“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” by Christopher Ford and Jon Watts is an Amblin-inspired adventure that brings more kid-friendly sensibilities to the galaxy far, far away. The Disney+ series is very different from more serious “Star Wars” series like “Andor,” and one could argue that it’s a refreshing change of pace for the franchise after years of more adult-oriented stories. Unfortunately, that sentiment isn’t reflected in the show’s ratings – and that could potentially cause problems for the making of season 2.
As documented by The liveNielsen streaming data reveals that the two-episode premiere of “Skeleton Crew” has the fewest views of any “Star Wars” series to date. Minutes viewed during the first week fell below 382 minutes, or 20% less than “The Acolyte” during its first seven days of release. When we remember that “The Acolyte” was canceled after one season, the future doesn’t look very bright for “Skeleton Crew.”
However, one saving grace for “Skeleton Crew” is that the series has received acclaim from fans and critics alike, which might tempt Disney to give it another chance. “The Acolyte,” meanwhile, has been criticized by toxic fans, and the discourse around the series hasn’t exactly been positive across the board. As it stands, Disney has yet to reveal its future plans for Ford and Watts’ sci-fi adventure, but the creators hope to return to that world.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew creators hope season 2 gets greenlight
While Nielsen streaming data gives fans reason to fear for the future of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” on Disney+, the series’ creators are happy to return to the galaxy far, far away if the opportunity arises. present. By speaking to TechRadarJon Watts revealed that their goal was to do more episodes, but they went into the first installment with the intention of telling a conclusive story:
“Yes, we wanted to make sure this season had a satisfying beginning, middle and end. But if people want to see more ‘Skeleton Crew,’ we’d be happy to do more.”
In the same interview, Christopher Ford noted that he and Watts had some ideas in mind for season 2, and that they weren’t ruling out the possibility of bringing those visions to life. That said, the power is currently in Disney’s hands, and history has shown that the House of Mouse is more than happy to cut projects that don’t meet its viewers’ expectations.
The season 1 finale of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” premieres tonight at 6 p.m. PST on Disney+.
