Episode 3 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has dropped, and fans have received even more info regarding the mystery of At Attin as well as learned who Jod Na Nawood really is. For more on the episode check out our post show recap video below and see all the new stills from LucasFilm.

Skeleton Crew takes us to where nostalgia meets the present. Taking on themes from the Goonies, E.T, and other Amblin Studio projects, this show takes Star Wars to a whole other level.

What makes Skeleton Crew different from the other recent Star Wars projects is the tone that it sets. From The Mandalorian to Ahsoka, the tone of these connecting shows has been more serious compared to Skeleton Crew. This show is more up beat and has the same fun aspects as most Amblin films from the 1980’s do: kids from a small town take on a bigger adventure than they could possibly imagine. It feels very similar to the Goonies and E.T, but in the galaxy of Star Wars.

The show features a fun collection of call backs to classic pirate stories such as Treasure Island, Peter Pan, and Pirates of the Caribbean. From the Character SM-33 (Smee) to the sound of whistling taken from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction from DisneyLand and Walt Disney World, and more, just in the first two episodes!

Even though there are a lot of pop culture references from the past, this show still stands on its own. The characters, the plot, and pop culture references in these first few episodes help set the fun tone for what lies ahead in these next 6 episodes. What was your favorite moment of the series premiere? Let us know in the comments below!

The new HBO Original Series Dune: Prophecy is a prequel from Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel Dune. However, the series is based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. which centers around the Sisterhood – the origins of the Bene Gesserit that is set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides.

Episode 1: The Hidden Hand is a sci-fi fantasy drama with amazing special effects and fascinating scenery. The episode introduces Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson), and how she becomes the leader of the Sisterhood. Valya trains young women as truthsayers by putting them through rigorous physical and mental conditioning to develop supernatural abilities. They believe the tools to survive is strength – the power of humanity and lies – human’s greatest weapon. Valya also has a sister, Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams), who is the Reverend Mother. A power struggle emerges between the sisters. Tula uses power to guide, but Valya uses it to rule.

Meanwhile, Emperor Javicco Corrino (Mark Strong) is entrusted to govern peacefulness in the Imperium, but is faced with his own struggles to maintain power and control by reluctantly deciding to allow the young son (literally a kid) of Duke Ferdinand Richese (Brendan Cowell) to marry his daughter Princess Ynez (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina) to secure an alliance for when she becomes successor to the Golden Lion Throne. Matters intensify with Princess Ynez being influenced by her egocentric brother Constantine Corrino (Josh Heuston) and her lust for control over the Swordmaster Kieran Atreides. Throughout the turmoil, a mysterious solider Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel) eases his way into the Imperium with the intention to gain Emperor Javicco Corrino’s trust.

It was truly exciting to watch the preview of the first episode Dune: Prophecy on the big screen. Showrunner Alison Schapker is known to emphasize the cinematic visual effects of the imaginative sci-fi world to the screen as evidenced in TV series Lost, The Flash, to critically acclaimed HBO’s series Westworld, and now Dune: Prophecy. Going with a high caliber ensemble accompanied by fresh promising actors will appeal to broader audiences due to the variety of characters and trajectory storyline. Viewers will definitely relate to the premise of the Sisterhood against “thinking machines” (AI technology) to preserve the power of humanity. Dune: Prophecy is scheduled to premiere on HBO Max on November 17, 2024.