Dark Crystal Age Of Resistance Review - A MASTERPIECE

[@michaelhansen2818]

Just goes to show you what happens when you have a company that legitimately cares what the fans want

[@harleyquinn5774]

And adult children who loved their father’s legacy.

[@anacarolmsc]

And respect for art forms such as puppetry

[@user-yw9ys3dz7x]

or focuses about just telling a quality story.

[@AreEia]

Would also add that this is clearly a labour of love. And just like the old SW movies, it really shows. Loved it :)

[@ThePete1081]

TBH I'm not sure they necessarily cared what fans wanted. They made a show they knew Jim would have loved.

[@harleyquinn5774]

The Heretic and The Wanderer were delightfully surprising and a welcomed addition to the dynamic between the skeksis and mystics.

[@ScionStorm1]

Voiced by Andy Samberg and Bill Hader also well. :)

[@SpiderPig-gd1wf]

they actually reminded me of my insane uncle and my laid back aunt.

[@HistoryUnwound]

They really stole the whole episode, and brought some very much needed lightheartedness to balance out just how dark the show got.

[@harleyquinn5774]

Dolan Williams During as punishment I’d say.

[@officialflikz]

They even got that youtube guy to do the "hand puppet show" and it was fenomenal

[@nickmattio3397]

Lord Chamberlain’s Review: “mmmMMMMMMMMMM!!!! >8>)”

[@scottmantooth8785]

who else wants the Chamberlains comment as their ringtone?

[@WoodlandDrake]

Simon Pegg really knocked it out of the park, Frank Oz would be proud

[@Genecidel]

Lmao!

[@harnoth]

Hmmmmm... series good to watch, yes. Very good to watch in one go, yes. Mmmmmmmm

[@renato360a]

Comment is gold, pure gold, yeees?

[@fjiukjiu7178]

GoT is the most epic fantasy series ever made. Jim Henson. " Hold my puppets!"

[@Johnlindsey289]

Until the lousy season of GOT

[@LizardsLore]

Johnlindsey289 GoT started showing cracks by season 6... which is when they ran out of source material

[@asharadaynedragonblood1803]

GoT started epicly and then failed. THIS one is simply perfect!!!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance could be the Game of Thrones of Netflix.

[@Lonsoleil]

Yeah until The Witcher comes out.

[@tomwatts3969]

@MrNahual2099 ok incel 🤡

[@elmodestosp4233]

@@Lonsoleil No way the witcher is a history of a hinter alone dude this is true fantasy right here there is no comparation

[@realar]

Better. More inspired and clever.

[@DemontaDark]

its already better

[@flipswildworld1954]

The skeksis were so well done, u almost feel uncomfortable whenever they show up on screen. They were so scary,so real, so freaky and undeniable, it really took a lot those classic characters to a whole other level. Chamberlain alone should get a Emmy lol

[@risingsonfilms]

I totally agree.

[@FJRamosArt]

Although I like the Skeksis and even the way they looked in the original movie, I would of loved to see their ugly rotten look mainly hidden from the Gelflings and in public. Like more masqueraded and priest like. Until they reveal the way they really are. Just a little suggestion but other than that the show is excellent.

[@wiilov]

@@FJRamosArt when the Skeksis and Uuruu separated, after the Mystics were cgased off, the Skeksis were actually fairly benevolent at first, full of beautiful plumage and much less decrepit. But, what they are ages, corrupts, and weakens, the longer they are unwhole.

[@MichaelPhillips-jw4bj]

Chamberlain was great but i can't believe how much i grew to love the emperor.. He really knew how to have a good time

[@Johnlindsey289]

@@MichaelPhillips-jw4bj Simon Pegg was great

[@puppy8125]

I just finished the last episode, I got goosebumps and almost a tear to my eye. Absolutely phenomenal show.

[@alfreddozier832]

I loved every moment of it, the Skesis are incredible

[@darklros]

Geez they broke my heart with Deet's fate...

[@louiskane6453]

F for archer

[@hj6507]

I haven't stopped listening to the music!!! I've been falling asleep to it every night

[@jrrj8478]

louis kane F for hunter

[@FJRamosArt]

A little Lord of the Rings, a little Game of Thrones, and a little Avatar on top of Jim Henson & the art Brian Froud. I'm digging the show a lot.

