How The Dark Crystal Took 30 Years to Prove Muppets Aren’t Just for Kids | Deep Cuts | Netflix

'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance' is the final product of a long
evolution process of the Muppets, from Sesame Street to the Muppet
Show to the original Dark Crystal film. Elvis Mitchell does a deep
dive into Muppet history with Lisa Henson, head of the Henson Company (and daughter of Jim Henson).
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As power-hungry overlords drain life from the planet Thra, a group of brave Gelfling unite on a quest to save their world and fight off the darkness.

[@TallSilhouette]

This series blew me away. I was not expecting so much craft or such a big production. Really hope we get more seasons.

[@titangamingbot2521]

No we wont 😥

[@TallSilhouette]

@@titangamingbot2521 Hopefully another network picks it up and gives it the support it deserves.

[@titangamingbot2521]

@@TallSilhouette yeah I really hope so

[@gillianrose_]

AOR is the best, most magical thing I’ve watched in a long time. I’m really grateful for the Hensons and everyone that put their love, time, and energy into this series. I’m very excited for season 2 and hopefully many more to come!

[@christophertracy383]

It blew S8 out of the water! That's how U tell s story. No ridiculous plot armor or fan fiction!

[@misshobbity]

Couldn't have put it better I agree completely

[@joshjames582]

Happytime Murders: "We're Muppets for grownups" Dark Crystal: "Hold my Gelfling Essence."

[@tonilavey1128]

Josh James Mhmmmmmm

[@NateGreat400]

Honestly Happytime murders is even more childish than the muppets

[@TF2Fan101]

Happytime what now?

[@PTuxs]

TF2Fan101 you don't know what it is? Lucky.

[@TF2Fan101]

@@PTuxs Oh, I know what it is, I just never saw it. I was being sarcastic, because AOR is basically everything Happytime Murders WISHES it could be.

[@ximienlundquist8487]

Wow, so Netflix had a lot to do with making Age of Resistance with puppets happen. Respect to them!

[@asch7906]

Meanwhile, Disney has let the Muppets die, cancels an interesting show idea and will limit them to that "unscripted skits" show on Disney+... cheap fuckers.

[@saljpal3]

Yea it's amazing seeing them willingly go the extra mile and not being greedy fucks like most other corporations.

[@LuckyVine]

@@saljpal3 Netflix is literally the greediest corporation after Amazon.

[@saljpal3]

@@LuckyVine If they only cared about profit why were they willing to spend extra money on the Dark Crystal series using puppets instead of cgi and release their series all at once instead of a weekly basis? Also I'm pretty sure Disney is the greediest corporation.

[@ZombiePandaParty]

@@LuckyVine Disney is greedy they filed a cease and desist against the creater of Kimba. Which came way before the Lion King.

[@josephgrigsby]

The 90 min making of The Dark Crystal show that pops up after you finish the series was super cool and inspiring to watch, this is almost like a tease of it.

[@shadowseer07]

Netflix you better renew Age of Resistance! You gave us back puppets and you had better give us more more more!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕

[@jasonhighlander]

Stuff like the Dark Crystal series is why I continue to subscribe to Netflix. Great show!

[@Johnlindsey289]

Yup this show with Stranger Things, Castlevania, Daredevil, Bojack Horseman, Tucca and Bertie, Voltron Legendary Defender, Toys that made us, F is for Family and others are my fave netflix shows

[@HighPriestessAngelique]

I’m a huge fan of the original Dark Crystal and they did a phenomenal job on the series, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@fellowneurodivergent]

Truly a masterpiece!! Can’t wait for season 2

[@christianhoffman7407]

Still waiting

[@ohawwgeez3112]

The ending to this series will be extremely depressing won’t it? Considering where the movie begins😟

[@queenebonlyqueeneb5419]

Oh Aww Geez yep they already said it was going to follow a tragic story line so prepare for a pretty depressing ending

[@CringeDetectorBot]

IT ISSSSSSS I Loved everything, but the ending is SO depressing

[@Dalsina123]

@Necramonium So is the movie set after this series then?

