Star Wars Skeleton Crew Recap: Meet New Character Kh’ymm

The two-episode premiere of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew ended on a cliffhanger. We finally met Jude Law’s character who was about to assist the crew escape the brig on Borgo. However folks begin calling him Captain Silvo. That wasn’t the identify followers got earlier than the present got here out. Now he’s a pirate captain who can use the Pressure? Additionally, how on earth is everybody going to get off this rock? Most of that was not less than handled in episode three, plus we obtained to be taught a bit more about At Attin—and, most significantly, meet one of the coolest new characters in Star Wars reminiscence, Kh’ymm.

After the preliminary wow of seeing somebody use the Pressure wears off, Legislation introduces himself as Jod Na Narwood, the identify followers assumed was correct from the truth that’s what Lucasfilm informed us. However, throughout his escapades to assist the crew escape, it’s officially officially confirmed that he’s Captain Silvo, the pirate who was captured by the brand new Captain, Brutus. The children are skeptical about Jod, particularly Fern and KB, however after some enjoyable motion scenes, they make a daring escape. Frankly, although, we’re skeptical too. Sure, Jod can do issues with the Pressure, however why the identify change? What is that this man hiding? KB says that the chances are he’s not a Jedi and, effectively, we are likely to agree.

However, Jod says he has a buddy who can assist so the crew heads to a mysterious moon to satisfy a personality named Kh’ymm. Jod admits he doesn’t belief Kh’ymm however she will certainly be capable to assist them. That’s an sincere factor to say however when Kh’ymm calls him “Crimson Jack”—a third name for Law’s character (one that truly has slightly Star Wars historical past)—it’s clear every little thing is flawed with the man. Listening to that identify places the youngsters on discover too however, as they level out later, he’s gotten them this far. They need to hear what Kh’ymm has to say, and hopefully discover their manner dwelling.

Kh’ymm is the cool owl character from the trailers and he or she’s voiced by Arrested Growth‘s Alia Shawkat. Kh’ymm can be, effectively, superior. We’re obsessed. She’s cool and sensible and flies round her densely packed workplace. She additionally believes the youngsters once they say they’re from At Attin, a planet she explains was purposefully hidden from the remainder of the Galaxy throughout the Previous Republic–describing it as one in all a number of worlds safeguarded in such a manner as one of many ‘Nice Works’. Which, as a Star Wars fan, is a really fascinating tidbit certainly–that’s a flip of phrase utilized within the time of the Excessive Republic, however one thing about the best way At Attin is framed right here looks like it might need been hidden away for a lot a time for much longer than just some centuries.

Seems Jod was proper about each issues. Kh’ymm does work out the situation of At Attin, however not earlier than having referred to as the New Republic on him. They’ve to flee once more. Within the commotion, Kh’ymm urges KB to ensure the crew will get the reality about Silvo/Jod/Jack. So, earlier than they permit him again on the ship, the crew makes him promise to inform them every little thing… as quickly as they flee the X-Wings making an attempt to cease their escape. Lastly, after some A New Hope fashion concentrating on, the group will get away.

Episode three of Skeleton Crew did a superb job of shifting the story ahead rapidly whereas additionally leaving us rather a lot to consider. Most of it has to do with Jude Legislation’s character–but additionally how rapidly Lucasfilm can get Kh’ymm merchandise into our fingers.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is streaming on Disney+.

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