The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)

The critic calls the series a staggering artistic achievement and a joyful continuation of the Henson tradition. He especially praises the puppetry’s naturalism and the practical effects that make its elaborate creations feel alive.

Nguyen calls the series a bewitching, enthralling achievement and says it expands on the original film. She especially praises its practical sets, puppetry, and richly imagined world.

Framke calls the series an ambitious, immersive example of fantasy television done right. She especially praises the astonishing detail and tactile personality of its practical puppets and sets.

The critic calls the series a satisfying, entertaining adventure and a best-case expansion of the original. He praises its breathtaking visuals and more expressive characters, while noting occasional overpolished effects and excessive abundance.

The review praises the series as a stunning, family-friendly fantasy spectacle. It singles out the detailed artistry of the sets, models, and puppets as its greatest strength.

Power finds the series worth sticking with, despite its convoluted story and overloaded exposition. He praises the exquisite, tactile puppetry, while faulting the Skeksis performances and the show’s rushed setup.

Seale finds the series a lavish, occasionally wondrous experience that ultimately suffers from Netflix bloat and is mainly for committed fans. He praises the organic feel of its retro puppetry, while noting that its fight scenes and Gelflings’ limited expressions can be distracting.

Keene calls the series an exceptional, immersive fantasy epic and urges viewers not to dismiss its puppetry. She especially praises the practical creature work and the richly realized world of Thra.

Righetti calls the series a fantasy masterpiece, praising its immersive world and compelling story. They single out the intricate plotting and worldbuilding as especially successful.

The critic calls the series a creative and entertaining triumph. They especially praise its ambitious puppetry and the seamless life brought to its characters.

Worthington finds the series an imperfect but deeply rewarding return to the Jim Henson Company’s finest work. He especially praises the tactile puppetry, costumes, and richly realized world of Thra.

The critic calls the series a masterfully crafted fantasy and a worthy continuation of the original. He especially praises the tactile puppet artistry and production, while noting a few voice-casting misfires and wishing for a theme song.

The critic finds the series a strong, emotionally affecting expansion of the original. They single out its lovingly rendered world and faithful, joyful honoring of Jim Henson’s vision.