[@lost4eva081980]

Indeed but there has to be a glimmer of hope at the end as a nod to what eventually happens in the film. In fact, judging by the final scene in the series I don't think the events of the series take place as long before the film as I'd first thought. I'm now thinking decades rather than centuries.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

And how does the movie end?

[@mmehedii4906]

When is season 2 going to be confirmed?

[@jadeybyers]

Seriously

[@mr_80s_man]

Yes, Netflix please confirm a season 2.

[@reaperzone85]

I know I want season 2 so bad, Netflix has a nasty habit of cancelling shows. Not to mention, The Dark Crystal isn't the most popular franchise so I wouldn't be surprised if Netflix did the stupid thing and ends up not continuing it.

[@mr_80s_man]

This might sound stupid but isn't there a way we could start an online petition with Netflix to encourage them to start a season 2. I feel the fan base is growing. We should do this.

[@reaperzone85]

@@mr_80s_man Well we don't if they will be a season 2 or not yet still to early to tell since it came out a few weeks ago. For all we they could be working on it right now and I'm pretty sure I heard they already got the script written. Also petitions don't do crap, that's why I'm afraid of them cancelling it because if they did, don't expect a petition to continue it. Perfect example is look at the OA, fans have been kicking and screaming for months now but no word on that ever returning..

[@ChozoSR388]

Oh, I LOVE these kinds of featurettes. I know for some they kind of ruin the magic, but for me, at the very least, these 'making of' featurettes make the process so much more impressive, so much more of a magical thing, because Human ingenuity is magical in and of its own right! Thank you, Team Henson and @Netflix for bringing Thra back to the screen.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

I love to see these things! It's fun and amazing to see the hard work!

[@NEKAYBAAW]

I was thoroughly happy with what Netflix did with the series! I watched all episodes within a day and that says a lot. I couldn't put it down. it was wonderful

[@DavidMarsden]

Season 2 this now. I binged this harder than wine during my divorce.

[@AlextheHistorian]

I've always been a huge fan of the movie, and now I'm a HUGE fan of the Netflix series, Netflix, if you're reading...continue this show, with the same care, attention to detail, story-writing and direction! Fantastic job!

[@Johnlindsey289]

You glad they respected the source?

[@AlextheHistorian]

@@Johnlindsey289 I'm glad it made sense.

[@Johnlindsey289]

@@AlextheHistorian You also like Henson's other stuff like Labyrinth, Storyteller, Farscape etc.?

[@AlextheHistorian]

@@Johnlindsey289 Not really. This might sound ironic, but those were just TOO weird for me.

[@Johnlindsey289]

@@AlextheHistorian Labyrinth too weird?

[@presidentadrian]

Gosh.. The Dark Crystal - Netflix series was mind blowingly awesome!

[@sheepwshotguns42]

seriously, the creators of this show made a masterpiece! anyone on the fence, you must sit down and soak this in. and you dont have to see the movie first. this show stands tall on its own.

[@-Tekuo-]

I am going to cancel my Netflix sunscription if there is no season 2. But seriously i think i have seen the movie in my childhood, it sparks a memory, this series is a masterpiece and i love the combination of puppetry and cgi. Please. I need more its so beautiful.

[@geoleo965]

Actions speak more than words and you've already proven us with its espectacular series, now keep it coming with the season 2 and many more projects like this one. Puppetry, animatronics and stop motion (bless you for reviving this one, LAIKA) need more love, *AND PRONTO!* *P.S.-* The world is in grave need of fizzgigs plushies too... Better not forget 'em *OR ELSE!!!*

[@Johnlindsey289]

I agree and you glad practical effects are back with this, Child's Play 2019, Shape of Water and more? the show is a blockbuster

[@CosplayCore]

With all the stop motion Tim Burton does, I was not aware it ever died. :/

[@realar]

More traditional animation too, please. Aardman had a hand in stop motion as well.

[@geoleo965]

@@Johnlindsey289 I believe we've met before and had a brief but pleasant discussion about these topics, correct? Nice to see you around and hoping you're doing well.

