It’s no secret that Lucasfilm loves the New Republic. From The Mandalorian to Ahsoka, the bulk of Star Wars’ modern shows all take place in the same era, and for good reason. Apart from untouched periods like the Old Republic and the Dawn of the Jedi, the New Republic is an era packed with mysteries to investigate. That’s largely because it’s sandwiched between the end of the original Star Wars trilogy and the Rise of the First Order. Fans want to know how the heroes of the Rebellion allowed fascism to suddenly rise again, and projects set in the New Republic have been working to fill in the gaps.
That said, not every Star Wars show is indebted to future events, and at first glance, the latest project in the Lucasfilm stable, Skeleton Crew, seems self-contained. The series follows a group of kids who find themselves lost in a dangerous part of the galaxy and must rely on an enigmatic Force-user (Jude Law) to get back home. On paper, it shouldn’t truly matter where in Star Wars history it takes place. Upon closer inspection, though, its role in the franchise could be much more intriguing than anyone expected.
