@@Rwhalt It definitely nods to T.I, but also other pirate fare, including POTC and Peter Pan (SM33). But is Jod Captain Jack/Hook/Long John Silvo (;)) or Pan... Or none of the above.
i believe jude said we were "going to learn a lot about jod" in this episode, not that we'd see a flashback or learn his backstory. so he was telling the truth, from a certain point of view
It does kinda make sense. I was hoping for Hando Ohnaka to appear at one point, but I guess we don't need that. This show works perfectly without cameos.
He is based on long john silver there is a redemtion arc and the ambiguity of good and bad in a person " the duality of man "Biggest clue is he didnt crush the rat thing..............
I don't think he's going to attack the parents. I think they're gonna see the lightsaber, think he's a jedi, and then he's gonna go with that story for a little bit, all while silently threatening the kids not to say anything
@@RiceDaddy07 What I was thinking was theyd be afraid of Jod killing their parents if they spoke up and said anything to them so they'd keep their mouths shut. But who knows what's going to happen
If Jod had gone full evil, he would have crushed the rodent from 33’s eye socket after he cut off 33’s head. But he gently moved it out of his way. There’s a method to the tactic he’s taking and I think he’s trying to protect the kids, despite his desire for the treasure.
Jod and the kids crossed paths for a reason. Jod and Wim in particular. Jod will likely have a split second epiphany, Vader throwing the emperor down a shaft moment. It's the only way they can do it now that he has let greed and darkness and envy consume him - if he does have redemption. Jod's helmet was cracked open by SM 33 as Vader's was cracked by Kenobi. Jod is like Kylo Ren who needs his helmet to play his role. This is why he puts it back on to become Silvo for real. He's not a liar as some say. He's an actor, a trauma induced actor, his method is trauma. If you pay attention to Jod's facial expressions and intensity they really have not changed much. He still is not serious facing death like when he says to Brutus he can just send another pilot into the gas giant. He's a big kid who goes from opportunistic moment to the next. He is trying hard to convince himself to not let his guard down because the kids have gotten into his head. He knows the difference between right and wrong. They are messing with his acting. He directed the words to himself more than to them. He constantly has to remind himself to be anything but weak to survive but the kids have messed it all up. his survival strategy has been put into question. He has a chance to almost go back in time and recover who he once was. His orator skills are interesting. He learned to do that somewhere and patched it up with opportunism. I do think he will have that split second Vader redemption and it means he will probably have to sacrifice himself.
I think Jod’s epiphany will come when they meet the Supervisor, he’ll see that they’re all still trapped or he’ll recognize Palpatine or the Empire’s hand in setting up At-Arron, and that will bring him back to wanting to help the kids, and fulfill his original mission - to be a Jedi. OR - Wim will actually stop Jod. He’ll experience using the Force for the first time (like yelling “STOP!” and is able to freeze Jod in place) and Wim is the one that brings Jod back to the Light.
Maybe one of the parents was a Padawan during Order 66. Neel's mom and Wim's dad did not flinch when Jod pulled out the light saber. Also you can see Wim's dad put his hand down as if he is reaching for something in his waist.
The worse thing is if Jod had not gotten mad with gold lust, he could have loaded the ship full, then taken off for a spa vacation. But no now he wants to be king.
This has been my thought as well. Talk about a perfect racket : An old republic mint that will load your captured emissary ship with old republic treasure any time you visit. For a Pirate this would be the greatest outcome. You can live your life of privilege and prestige whilst knowing your source of wealth is (practically) limitless and exclusively yours.
Most of the stories that we've seen about survivors of Order 66 or immediate next generation, particularly ones that were quite young shows them being on the light side or headed there through a redemption arc. In Jod we're seeing someone that is at the least very dark grey, with questionable morals and motivations, he's at that crossroads and he could go either way.
i like the theory. especially if you add in that he now feels financially secure, and then sees the loving parents reunited w/their children and realize that love and someone to care and hold him is the one thing he still doesn't have.
I think if Jod had truly "shown his evil self and that was the twist,' when he had his helmet back on, he wouldn't have been set up for the clownish "What? That's not how it works..." moment when Fern reclaims the ship and Jod gets sucker punched by SM33. It doesn't work to go from sinister to smuck back to sinister... I think the roguish Jod who has been pleading to get back on top is the main character we have been seeing, always one second between life and death, who may realize that when he has been with the kids, it was possibly a better life than he had ever imagined with the pirates. At least with them he had some peace.... and acceptance.
I think jod's not a bad guy. The reason i came to that conclusion is that he didn't step on the bilge rat, he just gently nudged it to the side with his boot. jod is chaotic neutral not chaotic evil
It was obviously just a threat and a reminder to the children to behave and play along. And for the parents they will probably view him as a ‘good Jedi’
I think your right but also you missed one more crucial character trait. When he was talking to the pirates he knew their desires and hopes and he reminded Brutus that the pirates loved Jod and not him. Also we saw how quickly everyone transitioned to addressing Jod as Captain Silvo, after the death of Brutus. It is like he is trying to get the riches not only for himself, but for the family he created after his own family and the Jedi abandoned him and the other younglings, after order 66. I think the supervisor is going to be someone from the Empire who operates the mint and planet via long distance communications. The planet is completely automated. And the supervisor may be Thrawn or his subordinate. The turning point for Jod will come when he is offered the opportunity to be the New Supervisor by the Empire. He will have a change of heart and try to overthrow the droids and restore the planet to the New Republic and take his share of the treasure for his services, for himself and his crew. Jod will restore his relationship with the children while maintaining his allegiance to the pirate code. SM-33 will be repaired and stay aboard the Onyx Cinder and Jod will take his loot and the ship and offer the kids a chance at adventure with him in space and they can return home anytime they want. The show will end with the kids choosing to stay at home. Very similar to ending of Treasure Island where in the end, the pirates are marooned on the island while Jim gets to return home with his share of the treasure. As for Long John Silver, he takes a portion of the treasure and escapes, never to be seen again. We will see Jod escape and the kids stay on the planet but free from the empires control. The New Republic will be in charge via Kh'ymm the owl-like alien who KB contacts.