[@imnotbreno]

@@realar Aardaman is more important than LAIKA. After Pingu, Chicken Run was the light over stop motion that industry needed.

[@Darkbulb1]

best show on netflix this year hands down

[@sullysosavage365]

Easily the best thing Netflix has put out since Daredevil Season 1!!! Please greenlight a season 2 already😭😭😭

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

Jim Henson really would have liked this

[@irishrose7147]

PLEASE give dark crystal a season 2 so we can continue this story!!!! It was absolutely beautiful, and you already have all of those puppets and sets ready to go!

[@gabrielsalesmartins]

It's ironic that thanks to you, Netflix, we'll have to wait another 30 years, since you cancelled it after this series got a bloody Emmy

[@AG-qq3zl]

I remember seeing the dark crystal when it was released in movie theaters and was in wonder with the movie (dating myself). Watched the first episode and wow!!! Sat there in awe, was brought back to my childhood. I'm glad Netflex was loyal to the legacy and had the gumption to make the series. Also glad Jim Henson legacy lives on for the next generation of kids and adults.

[@gabrielgonzales5907]

This series is a masterpiece. I watched the original movie in the theater when I was a child and this series went above and beyond my expectations. It deserves all the support it can get.

[@lisadooley3872]

Gabriel Gonzales and more seasons

[@awhitney3063]

The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance is one of the BEST pieces of film made ever, and Netflix will always have a place in my heart for helping make it happen. I cannot believe that in this day and age of cutting corners and making things as cheaply as possible, Netflix actually cared enough about the artistry of Jim Henson's work and paid to have it made like it should be made. Thank you, thank you thank you for doing this, like - I don't care for companies usually but TDCAOR is just... Amazing. Timeless. It really means something, and we should all appreciate it for the art that it is.

[@Tina_K]

I want to give a sincere thank you to the makers of this series; for all the rekindled childhood memories. It exceeded all my expectations and was nothing less than a masterpiece. And thank you Netflix for hosting it.

[@Fourger14]

Every day I regret that we only got one season of this masterpiece.

[@bluespider6537]

The ending made me want to hug Deet and tell her that she's a strong brave girl and everything will be okay :')

[@oldaccount546]

If you did that, the darkening would infect you.

[@icyliciousblue]

@@oldaccount546 I have to agree with you, yes?! *Charmberlane's voice*

[@Johnlindsey289]

@@oldaccount546 That would be terrible to be infected

[@omu6740]

it's been over a week since i finished AOR and i can't stop thinking about it, i'm so in love and mystified by everything in the show!!

[@realar]

Such a FANTASTIC series. I knew I chose the right Henson fantasy franchise to latch onto. Dark Crystal is my jam!!

[@thewolfstreasure]

Them honoring the source material by using puppets - and the fact that they take it so seriously, not a single thing was half assed - made the show an absolute delight. It's perfect. I hope that the future seasons get the same amount of love and care.

[@JonseyWales]

Age of Resistance was simply a masterpiece! Kudos to ALL those who helped bring it into being.

[@faithhudson4576]

8:43 - this is the first time Netflix ever showed Taron on the DC set...he talked about visiting the set but they never showed it till now!!!

[@KZ-hu9uj]

Wow the facial expressions of the puppeteer at 9:04 That kind of passion is so amazing. You can see how damn involved he is in the character and the scene. Awesome stuff

[@somejackball]

Power of The Dark Crystal coming next? fingers crossed!

[@midnightequinox2026]

Almost 18 and i just watched for the first time the dark crystal a few months ago, watched aor and i dearly hope they continue aor in a season 2 and possibly further, growing up on so many fantasy elements in my life such as gaming, shows, and movies i am very happy to be getting into the world of thra and these characters

[@paullenoue8173]

Disappointed that they didn't use clips of the Heretic's puppets show. I mean, puppets putting a puppet show, how meta can you get?

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

Paul Lenoue that part was great!

