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'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.

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@joshjames582 4 года назад

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

@tonilavey1128 4 года назад

Josh James Mhmmmmmm

@NateGreat400 4 года назад

Honestly Happytime murders is even more childish than the muppets

@TF2Fan101 4 года назад

Happytime what now?

@PTuxs 4 года назад

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

@TF2Fan101 4 года назад

@@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.

@TallSilhouette 4 года назад

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

@titangamingbot2521 3 года назад

No we wont 😥

@TallSilhouette 3 года назад

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

@titangamingbot2521 3 года назад

@@TallSilhouette yeah I really hope so

@ximienlundquist8487 4 года назад

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

@asch7906 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@LuckyVine 4 года назад

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

@saljpal3 4 года назад

@@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 4 года назад

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

@gillianrose_ 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@misshobbity 4 года назад

Couldn't have put it better I agree completely

@josephgrigsby 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@mmehedii4906 4 года назад

When is season 2 going to be confirmed?

@jadeybyers 4 года назад

Seriously

@mr_80s_man 4 года назад

Yes, Netflix please confirm a season 2.

@reaperzone85 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

@@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..

@DavidMarsden 4 года назад

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

@ohawwgeez3112 4 года назад

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

@queenebonlyqueeneb5419 4 года назад

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

@CringeDetectorBot 4 года назад

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

@Dalsina123 4 года назад

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

@lost4eva081980 4 года назад

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.

@carlycrays2831 4 года назад

And how does the movie end?

@HighPriestessAngelique 4 года назад

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

@jasonhighlander 4 года назад

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

@Johnlindsey289 4 года назад

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

@ChozoSR388 4 года назад

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.

@carlycrays2831 4 года назад

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

@fellowneurodivergent 4 года назад

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

@christianhoffman7407 Год назад

Still waiting

@-Tekuo- 4 года назад

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.

@NEKAYBAAW 4 года назад

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

@presidentadrian 4 года назад

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

@bluespider6537 4 года назад

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

@oldaccount546 4 года назад

If you did that, the darkening would infect you.

@icyliciousblue 4 года назад

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

@Johnlindsey289 4 года назад

@@oldaccount546 That would be terrible to be infected

@carlycrays2831 4 года назад

Jim Henson really would have liked this

@AlextheHistorian 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

You glad they respected the source?

@AlextheHistorian 4 года назад

@@Johnlindsey289 I'm glad it made sense.

@Johnlindsey289 4 года назад

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

@AlextheHistorian 4 года назад

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

@Johnlindsey289 4 года назад

@@AlextheHistorian Labyrinth too weird?

@Darkbulb1 4 года назад

best show on netflix this year hands down

@sullysosavage365 4 года назад

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

@geoleo965 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@realar 4 года назад

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

@geoleo965 4 года назад

@@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 4 года назад

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

@sheepwshotguns42 4 года назад

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.

@AG-qq3zl 4 года назад

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.

@somejackball 4 года назад

Power of The Dark Crystal coming next? fingers crossed!

@faithhudson4576 4 года назад

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!!!

@omu6740 4 года назад

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!!

@gabrielgonzales5907 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

Gabriel Gonzales and more seasons

@paullenoue8173 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

Paul Lenoue that part was great!

@theothersme9919 3 года назад

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...

@gabrielsalesmartins Год назад

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

@irishrose7147 4 года назад

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!

@KZ-hu9uj 4 года назад

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

@Fourger14 Год назад

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

@jasonbrooks4219 4 года назад

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

@erindurkin4441 4 года назад

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

@Johnlindsey289 4 года назад

What about Labyrinth?

@erindurkin4441 4 года назад

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

@realar 4 года назад

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

@Tina_K 4 года назад

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.

@JonseyWales 4 года назад

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

@thewewguy8t88 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@thewewguy8t88 4 года назад

@@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.

@pthaloblue100 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@midnightequinox2026 4 года назад

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

@awhitney3063 4 года назад

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.

@Patrick_Nottingham 4 года назад

Season 2 please.

@wildthornrose 4 года назад

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

@ladylunarosen2413 4 года назад

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

@thebronzerage 4 года назад

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.

