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Four children make a mysterious discovery on their home planet that leads them to become stranded in a strange and dangerous galaxy. plus more stars from a galaxy far, far away.. The holographic circus that entertains Neel’s young siblings is a replica of Chewbacca’s family watch from the infamous The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978).. Featured AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast: Silly Old Deadly Bear (2022) The ‘skeleton crew’ seems to be aimed at a younger audience. While kids might enjoy it, I found the first four episodes to be very underwhelming. The story lacks depth and feels like a children’s movie that jumps from place to place without much consequence. The war setting feels superficial, and the action sequences lack the impact they should have. The acting, while not terrible, could be stronger, especially considering the ability of some of the actors. Even Jude Law, at times, seems to be talking into it on the phone. The production design is impressive, but it can’t save a story that feels slow and ultimately forgettable. Perhaps the series will improve later, but based on my initial viewing, I wasn’t convinced. Please prove me wrong! "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month. Check out our December calendar for more!