[@theothersme9919]

You know what? I was so invested in the show at that point that I read your comment here and I needed a second to realize that yes, they were puppets putting a puppet show! hahaha... Thanks for highlight it...

[@pthaloblue100]

The Age of Resistance is the first time I've seen a pre-quel done right! The love and care for the original movie truly shone through.

[@Johnlindsey289]

This and Cobra Kai and Blade Runner 2049 are examples when reviving an 80s property right

[@thebronzerage]

Congrats Netflix and the Jim Henson Workshop. This is by far the best series on your service and an amazing new take on a world I've loved forever. Just completed round 2 of the series and wow did everyone deliver in spades. I'm hoping for a season 2 but glad that this exists in it's own right. Thank you to everyone involved. You made something supremely special.

[@FloraMecha]

I'm so happy that they made Age of Resistance because it brought the Jim Henson magic back and that's something I've loved for years and still do! Netflix, if you see this, keep it up!

[@MrAcuta73]

As a kid I really wanted to work at The Creature Shop...why? The Dark Crystal blew me away, still does and I'm almost 50. I REALLY need to watch this series.

[@MrGameControler]

Simon Pegg absolutely kills it as the chamberlain and so does Nathalie Emmanuel as Deet! Also the score is so good! Deserves a mention.

[@ladylunarosen2413]

I didn’t realized that the character where actually puppets and not animated.

[@idleness5326]

Thank You Netflix!

[@Patrick_Nottingham]

Season 2 please.

[@Shaddiewolf]

My favorite thing on Netflix, hands down.

[@Mykasan]

I LOVE IT. it's a masterpiece.

[@ungodly]

At first I thought the Skeksis puppets were just top half suits over the puppeteers to allow for freedom of movement, had no idea the were entirely blue screened. I still have to double check when I watch SkekMal, keep thinking it's someone with a suit on.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

They are puppets. It looks like they simply filmed the different at different times and used CGI to help them do different things.

[@TCO_404]

In most scenes, the Skesis are human-sized puppets with a puppeteer inside of them watching things from a monitor, but there are also other puppeteers helping, sometimes with specific moves or eye movement.

[@christopherm.7310]

Thank you Netflix For bringing the Henson muppets back!!

[@jenniferjoy3602]

Not Muppets.

[@DanBrown96]

NETFLIX, WHERE IS MY HUP PLUSH TOY, please???

[@wildthornrose]

This is so interesting! Great mini-documentary. The series is magnificent.

[@hruss257]

The age of resistance was so beautifully done. Thank you Netflix for bringing back this piece of my childhood.

[@jasonbrooks4219]

I was about 5 or 6 when I watched Dark Crystal and it scared the hell out of me.

[@erindurkin4441]

I was 10 going on 11 when I first watched that movie on DVD around Christmastime.

[@Johnlindsey289]

What about Labyrinth?

[@erindurkin4441]

I first watched Labyrinth when I was 11 in the summertime.

[@thewewguy8t88]

well the orginal movie from what i understand and remeber was pretty intense but i think came at an era where even animated movies were pretty darn intense at times . also side note i do think its a shame puppets are not used as much as i think they should be.

[@Johnlindsey289]

Well practical effects made a comeback with this, Child's Play 2019, Shape of Water, Blade Runner 2049 and more

[@thewewguy8t88]

@@Johnlindsey289 yeah I am noticing that too which I think is great and cgi seems be used where it can improve a scene rather they rely on it. Like mad max for example.

[@nixistone5431]

i've watched the series more times then i can count, and i love the characters, scenery, and the lore that goes with them! i hope i'm not the only one wanting a season 2.

[@AlwazACaliGirl]

Please make a season 2!! The world is so rich and beautiful and it's such a wonderful story!

[@paulotocalmo]

Masterpiece

[@Theodorsha2]

Jim is looking down at his crew and family and giving the big thumbs Up, RIP Jim.....

[@PirateOfTheNorth]

Please make season 2. I loved the age of resistance so much. Probably even more than the original movie. It was so amazing.