[@Johnlindsey289]

And like Zelda too

[@GIJeff1944]

THE COMMENTS!!! Read the comments, man!! KZbin users are normally brutal. I have never seen this much well-deserved praise heaped upon such a monumental work of art. Jim Henson would be proud of his legacy. The amount of work they put into this series is nothing short of fantastic. Like Middle Earth or Pandora, here at last is an entirely new world to explore and get lost in. What impresses me the most are the details in everything...so much fine detail in every frame, every scene, every environment, every creature, every character. This is a timeless fairy tale that nobody is too old to enjoy. The Skeksis were right about one thing. "We...will live...forever!"

[@schuylersavage276]

So true. Real art with a real message attracts the type of people who aren’t the type to post the more “traditional” themed comments of KZbin lol. People are here to be positive!

[@gypsyfreek]

I want to be a podling paladin!

[@barbiquearea]

You have: My sword My bow and my axe! Hup: "And my spoon"

[@hj6507]

Dude, you already are. It's always been in you ❤️

[@jonnyc4241]

Omg! When they flung the podling and his spoon against the wall while was trying to protect the princes... 😢

[@freakjob0]

The scene where the other Gelflings pushed Deet and Hup drops his beer mug in slow motion, had me cracking up.

[@Smokey1419]

@freakjob0 I loved where everyone's bowing and Hup bows to Deet on his left, little things like that made him my favorite of the series

[@KingNexusMOCs]

I just finished it myself. I couldn't stop saying "wow!" and "look at that!"

[@Lobsterwithinternet]

*HHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!*

[@slytub]

Wouldya just Look at it .. just look at it

[@DarkCreed]

Every scene with Skekmal had me in awe

[@youns457]

I binge watched the crap out of this series. The Dark Crystal, in my opinion, is the best fantasy movie of all time. This prequel series did Jim Henson’s masterpiece true justice and I hope they continue it. I love you videos and this upload was an amazing and welcome one. Love your vids, your opinions, and the way you convey your reviews and news. Hope your day is great and can’t wait for your next!

[@soterioncoil2163]

I hope it's a smashing success so we get more Dark Crystal film and comics and books! I've been doing my best to snap up all that stuff and there isn't a whole lot yet. They've been pumping it out in the last few years leading up to this series though and it's all so good (IMHO)!

[@youns457]

@@soterioncoil2163 absolutely! I was so, so happy that they finally got this off the ground. Years of rumors about potential tie-in's with the original and then they come out with a work of art that seamlessly works with the original. I am praying that Netflix orders a second season! They ended it just well enough for another, or to leave as is.

[@reellezahl]

imo it was good, but as a non-fan I was really expecting a fair amount more. The first few episodes were great. I thought, _super here we have a rich world full of lore, 7 tribes,_ etc. etc. But then … it sadly just rushed past a lot of that. So much so, that at the end I felt I only got to really know 2 tribes, or really just 1.5 (the ruling class and the Grotten class or whatever they're called, but only a bit). After the first 2 episodes I saw the potential for a LOTR- or GoT like full-blown in-depth fantasy. You know, whole episodes dedicated to every tribe and every combination of tribes, the Splitters (arachnids), the planetary lore, _etc._ Sadly, it doesn't really do that beyond a superficial treatment. I repeat, this is my opinion as a non-fan. But there you go.

[@soterioncoil2163]

@@reellezahl - I respect your opinion. Nevertheless, I suspect they don't want to throw the whole works at us all at once. Save more surprises for the future that way.

[@VengeDracul]

I Binged watched it yesterday, I was at the edge of my seat. I was turned to a child again. I loved the original The Dark Crystal movie. I own the 4K version. I had to buy it. This series was amazing. I smiled so much watching this. Some parts had me in shock. I was so into this series I had tears cause I loved the movie so much and seeing this series I was so into it. Glad I watched it. I wasn't going to miss it. It's a part of my childhood.

[@1titans]

I really hope they keep going with this. I'm a grown ass man watching puppets and I really enjoyed it

[@Johnlindsey289]

Even Dinosaurs, Farscape and all?

[@ChozoSR388]

I don't care what _anyone_ says; I'm a grown-ass man who will watch the shit out of some good puppetry, and "Jim Henson Workshop" is a maker's mark only the best bears.

[@Johnlindsey289]

@@ChozoSR388 Me too i'm 37 and i grew up with Henson and his company. You like Muppets, dark Crystal movie/prequel show, Labyrinth, Storyteller, Fraggle Rock, Ninja Turtles the movie 1990, Witches, Dinosaurs, Farscape and all that?