What if...after realising there is no "Supervisor" Jod becomes the Supervisor and lives out his life in luxury on At Attan? As far as the other pirates are concerned they all think At Attan is an impenetrable maelstrom.
Jod may even agree to a lesser role after realizing that the average At Attian lives a much better life than a pirate. But you may be right about the other pirates. They will not brag about such a failure just saying that Silvo killed Brutus and then died a fool's death chasing mythical At Attin.
I suspect Rennod is Neel's father. We saw a golden statue of Neel's species in Captain Rennod's room. It is always his mother showing up with other parents. When Captain Rennod arrived at At Attin, he left behind his life as a pirate, started a family, and possibly became the supervisor. That’s why he is not around while the other parents try to find a solution
Jod Silvo is John Silver. It’s Treasure Island in space. If you want to know how this will end, Disney made this movie before. The kids will help him escape and he will sail off alone with a bit of treasure. If they make season 2, he will be redeemed and reunited with the kids. Also, I wouldn’t be surprised if it turns out he has a cybernetic leg.
This is a great theory. Because of Order 66 he could have come to resent the Jedi for not protecting him, although it wasn't really their fault. If he was a kid at the time, a trauma like that at a young age could have easily twisted his perception of reality, leading to him blaming the wrong group of people for his suffering. After the Order fell, he had no family or home to return to so he was forced to find another way to survive. Honestly I think they should greenlight a tie-in novel about his origin story because if it's anything along these lines it could be really interesting
I read the Order 66 trauma for Jod is more about being betrayed by the Republic and one of the Jedi's own. That's basically a solid lesson for being the first to betray and trusting no one.
He's not going to kill anyone else. Greed is a powerful motivator that drives people to accumulate wealth, power, and possessions, often at the expense of others, making it a potentially destructive force when unchecked. Someone will put him in check.
In a funny plot twist: Since he wasn't a full trained Jedi, the funny clunky stupid security droids will mass stun him for his own safety (after he destroys the Supervisor - another SM series droid - and after he lets the pirate frigate through)
Keep in mind, he spared Snowball and didn’t squash him when he had the chance. I think his anger comes from fear, as well anger towards the way Fern treated him, and jealousy because they come from an idyllic home world with loving families w/o seeming to appreciate it. Wim in particular wanted to leave home and go on an adventure, that might be why Jod singled him out. But I also think he is angry because the pirates betrayed him multiple times as well as 33, and he became hardened because he learned never to trust anyone. However, even though I don’t think he actually plans on hurting the kids or their families, I think he’s going to do a lot of posturing to make the kids think he will so that he can continue to to act like the emissary to rob the vault.
I feel you are right. Jod seems shaken after he has the Anakin vs kids scene. He seems to be as angry at himself as at them. But I wonder what will happen to him. He cannot leave At Attin with the treasure or even without it after seeing it. If he never returns to the frigate, the rest of the pirates will think he died in vain.
I think Wim is force sensitive. I think his mother was force sensitive. I think that is why she told him those stories. Maybe her force sensitivity is why she is no longer alive. Perhaps that is forbidden. That may also be why Jod lashed out at Wim specifically and perhaps KB can detect M count.
Ive heard the jealousy angle before, and i like it. It can be another path to the darkside, but can also be turned around. if they dondecide to redeem Jod, it could come from Wim. I know a lot of ppl would love to see him tap into the force and force push Jod off the platform. But what if KB's words to Wim helped him see another way to help others. Wim could have a moving speech to Jod that makes him remember his time as a scared child during order 66, which could cause a flashback as u mentioned and he realizes he doesnt wanna be like that. At this point, im ready for anything. Theyve done such a good job at keeping us guessing.
I truly believe one if not all kids are force sensitive. I truly hope the writers haven't lost their sanity. But I mean if written nicely, the security droids will face off with him making a clone wars scene reminisce. And if not that then I hope the young boy is force sensitive and pushes him away out of anger to protect his friends and family
No no no please stop trying to make the kids force sensitive. None of them are because if they all of a sudden get the force and fight him(and win) that ruins the entire show.
When People make wild accusations - they are confessing... And the accusations are generally followed by threats & actions similar to their accusations. They become the thing they hate and take it out on the innocent and the people they love... because they hate the truth staring back at them. OrJod could be irredeemable
I think the conversation on the acid bath planet where they discuss the value of a life vs material wealth is a clue to the twist in the story, for the real treasures of at-attin are the friends we made on the way!
Jod didn't squash SM-33's rodent ... he _could have_ ... take that for what it's worth. Also, that light sabre is smaller than is normal for Disney Star Wars. A Padawan's blade, perhaps? Likely nothing, but the way Jod initially looked at that blade....
I really hope Jod gets redeemed, but then you have to think what would be the bigger threat for that to happen? After Jod kills Brutus there really isn't a threat anymore, unless there is a mutiny which I suppose is possible. I really can't wait to see how this ends.
