Sandwiched between the release of The Acolyte - the first live-action Star Wars show set in the High Republic era (and focusing on the mysterious Sith) - and the highly anticipated return of Andor, we've got the totally unexpected surprise of "Skeleton Crew." It's not only a show that few asked for, it's also a show that fewer could have imagined would be one of the best Star Wars projects in years.

What initially sounded like The Goonies in space turned out to be much more than just another Star Wars title aimed specifically at middle-aged fans who grew up watching the original trilogy on VHS and hoping to see their favorite action figures. figures on screen. Instead, Skeleton Crew is an entirely unique Star Wars story that takes inspiration from everything from The Sword in the Stone to Treasure Island and even some famous Disney theme park rides. It also has a very different tone than other recent live-action Star Wars projects, and evokes a sense of wonder that's been missing from the franchise lately, along with a call to adventure that comes from its young cast (all playing new characters in the Star Wars universe, which in itself is another rarity in the Disney era).

And yet, it's not just a bright and whimsical show. Far from it, The Skeleton Crew is never afraid to be scary when the story calls for it and served up its share of danger, darkly terrifying imagery, and even bloodthirsty pirates and monsters. Of course, Star Wars itself has a long history of showing space pirates doing space pirate things, though it's never been as much at the forefront as it is here. In fact, the Skeleton Crew has now given us everything from an assortment of cool and weird little guys (including, basically, a werewolf pirate and Steve Urkel as a cyborg!) to, finally, Star Wars. sea ​​shack in probably the best scene of the series so far.

As it turns out, however, that little piece of musical bliss wasn't actually written. Instead, it was a small treat for the world on behalf of one Jude Law.

In episode 6 of "Skeleton Crew", Lo's rogue pirate Jodh Na Naud (also known as Crimson Jack, Dash Zentin, Professor Umiam Gorelocks, Jodwick Zanck and "Mad" Captain Sylvo) is captured by his former pirate crew, who have intending to sentence him to death. However, before that happens, he is allowed one last chance to appeal (under the Pirate Code). During his speech, Jod convinces the other pirates to join him in his search for Atin by reciting a sea shack (or, technically, a space shack) about the legendary exploits of Captain Tuck Renaud.

Talking to Collider for the final episode of Skeleton Crew, director Bryce Dallas Howard revealed that Law came up with the hut himself. "It was supposed to be just lines," Howard explained. "It was going to be a song, and Jude came in and said, 'What do you think if I sing it?' If it is a hut? Because that's what pirates do, and that's how science goes on. . We were like, "Yes, please, we'd love that, Jude Law."

Now, I thought I praised Law enough for his excellent casting in the show and his fantastic chemistry with the younger actors. But learning that it was his idea to turn a random pirate poet into a sea shack (giving us exactly what Skeleton Crew was missing.) is making me completely rethink my personal list of the best Star Wars characters and actors. Who knows what else Law will come up with if the show lives on for a second season?

New episodes of Star Wars: The Skeleton Crew air Tuesdays at 6pm PST on Disney+.