[@zenithquasar9623]

This was one of the best things I have ever seen, period! I loved every minute of it. Thank you Netflix, thank you Henson company, thank you Lisa!

[@Crystalz-OnYT]

You cant forget the music Daniel nailed he is a great man and has worked on many great projects his music is just amazing its diverse its nice its soothing its exciting

[@taisenscoolstuff732]

Season 2 please

[@OronisTheWanderer]

While I love The Dark Crystal and Age of Resistance, the Muppets have been for adults since the mid-70s. The Muppet Show was the most watched show on the face of the planet by 1978, it's third season, and was THICK with adult humor. It was a very adult, prime-time comedy/variety show. The Muppet Show being target towards adults, with adult jokes, but still accessible to kids, was a major reason for its success.

[@JustChillingOnTattoine]

The reason I have a Netflix subscription! Please make season 2. Just a great show.

[@byronlawsonjoce7562]

I've always been a huge muppet fan but I've never seen The Dark Crystal. Some of my students are using this film as an inspiration for their art work and having just watched this video, as part of my research, I am anxious to finally see it!

[@leticiaschevis7380]

This series means so much to me and I'm so glad Netflix isn't afraid of investing in puppeteering like this

[@AutumnHarvest1]

Netflix, you need to play all of the old muppet movies.

[@CarbyGuuGuu]

Disney owns most of the Muppet movies so they're going to end up on Disney+, with the exception of Muppets Take Manhattan and Muppets From Space which were produced by Sony Pictures.

[@CosplayCore]

@@CarbyGuuGuu Then they need Muppets Take Manhattan and Muppets From Space on Netflix because I really want to see Muppets Take Manhattan and would watch the other as well...

[@BravoAmaro]

I loved the Dark Crystal as a kid BECAUSE it was terrifying. And as an adult i have a whole new appreciation for the art form. I would love a season 2 or maybe even a dip into Labyrinth

[@beatsbykana]

I'm glad this is what the Henson brand is doing still. Got a little worried when that puppet movie came out

[@ks9759]

This new series was so good. *SO GOOD*. Honestly, bless Netflix for encouraging and supporting this amazing work. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✨

[@nataliev1249]

“Foreboding & revolutionary” yet Netflix cancelled this incredible show after one season…

[@HayleyTheSlacker]

I can’t believe Netflix cancelled this show 😒 but they went out of their way to make The Princess Switch 2... I’m truly disappointed. They threw away this Emmy Award Winning Show like it was literally trash on the sidewalk. The disrespect is Astronomical.

[@SuperWorldJumper]

Hayley The Slacker The Chancellor stabs the other Netflix Projects: “You took....my seat.”

[@525Lines]

Gotta mention those SNL puppet segments. I remember them when they originally aired and they really ring true to what Dark Crystal became later.

[@theBeastcub]

I am 33 and grew up with The Dark Crystal playing repeatedly, the likes of said film and others with extensive practical effects such as the Never Ending Story shaped my creative mind and got me to where I am today, and it is just so extremely profound for me that this sequel exists, just grips at my core that I got to experience it.

[@Johnlindsey289]

Prequel

[@montecristo1845]

First saw film when it came out in theaters at age 8. Blown away. Only scared by startling scenes or spooky moments, but I read somewhere that Henson himself said he didn’t think it was healthy for children to never feel scared. Anyway, I grew up in a small town in which hardly anyone else my age had seen the film or knew of its existence. That made me subconsciously feel like it was a dream, no matter how many times I watched it on VHS over the years. Fast forward to college (finding out more fans of the film existed!), the invention of DVDs, getting married, and having children of my own. I allowed my kids to watch the film with me when they were all old enough to follow the story. They loved it! And I felt like a father chef who shared a gormet recipe (you’ve gotta try this!) and being rewarded with approval. Now, nearly half a dozen years later, Netflix makes their announcement and I feel weak at the knees. A prequel? Series?? WHAT?!!?! (Please be good, please be good, please be good...) As of this writing we still have two episodes left to go and I am blown away by the reaction of my children. They are hooked. They remember the characters’ names better than I can! They are affected by the deaths, betrayals, and desire to see good triumph. My fifteen-year-old even told me he doesn’t even see the puppets anymore. That are purely characters to him now. My heart rejoices for Jim Henson. So pleased and proud this was made. The Dark Crystal no longer feels like a private dream too embarrassing to share the next day. By the way, did anyone remember Brian Froud’s son Toby was the baby in Labyrinth all those years ago?

