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Dark Crystal:. Ep 1 impressions, Ep1 only spoilers

Posted on 8/30/19 at 9:00 pm
Posted by StickD
Houston
Member since Apr 2010
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Posted on 8/30/19 at 9:00 pm
I don't remember all the details of the OG but this seems to lay out the premise very well, maybe better than the original.

The beginning looked CG then went to puppets? I'm guessing it's a mix. Looks cool.

Like how they laid out the story and how it went straight dark at the end of the episode.
This post was edited on 8/31/19 at 7:35 am
Posted by CBandits82
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Posted on 8/30/19 at 9:05 pm to
Just started it, my body is ready.
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
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Posted on 8/30/19 at 9:06 pm to
I’m watching now. About 15 minutes in. Impressed so far.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22171 posts
Posted on 8/30/19 at 9:12 pm to
Holy shite. I thought everything was CGI in this one. I saw a behind the scenes and each one is a puppet. My body is ready.
Posted by CBandits82
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Posted on 8/30/19 at 9:39 pm to
frick no, this is straight up puppets for 10 episodes
Posted by athenslife101
Member since Feb 2013
18575 posts
Posted on 8/30/19 at 9:40 pm to
Since spoilers, I’m not going to read this thread for awhile.
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
14796 posts
Posted on 8/30/19 at 9:54 pm to
First episode was fantastic. There was a couple of instances where some CGI made it look like a video game, but it’s mostly practical effects and puppets and it is glorious!
Posted by StickD
Houston
Member since Apr 2010
10594 posts
Posted on 8/31/19 at 7:43 am to
Only episode 1 impressions and spoilers.

Some one should do for carnival row, get some previews and opinions on Ep1 only.

Posted by athenslife101
Member since Feb 2013
18575 posts
Posted on 8/31/19 at 8:35 am to
I’m dark crystal then I’ll do carnival row.

Reviews are mixed but honestly, doesn’t sound like I’d have an issue with the stuff complained about.
Posted by athenslife101
Member since Feb 2013
18575 posts
Posted on 8/31/19 at 8:40 am to
I really don’t like all the snot jokes.
Posted by Cuz413
Member since Nov 2007
7324 posts
Posted on 9/1/19 at 5:25 am to
quote:

I don't remember all the details of the OG 


It's on Amazon prime if you have a membership.
Posted by Freauxzen
Utah
Member since Feb 2006
37295 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 3:51 pm to
Holy shite. This might be one of the most interesting Netflix series yet.

Kind of stunning to look at, and while I love The movie, they've taken the concept and blown it up big time. I'm impressed 3 episodes in.
Posted by CBandits82
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Member since May 2012
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Posted on 9/2/19 at 3:53 pm to
its better than I thought, its really well done.
Posted by athenslife101
Member since Feb 2013
18575 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 5:34 pm to
It gets so much better too. You’re in got it. I have three episodes left.

I love the Podling paladin.
Posted by musick
the internet
Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 9/2/19 at 5:36 pm to
It's not good
Posted by athenslife101
Member since Feb 2013
18575 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 5:41 pm to
First episode is a little weak. Not bad. It gets it’s much better and way way more epic, the ending of episode 7 man. Unreal
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
43341 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 5:55 pm to
Rabid Dark Crystal fan here. Pretty much that movie, The Secret of Nimh, and The Never Ending Story defined my childhood.

I'm assuming I should watch this?
Posted by athenslife101
Member since Feb 2013
18575 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 6:16 pm to
I think you should. Finally, some of the comedy, especially early on, seems aimed more at children. And there’s some intentionally awkward/funny muppet work. But probably the best show I’ve seen in long time. It’s fun.

And it definitely gives you a ton on the Dark Crystal universe. Like if you wanted to know more about skeksis, you’ll learn more here.

I do think some of the skeksis stuff is a little overindulgent. There’s some gross out humor and just general wallowing with how despicsble skeksis are but that’s fine.

Also, finally. Like there’s some dark shite in here.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22171 posts
Posted on 9/3/19 at 8:33 am to
I really wish they would have made the mouths move more with the gelflings. I understand legacy blah blah but it's really hard to get emotion out of them and care.
Posted by Bonkers119
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2015
10159 posts
Posted on 9/3/19 at 8:44 am to
I'm on episode 7 and its so good. I didn't think it was gonna be as dark as it is, but these damn Skeksis are awful! Just let the Gelfling live! Also Mark Hamill as the Scientist is peak Mark Hamill.
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