He is Sors Bandeam!!! But seriously, the lack of proficiency says to me he was a youngling as even a padawan would be better than his control of the force, I so hope this is true! It would make him a much more complex character
The First Order may have plundered Attin and its riches in the past, which is an explanation for how the First Order paid for much of its army. With the fall of the Empire, some fanatical and loyal servants decided to store some of the Empire's greatest military secrets in the Unknown Regions. The First Order began a massive militarization effort to produce and create an army technologically superior to that of the Empire before it. The First Order was a military junta inspired by the old Galactic Empire. Headed by Supreme Leader Snoke, he and his right-hand man, Kylo Ren, would oversee the colonization of the Unknown Regions and the destruction of the last Jedi. The legacy of the Empire survived in the Unknown Regions as in At Attin. The idea is the return of the Empire and all the Gold from At_Attin finances this return of the Empire after the fall of the New Republic and this Gold also finances Starkiller Base, which is a project on a larger scale than the Death Star. Yes, what you are reading is absolutely a Great Project for the return of the Empire.____
Or maybe the little mouse guy reattaches the droids head and he saves the day! We don’t know how sentient that little fellow is. If Chewy could fix 3-P0?
If Jod was going to kill any of them, he would've killed Fern when he was almost begging her to yield captaincy of the ship. At that point he had no further use for them so can't claim that was a reason for not killing them. I think you are right that he is jealous of the fact they've so far lived life of luxury in comparsion to what he most likely had. As others have said I reckon we'll have a 'Vader moment' where he sees something playing out similar to a bad memory from his past and will intervene saving the kids. I suspect something involving the Supervisor and its fellow droid guards and we'll get to find out what happened to Wym's mother. If we''re looking at a Goonies ending, it'll end with the families taking charge, with them giving one of the vaults for Jod and Pirate crew to plunder. Just a shame Glerb will never get to make the glow weeed farm he wanted to have.
If you watch the trailer, one of the scenes is Jod warning someone about the horde of pirates. The background looks like it's on At Attin in a reception hall.
To be honest, I'm glad they didn't allow Jod his 'Turn to good/redemption' moment in this episode. I hope that he doesn't completely redeem himself - not kill the kids or parents, but keep the credits and leave. I like a story that does not do what I expect.
I like how Jod’s design gives us clues that are there the whole time. His mask is a way to hide… the top is a reimagined tri- cornered hat / youngling helmet… his coat/ silhouette is that of a Jedi/sith… Really well done, layered and modular design.
Even though in this episode Jod is the "evil" antagonist, I found it very interesting that after he beheaded 33, he had the opportunity (if he were truly evil) to step on Snowball the rat and squish it...he didn't, he uses his foot to swiftly, but gently move it out of the way. This seems to be very telling about his true nature.
He wasn't at the temple I don't think. Wouldn't that be too obvious? I think he may have been a brother of an actual Padawan and perhaps was fed bits jedi philosophy from him. He may have witnessed their deaths when Vader or some inquisitor tracked and killed them. That seems more satisfying and would explain why he was able to touch the force but maybe not enough to also attend the academy with his sibling(maybe a sister). The no attachment comment makes me think he was orphaned so.
Meg, I don’t know if you are right about this, but I sure hope so because in my opinion this theory about episode is the most insightful commentary of any influencer or UA-camr that I have seen. Well done… thoughtful, and well explained in every way. In my opinion this is the most insightful video you have ever created!
I feel after episode 3, how he said he's lost and alone, that was how he felt after Order 66. I think he was a youngling that had just begun his training. He has some very basic understanding. In Star Wars lore, moving small objects is a basic ability that many young force users are capable of. It just takes practice to get better. Which Jod does say, "Lots of practice."
Spot on! Maybe he was wearing the helmet during the parents' message so we couldn't see what was going on inside. I think it would be cooler if, in his backstory, he chose to escape the Jedi Academy and blames himself for ruining his own life, but it works just as well if Order 66 is what made him leave. Great video!
I like to think that Jod is not a youngling killer. It is a good surprise to see his cruelty, but he never has harmed the kids. More backstory on Jod would be nice. I do like that his character is filled in by the other characters who have known him. I kind of story by second hand reporting.
So Jod is treating the kids like he was treated at their age. Makes me think about the story that Wesley told Buttercup about his time with the Dred Pirate Roberts in The Princess Bride.
The fact he didn't squash the eye rat shows he cares about life, just not droids so he won't murder them. Yes, he killed brutis but brutish was going to kill him and already betrayed him.. He just playing all these different roles he needs to. to get what he wants, which is reflected in the fact he has so many names
Great video, i like seeing the effects of his past shown through his actions and reactions. If they dial it in a little more in the end episode they may not even need to have an actual flash back. A subtle hint and a little mystery around the specifics of his past would keep him an interesting character.
Jods a child that hasn't grown up. Jod was talking about himself when he ranted that much is clear.... He wont kill the paeents and i do agree he is in ptsd and struggling. Who knows where the story us going to go next .... Exciting....
Also, I think that the kids will step up to challenge him... not as combatants, but as friends. He WAS alone. IN a way they were all alone.... until they met each other.
I think that once ago Tak Rennod found ship abandoned on one of the other planets (because SM-33 claims that they visited every known planets with coordinates of At Attin), then he came to At Attin's inactive mint asuming (like Silvo) persona of Republic's Emissary, he killed original Supervisor and reprogrammed system that orders droids to start producing credits. During one of his travels to pick up credits, his crew attacked him and caused ship to crash. He barely alive survived and was found by droids, who according to program were meant to protect Emissary at all cost. So they hooked up his body to supercomputer governing planet, merging his body with mint iteself. Greed of Rennod caused system to heywire and production of credits was faster. So what we hear is indeed not Tak Rennod but Supercomputer governing planet and Rennod is part of that supercomputer, being infused withing components. In finale Silvo, parents and kids will go to Supervisor tower to communicate with pirates and shut down satelites, but they will find out that entire planet is dangered by constant mining and it is on verge of destruction. Now story can go in two ways: either reprogramming computer will be impossible and someone needs to be hooked up to it to change objectives of entire operation and that paerson will be KB, but that will erase her entire memory and personality, leaving her empty husk like Lobot or Silvo will redeem himself and hook up with planet Supercomputer to stop mining, but that will kill his body.
