Is Tak Rennod The Supervisor?

This text accommodates spoilers for “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” episode 7, “We’re Gonna Be in So A lot Hassle.”

“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” episode 7 is stuffed with large area pirate reveals. Not solely does Jod Na Nawood (Jude Regulation) — or no matter his actual identify is — totally embrace his position because the present’s true villain, however he kills Brutus (voiced by Fred Tatasciore, with Stephen Oyoung because the efficiency artist) in an nearly informal style when the scowling Shistavanen is caught within the Onyx Cinder’s claw. Even SM-33 (voiced by Nick Frost) exhibits that he can override his hitherto strict adherence to the pirate code by siding with the youngsters when push involves shove, though he does get decapitated for his troubles.  

Amongst all these large twists, the episode additionally stealthily teases one other, doubtlessly much more necessary pirate-themed revelation — specifically, the true id of well-known pirate captain Tak Rennod, who simply would possibly change into none apart from the planet’s mysterious Supervisor (voiced by Stephen Fry). “Skeleton Crew” has made certain to depict Rennod as a merciless and nearly mythically succesful determine whose biggest deed is discovering the misplaced Outdated Republic planet At Attin. Whereas “We’re Gonna Be in So A lot Hassle” steers comparatively clear from Rennod lore, attentive viewers can choose up quite a few hints that every one however affirm that the mysterious pirate and the equally mysterious At Attin higher-up are the identical particular person.

Tak Rennod, legendary pirate captain and former proprietor of the Onyx Cinder, is remembered in music and legend. His large gold hoard on Lanupa exhibits that he walked the stroll, as properly. Nonetheless, regardless of fixed name-drops, he is largely shrouded in thriller, and essentially the most we have seen of him is an appropriately shadowy hologram in “Skeleton Crew” episode 6, “Zero Associates Once more.”

This would possibly change quickly, although. The large Rennod-themed episode 7 reveal is that the Onyx Cinder is initially an At Attin vessel, which allows it to bypass the planet’s defenses. As such, Tak Rennod should have already got been on the planet when he acquired the ship. Likewise, somebody should have returned it earlier than the youngsters discover it in “Skeleton Crew” episode 1. All of this means that Tak Rennod is initially from At Attin, and doubtlessly has a excessive sufficient safety clearance to depart the planet for prolonged durations of time. Because the solely such particular person whose face we have not seen but is the Supervisor, the proof is mounting. 

Granted, there’s conflicting info on whether or not Rennod is alive in any respect. Whereas the pirate lore Jod recites states that the captain merely disappeared, SM-33 has mentioned that Rennod’s concubine fatally stabbed him earlier than the ship crashed on At Attin. Nonetheless, the pirate droid has been below secret orders to provide false info earlier than, so it is wholly potential that Rennod continues to be out and about. Mix this with the truth that the Rennod hologram carefully resembles what the Supervisor’s voice actor Stephen Fry would possibly appear like in a cool “Star Wars” pirate costume, and it is tempting to anticipate a pleasant id reveal scene when Disney+ drops “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” episode 8 on January 14, 2025.