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Skeleton Crew: Jod should be a child of the Path, not an ex-Jedi

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As a long-time Star Wars enthusiast who’s seen more than my fair share of Ewoks and Wookies, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement tinged with nostalgic fatigue when it comes to the latest offering from a galaxy far, far away – Skeleton Crew. The “Order 66” stories have become as commonplace as cantina bands on Tatooine, and while they’re undeniably thrilling, they’ve started to feel a bit stale.

The Order 66 stories are often compared to “Uncle Ben’s Death” in Star Wars, as they have been told and retold so frequently that they’ve become a well-known trope. These tales of Jedi survivors battling in a ruthless, totalitarian galaxy under the Empire’s rule are compelling, but they can feel overused. However, Skeleton Crew offers a fresh perspective by introducing just one key alteration to this narrative.

Make Jod Na Nawood a child of the Path, not an ex-Jedi.

At present, it hasn’t been confirmed that Jude Law’s character is a Jedi. However, what has been established is that he possesses abilities connected to the Force. This leaves room for a multitude of narratives, as there are several other orders associated with the Force beyond the traditional Jedi and Sith. The series could draw inspiration from various aspects seen in media, such as the Nightsisters or the Lasat’s worship of the Ashla, as depicted in Star Wars Rebels.

In various instances, we’ve come across tales about individuals tapping into the Force without being formally trained as Jedi. For instance, Ezra Bridger was unaware he was harnessing his Force abilities for survival on Lothal before the Ghost crew found him. Similarly, Rey unconsciously employed her powers to endure life on Jakku in the comics. Despite these instances, they eventually encountered and were trained by Jedi. However, in the novel “Force Collector”, the character Karr Nuq Sin, a Force-sensitive young man with a knack for Psychometry, doesn’t join the Jedi Order but takes it upon himself to gather Force artifacts to preserve the Jedi legacy. Essentially, these stories all revolve around the Jedi Order in one form or another.

In a different interpretation, the character in “Skeleton Crew” could instead be Jod, who doesn’t necessarily have to be an ex-Jedi on the run. Since we already have numerous stories about that, it would be intriguing to explore something new. Instead, let’s make him a child of the Force, similar to Obi-Wan Kenobi, which would establish a challenging life for him as he hides from the Empire.

Transforming Jod into a child of the Path rather than a former Jedi could add an exciting twist to a well-trodden Star Wars narrative. Fans will have to wait till December 3 to discover this new tale when Star Wars: Skeleton Crew premieres on Disney+.

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2024-08-19 18:51

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