The other thing to keep in mind is all these Mando spinoff shows are supposed to come together at some point. So either they’re gonna bring Jude character back as a good redeemed guy or a bad guy. But I’m figuring we’re going to be seeing that character again.
I think he has to be one of the younglings during order 66. In an earlier episode with the kids saying “leave no man behind” he says “that’s not something the Jedi say.” Meaning he was left behind. He’s probably been on his own parentless since order 66.
I doubt Jod has any force sensitivity. When he approached the dataries in the vault in episode 7, it very much looked like a bunch of the other dataries were simply attracted by his hand picking up that one datarie, thus causing the "waterfall". I'm 99% positive all he has is an advanced cybernetic magnetic hand, capable of controlling metal objects, hence the glove
This Ninaa character is either a sister or possibly a wife. So he probably has some history with Jedi training. He probably felt abandon by the Republic after the clone wars. Nobody came to find him, and people saw Jedi as traitors. It can also be that he sees his mother in a flashback, but I hope we get to see Jedi Ninaa Nawood in the next episode
Thanku Star wars meg. I concur. The plight of the younglings is the most painful part of Stars Wars prequels, arguably. Fertile ground for dramatic expansion for years to come. Keep up the good work . The Jawas yell!
My prediction: Neal's father is the pirate captain of the Onyx Cinder! He'll load up the money and other families onto his ship, give some money to Jod and then they can all rebuild their lives elsewhere. They're all fugitives on At Attin now so none of them should stay.
Very good thoughts, Meg. 👍 Jod may have have truly turned bad or downright ugly, but the show cannot allow him to hurt any of them on the bridge. Unless (warning: crazy, not-gonna-happen theory alert) he and the kids had a secret agreement off-screen beforehand and he's just acting, redemption is off the table in my mind. He was either a Jedi youngling for a short time, or a child of a Jedi slain through order 66 who was orphaned at an early age. At best he can make better choices starting in the finale. Secondary thought: hoping to find out in 8 why the "Sanctum" was "Fallen" on At Achrann. That must be an very significant matter related to this whole story- two mere warring factions didn't cause it.
I think, and I hope what they do is show that the Star Wars Universe is more complicated than just your either jedi or sith. That some people choose not to be either. Someone who can walk the line between both.
Jod's perception is based upon his realization that the Jedi culled younglings from "poor" worlds. Those Jedi who "got out" were one's who knew who they were as part of a lineage (i.e. royalty, governors, high brows)...look at Count Dooku, was a Jedi, but knew he was from a lineage of titled rulers (i.e. "Count") then "quit" to rule his planet while secretly doing Sith things; though Darth Sideous (Emperor Palpatine) was not Jedi, he clearly was on the Naboo Senatorial Track and lived a life of privilege. Jod escaped Order-66 somehow and "grew up" as a scullery mate or deck hand, keeping one eye over his shoulder and the other looking ahead, while keeping a hand on a sidearm.
I think he's had a moment of realisation and has lit the lightsaber to attack the guards, and will escape with the parents/children and a ship full of credits. Maybe.
The fact that we really don’t know what to expect in the final episode makes it’s more intriguing.
Definitely. Anything can happen. And that's great!
So far, I think Jod is following the path of Long John Silver in Treasure Island, and I predict a similar end…
@@RwhaltSame.
@@Rwhalt It definitely nods to T.I, but also other pirate fare, including POTC and Peter Pan (SM33). But is Jod Captain Jack/Hook/Long John Silvo (;)) or Pan... Or none of the above.
i believe jude said we were "going to learn a lot about jod" in this episode, not that we'd see a flashback or learn his backstory. so he was telling the truth, from a certain point of view
I am speculating if Jod is Petro from the Clone Wars youngling arc.
@ whooaaa, looooove that theory
It does kinda make sense. I was hoping for Hando Ohnaka to appear at one point, but I guess we don't need that. This show works perfectly without cameos.
@@snookerdooker471 totally agreed
A certain point of view?
I believe Jod's rant against Wymm in particular was his backstory. He see's his younger self in Wymm.
@@bryanfrazier4648 i think sooo
Great video…your theory on Jod’s jealousy of the children is spot on. Especially if he was a padawan taken from his family
I agree. Love the jealousy angle and the prediction of a flashback to Anakin halting him in his tracks when he sees true fear in the kids eyes
He is based on long john silver there is a redemtion arc and the ambiguity of good and bad in a person " the duality of man "Biggest clue is he didnt crush the rat thing..............
I don't think he's going to attack the parents. I think they're gonna see the lightsaber, think he's a jedi, and then he's gonna go with that story for a little bit, all while silently threatening the kids not to say anything
Yeah that was my theory too.
What if he was there to see Anakin Skywalker as Darth Vader during order 66
Wouldn't the kids speak up? They don't seem to have any filter.
@@RiceDaddy07 What I was thinking was theyd be afraid of Jod killing their parents if they spoke up and said anything to them so they'd keep their mouths shut. But who knows what's going to happen
@@Josh_Lee_Henderson I don't think Wim can contain himself. He'd at least hand signal his dad.
If Jod had gone full evil, he would have crushed the rodent from 33’s eye socket after he cut off 33’s head. But he gently moved it out of his way. There’s a method to the tactic he’s taking and I think he’s trying to protect the kids, despite his desire for the treasure.