[@ChozoSR388]

@@Johnlindsey289 Not seen Witches, or much of Storyteller, but I grew up on most of the others. Fraggle Rock, only because my Grandma bootlegged 'em for me on VHS back in the day lol But yeah, love 'em, and the '86 version of Little Shop of Horrors.

[@lgpatterson6259]

Hear! hear!

[@krlosz1996]

This show feels like what the Star Wars prequels tried to do with the original story but failed completely at; a vast expansion to the lore, complex politics and social dynamics, well rounded and written characters, a fantastic voice cast, cutting edge visuals and cinematography, and a great injection of action packed sequences. This might very well be the best prequel made to date.

[@Christina-mn7np]

I just finished the whole thing, and I loved it!

[@soterioncoil2163]

As a person who's loved The Dark Crystal since '82 I approve of this video! Oh, and the mighty Sigourney Weaver was the narrator's voice at the beginning of the series - gotta love that lady!

[@Johnlindsey289]

Yup and that was cool

[@ottoroberts5163]

chaos123x thank you I thought it was a bit hammy but maybe they couldn’t afford her for more than a couple takes lol. I would’ve preferred the whole thing without the prophecy!

[@soterioncoil2163]

@@Johnlindsey289 - People have a right to their opinion but having a Sigourney stamp for all time on The Dark Crystal is just too freakin' rad!

[@voodoosurgeon9337]

I watched the original movie, back when it came out.. A dark and fantastic piece of work. The new series? Wow, i was blown away. Well done to all involved and thank you. Bloody marvelous!

[@flipswildworld1954]

I was hoping u were going to review this. I found ur channel by watching ur lore vids. It truly is a Masterpiece on all levels. Better than I ever hoped. The 37 yr wait was worth it and more. my mind has been blown away lol

[@JamesLynd]

I absolutely LOVED the series! I found the pacing a little slow and convoluted in the first few episodes - they had a very Game of Thrones feel where there were a lot of different threads to keep track of, some with some deeper political significance - but unlike Game of Thrones, these threads quickly came together and propelled the story immensely! And at the end of the day, the story had to be set so you can't really fault them setting the scenes in the first few episodes. As you say the cinematography, from the camera work down to the character design, costume, props and sets, were absolutely STUNNING! I personally found the CGI a little bit too noticeable sometimes, and it would occasionally distract me from my immersion but the majority of the time it was done very well. Something I'm particularly grateful for, is that not only was it not a "woke" series touting an agenda, but it was not also another opportunity to milk nostalgia. The nods to the movie were subtle and integral to the plot rather than thrown in as a big wink to those who saw the movie - they really allow the story to just develop on its own merit without any such distractions and instead nourish old-time fans simply by building up the world and immersing us in it. In an age of Disney remakes and constant reboots, it's really refreshing to have something that hasn't just been out to bleed a good premise dry of all creativity. absolutely stellar series, and a very fair review of it! Hope they do another series, I want to see the Garthim Wars!

[@Johnlindsey289]

Do you think it's on par with Blade Runner 2049 of being an excellent worthy follow up to a classic and with passion and not some lazy halfassed shitty insult moneygrab like Ghostbusters 2016, Last Jedi, Elm Street 2010, Lion King and all that garbage?

[@SpiderPig-gd1wf]

@@Johnlindsey289 it is. It definately is a good follow up.

[@hj6507]

The fact his daughter made it reminds me of the way Tolkien's son took up his father's torch. We'd miss out on a lot if family stories don't carry on. There is nothing more intimate and special than a child retelling stories from their family. Lisa did a breath stealing job of this. I'm awestruck at the story and artistry and music. Every hope of a parent should be for their child to surpass them in talent and quality of life ❤️❤️ Jim would be so proud.

