Summary
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew set a low ratings record for the franchise’s premiere episodes.
- Positive reviews weren’t enough to boost viewership possibly due to a lack of familiar characters.
- Plans for a second season may be in jeopardy if viewership doesn’t increase.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episodes 1-2 ratings set a new franchise record. Unfortunately, it’s likely not the record Lucasfilm and Disney hoped for, and it may squash chances for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew season 2.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew reviews were largely positive when the series premiered and those favorable sentiments only grew as the series progressed. While some people have criticized Star Wars: Skeleton Crew for essentially being The Goonies in space, most have praised the series for bringing the franchise back to its roots by telling a simple yet fun adventure story. The young lead characters (Ravi Cabot-Conyers’ Wim, Ryan Kiera Armstrong’s Fern, Kyriana Kratter’s KB, and Robert Timothy Smith’s Neel) have also endeared themselves to most fans, and Jude Law’s mysterious Jod Na Nawood has proven to be an interesting and engaging foil for the youngsters. However, the positive response hasn’t yielded the viewership Disney likely wanted.
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What are Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’s premiere ratings?
According to Nielsen’s December 2-8 streaming data, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew premiered with the lowest viewership of any Star Wars series in its first week. The two-episode premiere scored less than 382 million minutes watched. This is roughly 20% lower than the ratings for Star Wars: The Acolyte‘s premiere week, the previous record holder for the lowest viewership of any Star Wars series debut. Star Wars Skeleton also became the first series in the franchise to fail to debut in Disney+’s Top 10 Originals.
Why has Star Wars: Skeleton Crew struggled to gain viewers despite being well-received?
Fans place most of the blame squarely on The Acolyte, which has its supporters but was largely panned. Some bad-faith actors were review-bombing Star Wars: The Acolyte and unfairly criticizing the series for foolish reasons such as Ki-Adi-Mundi’s cameo or having the audacity to feature several characters who weren’t white males. However, others felt it didn’t quite work out for legitimate reasons. Regardless of why, many didn’t like Star Wars: The Acolyte, which was reflected in the show’s declining viewership over its run. Some fans believe viewers are still sour toward the franchise after The Acolyte and have opted to skip Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
It could be argued that Star Wars: Skeleton Crew didn’t entice audiences because it lacked familiar and popular characters from the franchise. Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka, and Andor benefited from having popular characters from past Star Wars projects, and The Mandalorian created a new fan-favorite in Grogu who could reliably draw in viewers. While some fans want the Star Wars franchise to move away from nostalgia and the Skywalker saga, ratings suggest most viewers aren’t willing to tune in unless they see some recognizable faces. That’s reportedly why Lucasfilm is keen on bringing Daisy Ridley’s Rey back for multiple Star Wars projects.
Of course, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew‘s ratings for episodes 3-8 could improve thanks to good word-of-mouth. While there is reportedly a plan to bring back some Skeleton Crew characters in Dave Fiolni’s upcoming Star Wars movie, a second season for the show is likely off the table if viewership doesn’t increase. Consequently, Disney and Lucasfilm may take this as proof that new characters and original stories don’t work and that nostalgia is the way to move the Star Wars franchise forward.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew releases a new episode on Tuesdays on Disney Plus.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
TV-PG
ActionAdventureScience Fiction
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children 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.
Release Date
December 2, 2024
Cast
Jude Law
, Ravi Cabot-Conyers
, Ryan Kiera Armstrong
, Kyriana Kratter
, Robert Timothy Smith
, Nick Frost
, Fred Tatasciore
, Jaleel White
, Dale Soules
, Geoffrey Lower
, Marti Matulis
, Sisa Grey
, Dominic Burgess
, Vivienne Sachs
, Esai Daniel Cross
, Shane Almagor
, Paloma Garcia-Lee
, Alan Resnick
, Anthony Atamanuik
, John Gemberling
, Tunde Adebimpe
, Kerry Condon
, Alia Shawkat
, Cass Buggé
, Geneva Carr
Main Genre
Sci-Fi
Seasons
1
Character(s)
Jod Na Nawood
, Wim
, Fern
, KB
, Neel
, SM-33 (voice)
, Brutus (voice)
, Gunter
, Chaelt
, Merchant Captain
, Vane
, Kona
, Beef
, Mean Kid
, Human Kid
, Bonjj Phalfa
, Melna
, Tuut Orial
, Fry Cook (voice)
, Greasy Creature (voice)
, Wendle
, Fara
, Kh’ymm (voice)
, Maree
, Nooma
Producers
Colin Wilson
, Jon Favreau
, Kathleen Kennedy
, Christopher Ford
, Dave Filoni
, Jon Watts
, Karen Gilchrist
, Chris Buongiorno
, John Bartnicki
Writers
Jon Watts
, Christopher Ford
Network
Disney+
Streaming Service(s)
Dis
Franchise(s)
Star Wars
Directors
David Lowery
, Bryce Dallas Howard
, Jake Schreier
, Lee Isaac Chung
, Daniel Scheinert
Showrunner
Jon Watts
, Christopher Ford
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Source: Nielsen (via The Direct)
Fuente: successacademy.edu.vn
Categorías: Trend
