Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 8.The Skeleton Crew episode 7, it became abundantly clear that there was little, if anything, that could redeem the pirate.

Throughout Skeleton Crew, Jod Na Nawood showed his Force powers modestly, and it was clear that whatever strength and ability he had was limited. This was also theorized because of his lack of ability when wielding the lightsaber found in Tak Rennod’s vault. It’s long since been theorized how and by who Jod Na Nawood was trained, and the Skeleton Crew season 1 finale finally gave audiences some insight into the character’s past and Force training.

Jod Na Nawood Grew Up In The Age Of The Empire

Like Most Other Force Sensitives In The New Republic Era

After the fall of the Republic and the execution of Order 66, there were virtually no surviving Jedi, meaning there was no one to train the next generation of Force-sensitive individuals. Before the rise of the Empire, the Jedi had nearly perfected how they recruited and discovered Force-sensitive children to bring to the Jedi Temple, but all of that structure disappeared along with the Jedi.

This would mean that Jod’s Force sensitivity wouldn’t have been discovered until after the fall of the Republic and the Jedi. It’s unclear when Jod discovered he was Force-sensitive, but based on what he revealed in Skeleton Crew's ending, his potential wasn’t discovered until he encountered a Jedi on the run from the Empire. Because Jedi were hunted down and killed during the Empire’s reign, it’s no wonder that Jod plays his Force sensitivity close to his chest even after the fall of the Empire.

Jod Was Trained By An Order 66 Survivor... But Only Briefly

He Was Never Trained As A Real Jedi

While Jod didn’t reveal the details, Skeleton Crew episode 8 revealed that Jod had been trained by a female Jedi when he was about Wim’s age. The reveal came as a way to try to teach Wim that the galaxy was a dark and unforgiving place. Jod didn’t name the female Jedi who had taken him under her wing and began to train him, but he did explain that someone came to hunt down and kill the Jedi. These were likely the Imperial Inquisitors, who worked under Darth Vader to track down and kill any surviving Jedi.

This revelation proves that Jod was never a Jedi, and frankly had little connection to the Order.

It's odd that Jod wasn’t recruited or killed because of his Force sensitivity, but it could be that Jod’s abilities hadn’t progressed well enough that the Inquisitors noticed he was Force-sensitive, or that he wouldn’t pose a threat to the Empire if left alive. This revelation proves that Jod was never a Jedi, and frankly had little connection to the Order. While Jod’s backstory is still tragic and sad, many fans were anticipating that Jod was another Order 66 survivor, but this twist makes Skeleton Crew that much better.

Jod's Experiences Left Him Believing The Galaxy Was Dark

Jod’s Backstory Shows Why He’s So Self-Centered

By revealing his backstory, Jod hoped to enlighten Wim about the true nature of the galaxy. He states “It’s dark, with a few pinpricks of light”, showing that Jod knows there are good people out there, but the light doesn’t outweigh the darkness. After having a mentor like this unnamed Jedi be murdered in front of him, it’s not surprising that Jod believed that the galaxy was so dark.

With this mindset, it’s clear that Jod’s wariness of others in the galaxy led to him only looking out for himself, something that audiences see in him over and over again. It’s possible that Jod does care for Wim, Fern, KB, and Neel on some level, but with all of his experiences, he doesn’t know how to look out for anyone besides himself. Though his pirate crew was clearly some kind of family to him, they could never take the place of what he lost.

Skeleton Crew has not yet been renewed for season 2.

Though Jod Na Nawood turned out not to be a Jedi or an Order 66 survivor, his story and character arc may open the door for more Force-sensitive characters who aren’t and never will be Jedi. It’s still unclear if Skeleton Crew will get a season 2, but if it does, hopefully, audiences will get to see and learn more about Jod’s background. Either way, Jude Law’s villainous turn as Jod Na Nawood was certainly one of the best and most memorable parts of Skeleton Crew.

All episodes of Skeleton Crew are now streaming on Disney+.