[@coalhalo]

Very, very glad to see high praise for The Dark Crystal: AOE. As someone who grew up Sesame Street as a kid in the 70’s,(they would often show in school, since back then it was considered “educational”, this was elementary school and a lot of progressive schools had sprung up when the hippies entered the workforce). But it was The Muppet Show that had me plopped down every week facing the tv. It was never dumbed down for kids and the violence was like out of a loony tunes cartoon. I saw first Muppet movie in the theater, saw the rest on cable. Hell I even watched Fraggle Rock, and don’t forget Emmet the Otter X-Mas special. And then came The Dark Crystal. I was older but still harbored a love for the muppets and Jim Henson. Hell, Frank Oz did Yoda and had two great cameos in The Blues Brothers and Trading Places. But The Dark Crystal was something different, not quite so cuddly and I’m sure it gave a few wee ones some freaky dreams. But I loved it and was entranced with. Despite all the 80”s nostalgia these days, the reality was grim. Reagan and his voodoo economics, “Greed is Good”, and the Cold War with the Soviets made you wake up wondering if this was the day we got nuked. Growing up in D.C. had the one good point that if we did get nuked you wouldn’t know it since the whole area was of strategic importance and it would get wiped off the map. And Thatcher was right there next to Ronnie standing firm as The Iron Lady. Why am I bringing this up? Because unless you were wealthy life could fairly bleak. Social Services budgets were slashed, unions busted up, and don’t forget the riots. And along comes Jim Henson with The Dark Crystal. Sesame Street it was not. It was well received upon its release, (I loved it the first time I saw it, but further viewings did add to my understanding), but like many classics it has over time been acknowledged by many as possible Jim Henson’s greatest film. Like many I was nervous that Netflix was making a series based on the film. How often have we seen beloved films/stories from the past be remade into utter cash grab pieces of shit, more times than I can count. It’s the rare exception when it’s not shit, (Fury Road being one example, but Hollywood greed has made sure we won’t see another one). So thank you Mr H for giving me hope that this new addition isn’t the pile of crap it could very easily turned out to be. And hopefully the new Joker film will also continue this trend...October will be here in a few weeks.

[@soterioncoil2163]

I was 9 in '82 and saw TDC with my parents. Not long after I even read the novel adaptation as possibly the first 'big book' of my personal history. I've always loved Henson media as well and it's my personal opinion that Age of Resistance is very honoring of the original film! The 70's and 80's were a great time to be a child!

[@Johnlindsey289]

You also like Labyrinth, Dinosaurs, Fraggles, Farscape etc.? Henson company was a genius and let's not forget Blade Runner 2049 was a great sequel to a classic sci-fi movie

[@CosplayCore]

Sounds like you're probably about the same age as my mom. She hardly ever tells me this much about growing up in America back then, though. She was probably too busy partying and having fun in general (despite not being a rich kid) to take note of politics or historical events... The only things I've gotten out of her are between "I loved my Raggedy Ann doll" (and all the stories that come with that) and "I loved the Muppets" (again, along with whatever stories she has related to the Muppet Show)... oh and when I started watching The Twilight Zone and Peabody's Improbable History (I like animation as much as I do puppetry), I got stories of how much my uncle loved those. That's about it, sans the cautionary tales my mom told me about her teenage years when I was little to try and teach me not to repeat her mistakes.

[@atlanteean]

you're right, it's a masterpiece. my fav character was Deet, she was so amazed by everything that was around her,and took care of all living thing, and in the end...well, that was heart-breaking

[@chubbyteddymonsterproducti1320]

Just finished it! Loved this series! Grace Randolph is insane giving this a bad review.

[@patrickb4750]

Chubby Teddy Monster Productions She’s a Disney stooge... and taking a swipe at Mark Hamill’s range sealed it, he’s amazing in this, the whole cast are phenomenal

[@realar]

She is a puppetry hater. Shameful.

[@TobeyStarburst]

What did she say bad about it?

[@realar]

@@TobeyStarburst She dissed the puppetry to high heaven and completely misses the point of the art form.

[@TobeyStarburst]

@@realar yeah what a bitch.

[@lordofwar9638]

Loved the Dark Crystal and I was concerned if this was going to be done well. I just started the series, but it’s been great so far. It feels like they captured the same magic the film had or its essence, if you will. It’s so good

[@oygratch5668]

Amazing series and I agree with everything you said mate! Its difficult to find exemplary work like this done anymore and this is a true gem of a series

[@lauragonzalez9095]

It was the best binge series I have ever seen, a masterpiece!!!!!

[@RallyCheetah]

After watching it all I was like, "This better be made available on Blueray this Christmas. I must own it!" Mr. H is right though; you can feel that a lot of love and respect was poured into this. Was it flawless? No. The Gelflings still can't emote too well and there are times the puppets look floaty, especially when the focus is put on their feet. The action is also limited due to the constraints of the puppets. Many action scenes have shake cam and so it's sometimes hard to tell what's happening. Even so the series was very entertaining, especially toward the end when the three main characters meet up and the showdown against the skeksis occurs. You also can't blame the few flaws there are too hard just given the scope of this series. The "Dark Crystal" movie only had 2 main gelflings, and was an hour and half long. Each episode of this series is about an hour long and has MANY gelflings, from all sorts of different clans. So I imagine it's almost like making the movie ten times over. The amount of time that went into every puppet must have been insane.

