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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is Netflix fantasy adventure series directed by Louis Leterrier for Netflix. It is a prequel to the 1982 movie The Dark Crystal that adds more lore to the world of Thra in the movie.

Plot
On the planet of Thra, three Gelflings; Rian, Brea, and Deet, inspire a rebellion after discovering a dark secret in their rulers, the Skeksis.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) It's a rare example of how a prequel can be better than the original. The original, while good, didn't have much of a plot and was basically a "chosen one" storyline.
 * 2) The story is excellent, of how the Gelflings became aware of the crimes of the Skesis and the losses they go through to achieve victory.
 * 3) Pacing is perfect, no scenes felt too slow, no scenes felt too fast.
 * 4) Likable characters, such as Rian, Brea, Deet, and Hup.
 * 5) The puppets they use are vastly improved over the 1982 original, in fact, the set designs, puppets, and effects are well done.
 * 6) Speaking of well-done, the soundtrack used in each episode really nails it up.
 * 7) The action sequences, like the final battle, is epic.
 * 8) Many great voice acting, from Taron Egerton, Mark Hamill, Simon Pegg, Nathalie Emmanuel, and more.
 * 9) Many of the deaths range from shocking to heartbreaking, from Mira to all the way to Maudra Fara. The music elevates it further.
 * 10) The scene where Rian delivers the speech to call all Gelflings in "The Crystal Calls" is easily the best scene in the series. The music, the voice, the tone, it all adds up.
 * 11) The ending is great, and the cliffhanger makes you want more. HOWEVER...

Bad Qualities

 * 1) The show was canceled after one season, leaving many plot points unsolved. In fact, around the same time the series was canceled, Cuties was released a few weeks ago, and the controversy around that made viewers believe it was canceled over Cuties.
 * 2) Unlikeable characters do exist, like Seladon, Toyln, and skekLach.