Jod and the kids crossed paths for a reason. Jod and Wim in particular. Jod will likely have a split second epiphany, Vader throwing the emperor down a shaft moment. It's the only way they can do it now that he has let greed and darkness and envy consume him - if he does have redemption. Jod's helmet was cracked open by SM 33 as Vader's was cracked by Kenobi. Jod is like Kylo Ren who needs his helmet to play his role. This is why he puts it back on to become Silvo for real. He's not a liar as some say. He's an actor, a trauma induced actor, his method is trauma. If you pay attention to Jod's facial expressions and intensity they really have not changed much. He still is not serious facing death like when he says to Brutus he can just send another pilot into the gas giant. He's a big kid who goes from opportunistic moment to the next. He is trying hard to convince himself to not let his guard down because the kids have gotten into his head. He knows the difference between right and wrong. They are messing with his acting. He directed the words to himself more than to them. He constantly has to remind himself to be anything but weak to survive but the kids have messed it all up. his survival strategy has been put into question. He has a chance to almost go back in time and recover who he once was. His orator skills are interesting. He learned to do that somewhere and patched it up with opportunism. I do think he will have that split second Vader redemption and it means he will probably have to sacrifice himself.
I think Jod’s epiphany will come when they meet the Supervisor, he’ll see that they’re all still trapped or he’ll recognize Palpatine or the Empire’s hand in setting up At-Arron, and that will bring him back to wanting to help the kids, and fulfill his original mission - to be a Jedi.
OR - Wim will actually stop Jod. He’ll experience using the Force for the first time (like yelling “STOP!” and is able to freeze Jod in place) and Wim is the one that brings Jod back to the Light.
Someone is a secret Jedi, and it's not Jod I'm speaking of.
Maybe one of the parents was a Padawan during Order 66. Neel's mom and Wim's dad did not flinch when Jod pulled out the light saber. Also you can see Wim's dad put his hand down as if he is reaching for something in his waist.
I'm expecting the next episode to start with Jod lighting his saber. Then the parents each pull out their own lightsabers like it's no big deal.
The worse thing is if Jod had not gotten mad with gold lust, he could have loaded the ship full, then taken off for a spa vacation. But no now he wants to be king.
This has been my thought as well. Talk about a perfect racket : An old republic mint that will load your captured emissary ship with old republic treasure any time you visit. For a Pirate this would be the greatest outcome. You can live your life of privilege and prestige whilst knowing your source of wealth is (practically) limitless and exclusively yours.
Most of the stories that we've seen about survivors of Order 66 or immediate next generation, particularly ones that were quite young shows them being on the light side or headed there through a redemption arc. In Jod we're seeing someone that is at the least very dark grey, with questionable morals and motivations, he's at that crossroads and he could go either way.
i like the theory. especially if you add in that he now feels financially secure, and then sees the loving parents reunited w/their children and realize that love and someone to care and hold him is the one thing he still doesn't have.
I love the direction Jod's character is taking!
I think if Jod had truly "shown his evil self and that was the twist,' when he had his helmet back on, he wouldn't have been set up for the clownish "What? That's not how it works..." moment when Fern reclaims the ship and Jod gets sucker punched by SM33. It doesn't work to go from sinister to smuck back to sinister... I think the roguish Jod who has been pleading to get back on top is the main character we have been seeing, always one second between life and death, who may realize that when he has been with the kids, it was possibly a better life than he had ever imagined with the pirates. At least with them he had some peace.... and acceptance.
I agree. He's in pain and doesn't know how to deal with it. Wim will help me, and the other kids too. But I think mainly Wim and KB
Spot on Meg, "poor boy" said it all. Well done!
I think jod's not a bad guy. The reason i came to that conclusion is that he didn't step on the bilge rat, he just gently nudged it to the side with his boot. jod is chaotic neutral not chaotic evil
It was obviously just a threat and a reminder to the children to behave and play along. And for the parents they will probably view him as a ‘good Jedi’
This is why I love your takes and videos so much, great job
I think your right but also you missed one more crucial character trait. When he was talking to the pirates he knew their desires and hopes and he reminded Brutus that the pirates loved Jod and not him. Also we saw how quickly everyone transitioned to addressing Jod as Captain Silvo, after the death of Brutus. It is like he is trying to get the riches not only for himself, but for the family he created after his own family and the Jedi abandoned him and the other younglings, after order 66.
I think the supervisor is going to be someone from the Empire who operates the mint and planet via long distance communications. The planet is completely automated. And the supervisor may be Thrawn or his subordinate. The turning point for Jod will come when he is offered the opportunity to be the New Supervisor by the Empire. He will have a change of heart and try to overthrow the droids and restore the planet to the New Republic and take his share of the treasure for his services, for himself and his crew.
Jod will restore his relationship with the children while maintaining his allegiance to the pirate code. SM-33 will be repaired and stay aboard the Onyx Cinder and Jod will take his loot and the ship and offer the kids a chance at adventure with him in space and they can return home anytime they want. The show will end with the kids choosing to stay at home. Very similar to ending of Treasure Island where in the end, the pirates are marooned on the island while Jim gets to return home with his share of the treasure. As for Long John Silver, he takes a portion of the treasure and escapes, never to be seen again. We will see Jod escape and the kids stay on the planet but free from the empires control. The New Republic will be in charge via Kh'ymm the owl-like alien who KB contacts.
Love this analysis, Meg. Makes a ton of sense!
OMG! First (English) comment! Love the vids, Meg! Keep 'em coming!!
What if...after realising there is no "Supervisor" Jod becomes the Supervisor and lives out his life in luxury on At Attan? As far as the other pirates are concerned they all think At Attan is an impenetrable maelstrom.
