The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance: Season 1
2019 · 10 episodes · ★ 8.5
What Season 1 of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
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.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 End. Begin. All the Same.
In the land of Thra, a young guard discovers a terrible secret about the Skeksis overlords who control the planet -- and its powerful Crystal of Truth.
Directing: Louis Leterrier · Writing: Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews · Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Alicia Vikander, Mark Strong, Helena Bonham Carter
1x02 Nothing Is Simple Anymore
As Deet sets out on her quest, Aughra awakens from a long journey, Rian flees the castle, and Brea searches for the meaning of the mysterious symbol.
Directing: Louis Leterrier · Writing: J.M. Lee · Starring: Mark Strong, Helena Bonham Carter, Victor Yerrid, Neil Sterenberg
1x03 What Was Sundered and Undone
Brea struggles with her unsavory new duties, Deet and Hup get a hostile welcome from the Stonewood clan, and Rian begs his Maudra for help.
Directing: Louis Leterrier · Writing: Vivian Lee · Starring: April Hughes, Mark Strong, Helena Bonham Carter, Victor Yerrid
1x04 The First Thing I Remember Is Fire
While Brea races to solve a puzzle in a hidden room beneath the throne, the Chamberlain hatches a plan to catch Rian and win back the Emperor's trust.
Directing: Louis Leterrier · Writing: Richard Elliott, Simon Racioppa · Starring: Alice Dinnean, Ralph Ineson, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Mark Strong
1x05 She Knows All the Secrets
A missing Landstrider herd and an unexpected visit from the Skeksis put the All-Maudra on edge. Aughra summons Rian and the others to Dream Space.
Directing: Louis Leterrier · Writing: Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews · Starring: Ralph Ineson, Helena Bonham Carter, Victor Yerrid, Neil Sterenberg
1x06 By Gelfling Hand ...
Lore breaks out of his chamber to help Brea. As news of the General's deed spreads, Seladon calls the other Maudras to the Citadel.
Directing: Louis Leterrier · Writing: Kari Drake · Starring: Alice Dinnean, Ralph Ineson, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Nina Sosanya
1x07 Time to Make ... My Move
At the Circle of the Suns, the weary travelers receive an unsettling surprise -- and a lesson in Thra's history. The Emperor recruits a new army.
Directing: Louis Leterrier · Writing: Javier Grillo-Marxuach · Starring: Ralph Ineson, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Theo James, Andy Samberg
1x08 Prophets Don't Know Everything
While Deet leads Rian on a harrowing journey through the tunnels of Thra, Seladon visits the Castle of the Crystal and sees a new side of the lords.
Directing: Louis Leterrier · Writing: Richard Elliott, Simon Racioppa · Starring: Alice Dinnean, Ralph Ineson, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Andy Samberg
1x09 The Crystal Calls
Desperate to save one of their own, the Skeksis make a deal with Aughra. Rian and Deet continue their search for the Dual Glaive.
Directing: Louis Leterrier · Writing: Margaret Dunlap · Starring: Alice Dinnean, Ralph Ineson, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Andy Samberg
1x10 A Single Piece Was Lost Season Finale
As the Gelfling and the Skeksis prepare for a fateful battle, the Scientist starts work on a new secret weapon.
Directing: Louis Leterrier · Writing: Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews · Starring: Alice Dinnean, Ralph Ineson, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Nina Sosanya
Season 1 Cast
Donna KimballAughra (voice)10 episodes
Jason IsaacsskekSo (The Emperor) (voice)10 episodes
Dave ChapmanVarious Characters (puppet)10 episodes
Damian FarrellVarious Characters (puppet)10 episodes
Isabella LaughlandAdditional Roles (voice)10 episodes
Victor YerridHup (voice) / Various Characters (puppet)10 episodes
Beccy HendersonVarious Characters (puppet)10 episodes
Alice DinneanVarious Characters (puppet)10 episodes
Kevin ClashVarious Characters (puppet)10 episodes
Louise GoldVarious Characters (puppet)10 episodes
Keegan-Michael KeyskekZok (The Ritual Master) (voice)9 episodes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 1 of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance?
Season 1 of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance has 10 episodes.
When Did The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Season 1 Premiere?
Premiered on August 30, 2019.
Where to watch Season 1 of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB user rating, episode 1x05, "She Knows All the Secrets", with a 8.7.