The two-episode premiere of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew ended on a cliffhanger. We finally met Jude Law’s character who was about to help the crew escape the brig on Borgo. But people start calling him Captain Silvo. That wasn’t the name fans were given before the show came out. Now he’s a pirate captain who can use the Force? Also, how the heck is everyone going to get off this rock? Most of that was at least dealt with in episode three, plus we got to learn a bit more about At Attin—and, most importantly, meet one of the coolest new characters in Star Wars memory, Kh’ymm.
After the initial wow of seeing someone use the Force wears off, Law introduces himself as Jod Na Narwood, the name fans assumed was accurate from the fact that’s what Lucasfilm told us. But, during his escapades to help the crew escape, it’s officially officially confirmed that he’s Captain Silvo, the pirate who was captured by the new Captain, Brutus. The kids are skeptical about Jod, especially Fern and KB, but after some fun action scenes, they make a daring escape. Frankly, though, we’re skeptical too. Yes, Jod can do things with the Force, but why the name change? What is this guy hiding? KB says that the odds are he’s not a Jedi and, well, we tend to agree.
Nevertheless, Jod says he has a friend who can help so the crew heads to a mysterious moon to meet a character named Kh’ymm. Jod admits he doesn’t trust Kh’ymm but she will definitely be able to help them. That’s an honest thing to say but when Kh’ymm calls him “Crimson Jack”—a third name for Law’s character (one that actually has a little Star Wars history)—it’s clear everything is wrong with the guy. Hearing that name puts the kids on notice too but, as they point out later, he’s gotten them this far. They want to hear what Kh’ymm has to say, and hopefully find their way home.
Kh’ymm is the cool owl character from the trailers and she’s voiced by Arrested Development‘s Alia Shawkat. Kh’ymm is also, well, awesome. We’re obsessed. She’s cool and smart and flies around her densely packed office. She also believes the kids when they say they’re from At Attin, a planet she explains was purposefully hidden from the rest of the Galaxy during the Old Republic–describing it as one of several worlds safeguarded in such a way as one of the ‘Great Works’. Which, as a Star Wars fan, is a very interesting tidbit indeed–that’s a turn of phrase utilized in the time of the High Republic, but something about the way At Attin is framed here seems like it might have been hidden away for much a time much longer than just a few centuries.
Turns out Jod was right about both things. Kh’ymm does figure out the location of At Attin, but not before having called the New Republic on him. They have to escape again. In the commotion, Kh’ymm urges KB to make sure the crew gets the truth about Silvo/Jod/Jack. So, before they allow him back on the ship, the crew makes him promise to tell them everything… as soon as they flee the X-Wings attempting to stop their escape. Finally, after some A New Hope style targeting, the group gets away.
Episode three of Skeleton Crew did an excellent job of moving the story forward quickly while also leaving us a lot to think about. Most of it has to do with Jude Law’s character–but also how quickly Lucasfilm can get Kh’ymm merchandise into our hands.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is streaming on Disney+.
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