Jod may even agree to a lesser role after realizing that the average At Attian lives a much better life than a pirate. But you may be right about the other pirates. They will not brag about such a failure just saying that Silvo killed Brutus and then died a fool's death chasing mythical At Attin.
I suspect Rennod is Neel's father. We saw a golden statue of Neel's species in Captain Rennod's room. It is always his mother showing up with other parents. When Captain Rennod arrived at At Attin, he left behind his life as a pirate, started a family, and possibly became the supervisor. That’s why he is not around while the other parents try to find a solution
His father does appear in the hologram with his mother
We did see his father.
I like that theory!!!!
"Hurt people, hurt people" is a valuable lesson. I like the idea of the kids being sympathetic to Jod.
Jod Silvo is John Silver. It’s Treasure Island in space. If you want to know how this will end, Disney made this movie before. The kids will help him escape and he will sail off alone with a bit of treasure. If they make season 2, he will be redeemed and reunited with the kids. Also, I wouldn’t be surprised if it turns out he has a cybernetic leg.
This is a solid theory Meg! Love it!
This is a great theory. Because of Order 66 he could have come to resent the Jedi for not protecting him, although it wasn't really their fault. If he was a kid at the time, a trauma like that at a young age could have easily twisted his perception of reality, leading to him blaming the wrong group of people for his suffering. After the Order fell, he had no family or home to return to so he was forced to find another way to survive. Honestly I think they should greenlight a tie-in novel about his origin story because if it's anything along these lines it could be really interesting
I read the Order 66 trauma for Jod is more about being betrayed by the Republic and one of the Jedi's own. That's basically a solid lesson for being the first to betray and trusting no one.
Wim's dad is going to whip out a lightsaber , and we're going to have the lightsaber battle of the century , seen it coming a mile away :)
I think he plays up the Jedi thing, gaslights the parents, and makes it seem like the kids are lying about being a pirate while he empties a vault
He's not going to kill anyone else. Greed is a powerful motivator that drives people to accumulate wealth, power, and possessions, often at the expense of others, making it a potentially destructive force when unchecked.
Someone will put him in check.
In a funny plot twist: Since he wasn't a full trained Jedi, the funny clunky stupid security droids will mass stun him for his own safety (after he destroys the Supervisor - another SM series droid - and after he lets the pirate frigate through)
this has been a real pleasure to watch so light hearted a great Mystery??? and written and acted so well with great humour SM-33 and dark 10/10
Keep in mind, he spared Snowball and didn’t squash him when he had the chance. I think his anger comes from fear, as well anger towards the way Fern treated him, and jealousy because they come from an idyllic home world with loving families w/o seeming to appreciate it. Wim in particular wanted to leave home and go on an adventure, that might be why Jod singled him out. But I also think he is angry because the pirates betrayed him multiple times as well as 33, and he became hardened because he learned never to trust anyone. However, even though I don’t think he actually plans on hurting the kids or their families, I think he’s going to do a lot of posturing to make the kids think he will so that he can continue to to act like the emissary to rob the vault.
I feel you are right. Jod seems shaken after he has the Anakin vs kids scene. He seems to be as angry at himself as at them. But I wonder what will happen to him. He cannot leave At Attin with the treasure or even without it after seeing it. If he never returns to the frigate, the rest of the pirates will think he died in vain.
I think Wim is force sensitive. I think his mother was force sensitive. I think that is why she told him those stories. Maybe her force sensitivity is why she is no longer alive. Perhaps that is forbidden.
That may also be why Jod lashed out at Wim specifically and perhaps KB can detect M count.
If Wim is Force Sensitive, why is he so bad at telling who the good guy is?
@@noppornwongrassamee8941he knew that the trap door wouldn’t kill them.
Ive heard the jealousy angle before, and i like it. It can be another path to the darkside, but can also be turned around. if they dondecide to redeem Jod, it could come from Wim. I know a lot of ppl would love to see him tap into the force and force push Jod off the platform. But what if KB's words to Wim helped him see another way to help others. Wim could have a moving speech to Jod that makes him remember his time as a scared child during order 66, which could cause a flashback as u mentioned and he realizes he doesnt wanna be like that. At this point, im ready for anything. Theyve done such a good job at keeping us guessing.
I truly believe one if not all kids are force sensitive. I truly hope the writers haven't lost their sanity. But I mean if written nicely, the security droids will face off with him making a clone wars scene reminisce. And if not that then I hope the young boy is force sensitive and pushes him away out of anger to protect his friends and family
No no no please stop trying to make the kids force sensitive. None of them are because if they all of a sudden get the force and fight him(and win) that ruins the entire show.
When People make wild accusations - they are confessing... And the accusations are generally followed by threats & actions similar to their accusations. They become the thing they hate and take it out on the innocent and the people they love... because they hate the truth staring back at them. OrJod could be irredeemable
Jod even said it to the other Pirates, we are all hungry.
I think the conversation on the acid bath planet where they discuss the value of a life vs material wealth is a clue to the twist in the story, for the real treasures of at-attin are the friends we made on the way!
He's going to realize that the treasure isn't a treasure rather a curse
I think you are spot on! Great video! Love you’re video’s. Big fan.
Their problems are mounting. They have to neutralize the force sensitive pirate with a light sabre and his frigate to keep the location safe.
Jod didn't squash SM-33's rodent ... he _could have_ ... take that for what it's worth.
Also, that light sabre is smaller than is normal for Disney Star Wars. A Padawan's blade, perhaps? Likely nothing, but the way Jod initially looked at that blade....
I really hope Jod gets redeemed, but then you have to think what would be the bigger threat for that to happen? After Jod kills Brutus there really isn't a threat anymore, unless there is a mutiny which I suppose is possible. I really can't wait to see how this ends.
Really think you nailed it. I had pretty much the same thoughts. Last episode should be a roller coaster.
