S01.E02: Way, Way Out Past The Barrier

[Mr. Sparkle]

December 2, 2024 on Disney+

A surprising first stop marks the beginning of an unexpected journey.

[MrWhyt]

so Jude Law = pirate captain right? is that even in doubt?

[Fool to cry]

1 hour ago, MrWhyt said:

so Jude Law = pirate captain right? is that even in doubt?

I think everybody figured it in the first scene last episode. What intrigues me is the mystery of the kids' homeworld At Attin? Why is it considered a myth by the rest of the galaxy and why are they isolating themselves?

[Sarah 103]

The pirate planet and the brig reminded me of the ride Pirates of the Caribbean. Overall, I enjoyed the episode and I am looking forward to seeing what happens. I wonder if we will be going back and forth between the kids' adventure and Wim's father searching for his missing son. 

[Ziggy]

The droid has a peg leg 🤣

[Mr. Sparkle]

7 hours ago, Sarah 103 said:

The pirate planet and the brig reminded me of the ride Pirates of the Caribbean.

There's a lot of Disney influence here, including of course, SM-33. 

And plenty of old Star Wars references too. 

Edited December 4 by Mr. Sparkle

[tennisgurl]

Wow, a Star Wars Holiday Special reference! The ultimate deep cut, its a Life Day miracle! 

The mystery deepens, at first I suspected that the pirate attack we saw in the first episode was a flashback and this is all taking place in the distant future, with this isolated planet as a New Republic hold out, but now that we've seen the pirates I'm not sure. 

I love this old sea dog robot with his peg leg and his mouse buddy. And now, Jude Law!

[Tachi Rocinante]

So I guess he needs the kids and their ship to escape?

I don't think he's a full Jedi, either.

[Morrigan2575]

Episode 1 = Goonies

Episode  2 = PotC

So far I'm enjoying it, I don't think Jude Law is a Jedi, possibly Force Wielder, in my wildest dreams he's Kyle Katarn. 😀

I'm very curious about At Attin, given that they have/use Old Republic credits i wonder if the whole planet was a version of Fort Knox? They are aware of the New Republic but, seem so isolated which makes me very curious.

[dwmarch]

My only complaint is that this episode was so short. The first one was 45 minutes, this one was 30 or less.

4 hours ago, Morrigan2575 said:

in my wildest dreams he's Kyle Katarn.

I would pay actual money to see a live-action Kyle Katarn! I played Dark Forces back when it was new and the only Star Wars that existed was the OT.

Edit: also could not help but note an Andor reference when SM-33 asks the kids if they are from Aldhani, which he describes as a "sulphurous bog world". Erm, that's now how I remember it...

Edited December 5 by dwmarch

[ajsnaves]

7 hours ago, Morrigan2575 said:

I'm very curious about At Attin, given that they have/use Old Republic credits i wonder if the whole planet was a version of Fort Knox? They are aware of the New Republic but, seem so isolated which makes me very curious.

Do they know about the New Republic though?  My impression is that they think the Republic still exists. It seems they’ve been completely cut off from galactic affairs. These kids have never even seen stars. They know OF Jedi, but it seems there hasn’t been any Jedi there for quite some time. That ship was there long enough for the forest to consume it. I’m guessing at least a couple hundred years.  As interested I am in the kids’ adventures, I might be more interested in this planet. And I hope we get more info. 

[Raja]

13 hours ago, ajsnaves said:

Do they know about the New Republic though?  My impression is that they think the Republic still exists. It seems they’ve been completely cut off from galactic affairs. These kids have never even seen stars. They know OF Jedi, but it seems there hasn’t been any Jedi there for quite some time. That ship was there long enough for the forest to consume it. I’m guessing at least a couple hundred years.  As interested I am in the kids’ adventures, I might be more interested in this planet. And I hope we get more info. 

I was thinking of some kind of time travel.

[Morrigan2575]

14 hours ago, ajsnaves said:

Do they know about the New Republic though?  My impression is that they think the Republic still exists. It seems they’ve been completely cut off from galactic affairs.

I thought Fern's mom mentioned the New Republic when she was telling the kids about Career Assessment Day? Did i hear that wrong?

[ajsnaves]

1 hour ago, Morrigan2575 said:

I thought Fern's mom mentioned the New Republic when she was telling the kids about Career Assessment Day? Did i hear that wrong?

I’d have to go back, but I thought I heard her just say “Republic” not “New Republic.”

 

Edited to add that I went back. She definitely just says “Republic.” And something about the Great Work. 

Edited December 5 by ajsnaves

[thuganomics85]

Thought this was a pretty good improvement from the first one (which I still thought was good for what it was.)  I loved that the space station almost had a pirate-like flavor to it, and seeing all the various aliens was great: especially since the kids weren't use to it due to the isolation.  And while still kept the family friendly aspects, I did crack up over them discovering the entrance to what was either a strip club or a brothel.  Found it interesting that Fern was the one who had an idea about what that was while, the reset seemed clueless.  Ah, sweet naivety!

