- For the tie-in comic, see The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (comic book).
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is a Netflix original series that acts as a prequel to The Dark Crystal. A teaser for the series was released on May 18, 2017. It premiered on August 30, 2019.
On September 21, 2020, the series was canceled by Netflix according to a report by Gizmodo.[1]
Synopsis[]
The world of Thra is dying. The Crystal of Truth is at the heart of Thra, a source of untold power. But it is damaged, corrupted by the evil Skeksis, and a sickness spreads across the land. When three Gelfling uncover the horrific truth behind the power of the Skeksis, an adventure unfolds as the fires of rebellion are lit, and an epic battle for the planet begins.
Cast[]
Additional Puppeteers[]
- Derek Arnold
- James Arnott
- Don Austen
- Laura Bacon
- William Banyard
- Amber Beattie
- Daisie Beattie
- Sue Beattie
- Mikey Brett
- Lynn Robertson Bruce
- Sarah Burgess
- Carl Chadd
- Tim Cherry-Jones
- Sheila Clark
- Marcus Clarke
- Aiden Cook
- Liam Cook
- Richard Coombs
- Patrick Comerford
- Leah Cross
- Fred Davis
- Daniel Dewhirst
- Callum Dixon
- Ronnie Le Drew
- Charlotte Duberry
- Phil Eason
- Josh Elwell
- Iestyn Evans
- Cecily Fay
- Phil Fletcher
- Julia Frost
- William Gaminara
- Lesa Gillespie
- George Glover
- Joe Greco
- Claire Roi Harvey
- Richard Hay
- Andy Heath
- Sarah Jane Honeywell
- Mark Jefferis
- Nick Kellington
- Chris Kendall
- Steven Kynman
- Matthew Lyons
- Mark Mander
- Lewis McCabe
- Alison McGowan
- Laurence Moran
- Rebecca Nagan
- Steve Nallon
- Wim Oppenheimer
- Angie Passmore
- Colin Purves
- Hugh Purves
- Kerris Peeling
- Andy Robb
- Trovy Simpson
- Andrew Spooner
- Yvonne Stone
- David Taylor
- Chris Thatcher
- Dilpreet Kaur Walia
- Mark Whitaker
- Victoria Willing
- Tom Wilton
- Michael Winsor
- Phill Woodfine
- Fran Wright
- Liam Wright
- Sarah Wright
Additional Voices[]
- Warrick Brownlow-Pike
- Stewart Clarke
- Kevin Clash
- Dave Chapman
- Alice Dinnean
- Barbara Drennan
- Damian Farrell
- Louise Gold
- Beccy Henderson
- Isabella Laughland
- Omar Malik
- Sarah Beck Mather
- Jack Myers
- Mark Restuccia
- Irfan Shamji
- Helena Smee
- Katherine Smee
- Neil Sterenberg
- Olly Taylor
- Victor Yerrid
Production[]
Attempts to begin development began as early as 2012, but stagnated until a successful pitch to Netflix, at which point filming commenced in the United Kingdom. The show carefully mirrors the 1982 The Dark Crystal insofar as the use of physical props and puppets are concerned, even with some backgrounds being handmade matte paintings, while CGI only melds together with the props primarily in long distance shots, to remove wires, and to obscure puppeteers. Roughly 110 puppets, 20 main and 90 secondary, were specially made at the Henson Creature Shop and shipped to the United Kingdom for the series.
Old and modern talent were incorporated into the prequel, with famous actors such as Mark Hamill coming in alongside the legacy Froud family who worked on the original film. Wendy Froud, Brian Froud, and now for the first time their son Toby Froud all take part in the series, handling character design and 3D forms/textures respectively. Even despite an expansive cast, efficiency also increased since 1982 with only two puppeteers required per-puppet, allowing for greater range of motion due to greater maneuverability. Flexibility was further enhanced via the use of robotics embedded within many of the puppets to handle certain head and eye motions remotely, controlled using modified Nintendo Wii controllers.[2]
Episodes[]
No. | Image | Title | Air Date |
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1 | End. Begin. All the Same. | August 30, 2019 | |
In the land of Thra, a young guard discovers a terrible secret about the Skeksis overlords who control the planet -- and its powerful Crystal of Truth. | |||
2 | Nothing Is Simple Anymore | August 30, 2019 | |
As Deet sets out on her quest, Aughra awakens from a long journey, Rian flees the castle, and Brea searches for the meaning of the mysterious symbol. | |||
3 | What Was Sundered and Undone | August 30, 2019 | |
Brea struggles with her unsavory new duties, Deet and Hup get a hostile welcome from the Stonewood clan, and Rian begs his Maudra for help. | |||
4 | The First Thing I Remember Is Fire | August 30, 2019 | |
While Brea races to solve a puzzle in a hidden room beneath the throne, the Chamberlain hatches a plan to catch Rian and win back the Emperor's trust. | |||
5 | She Knows All the Secrets | August 30, 2019 | |
A missing Landstrider herd and an unexpected visit from the Skeksis put the All-Maudra on edge. Aughra summons Rian and the others to Dream Space. | |||
6 | By Gelfling Hand... | August 30, 2019 | |
Lore breaks out of his chamber to help Brea. As news of the General's deed spreads, Seladon calls the other Maudras to the Citadel. | |||
7 | Time to Make...My Move | August 30, 2019 | |
At the Circle of the Suns, the weary travelers receive an unsettling surprise -- and a lesson in Thra's history. The Emperor recruits a new army. | |||
8 | Prophets Don't Know Everything | August 30, 2019 | |
While Deet leads Rian on a harrowing journey through the tunnels of Thra, Seladon visits the Castle of the Crystal and sees a new side of the lords. | |||
9 | The Crystal Calls | August 30, 2019 | |
Desperate to save one of their own, the Skeksis make a deal with Aughra. Rian and Deet continue their search for the Dual Glaive. | |||
10 | A Single Piece Was Lost | August 30, 2019 | |
As the Gelfling and the Skeksis prepare for a fateful battle, the Scientist starts work on a new secret weapon. |
Videos[]
Photos[]
Promotional Poster[]
Instagram Profiles[]
- Instagram Profile/Stonewood Clan
- Instagram Profile/Vapra Clan
- Instagram Profile/Grottan Clan
- Instagram Profile/Spriton Clan
- Instagram Profile/Drenchen Clan
- Instagram Profile/Sifa Clan
- Instagram Profile/Dousan Clan
- Instagram Profile/The Skeksis
See Also[]
- Aughra's Wisdom of Thra
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Vol. 1 - Original Music from the Netflix Series
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Vol. 2 - Original Music from the Netflix Series
References[]
External Links[]
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on Wikipedia
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on IMDb
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on Twitter
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on Instagram
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on Facebook
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on YouTube
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on the Muppet Wiki
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance in The Dark Crystal - Encyclopedia