Star Wars' under-the-radar show Skeleton Crew has burst into life with these early reactions: "Think '80s Amblin adventure vibes with a sprinkle of early Mando"

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Critics have watched the first few episodes and early social media impressions are in

Jude Law in new Star Wars show Skeleton Crew
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Skeleton Crew may not have the pop culture footprint of fellow Star Wars shows The Mandalorian and Andor just yet, but the overwhelmingly positive first reactions to the new Disney Plus series might just mean it's about to pop up on your radar.

Skeleton Crew, which stars Jude Law and sees a ragtag group of kids lost in the galaxy, is tied together in early social media responses by the f-word – fun.

"The first two episodes of #SkeletonCrew are so much fun! Think '80's Amblin adventure vibes with a sprinkle of early Mando," writer Nicola Austin offered for a verdict. "The first episode admittedly takes a while to kick into gear though. I would genuinely do anything for Neel – what an absolute cutie!"

"The first 3 episodes of #SkeletonCrew are a lot of fun," critic Mark Cassidy wrote on Twitter. "It's exactly what you'd expect from the trailers – Goonies in space – but the kids are not annoying (my biggest concern), Jude Law gives good scoundrel, and Nick Frost's droid is hilarious."

"No one tells you there are no buttons. That's the rule – no buttons," Law, who plays Jod Na Nawood said in an interview with GamesRadar+. "And no paper. There are certain rules."

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell

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