@MrGameControler 4 года назад

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

@Shaddiewolf 4 года назад

My favorite thing on Netflix, hands down.

@Mykasan 4 года назад

I LOVE IT. it's a masterpiece.

@zenithquasar9623 4 года назад

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!

@idleness5326 4 года назад

Thank You Netflix!

@ungodly 4 года назад

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.

@carlycrays2831 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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.

@thewolfstreasure 4 года назад

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.

@DanBrown96 4 года назад

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

@nixistone5431 4 года назад

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.

@FloraMecha 4 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@AutumnHarvest1 4 года назад

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

@CarbyGuuGuu 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

@@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...

@christopherm.7310 4 года назад

Thank you Netflix For bringing the Henson muppets back!!

@jenniferjoy3602 4 года назад

Not Muppets.

@smoothoctopus 4 года назад

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

@taisenscoolstuff732 4 года назад

Season 2 please

@crazyramus 4 года назад

Excellent interview great video

@paulotocalmo 4 года назад

Masterpiece

@JustChillingOnTattoine 4 года назад

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

@BravoAmaro 4 года назад

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

@jaytender4949 4 года назад

It’s so interesting!! Plus I want this show on DVD so I can show my future kids!

@Brumak421 4 года назад

Hope they do a Labyrinth series :)

@MentalLiberation 4 года назад

Who could be Jareth?

@GuanoLad 4 года назад

@@MentalLiberation Tom Hiddleston.

@erindurkin4441 4 года назад

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

@Johnlindsey289 4 года назад

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

@GuanoLad 4 года назад

@@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.

@ks9759 4 года назад

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

@louiserosado4389 3 года назад

this show is a treasure. big fan, waiting for the second season

@AlwazACaliGirl 4 года назад

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

@readllieakildow1284 4 года назад

I'm so happy that this has happened. I remember being a kid in the 90's having watched the movie. The world and it's characters had me curious and honestly the Skeksis had the most interest in me. They were scary but I wanted to learn more about them. With this series I'm getting this chance to learn more about the world before the events of the movie and I'm so happy. Each episode is beautiful and pulls me in easily. I hope that Jim Henson Company are able to continue doing things like this.

@lowertoaster9718 4 года назад

The new series is brilliant!👏👏

@beatsbykana 4 года назад

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

@wisemx 4 года назад

Awesome..Thanks for this.

@Scarshadow666 4 года назад

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

@velocelot1652 4 года назад

Give us more dark crystal!!!! I love it so much!

@PirateOfTheNorth 4 года назад

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

@damiendelorme4164 Год назад

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

@byronlawsonjoce7562 4 года назад

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!

@Theodorsha2 4 года назад

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

@hruss257 4 года назад

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

@po123333 4 года назад

Jim would be so proud of the age of resistance and the feels from that Q.Q - Need season 2 3 & 4 please :D

@kylorenthehusky2584 4 года назад

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!

@Escarii 4 года назад

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

@bloodfurypk666 3 года назад

this serie is just fantastic :)

@jessehilton1337 4 года назад

SEASON 2! PULEASE 🥺

@jackeeB 4 года назад

Round of applause for S 1👏👏 and🤞 for S2!

@MrShaneac1 4 года назад

Just finished the new series and to say I loved it would be a understatement thank you Netflix for doing such an amazing job giving us more of thra I hope we get to see much more with additional seasons to come.

@Thunderpuddle 4 года назад

Love the film, love the series!

@darkwingedphoenix1001 4 года назад

Waiting for Season 2 please! I wish I was a puppeteer it looks so fun! 😃

@HyperXprojects 4 года назад

Thank you!

@silentdreamer4244 4 года назад

Omg I want season 2❗️

@vardellsfolly5200 4 года назад

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

@525Lines 4 года назад

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

@jtulley2839 4 года назад

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

@djenaba5024 4 года назад

To be honest, i felt like the story was lacking (there was a lot of exposition) but I finished the series because of production quality is absolutely unparalleled. Absolutely magical! And loved Deet!

@jadeybyers 4 года назад

More please