History Trivia / TheDarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

* TheOtherDarrin: Regarding the Skeksis who appeared in both the 1982 film and the series, as well as Aughra. Some of the original puppeteers and voice actors from the film have passed away (Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson, Barry Dennen, David Buck, Billie Whitelaw), others have retired (except [[Creator/MuppetPerformers Dave Goelz and Louise Gold]]). New puppeteers and voice actors took their place. Nonetheless, many of the actors did a ''superb'' job recreating the original voices. ''Especially'' for Aughra and the Chamberlain.

* AcclaimedFlop: The reason for the series only getting one season. While Netflix doesn't release viewing numbers, the execs described the show as an "expensive disappointment" with its ratings not coming close to justifying the massive production costs and length (it was reportedly the longest shoot of ''any'' Netflix show). Despite the universal acclaim it received, the show was thus cancelled. The produced season was reported to have cost north of $100 million, by comparison the first season of ''Series/{{The Witcher|2019}}'' cost $70-$80 million to produce, drew in way more audience and got renewed for a second and third season.

* AcclaimedFlop: This trope is the reason for the series only getting one season. While Netflix doesn't release viewing numbers, the execs described the show as an "expensive disappointment" with its ratings not coming close to justifying the massive production costs and length (it was reportedly the longest shoot of ''any'' Netflix show). Despite the universal acclaim it received, the show was thus cancelled. The produced season was reported to have cost north of $100 million, by comparison the first season of ''Series/{{The Witcher|2019}}'' cost $70-$80 million to produce, drew in way more audience and got renewed for a second and third season.

* DoingItForTheArt: Director Creator/LouisLeterrier admitted that working on the series was quite gruelling, due to using puppetry techniques similar to those of ''Film/TheDarkCrystal'' in order to stay true to the original work of Creator/JimHenson and his team, when CGI would have made things ''much'' easier. Digital effects are used mainly to do effects that would be impossible with practical means and hide the puppeteers.

* AcclaimedFlop: This trope is the reason for the series only getting one season. While Netflix doesn't release viewing numbers, the execs described the show as an "expensive disappointment" with its ratings not coming close to justifying the massive production costs and length (it was reportedly the longest shoot of ''any'' Netflix show). Despite the universal acclaim it received, the show was thus cancelled. The produced season was reported to have cost north of $100 million, by comparison the first season of ''Series/{{The Witcher|2019}}'' cost $70-$80 million to produce and drew in way more audience.

* AcclaimedFlop: This trope is the reason for the series only getting one season. While Netflix doesn't release viewing numbers, the execs described the show as an "expensive disappointment" with its ratings not coming close to justifying the massive production costs and length (it was reportedly the longest shoot of ''any'' Netflix show). Despite the universal acclaim it received, the show was thus cancelled.

** Creator/JasonIsaacs replaces Jerry Nelson (who passed away from emphysema in 2012) as the voice of the Emperor.
** Creator/SimonPegg replaces Barry Dennen (who passed away from a brain injury in 2017) as the voice of the Chamberlain.

* AcclaimedFlop: This trope is the reason for the series only getting one season. While Netflix doesn't release viewing numbers, the execs described the show as an "expensive disappointment" with its ratings not coming close to justifying the massive production costs and length (it was reportedly the longest shoot of ''any'' Netflix show). [[TooGoodToLast Despite the universal acclaim it received, the show was thus cancelled]].

** Creator/JasonIsaacs replaces Jerry Nelson (who passed away from complications of prostate cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema in 2012) as the voice of the Emperor.

* AcclaimedFlop: Unfortunately the reason for the series only getting one season. While Netflix doesn't release viewing numbers, the execs described the show as an "expensive disappointment" with its ratings not coming close to justifying the massive production costs and length (it was reportedly the longest shoot of ''any'' Netflix show). [[TooGoodToLast Despite the universal acclaim it received, the show was thus cancelled]].

** Donna Kimball replaces Billie Whitelaw (who passed away in 2014) as the voice of Aughra.
** Creator/JasonIsaacs replaces Jerry Nelson (who passed away in 2012) as the voice of the Emperor.
** Creator/SimonPegg replaces Barry Dennen (who passed away in 2017) as the voice of the Chamberlain.