[@Longi1974]

Episode 7, with the Heretic Skeksis and his counterpart the Wanderer Ur'Ru explaining the history of Thra to the Gelfling with their own puppet show transcended this from brilliant, to legendary. It blew me away. The dreamspace sequence was pretty magical too, when Aughra brought the Gelfling together via their simultaneous dreamfasting. Unbelievable.

[@SpiderPig-gd1wf]

puppets controlling puppets......

[@Johnlindsey289]

My favorite episode

[@timothye.2644]

Excellent review, Mr. H! I definitely agree, this show is a bonafide masterpiece. Jim Henson would have been so proud.

[@karlos3063]

I’ve just watched the first episode & I was blown away it took me right back to my childhood when I get a chance I’ll watch them all 👍😉

[@01cello]

Ive only seen the first episode but it is just as you said, amazing! Big fan of the original movie myself and this just brings the nostalgia back to me. I love the music score so far and cant wait to hear the rest.

[@tatchimittv]

I love your videos. I listen to them when I am at my job.

[@avpwargamer5765]

Loved it, I'm a puppeteer and can only nit pick a few moments, but it's still the best work henson has done since Jim passed. They should be proud.

[@tombrand236]

Best thing I’ve seen for ages! Absolutely quality in every respect. More like this please

[@Cinemactik]

I just finally watched it five years after the fact and I'm unbelievably mad at myself that I waited this long. Truly incredible from beginning to end and knowing there's no more made the finale that much more crushing🔥

[@christophermoonlightproduction]

Pausing it before spoilers. I just watched the first episode last night and was really impressed by the puppets and sets. The story was intriguing, too.

[@TheEnzyme94]

"MASTERPIECE" is the correct discription for this show! I am glad for adults but mostly glad for kids get to see this form of art.

[@Psyteth]

This was done so well... I ws so happy watching it and refreshing to see something just done without an agenda

[@ComradeCommissarYuri]

It has you’re approval I’m now going to watch it

[@projectnerdvana2820]

He's pretty solid like Jeremy. Could have an ego sometimes but seems like cool dude.

[@walkerboh5701]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC ! incredible work :)

[@SJK-ROW-K]

can't wait to watch it in one sit-in! My mate worked on the cgi - great review - I know a while back you didn't much dig the Skeksis-mobile - but when you see how it's powered you gotta love it!

[@SpiderPig-gd1wf]

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[@DomBogey94]

I thought this was going to be a meh show, but wow was I wrong. I was absolutely blown away by everything. Well done to everyone apart of the making of Age of Resistance.

[@wadesmalling83]

I'm so glad to hear this is good! Though, I honestly had little doubt and it sounds like it's even better than expected.

[@danielramsey6141]

So far I've been through four Episodes and I am loving it!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I've watched The Dark Crystal. It's a classic. Last time I watched it was in 2017. The prequel Netflix series was announced in 2017.

[@christophermoonlightproduction]

Okay, I'm not back after the spoilers. Yeah, that was really good. I'm getting really encouraged by these shows that are gaining popularity through being different. The puppets and sets were mesmerizing, like watching a dream. The story is very different and compelling. I'm really hoping for a season 2. I'm also feeling very encouraged because my first feature film (coming soon) is full up puppets and miniatures, that kind of come across in the same way, albeit mine is a Lovecraftian horror movie.

[@orinanime]

It's great! The only truly great prequel ever made. All other attempts at prequels have been mediocre to disappointing. But it's not great because it avoids an "agenda". The original had an agenda. Jim Henson had an agenda. The creators of this prequel address their agenda. Watch the making-of documentary also on Netflix. Agendas aren't bad. Agendas are only considered bad when the person labeling it as such disagree with it.

[@DarkCreed]

Watched your reaction to the trailer and was looking forward to your review. Glad it met your expectations.

[@gregkun1]

Wow, I remember watching this movie back in 1987 or 89 on TV. As far as I can remember that's the last time I've seen this film. I was 5 then and I remember it putting me in awe and scaring the hell outta me at the same time. I know this because of that night there we 3 movies that were playing back to back. One was The Never Ending Story, Legend, and Dark Crystal. I have to watch Dark Crystal and Legend.

