Star Wars discussed the latest addition to the universe in Skeleton Crew with many fearing a grim revelation awaiting its protagonists.

Skeleton Crew became the latest addition to the Star Wars universe with its first two episodes premiering recently. The initial reactions to the series have been extremely positive with the adventure elements and children-focused approach to the galaxy far, far away winning over the favor of the audiences fairly quickly.

Skeleton Crew is the latest addition to the Star Wars universe (Credit: Lucasfilm).

As a result, fans of the franchise took to social media to discuss the series with one fan pointing out one crucial missing detail. When examining the user’s observation in the context of some other information that has been dropped across the first two episodes, it seems like the series is setting up a devastating revelation. Here is what fans are saying about the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew.

Star Wars Fans Notice Crucial Missing Detail From Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew is a brand-new Star Wars series centering on four children from the planet At Attin who get lost in space. The series was created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford and received mostly positive reviews upon its premiere. It currently holds a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Star Wars fans notice the altering of history in Skeleton Crew (Credit: Lucasfilm).

Following its premiere, fans took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to discuss the first two episodes. In the process, one fan noticed that the school on Al Attin only taught the students about the Republic and the coins given to Wim by his father also belonged to the Old Republic.

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Did you notice the kids’ school only talked about “the Republic”? Not “the New Republic”?

And the pirate specifically said Wim’s credit was an “Old Republic” one?

Meaning Wim probably doesn’t know about the Jedi dying in Order 66… pic.twitter.com/TPx1wjH2NW

— head empty, only The Bad Batch (@CatchingClassic) December 3, 2024

The user certainly made a strong point considering the show’s timeline. The series is set in the post-Return of the Jedi period when shows like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka also take place. Since the New Republic is a major presence in this period, it is odd that the children are unaware of it.

Furthermore, the Old Republic coins also raise questions about the culture in the suburban “Barrier” of Al Attin, where the children were raised until they got lost in space. The coins are in mint condition, which further hints that the children might be unaware of the Jedi Order’s downfall as the user suggested.

Skeleton Crew Could Be Setting Up a Devastating Star Wars Reveal

A grim revelation might await Skeleton Crew‘s protagonists (Credit: Lucasfilm).

Following the user’s post, several Star Wars fans were on board with the idea that the children were being kept in the dark about some sinister event. Here is what some other users had to say about what Skeleton Crew was potentially setting up on X.

He’s gonna be devastated when he finds out

— Jay (@Jayenache) December 3, 2024

These kids didn’t even realize that there were so many stars in the night sky. They’re planet is totally isolated from the rest of space it seems like, hidden behind this barrier.

— Jason Taylor (@TaylormadealphA) December 3, 2024

When they talked about “Old Republic Credits” in the trailer, I knew they were on a planet that knows nothing of the Clone Wars or the Empire. Confirmed in the two episodes last night.

— Matt’s Collection (@Matt_Collect) December 3, 2024

I’ve notice that as well, it would seems that the Kids World has been cut off from the rest of the Galaxy and does not know what has happened!!

— CrusaderV28 (@JustinAzevedo10) December 4, 2024

It feels like the whole planet is some sort of social experiment.

— Angwen Hofman (@AngwenHofman) December 3, 2024

As the tweets suggest, most fans are convinced that the planet is hiding something, with a significant portion of the galaxy’s history being kept a secret from the children.

The children idolize the Jedi Order, which has turned into a bit of a legend in this period. Therefore, it would make for a truly devastating revelation for the children to learn about the Jedi Order’s downfall and the horrors of Order 66. Watts had previously teased exploring the dangers lurking in the galaxy far, far away through the children, which further reiterates that the series is setting up a devastating revelation.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is streaming on Disney+.