Warning! This post contains minor spoilers for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episodes 1 and 2.
Star Wars’newest TV show,Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, just released its two-episode premiere and brought back one of the (lovably) cringiest lines fromStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.Skeleton Crewis the newest addition toStar Warsmovies and TV shows, and episodes 1 and 2 have already proven that the show really will bring innovative characters, planets, and concepts toStar Wars. In addition toSkeleton Crew’scast of characters, which includes a number of new faces,Skeleton Crewintroduced the mysterious planet of At Attin, a"lost planet"evidently containing treasure.
Not everything inSkeleton Crewis entirely new, though. For one,Skeleton Crew’splace in theStar Warstimeline, at some point during the New Republic Era, means that it will no doubt have some touchpoints with otherStar Warsshows at this time, even if they are fairly minimal. It’s also become increasingly clear thatthe identity of Jude Law’s characterisn’t what it initially seemed to be. Yet one shocking connection inSkeleton Crewwas completely unexpected—and was a callback to a controversial line fromThe Phantom Menace.
“Wizard” Is Now A Common Child’s Saying
This Strange Phantom Menace Line Resurfaced… In A Very Similar Context
Episodes 1 and 2 ofSkeleton Crewheavily featured Wim, a young boy from the planet of At Attin who is obsessed with the Jedi and the idea of adventure. When he first sees Fern, a young girl from his homeworld, zipping by on a speeder bike, he is fascinated. Later, when they finally cross paths,Wim tells Fern that her bike is"wizard,“repeating the line fromThe Phantom Menacein which Anakin Skywalker’s childhood best friend, Kitster, told him his podracer was"so wizard.”
This confirms that the term is wider spread than just Tatooine and suggests that it may be a common term among kids, perhaps particularly when it comes to technology. This is especially interesting in light of the revelation that At Attin is so cut off from the rest of the galaxy that many people (including pirates) believe it to be mythical. This was also a surprising choice given the initial response to this term followingThe Phantom Menace.
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Star Wars Is Committed To Making “Wizard” Work
This Line Was Not Popular In The Phantom Menace
As with many aspects ofThe Phantom Menace, the use of"wizard"in this context was highly criticized by viewers, who found the term to be cringeworthy. However,Star Warsis clearly committed to reinforcing the word’s place in canon, revealing that this was more than just something Kitster said. While this will likely prove controversial as well, this is a move that makes a great deal of sense for the franchise.
Star Warshas often used newer projects to make sense of previous choices—especially those that proved controversial (such as with the resurgence of midi-chlorians in recent years). In addition to being a charming Easter egg, this moment inSkeleton Crewis a way to legitimize this line that is still a bit of a running joke in the franchise. WithStar Wars: Skeleton Crewso uniquely focused on a group of children, the return of"wizard"may be just one of several examples ofStar Wars’newest show incorporating some brilliant and surprising callbacks.
The first two episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew are now streaming on Disney+.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