He is Sors Bandeam!!! But seriously, the lack of proficiency says to me he was a youngling as even a padawan would be better than his control of the force, I so hope this is true! It would make him a much more complex character
The First Order may have plundered Attin and its riches in the past, which is an explanation for how the First Order paid for much of its army.
With the fall of the Empire, some fanatical and loyal servants decided to store some of the Empire's greatest military secrets in the Unknown Regions. The First Order began a massive militarization effort to produce and create an army technologically superior to that of the Empire before it.
The First Order was a military junta inspired by the old Galactic Empire.
Headed by Supreme Leader Snoke, he and his right-hand man, Kylo Ren, would oversee the colonization of the Unknown Regions and the destruction of the last Jedi.
The legacy of the Empire survived in the Unknown Regions as in At Attin.
The idea is the return of the Empire and all the Gold from At_Attin finances this return of the Empire after the fall of the New Republic and this Gold also finances Starkiller Base, which is a project on a larger scale than the Death Star.
Yes, what you are reading is absolutely a Great Project for the return of the Empire.____
Or maybe the little mouse guy reattaches the droids head and he saves the day! We don’t know how sentient that little fellow is. If Chewy could fix 3-P0?
I like your take on this! Really enjoying this series and sad that we only have one episode left!
If Jod was going to kill any of them, he would've killed Fern when he was almost begging her to yield captaincy of the ship. At that point he had no further use for them so can't claim that was a reason for not killing them.
I think you are right that he is jealous of the fact they've so far lived life of luxury in comparsion to what he most likely had. As others have said I reckon we'll have a 'Vader moment' where he sees something playing out similar to a bad memory from his past and will intervene saving the kids. I suspect something involving the Supervisor and its fellow droid guards and we'll get to find out what happened to Wym's mother. If we''re looking at a Goonies ending, it'll end with the families taking charge, with them giving one of the vaults for Jod and Pirate crew to plunder. Just a shame Glerb will never get to make the glow weeed farm he wanted to have.
Jod would have been in his 20's during the jedi purge.
If Jod is 50, he would have been 20... if he is 40, he would have been 10...
What if he’s 45
If you watch the trailer, one of the scenes is Jod warning someone about the horde of pirates. The background looks like it's on At Attin in a reception hall.
To be honest, I'm glad they didn't allow Jod his 'Turn to good/redemption' moment in this episode. I hope that he doesn't completely redeem himself - not kill the kids or parents, but keep the credits and leave. I like a story that does not do what I expect.
I like how Jod’s design gives us clues that are there the whole time. His mask is a way to hide… the top is a reimagined tri- cornered hat / youngling helmet… his coat/ silhouette is that of a Jedi/sith… Really well done, layered and modular design.
Even though in this episode Jod is the "evil" antagonist, I found it very interesting that after he beheaded 33, he had the opportunity (if he were truly evil) to step on Snowball the rat and squish it...he didn't, he uses his foot to swiftly, but gently move it out of the way. This seems to be very telling about his true nature.
He wasn't at the temple I don't think. Wouldn't that be too obvious? I think he may have been a brother of an actual Padawan
and perhaps was fed bits jedi philosophy from him. He may have witnessed their deaths when Vader or some inquisitor tracked and killed them. That seems more satisfying and would explain why he was able to touch the force but maybe not enough to also attend the academy with his sibling(maybe a sister). The no attachment comment makes me think he was orphaned so.
Meg, I don’t know if you are right about this, but I sure hope so because in my opinion this theory about episode is the most insightful commentary of any influencer or UA-camr that I have seen. Well done… thoughtful, and well explained in every way. In my opinion this is the most insightful video you have ever created!
I feel after episode 3, how he said he's lost and alone, that was how he felt after Order 66. I think he was a youngling that had just begun his training. He has some very basic understanding.
In Star Wars lore, moving small objects is a basic ability that many young force users are capable of. It just takes practice to get better. Which Jod does say, "Lots of practice."
The supervisor is the real villain and Jude will end up redeeming himself fighting him.
I really hope that the parents all draw their own lightsabers. That would be epic.
I think...your analysis is spot on!
Is this an AI channel? I stepped in for the first time, and now will exit at 1:41 and not to return
Spot on! Maybe he was wearing the helmet during the parents' message so we couldn't see what was going on inside. I think it would be cooler if, in his backstory, he chose to escape the Jedi Academy and blames himself for ruining his own life, but it works just as well if Order 66 is what made him leave. Great video!
I like to think that Jod is not a youngling killer. It is a good surprise to see his cruelty, but he never has harmed the kids. More backstory on Jod would be nice. I do like that his character is filled in by the other characters who have known him. I kind of story by second hand reporting.
Did you use a still from the Johnny Depp Wonka? Only one Willy and that's GENE WILDER!!! Love the show! :-)
So Jod is treating the kids like he was treated at their age. Makes me think about the story that Wesley told Buttercup about his time with the Dred Pirate Roberts in The Princess Bride.
The fact he didn't squash the eye rat shows he cares about life, just not droids so he won't murder them. Yes, he killed brutis but brutish was going to kill him and already betrayed him..
He just playing all these different roles he needs to. to get what he wants, which is reflected in the fact he has so many names
Great video, i like seeing the effects of his past shown through his actions and reactions. If they dial it in a little more in the end episode they may not even need to have an actual flash back. A subtle hint and a little mystery around the specifics of his past would keep him an interesting character.
its amazing how he ended up at the Vault with no Questions?? asked.. thats a Mystery?? in itself.. this is so damn AMAZING
Jods a child that hasn't grown up.
Jod was talking about himself when he ranted that much is clear....