* CastingGag: Taron Egerton first broke into public consciousness via the SleeperHit franchise ''Film/{{Kingsman}}'', wherein Mark Strong plays Merlin, who is widely agreed upon to be a father figure to Egerton's character Eggsy. Now, they actually voice father and son.

* AcclaimedFlop: Unfortunately the reason for the series only getting one season. While Netflix doesn't release viewing numbers, the execs described the show as an "expensive disappointment" with its ratings not coming close to justifying the massive production costs and length (it was reportedly the longest shoot of ''any'' Netflix show). [[TooGoodToLast Despite the universal acclaim it received, the show was cancelled]].

* AcclaimedFlop: Unfortunately the reason for its only getting one season. While Netflix doesn't release viewing numbers, the execs described the show as an "expensive disappointment" with its ratings not coming close to justifying the massive production costs and length (it was reportedly the longest shoot of ''any'' Netflix show). [[TooGoodToLast Despite the universal acclaim it received, the show was cancelled]].

** Bill Hader is known for playing hyperactive, loud, and snarky characters, such as [[WesternAnimation/InsideOut Fear]], [[WesternAnimation/CloudyWithAChanceOfMeatballs Flint Lockwood]], and [[WesternAnimation/RalphBreaksTheInternet J.P. Spamly.]] This is heavily contrasted when he plays slow and quiet UrGoh the Wanderer.

* Cancellation: Netflix cancelled the show shortly after it received an Emmy for Best Children's Program. Lisa Henson however suggested that there are other ways to continue the story.

* AcclaimedFlop: Unfortunately the reason for its only getting one season. While Netflix doesn't release viewing numbers, the execs described it as an "expensive disappointment" with its ratings not coming close to justifying the massive production costs and length (it was reportedly the longest shoot of ''any'' Netflix show).

** ''[[Franchise/TheMuppets Muppets]]'' veteran Louise Gold animates skekAyuk the Gourmand once again. She's the only puppeteer of a Skeksis from the 1982 film to return.

** Kevin Clash is well know for performing the childish, adorable and all-loving Elmo in ''Series/SesameStreet''. Here he performed two Skeksis -- the quick-tempered General and the brutal and vicious Hunter, as well as the old, wise and motherly Aughra.

** Bill Hader is known for playing hyperactive, loud, and snarky characters, such as [[Film/InsideOut Fear]], [[Film/CloudyWithAChanceOfMeatballs Flint Lockwood]], and [[Film/RalphBreaksTheInternet J.P. Spamly.]] This is heavily contrasted when he plays slow and quiet UrGoh the Wanderer.

** Creator/TaronEgerton, Creator/NathalieEmmanuel, Creator/AnyaTaylorJoy, Creator/NatalieDormer, Creator/AliciaVikander, Creator/LenaHeadey, Creator/HelenaBonhamCarter, Creator/MarkStrong, Creator/HannahJohnKamen, Creator/EddieIzzard, Creator/GuguMbathaRaw, Creator/TobyJones, Creator/CaitrionaBalfe and Creator/TheoJames for the Gelflings.

** Kevin Clash is well know for performing the childish, adorable and all-loving Elmo in ''Series/SesameStreet''. Here he performed the brutal and vicious Hunter as well as the old, wise and motherly Aughra.

** Kevin Clash is well know for performing the adorable and all-loving Elmo in ''Series/SesameStreet''. Here he performed the brutal and vicious Hunter.

** ''[[Franchise/TheMuppets Muppets]]'' veteran Louise Gold animates skekAyuk the Gourmand once again. She's the only puppeteer of a Skeksis from the 1982 film to return.

** A sequel to the original film, ''The Power of the Dark Crystal'', has lingered in DevelopmentHell for a long time and ended up cancelled. Its story was instead used as the basis for a 12-issue comic miniseries by Creator/ArchaiaEntertainment. The next ''Dark Crystal'' live action installment is now a prequel streaming series.

* WordOfGay: No trace of any relationship between Tavra and Onica made it into the series, beyond Tavra repeating Onica's name in surprise when Brea mentions her.