid who isn’t necessarily trying to be either, KB is unique in the way she carries herself, and she appears to be the only one who’s able to accurately read people and the evolving situations around the group. She doesn’t worry about impressing anyone, and she’s the most even-keeled of the four kids thus far. In contrast to her best friend, Fern, she approaches every challenge with thought and precision without acting impulsively.
In many ways, she keeps Fern in check simply by being herself and, therefore, keeps the group in check once they all come together. Where Fern is brash in her approach, KB is subdued. However, that isn’t to say her actions are inconsequential. Instead, her calm and collected tone provides the group with the tools they need to think things through. They might not always do so, but her presence and always intelligent suggestions give them the opportunity to do so. Without KB, the group would be more lost than they already are. New episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew premiere every Tuesday on Disney+.