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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

2019Show1 season10 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic828.6Rotten Tomatoes89%94%

An awe-inspiring, wholesome family series about fantasy and family, with standout world-building and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E4 "The First Thing I Remember Is Fire" 8.7

Episodes

8.5

Story

Return to the world of Thra, where three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power and set out to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.

Feels like

  • Epic Fantasy Saga
  • Puppetry Mastery
  • Prequel Lore Expansion
  • Heartfelt Brotherhood
  • Visually Stunning World-Building
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Spiritual Allegory
  • Nostalgic Homage
  • Dark Fairy Tale Elements
  • Ensemble Character Drama

Cast

24 of 51 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Louis Leterrier
Written by
J.M. Lee, David Odell, Will Matthews
Produced by
Ritamarie Peruggi
Music by
Daniel Pemberton, Samuel Sim

Everyone

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Facts

August 30, 2019 · August 30, 2019 · Ended

First aired
August 30, 2019
Last aired
August 30, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Louise Gold, Before the Dark Times, Foregone Conclusion +9

  • Louise Gold
  • Before the Dark Times
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Continuity Nod
  • Cosmetically Advanced Prequel
  • Decoy Protagonist
  • Death from Above
  • Vomit Discretion Shot
  • You Have Failed Me
  • "It" Is Dehumanizing
  • Victor Yerrid
  • The Proud Elite

12 of 161 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance?"

Questions about The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

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Where can I stream The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance?

Netflix

In the United States, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 82).

Is The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

What tropes does The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance use?

Louise GoldBefore the Dark TimesForegone ConclusionContinuity NodCosmetically Advanced PrequelDecoy ProtagonistDeath from AboveVomit Discretion ShotYou Have Failed Me"It" Is DehumanizingVictor YerridThe Proud Eliteand 149 more

TV Tropes lists 161 tropes for it, including Louise Gold, Before the Dark Times, and Foregone Conclusion.