So, it looks like the kids' planet is some kind of place that most believe doesn't actually exist and is just from stories.  And it is filled with a lot of riches and treasure.  I guess one could say that it is a.... Treasure Planet (sorry!)

Nick Frost voicing a beaten up android with a peg leg and a mouse-like friend is pretty on point, I imagine.

Jude Law shows his face for the first time as a fellow captive who have Force powers.  It was brief, but I'm already digging is performance.  Seems like he's going to a ball here.

Curious to see where this little adventure goes next!  After the prison break, of course!

[Chyromaniac]

I am bracing myself for the inevitable fallout of "the eternal treasure of At Attin is our families."  I'm personally fine with that as a message - kids pirate stories are almost never really about the treasure, but (cliche as it may be) the adventure along the way, contrasted by missing the safety of home.  Still, I feel like loud segments of fans will lose their $#!+ if there isn't some big lore reveal  - like if the core of the planet is made of Kyber Crystals or whatever.

As for the pirate stuff, Apparently Jude Law's character is called Jod, and I think we can safely assume he's also "Captain Silvo" - so, Jod Silvo.  I assume that means that Wim's last name is something like "Dawkins."

In any case, I'm really digging the show so far - I think the mix of pirate stuff and "Amblin energy" works well with Star Wars.  I think that makes sense - those 80's adventure movies were being made for, and about, kids who loved Star Wars anyway.

[Sarah 103]

11 hours ago, thuganomics85 said:

Thought this was a pretty good improvement from the first one (which I still thought was good for what it was.)  I loved that the space station almost had a pirate-like flavor to it, and seeing all the various aliens was great: especially since the kids weren't use to it due to the isolation.  And while still kept the family friendly aspects, I did crack up over them discovering the entrance to what was either a strip club or a brothel.  Found it interesting that Fern was the one who had an idea about what that was while, the reset seemed clueless.  Ah, sweet naivety!

That made sense to me because Fern is older than the boys by at least a year if not more. She has already taken her assessment and they were taking it in the previous episode. 

[tkc]

On 12/4/2024 at 4:24 PM, Morrigan2575 said:

Episode  2 = PotC

So Port Brogo = Tortuga?

We have Long Jod… Silvio?

Also, “Mr.” SM-33 (but no Captain H0-0K… yet).

Skeletons, a brothel, a brig scene right out of Disney’s Adventureland, and a mythical island (planet) filled with treasure.

Any guesses as to the next borrowed mandatory pirate story element? Did anyone notice a big “X” anywhere in the first episode? 😄

This is fun so far!

[Emily Thrace]

On 12/3/2024 at 10:25 AM, MrWhyt said:

so Jude Law = pirate captain right? is that even in doubt?

Yeah that was almost painfully obvious but they are clearly going for a younger demo hear so I will let that slide. 

When he used to force on that key it shook a lot. It reminded me of Hala over on the Obi-Wan series. I wonder if he might be using magnets rather than being an actual force user. Although he is the right age to have been a padawan or newly qualified when the temple fell.

So far this show was a little slow. It felt like we spent a lot of time getting the gang together. It was cute but I am not sure it was fun enough to justify itself yet. With such a simple premise the danger could be show gets bogged down in side quests. I will keep watching for now though.

[SnarkShark]

There's definitely a sense that returning home (likely the season ender) will cause even bigger problems.   I guess we'd been led to assume (by the early looks at the show) that Suburbia Planet is something it's not.  It's not an ordinary planet.  It's a secret, and the kids leaving is only going to be a problem made even worse by them leading people back. 

Thumbs up for this subverting expectations so quickly. 

[Kel Varnsen]

On 12/4/2024 at 12:56 AM, Ziggy said:

The droid has a peg leg 🤣

And one eye!

On 12/6/2024 at 1:28 PM, Sarah 103 said:

That made sense to me because Fern is older than the boys by at least a year if not more. She has already taken her assessment and they were taking it in the previous episode. 

I am glad I came here since I didn't pick up on that. I just figured her and her friend were more mature. And that Wim was also really immature compared to others his age.

On 12/3/2024 at 1:23 PM, Fool to cry said:

Why is it considered a myth by the rest of the galaxy and why are they isolating themselves?

With all the bullshit that we have seen that has gone on in the galaxy since Star Wars started, not sure I can blame a planet for isolating themselves.

I really like this show though. It's fun with new characters and what seems like an all new story.

I also liked the woman from the brothel who helped the girls. And it was funny that she had to ask them if they were kids. Since in Star Wars who the hell knows.