[@Podgemaster]

I couldn't agree any more with you MR. H. I was an enormous fan of movie & lore. The series has gone above & beyond my expectations!

[@waffensuperninja]

I suppose you meant movie and lore?

[@TheHeartlessFour]

Yeah. I at first thought that they were doing some lore retconning, with implying the skeksis arrived on Thra as they were, and making no mention of the Uru, or the UrSkeks. But you slowly realize that the opening narration was giving us the history of Thra, as the characters know it. Almost like we were getting Skeksis propaganda. And then have us learn the truth with them. It was great.

[@flipswildworld1954]

Exactly lol it's so well written it even fools the fans. Misleading is a major theme of the series.

[@MrJapethJarreau]

Great review!!! Yes!!! True masterpiece! You are dead on! About the Original Star Wars comparison, I though the same thing!

[@ruton22]

Bean looking forward to your review for this I loved it and deet was the best

[@VulcanicsPlayGround]

Grew up to the movie and this was so true to it! They did such a good job on it I can't wait for season 2

[@OfficerDok1996]

It's a crying shame this series was cancelled. It had so much potential. Also I hate that I'll never know what happened to Deet 😢

[@deadpoinsettia]

Loved the Dark Crystal! Saw it in the theater when it came out, I was 4 years old. Just started Age of Resistance and am thoroughly enjoying it. :) Good stuff!

[@sithspawnjones1988]

I grew up on the dark crystal so I've been waiting on this for a while and it didn't disappoint me at all I watch it all as soon as I was able it's great to see classic story telling return!! Simply I love this show and I hope to see the next season

[@hotchowder]

Good to hear!

[@calliemyersbuchanan6458]

"Do you see my wonder? Look upon my wonder!" "I am covered in wonder!"

[@MakoTrevelyan]

It's so impressive how they can make you so invested in characters that are puppets. The puppetry and accompanying voice acting was perfect.

[@Johnlindsey289]

Yup and on par with Dinosaurs, Farscape and all

[@Morachnyion]

It was watching my childhood for 10 hours. I laughed. I cried. I cheered and cried again. Intense and wonderful. I cannot wait for season two

[@Tsujanryo]

Really friggin' impressed. Writing, cinematography, sound, cgi quality, all top-fucking-notch. So glad this was made the way it was. Anyone going about making anything from here on out, on any network anywhere, need to take heed with this one because it's a winner. They invoked the power of 80's storytelling & the storytelling of the original movie. Only things that got to me were the lack of noticeable musical themes, & the fate of one character.

[@lostxboyzproductionz8719]

The Dark Crystal is BY FAR, one of my Absolute Favorite Movies of all Time! It’s not my Favorite because it’s tied with a few other movies as my “First Favorite Movie”! Which, I know “How can you have a tie for your first favorite movie with several movies, and not just between 2 or something?”, And the only thing I can say to that is, my “Top 5 Favorite Movies” are all tied for my “First Favorite Movies”! Lol I’m sure I’m making it more confusing than it needs to be, but yeah, when I saw they were making a Prequel to The Dark Crystal, I cant remember if I did start crying out of happiness, or if I almost did, but either way I have since cried while watching the show itself! It is so amazing how they actually didn’t completely ruin it! Like they took care of it and now I have a new (Almost) 10 hours of Dark Crystal stuff to watch and I am ecstatic! Thank you for your video and your opinions! I agree with them wholeheartedly! And even if I didn’t (In some parallel universe) agree with you, at least you are talking about it and you are excited for how it turned out and that I can get on board with! So yeah, thanks again for this awesome video and this is actually how I found your KZbin Channel! So Dark Crystal bringing people together still in 2019! Lol

[@Johnlindsey289]

Me too one of my top movies of all time and it was an awesome prequel eh?

[@Rutabaga64]

I agree, it’s a total masterpiece. I was honestly astonished at how good it is. And I LOVE Hup and his trusty spoon. ❤️

[@kayleejohnson550]

HUP IS MY SON!!!!

[@gareth1182]

Big dude ...as a Pateron of yours I don't think I have heard you speak so highly of a series in the way you have. I loved the move as a kid . I am going into this with a big smile on my face after this review . Thank you for your hard work,hope your better soon...

[@theramblinmahoney2316]

YAY! Something I was excited for exceeded expectations. That’s amazing.

