Netflix’s ‘Dark Crystal’ prequel is a ‘huge epic saga’ full of star power and puppetry worthy of the Henson name

Netflix’s newest series is an out-of-this-world blast from the past — continuing the vision of Jim Henson nearly 30 years after his death.

“The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance,” which started streaming Friday, is the breathtakingly crafted prequel to Henson’s 1982 film “The Dark Crystal,” which...