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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

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Universal acclaim based on 20 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 89 Ratings

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The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance

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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

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Netflix | Release Date: August 30, 2019

Summary: The prequel to the 1982 movie The Dark Crystal follows Gelflings Rian (voiced by Taron Egerton), Brea (voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy) and Deet (voiced by Nathalie Emmanuel) as they set out to to save the world after learning the secret to Skeksis’ power.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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S1:E10. A Single Piece Was Lost
Air Date: August 30, 2019
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S1:E9. The Crystal Calls
Air Date: August 30, 2019
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S1:E8. Prophets Don't Know Everything
Air Date: August 30, 2019

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82

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Critic Reviews

100

Collider Dave Trumbore

Aug 26, 2019

Season 1 Review: Enjoy The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance for what it is, a masterpiece of expertly crafted puppet-driven fantasy, and do it while you can. It’s not just a new Netflix series, it’s an event, and you don’t want to be left out. Read full review

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New York Magazine (Vulture)

Matt Zoller Seitz

Aug 28, 2019

Season 1 Review: I am here to tell you that there is no way this show won’t satisfy you. ... Age of Resistance is like an immense, ten-hour magic show, engrossing down to the very last wondrous detail. This is an altogether staggering artistic achievement, and a joyful continuation of the Henson tradition. Read full review

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The Daily Beast Nick Schager

Sep 3, 2019

Season 1 Review: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance isn’t just a masterwork of practical puppeteering, production design, and CGI artistry. .... This return to the planet Thra exceeds any and all nostalgia-tinged expectations, delivering a multi-strand quest that’s exciting, funny, charming, and mythic—and sure to satisfy newbies and die-hards alike. ... It’s the rare prequel (or sequel, for that matter) that not only justifies its own existence but proves to be an immediate genre classic in its own right. Read full review

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The A.V. Club

Erik Adams

Aug 29, 2019

Season 1 Review: It’s dense going, until the outlines of the heroes’ journey snaps into focus. ... Age Of Resistance is the best type of YA fantasy fiction, engrossing and escapist and full of hidden depths, ideal for viewers weaned on Harry Potter and The Legend Of Zelda but not quite ready for George R.R. Martin. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter

Dan Fienberg

Aug 27, 2019

Season 1 Review: When it comes to story and character, it's in all ways a smarter, funnier and more narratively thrilling enterprise. Whether you're watching for fulfilled nostalgia or current pleasure, this is a whimsical, fun and entertaining series. Read full review

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TV Guide

Keith Phipps

Aug 27, 2019

Season 1 Review: Age of Resistance is, in many respects, an extraordinary accomplishment. Which isn't to say it doesn't run into some problems along the way. ... The series shares its most frustrating problems with many other streaming-age shows that try to spin one long narrative over many installments. Read full review

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CNN

Brian Lowry

Aug 29, 2019

Season 1 Review: Much of the series is beautiful to look at conceptually, but there's no getting around the sameness of the character design (Gelflings tend to look alike), the lack of expression in those big, soulless American-doll-style eyes, and the lifeless storytelling, which certainly isn't helped by the generic characters and some of the irritating Jar Jar Binks-type dialogue. Read full review

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User Reviews

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Goreminister

Sep 3, 2019

Worth your time, if you loved the original from 1982. The team behind this breathtaking show treated the characters with respect and stayed true to the tone of the movie. A really cool prequel that brings more depths into the world of Thra. Well synchronized by Simon Pegg, Sigourney Weaver,Worth your time, if you loved the original from 1982. The team behind this breathtaking show treated the characters with respect and stayed true to the tone of the movie. A really cool prequel that brings more depths into the world of Thra. Well synchronized by Simon Pegg, Sigourney Weaver, Mark Hamill and Taron Egerton. This is how handcrafted movies could look like and not like those CGI monsters we see way to much nowerdays. Highly recommended to those who love good fantasy content!… Expand

5 of 6 users found this helpful51

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arkogelul

Sep 4, 2019

I experienced a real updated version of the movie. I wouldn't say it's perfect, but it made me feel joy, and I don't remember the last time it happened with a movie or TV show.
I know it's a massive amount of work, but I'm so looking forward for season 2. Dare I say it, I would be totallyI experienced a real updated version of the movie. I wouldn't say it's perfect, but it made me feel joy, and I don't remember the last time it happened with a movie or TV show.
I know it's a massive amount of work, but I'm so looking forward for season 2. Dare I say it, I would be totally fine with an actual remake of the movie as a season 3. That's how satisfied I am with what the Henson team came up with this show!… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

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histor91

Oct 22, 2019

I'm not the biggest fan of western fantasy medias, but still have fallen in love with this show. Characters, plot, special effects... they're all great. I started with one episode per day and ended binge watching cause I couldn't get enough!

I strongly recommend it! PS: not very suitableI'm not the biggest fan of western fantasy medias, but still have fallen in love with this show. Characters, plot, special effects... they're all great. I started with one episode per day and ended binge watching cause I couldn't get enough!

I strongly recommend it!

PS: not very suitable for children despite how it can seem… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

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ERICKMACEDO

Sep 1, 2019

La serie es perfecta, una historia ambiciosa, llena de momentos demasiados fuertes y tristes. Visualmente es extremadamente buena y su banda sonora es perfecta. En lo personal quede muy satisfecho con esta producción.

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RyanHerofTime

Nov 24, 2019

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is a true nostalgic trip reimagined. It feels perfect Like Jim Henson made it. The Character feels fleshed out. The effects and puppetry are the Best yet. I do suggest to watch the making documentary on this movie on Netflix as well. it will blow your mindThe Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is a true nostalgic trip reimagined. It feels perfect Like Jim Henson made it. The Character feels fleshed out. The effects and puppetry are the Best yet. I do suggest to watch the making documentary on this movie on Netflix as well. it will blow your mind how much they have achieved with this show. The World feels so unique. I Can't Wait for season 2! It's a must watch… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

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Andresandyartgu

Sep 1, 2019

Is a fantastic tv show or miniseries i hope , beloved characters, great villains , fantástic scipt , big history and big heart

4 of 6 users found this helpful42

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PerrieR

Sep 18, 2019

The puppets did not look convincing to accurately portray this story in a way where it looked believable. The out of sync and stiff puppets don’t match with the voices and direction of the scene. This was terrible and showcases why CG and animation was favored over puppets. It looks so bad.The puppets did not look convincing to accurately portray this story in a way where it looked believable. The out of sync and stiff puppets don’t match with the voices and direction of the scene. This was terrible and showcases why CG and animation was favored over puppets. It looks so bad. I don’t understand the hype over this film. It was so weird and the story was terribly cliche.… Expand

1 of 8 users found this helpful17

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 30, 2019
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  S1:E10. A Single Piece Was Lost
  Air Date: August 30, 2019
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  S1:E9. The Crystal Calls
  Air Date: August 30, 2019
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  S1:E8. Prophets Don't Know Everything
  Air Date: August 30, 2019
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  S1:E7. Time to Make...My Move
  Air Date: August 30, 2019
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  S1:E6. By Gelfling Hand...
  Air Date: August 30, 2019
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  S1:E5. She Knows All the Secrets
  Air Date: August 30, 2019
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  S1:E4. The First Thing I Remember Is Fire
  Air Date: August 30, 2019
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  S1:E3. What Was Sundered and Undone
  Air Date: August 30, 2019
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  S1:E2. Nothing Is Simple Anymore
  Air Date: August 30, 2019
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  S1:E1. End. Begin. All the Same.
  Air Date: August 30, 2019