[@Escarii]

This series was absolutely spellbinding. The wait for the second season will be worth it to be able to return to Thra anew.

[@nicolasortiz333]

I remember watching the dark crystal as a kid and thinking this is weird. Then watching it again along with the show, I realized how amazing it truly is

[@m_martinez2686]

I wish I had more people to talk about the Dark Crystal Age of Resistance is because this show is ART and I wish more people agreed with me

[@smoothoctopus]

Fantastic production. Respects the film and mixes tradition and modern film making perfectly! Keep it up !

[@tbrackett9344]

I was 11 when The Dark Crystal hit the theater and with a $3.50 ticket price if I recall correctly It just blew me away.

[@justinstewart1057]

This show is some of the best storytelling I've watched in a while.

[@Scarshadow666]

The mobility of the puppets is definitely a great improvement! It provided pushing the dramatic scenes, imho! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Brumak421]

Hope they do a Labyrinth series :)

[@MentalLiberation]

Who could be Jareth?

[@GuanoLad]

@@MentalLiberation Tom Hiddleston.

[@erindurkin4441]

I doubt it. David Bowie is, was, and forever always will be Jareth, in our hearts.

[@Johnlindsey289]

How about a very different villain who is not Jareth? maybe have a relative of him being a Goblin Queen

[@GuanoLad]

@@Johnlindsey289 Well if I was writing the story, Jennifer Connelly would now be the Goblin Queen, as the story would follow Sarah's daughter dealing with something tragic in the real world like Sarah dying of cancer.

[@christophertracy383]

As a kid I was mesmerized by the novel, then the movie. Now with Age of Resistance it was a masterpiece of puppetry with 5% being CGI. Amazing

[@jtulley2839]

They shaped mymoral compass. I graduated high school in 84 . Jim Henson was beyond genius !!!!

[@Sbrabson04]

Please bring back The Dark Crystal! Why would you guys cancel it?!

[@henrikandreason7261]

I see the age of resistance as something much bigger and subjective. I see it as a smaller company standing up against this big juggernaut that is Disney by showing that everything dosen't does not need to be super big and flashy in order to have warmth and depth in order to have a soul. Quite the contrary: In an age of overused CGI the henson company showed us what was almost forgotten and made it blow our mind like Disney haven't done in years in the same way.

[@Johnlindsey289]

I agree and i'm glad the show is a blockbuster.

[@lisadooley3872]

The only thing I had a problem with is they didn’t show Gurjin’s rescue but give me more I loved it and I still love rewatching it

[@tofu_golem]

Jim Henson originally got into puppetry because he was desperate to get on TV. It's hard to imagine what the world would be like if he didn't.

[@mariaderose7210]

And then Netflix decided to canceled season two...

[@aprinceofearthsea4875]

This is one of the only reasons I still watch Netflix.

[@kylorenthehusky2584]

Haven’t finished the series yet because then I won’t have it to look forward to! Loved the movie growing up! Muppets from Space, Muppets in Manhattan, and anything Ewok related!

[@AlwaysHarmonyy]

WE WANT SEASON 2

[@damiendelorme4164]

This universe... This serie... 😍 Thank you for the video ! Netflix, when you realise a season 2 for Dark Crystal ? 🤩

[@vardellsfolly5200]

I do hope they will make a season 2!!!

[@mch1n118]

AOR is a million times better than disneys faux star wars.

[@mysmirandam.6618]

This show is so cool.

[@OkazakiNagisaChan95]

Netflix, can you please tell me when will you confirm the second season??? This is the best creation in the universe. This is art