Attention, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” fans! This article contains significant spoilers for the latest installment of your favorite series.
The year 2024 sees the legacy of “Treasure Planet,” Disney’s most significant animated misstep at the time of its debut, being revived and reimagined within the “Star Wars” universe. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island,” Disney’s space-faring adventure chronicles the exploits of teenage explorer Jim Hawkins (played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt) on his quest to uncover a mythical planet concealing the ill-gotten gold of the infamous space buccaneer, Captain Flint. The fourth episode of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” cleverly integrates concepts from this animated rollercoaster ride. In essence, the narrative of the Disney+ series mirrors Flint’s planetary plundering escapades, albeit with a positive spin.
Episode 4 of “Skeleton Crew” adds an intriguing layer to the enigma that is the planet At Attin, a location shrouded in mystery within the “Star Wars” universe. The plot thickens when Jod Na Nawood (portrayed by Jude Law) and the series’ young protagonists land on At Achrann, a war-torn planet caught in the crossfire between the Troik and Hattan tribes. Here, they uncover an unsettling truth – there are no traces of their home planet in the vast expanse of the galaxy. More alarmingly, they find out that the coordinates to their planet have been obliterated, a revelation that came to light upon finding routes to other uncharted worlds, suggesting a sinister plot.
Similar to the elusive cache of gold in John Musker and Ron Clements’ underappreciated 2002 film, the children’s home planet is a well-guarded secret. Interestingly, both At Attin and Treasure Planet have protectors (both human and droids) who prefer to keep their existence concealed from their respective galaxies.
The Role of Droids in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Treasure Planet
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Given the common themes of space piracy and lost worlds in “Treasure Planet” and “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” it’s intriguing to draw comparisons between the two. However, what stands out in the fourth episode of “Skeleton Crew” are certain plot points that seem to echo elements from the Disney film, particularly the inclusion of robots hiding lost memories.
In this episode, it’s revealed that SM-33 (voiced by Nick Frost) had his memory erased by his previous captain to hide the existence of At Attin. This mirrors the fate of the droid B.E.N. (voiced by Martin Short) in “Treasure Planet,” whose memory circuit was removed by Captain Flint to prevent him from revealing the location of the stolen treasure.
The narrative of the fourth episode further unfolds with the revelation that the original captain of the Onyx Cinder starship eliminated all who knew the coordinates to At Attin and commanded SM-33 to destroy anyone who comes close to uncovering their secrets — an order he attempts to carry out after disclosing the information to the children. This not only explains Jod Na Nawood’s disdain for droids in “Skeleton Crew” but also resonates with the storyline in “Treasure Planet,” where Flint sets the planet to self-destruct if any unsuspecting visitors happen to discover his hidden treasure. Here’s hoping that our “Skeleton Crew” heroes don’t revisit At Attin only to find it booby-trapped with explosives — they’ve already had their fair share of adversities.
Keep up with the gripping twists and turns in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” as new episodes land every Tuesday at 6 pm PST on Disney+.
FAQs
When do new episodes of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” air?
New episodes of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” are released every Tuesday at 6 pm PST on Disney+.
What is the connection between “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” and “Treasure Planet”?
The fourth episode of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” borrows elements from Disney’s “Treasure Planet.” Both stories feature space pirates, lost worlds, and droids with erased memories.
Who plays the character of Jod Na Nawood in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”?
Jod Na Nawood is portrayed by actor Jude Law in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.”
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