[@bt0694]

I watched the first episodes with my 3 kids last night, it was awesome seeing them have the same reaction I remember having when I was there age and the original was out. It truly was masterfully done.

[@ottoroberts5163]

BT 069 that’s so wonderful to know that the generation divide doesn’t matter at all... I love how much us fans of TDC love it in the same way. Transfixed by a world somebody has truly crafted from nothing... Jim Henson is Lord if that world really...

[@farrdawgjoker7087]

Absolutely amazing with the mix of puppetry and practical effects with CGI mixed in it where needed. If we can get Hollywood to see the practical effects still make for better films to reapply it to beloved franchises like Alien.

[@eyecyou4677]

I just watched all 10 episodes, the only thing I can say is I wish there was 20 more, 4-stars !

[@capcom23]

ouch...5 stars for me :-)

[@eyecyou4677]

@@capcom23 I Agree, I would give it 10-Stars if I could ! I did give it a 5-Star rating on Netflix !

[@daviddiaz529]

I finished it today. They knocked it out of the park. Great job!

[@dominiquemcclerin4361]

this show lived up to & surpassed my expectations when i was a kid i know i easily watched Dark Crystal & Neverending Story a 1000 times i was worried before it came out but now i cant wait to see more & im sure ill be watching this over & over as well

[@JPabloRL]

Holy shit! You’re face is nice on the eyes. Jim would be proud of the vision his daughter has put together.

[@triggerwarning5911]

The combination if CGI and puppetry is incredible. Such a good show.

[@mcc_1024]

I absolutely loved the whole thing, I have to say the highlight of the whole season 1 was the Skesis. Unbelievably evil but also incompetent and comedic at the same time. Chamberlain was the highlight of the whole thing. i originally thought they had changed the lore behind the skesis and mystics but they didn't, they just expanded it and explained it better.

[@Mikezilla103]

Nice review Mr H. I absolutely Loved It, couldn't stop watching them. hope we do get a season 2

[@xaviercopeland2789]

Deet was so cute and I was invested heavily in all of the characters. Amazing show! This and Love + Death + Robots are the best things Netflix released this year.

[@shaunbrennan5281]

Captain Crunch yep! 100% agree

[@Johnlindsey289]

Yup and can't believe they cancelled Tucca and bertie, i will never forgive them for that

[@xaviercopeland2789]

Johnlindsey289 that’s show was a trash version of the better show they should’ve focused on. Bojack Horseman.

[@Psyteth]

DARK S2 was top 3 release for me

[@alexisalidis9037]

Agreed

[@tkeen1412]

I saw this was out a few hours ago but decided to put it off until someone whose opinion I trusted did a review. You sold it. I'll watch it asap.

[@ImperialDawn]

Just finished the last episode, no joke it's one of the most incredible and interesting shows I have ever watched, I loved the original movie and I feel like this show even surpasses the movie in many ways, as a huge fan of puppetry and practical effects this was absolutely perfect, it was completely worth the wait and I hope and pray for a second season

[@Johnlindsey289]

Oh the show is a hit and season 2 has been announced and now for mystics

[@TravisWilliams_]

This for me will be a classic not easily forgotten. They truly brought the world to life. I found myself forgetting I was watching puppets as they developed such strong characters. I loved the movie as a kid, I even still have my first printing of the book about the world of the dark crystal. Besides my personal nostalgia, this has been a series that my 16 year old son and I have been able to enjoy together. For those with teenagers you know the gravity of that statement lol. If I were to describe Age of Resistance with one word, it would be .… magical.

[@EezeeGroover]

Great to hear. I actually didn't really know about Dark Crystal as a child (born in '83), but I was introduced to it the last time I was at the Centre for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta earlier this year. The Jim Henson Company had 2 exhibit sections in their museum. One for Sesame Street and The Muppets, and one exclusively for Dark Crystal. I just got around to watching the movie, since I knew Netflix was releasing this series. It was definitely the masterpiece that everyone claims it is. Great to know the Netflix series is also well done. I'm so used to franchises getting hijacked with sequels, prequels and/or reboots, I wasn't sure if this was going to actually retain its dignity.

[@aeromundos]

Such a classic brought to life again , in the 80's i saw "The Dark Crystal" in theatres it was a revelation and it went on to become a classic and this series is well on it's way to becoming a classic on it's own right , in this new age of television and streaming services. Well done, lovely review.

