Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Skeleton Crew episode 7.
Star Wars just kicked off its 20th anniversary year ofStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithwith a horrifying moment inStar Wars: Skeleton Crewthat is highly reminiscent ofRevenge of the Sith’smost brutal scene.Skeleton Crewepisode 7 just dropped on Disney+, marking the penultimate episode of this newest addition toStar Warsmovies and TV shows. Episode 7 picked up with the kids in the same precarious situation they’ve been in since the end ofSkeleton Crewepisode 5—alone and trying to get home, now separated from Jod Na Nawood.
In episode 7, these circumstances became even more dire, as the kids were confronted by a horde of pirates, Jod among them. Although it seemed the kids had outsmarted the pirates and were headed to the safety of their home, At Attin, Jod had been hiding on their ship. In an incredibly dark moment, Jod told the children to follow his lead, or he would"carve up"their parents with his lightsaber. This threat didn’t end there, though.Skeleton Crewepisode 7 ended with an image that was a direct callback toRevenge of the Sith’smost disturbing moment.
Jod Uses A Blue Lightsaber To Threaten Younglings
The Final Seconds Of Skeleton Crew Episode 7 Are Incredibly Ominous
At the very end ofSkeleton Crewepisode 7, Jod Na Nawood stood before the four children comprising the mainSkeleton Crewcharactersand their parents, holding his blue lightsaber out. Given the threats he had already delivered to the children, particularly regarding their parents, this is a terrifying moment. It isn’t clear how far Jod would really go. Killing any of the children or their parents would be horrible, but Jod’s actions have been unpredictable and, sadly, increasingly cruel.
Jod’s actions have been unpredictable and, sadly, increasingly cruel.
This was also the exact moment the episode abruptly ended, leaving this cliffhanger unresolved until theSkeleton Crewfinale next week. While it seems more than a little unlikely that Jod will really kill them all, it’s difficult to imagine how this story will end, now that Jod has revealed his lightsaber and his true intentions in front of the kids' parents.This final scene’s connection toRevenge of the Sithonly makes this all the more concerning.
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The End Of Skeleton Crew Episode 7 Sets Up A Terrifying “Rhyme”
This Revenge Of The Sith Callback Is Obvious
This moment inSkeleton Crewwith Jod standing before the children and their parents holding out his blue lightsaber wasimmediately reminiscent of the scene inRevenge of the Sithin which Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader stands in front of the terrified group of younglings during Order 66, holding his own blue lightsaber. Presumably, this will end very differently inSkeleton Crewthan it did inRevenge of the Sith. For one, Jod’s skills with a lightsaber are clearly nowhere near Anakin’s—again raising questions aboutwhat’s really going on with Jude Law’sSkeleton Crewcharacter.
More obviously, whereas the younglings inRevenge of the Sithwere tragically alone and defenseless, theSkeleton Crewkids are surrounded by their parents. Sure, their parents aren’t Jedi (or, at least, none of them seem to be), and Jod could theoretically cut them down with his lightsaber. However, this would be quite the feat for someone who doesn’t seem all that capable with a lightsaber or powerful in the Force. With the finale ofStar Wars: Skeleton Crewjust around the corner, it will be interesting to see how this terrifyingStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithcallback plays out.
The first seven episodes ofStar Wars: Skeleton Creware now streaming on Disney+.
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.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith details the fall of the Jedi Order and Anakin Skywalker’s transformation under the influence of Darth Sidious. Released in 2005, the film explores Anakin’s internal conflict and the shifting political landscape, leading to the rise of the Galactic Empire.
