Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Skeleton Crew finale.
Throughout the series,Star Wars: Skeleton Crewhas followed Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), andKB (Kyriana Kratter)on their journey through space as they search for their mysterious home. While these four kids had to do a lot by themselves, they encountered a few allies along the way, like SM-33 (Nick Frost), Kh’ymm (Alia Shawkat), and evenJod (Jude Law), who helped on occasion. Yet a few characters wanted to help but couldn’t, namely their parents, who remained onAt Attin, hoping to send someone after their children. Though they do all they can from behind the barrier, they have little to do with the main story. They send an illegal communication, but by then, the kids have almost found their way home against all odds. However, one of the parents proves inthe finalethat he should have been a bigger part this whole time.
The penultimate episode brought the children back to At Attin, reuniting them with their families, but it isn’t until the finale that the parents actually get to be involved in the story. As At Attin is invaded by pirates and the kids have a desperate plan to save their home,Wim’s father, Wendle (Tunde Adebimpe), overcomes his fears to help, becoming one of the most valuable allies they found all season. Wendle’s story in the finale shows depth to his character and his relationship with Wim, which could have benefitedSkeleton Crewthroughout the season if Wendle had been given more time.
‘Skeleton Crew’s Finale Showed a New Side to Wendle
From his appearances early in the season, it’s clear that Wendle is not the kind of man who makes waves. He spends the first episode trying to get Wim to accept the way of things, yet when Wim is missing, that starts to change. Though nervous, Wendle agrees to defy At Attin’s Supervisor and send a message to the children with the other parents inEpisode 7. Still, Wendle plays the role of a concerned parent, hesitant but willing to take risks for his son, but the finale shows that there is much more to him whenthe risk-averse man puts himself and his son in danger to do the right thing.
When pirates attack At Attin, Wendle’s first reaction is to hide, but Wim and his friends have other ideas. Wim, Neel, and KB race off on speeders to enact a desperate plan for help, and Wendle chases them. Though he isn’t sure at first,Wendle goes along with the plan rather than trying to stop them from the major risks they are taking, as his character was set up to do. He even makes it possible for them to succeed by sneaking into the Supervisor’s tower to restore power so KB can take off in theOnyx Cinder. This courageous choice shows how far he has come from the careful, by-the-book man first introduced, showing a capacity for growth that should have gotten more attention throughout the season.
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Wendle Is the MVP of ‘Skeleton Crew’s Finale
At Attin would be lost without Wendle and his quick actions. While Fern’s mother, Fara (Kerry Condon), also plays an important role in the finale, Wendle is the first of the adults to trust the children, which is notable. The kids spend most of the series figuring things out on their own, and they are willing to do so again, but Wendle doesn’t let that happen. He doesn’t attempt to control what they are doing, but he does help, and they need him.His willingness to believe Wim highlights their relationship. When they are no longer being watched, Wim tells his father that things are not what they seem, and Wendle accepts it instantly.The beginning of the seasonset up tension in their relationship as Wim didn’t align with At Attin’s expectations, but Wendle’s love for his son is evident throughout, especially in how they interact in the finale.
However, Wendle’s most significant moment comes nearthe end of the finalewhen he attacks Jod. Wendle recognizes the need to shut down the barrier and tries to do so himself. Jod has already threatened Wendle’s life and proven himself a dangerous enemy, but Wendle punches him and reaches for the switch that will allow help to come to At Attin. Admittedly, he cannot do it alone, but it is easier for Fara to help when she does not have to pave the way. This climactic moment makes Wendle a vital part of the show’s conclusion,proving that Wendle should have gotten more attention all along.
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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Four kids make a mysterious discovery on their home planet that leads them to get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy.