[@SuperGodzilla2]

this series was freaking amazing. all the puppets looked beautiful

[@mythme01]

You're spot on with the cinematography. The best part is that script allows the story to breathe. So many productions feel so rushed that you're left feeling like you missed major plot points with motivations glossed over in favor of action and cgi. That's not the case here. There's action, yes, but you get to KNOW the characters and you care what befalls them. I haven't been able to say that about a film in a LONG time. It exceeded my expectations in nearly every way. This deserves some sort of award.

[@MrJapethJarreau]

Best review ever!! we’ll said! I loved it!!!! The original Starwars comparison was spot on! That’s the first thing that came to mind for me also!

[@rengarcia5189]

Watching this, though, is like watching Titanic--you know that whatever happens during the course of the season eventually comes to naught. The various political wranglings between the Gelfling clans didn't interest me in the least. What I found fascinating was the expanded Skeksis characters: SkekMal, the Hunter, and the Heretic & his Mystic counterpart and the Archer. I thought Aughra was well-portrayed. BTW--I attended the original film at the theaters and I was the only one of my friends who liked it. The film initially was just short of being panned by critics for being too slow, too boring. It literally took decades for the film to become remembered as a classic and some of Henson's best work.

[@justinbradshaw5112]

Absolutely 100% agree! Fantastic series. I hope it will be a huge success and will be recognised for its phenomenal craftsmenship. Well done to Henson and Netflix for recapturing the essence of the original.

[@oogaooga8724]

My wife and I loved this series. Nice to see you giving it some attention. I hope more people get a chance to see it. I'm currently re-watching it with my boys.

[@alphagoji4890]

Great vid man!

[@doublep1980]

Netflix managed to make a series without injecting some "wokeness" in it?! How the fuck did that happened?! They even managed to turn one of the characters in "Voltron-Legendary Defender" gay and were lecturing Frank Castle that "using violence and killing people is baaad,mkaaaay" in the second season of "The Punisher" ffs!

[@kennethjacobs6181]

Deet had 2 dads and no 1 cared, the Gelfling were all run by woman and no 1 cared. the story was good and they did not need to shove it in your face or say stupid things like our rulers or captain of the guard is female it just was.

[@MrHReviews]

exactly, no common sense individual has any issues with those things, its when its handled poorly and at detriment to the story to push a narrative. it works. it just was.

[@JamesEKing]

I just finished it yesterday and i absolutely love this show I hope that in a few years it get picked up again

[@corwinex1]

100% agree! This is a true television event and it doesn’t disappoint.

[@coffeemadness]

This is a mind-blowing imagination in its purest form. we need to support this as fans of Mythology and creativity. This is unseen worlds at it's best, worlds that can only exist in the Mastery of puppetry and storytelling.. eye candy extravaganza!!! People this can turn the key to the worlds of giants,trolls, mythology... all we need to do is watch and enjoy the ride. Spread the love people... tell everyone..

[@Rogermc]

Loved it! ... the Gelfling faces look a bit weird in the beginning but you quickly get over that imo and the rest of the creatures are phenomenal, very impressive! i want more MOORREE !!1!! *raises 4 arms in the air spraks lightning* whahahahaa

[@NerdyinManyWays]

Absolute masterpiece!! Even watching the "making of..." Movie nearly brought me to years because of how unique and beautiful it is how much practical effects they had. Really well done

[@1WoodenProjector]

Loved your review and I couldn't agree with you more! For awhile now I've felt a genuine lack of fantasy in films lately. Even with other fantasy type film haven't felt immersed, but this series took me on a journey. Thanks for the review!

[@pianoluver1222]

Just finished the show tonight, and, wow, I was blown away. I went in with no expectations and I LOVE it! I will probably watch it again, and reread all the comics again as well. Loved the puppetry, the perfect use of CGI, and plot. Maybe I could argue that the show was a little long in places for what the story was, but honestly, that’s me nitpicking because I was engaged the whole time. I loved how you sympathized with the Scientist character at some points (especially at the beginning with his animal friend), loved the character of Deet (just made me miss Missandei from GOT, my girl was done about as dirty as Dany). I totally fell in love with this story and world.

[@naruto73syfy]

Masterpiece which will never have a second season, thanks to Netflix’s foolishness.

[@LotsOfYoutube]

Can't! It ended when the movie begins.

[@joshthekingofgeeks1477]

this was a binge watch i wasnt missing out on, i felt they went into augras background beautifully and it left you kinda trying to work out who jens parents are