Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.
Practical Effects
Gelfling puppets so complex they require TWO people operating faces alone.
Production
Building an entire ecosystem when Netflix probably expected CGI.
Acting
Voice cast realizing they're emotionally bonded to foam and wiring.
Director
Randall Lobb
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Skeksis costumes were so heavy that performers could only wear them for 20 minutes before risking heat exhaustion. They kept ice vests on standby like Formula 1 pit crews.
This was Lisa Henson's first time fully running her father's company on a major production, making this as much about Jim's daughter inheriting Thra as the Gelflings inheriting their world.
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