Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 4.It seems thatStar Warsis officially soft launching its next space dad inStar Wars: Skeleton Crewin the form of Jude Law’s “Jedi” scoundrel Jod Na Nawood. Known to some as Captain Silvo andCrimson Jack, Jod is a character that evenSkeleton Crew’s young casthas trouble trusting so quickly, particularly after watching theNew Republicrangers pursue the scoundrel on Kh’ymm’s observatory moon. While he may not have the characters nor the audience fully convinced yet, it seems as ifStar Warswants to nudge viewers in a promising direction.
Despite this, Jod takes on a bigger paternal role inSkeleton Crew’s latest episode, capturing the hearts of the audience.He seems to abandon his sense of self-preservation in favor of giving up the children’s golden Old Republic credits, which he could have kept for himself, for the Troiks' eopies - which gave him the proper bargaining room to free Fern, Wim, KB, and Neel. What followed has fans ready to accept Jod as the next space dad in theStar Warsgalaxy.
Catdeclares that the transformation has begun via X, sharing the moment when Neel runs up to Jod and embraces him in both relief and gratitude.Rather than refusing the hug, Jod keeps Neel close with gentle pats on the back, in addition to an endearing awkward nod that makes him truly fit into the recent mold of reluctantStar Warsdads.
Meanwhile,Oliveon X concurs by saying the gesture feels “familiar”, and it’s no wonder why. The running embrace of gratitude has also been seen with arguablyStar Wars’most famous adoptive father, Din Djarin, when Grogu runs up to the Mandalorian after being placed under threat by bandits on Tatooine.
Speaking of Din Djarin,Brookeon X makes a direct comparison between Jod and Din Djarin based on their definitive dad stances. In the background ofSkeleton Crewepisode 4, Jod stands with a single hand on his hip, a posture that’s often assumed by Din inThe Mandalorian- particularly when actor Pedro Pascal is in the suit.
What Jude Law’s Jod Joining The Space Dads Means For Star Wars
The Archetype Continues To Grow
If Jod truly is being primed as a brand-new space dad in theStar Warscollection of this archetype, then it means thatthe franchise has recognized just how beloved this character trope truly is. While space dads are nothing new forStar Wars, beginning with the famous reveal of Darth Vader as Luke Skywalker’s father, the story of Din Djarin and Grogu inThe Mandalorianhas completely revolutionized the archetype for the galaxy far, far away. The “Dad Batch” inStar Wars: The Bad Batchonly furthered this trend, particularly with Hunter and Omega. Jod continues this trend.
Will Jod’s Loyalty To The Skeleton Crew Actually Hold Up?
It’s Hard To Tell Where His Loyalty Is Now
The question is whether Jod’s status as a space dad to the titular Skeleton Crew will hold up or not.It’s still hard to tell if Jod’s actions are meant to benefit himself or because he’s truly starting to careabout the children. He knows he needs them if he’s ever going to findAt Attin, which means his act of saving them here could simply be to find the planet’s treasure. Hopefully, of course, Jod comes to realize just how much he does care about the kids inSkeleton Crewand has a full change of heart.
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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
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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.
