How To Craft A Skeksis From The 'Dark Crystal' Creature Creators

The creator creators and designers Brian Froud and Toby Froud break down how they revived the world Thra for Netflix's "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance." Find out what it was like the day the Chamberlain returned to set for the first time in over 30 years or how the Emperor skesis was built. Plus, can you name all the gelfling clans?
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[@epcotman32]

I demand a second season. Surely, there is someone out there to see that the first season was good, they can't leave us hanging with what happened.

[@Scrittlescrattle]

Same!! I need more!!

[@larissajayne4460]

This has to be one of the best fantasy series EVER! Not only were the sets, creature creations, puppetry and voice actors simply incredible, but the plot and overall writing was truly amazing. I loved every aspect of it. I can't believe NETFLIX cancelled it! Is there any chance of it being saved / revived ????

[@eclipsedbadger]

I remember when I watched the very first episode, the cave scene...I legit cried and whispered, thinking of Jim, "you poor man, you poor poor man...you couldn't do that back in the day, you were so limited. Wonder how you doing up there, looking at it now." Just look how beautiful and complex they were able to make all of the characters. I want to believe he was more than pleased with the result. Dark Crystal was his passion project, even if it was a bit of a miss for people.

[@corvid4933]

I shouldn't have clicked this video. Now I want to cosplay a Skeksis.

[@florencekim5463]

We need season 2!!!!

[@cheshirekat8273]

Bring it back! We want Season 2!

[@nazeemapolinario7485]

Season 2 please

[@nazeemapolinario7485]

Great series

[@julianmoreno4370]

We really need season 2 perhaps they can change it

[@Angels-3xist]

It’s worth exploring the other art and works created or inspired by Brian Froud if this inspires you. There’s alot to dig into.

[@jrdeborja0000]

I love this series, and having it be continued is such a dream come true~

[@soufian2733]

Are they eligible for the Emmys this year ?

[@MrTimshellscherber]

Soufian 27 Yes

[@Makkaru112]

They won it but then got canceled to save money on funding cutiez....🤮

[@sandymouth2009]

😢 I was guttered when the second season was canned by Netflix. Such a shame I was so invested. X

[@katelynkim-mulgrew2263]

this was a lovely video

[@cinnamongrader6608]

Thank you

[@Kjleed13]

I just rewatched, why can’t we have a sequel?

[@maximilianc9897]

Why only 1,500 views ??? That’s blasphemy ! Love The Dark Crystal.

[@heatherarndt5280]

When will the Second season air?

[@ashleyfuentes1648]

The series was sadly canceled ☹

[@WeirdCrepe]

Never apparently

[@heatherarndt5280]

@@WeirdCrepe Sad...So Sad

[@Makkaru112]

​@@heatherarndt5280replaced it with cuties. Canceled it to save money on funding cuties. Watch a clip or two.. 🤮

[@SpaghettiConundrum]

The first season was amazing. Netflix not renewing it for a second season just breaks my heart.

[@ArmindaStar]

Bring back the dark crystal on a different platform...like youtube red?

[@MichelleDoiron1]

Love this!

[@MrTimshellscherber]

Michelle Doiron Me 2

[@samkutcher]

this show is AMAZING

[@e.jenima7263]

Wow this is grate i did not even know that Fround was still alive! as awafull as hat sounds but damb u have to give him credit for stamina he has to be in his 80's now. i mean he and his wife have outlived poor jim and most of the cast and crew of the original dark crystal movie.

[@acsaudiodramas]

Yeah and it is amazing to see, that son Toby, who was the baby in Labyrinth was a production designer alongside his parents on Dark Crystal AoR.

[@MRDLT00]

The series, the creators, and this video need to get far more attention and love. :D

[@davidpursglove4589]

I love the dark crystal it wants me to die 😍😍😍👍🏻

[@SunnyBeeRandomTuber]

It's good to know that the eagle (in the thumbnail) has found some work after its last role many years ago in Teenage mutant Ninja turtles: secret of ooze

[@MCHammerSmittyBacallJagerman]

Please do a second season... I would love to see a second season

[@omniclause4986]

What the hell happens to his cheek at 1:20 ?!

[@angrytunafish]

Screw you Netflix for cancelling this

[@Glazed4Dayz]

But they never showed how to craft one.. 😁

[@DeadTalkLive]

Very interesting clip 👍👍👍! As a current KZbinr, I am contantly searching for creative ideas! Good Job!

[@Makkaru112]

The story wasnt even complete... think LOTR without the first and second film. One film 3 parts. One book 3 parts. The story of THRA is nearly as big as the Silmarillion!

[@ET4eva9487]

God loves you

[@inkpenavengerYT]

C'mon, Variety, the word is always spelled "Skeksis," but is pronounced "skek-sis" for singular and "skek-sees" for plural

[@PeachPlastic]

I was under the impression that "skeksis" was the plural form; I assumed that the singular form would logically probably be skeks. Haha.