He wont kill the paeents and i do agree he is in ptsd and struggling. Who knows where the story us going to go next .... Exciting....
I think you've got it! All this?time we've thought he was Long John Silver, but he's really Peter Pan.
Spot on analysis.
Discovering Neele is force sensitive would be an awesome twist! I'd love to watch Neele and Whim's dynamics in season 2.
Also, I think that the kids will step up to challenge him... not as combatants, but as friends. He WAS alone. IN a way they were all alone.... until they met each other.
I think that once ago Tak Rennod found ship abandoned on one of the other planets (because SM-33 claims that they visited every known planets with coordinates of At Attin), then he came to At Attin's inactive mint asuming (like Silvo) persona of Republic's Emissary, he killed original Supervisor and reprogrammed system that orders droids to start producing credits.
During one of his travels to pick up credits, his crew attacked him and caused ship to crash. He barely alive survived and was found by droids, who according to program were meant to protect Emissary at all cost.
So they hooked up his body to supercomputer governing planet, merging his body with mint iteself. Greed of Rennod caused system to heywire and production of credits was faster.
So what we hear is indeed not Tak Rennod but Supercomputer governing planet and Rennod is part of that supercomputer, being infused withing components. In finale Silvo, parents and kids will go to Supervisor tower to communicate with pirates and shut down satelites, but they will find out that entire planet is dangered by constant mining and it is on verge of destruction.
Now story can go in two ways: either reprogramming computer will be impossible and someone needs to be hooked up to it to change objectives of entire operation and that paerson will be KB, but that will erase her entire memory and personality, leaving her empty husk like Lobot or Silvo will redeem himself and hook up with planet Supercomputer to stop mining, but that will kill his body.
Star Wars Meg basically: "I can fix him!" 😁
The other thing to keep in mind is all these Mando spinoff shows are supposed to come together at some point. So either they’re gonna bring Jude character back as a good redeemed guy or a bad guy. But I’m figuring we’re going to be seeing that character again.
I think he has to be one of the younglings during order 66. In an earlier episode with the kids saying “leave no man behind” he says “that’s not something the Jedi say.” Meaning he was left behind. He’s probably been on his own parentless since order 66.
Excellent analysis!
What if jod is that one youngling in revenge of the Sith who asked Anakin before he ignited his sword in front of him
I doubt Jod has any force sensitivity. When he approached the dataries in the vault in episode 7, it very much looked like a bunch of the other dataries were simply attracted by his hand picking up that one datarie, thus causing the "waterfall". I'm 99% positive all he has is an advanced cybernetic magnetic hand, capable of controlling metal objects, hence the glove
This Ninaa character is either a sister or possibly a wife. So he probably has some history with Jedi training. He probably felt abandon by the Republic after the clone wars. Nobody came to find him, and people saw Jedi as traitors.
It can also be that he sees his mother in a flashback, but I hope we get to see Jedi Ninaa Nawood in the next episode
Brilliant Jod theory
Hes gonna flashback to when he was a younglin
I like that theory. The kids live lives Jod wishes he could have lived. Plus having been a Padawan either at the temple or out on the field
Thanku Star wars meg. I concur. The plight of the younglings is the most painful part of Stars Wars prequels, arguably. Fertile ground for dramatic expansion for years to come. Keep up the good work . The Jawas yell!
I wasn’t expecting this sudden Game of Thrones vibe, but I’m liking it.
Show has honestly been a breath of fresh air.
Ep7 was great
Jod is on a peace planet, and I'm more interested in how the Droids respond. Everything Jod wants is on that planet. Paradise planet.
And if you aren’t right SW Meg, Lucasfilm should strongly consider hiring you because what you present here would be absolutely peak!
My prediction: Neal's father is the pirate captain of the Onyx Cinder! He'll load up the money and other families onto his ship, give some money to Jod and then they can all rebuild their lives elsewhere. They're all fugitives on At Attin now so none of them should stay.
Very good thoughts, Meg. 👍 Jod may have have truly turned bad or downright ugly, but the show cannot allow him to hurt any of them on the bridge. Unless (warning: crazy, not-gonna-happen theory alert) he and the kids had a secret agreement off-screen beforehand and he's just acting, redemption is off the table in my mind. He was either a Jedi youngling for a short time, or a child of a Jedi slain through order 66 who was orphaned at an early age. At best he can make better choices starting in the finale. Secondary thought: hoping to find out in 8 why the "Sanctum" was "Fallen" on At Achrann. That must be an very significant matter related to this whole story- two mere warring factions didn't cause it.
I think, and I hope what they do is show that the Star Wars Universe is more complicated than just your either jedi or sith. That some people choose not to be either. Someone who can walk the line between both.
Jod's perception is based upon his realization that the Jedi culled younglings from "poor" worlds. Those Jedi who "got out" were one's who knew who they were as part of a lineage (i.e. royalty, governors, high brows)...look at Count Dooku, was a Jedi, but knew he was from a lineage of titled rulers (i.e. "Count") then "quit" to rule his planet while secretly doing Sith things; though Darth Sideous (Emperor Palpatine) was not Jedi, he clearly was on the Naboo Senatorial Track and lived a life of privilege. Jod escaped Order-66 somehow and "grew up" as a scullery mate or deck hand, keeping one eye over his shoulder and the other looking ahead, while keeping a hand on a sidearm.
I think he's had a moment of realisation and has lit the lightsaber to attack the guards, and will escape with the parents/children and a ship full of credits. Maybe.
I think Jod is assuming one of the parents is the Supervisor since he sent for him. Thus he thinks he can threaten them to lower the Barrier.
Hopefully Jod is just fronting. He was relieved when Fern yielded with the knife to her throat. He didnt want to hurt her. But he has some issues