The Dark Crystal
The three central part in Netflix ’s prequel seriesThe Dark Crystal : old age of Resistancecould be parents ofThe DarkCrystal ’s character Jen and Kira . InThe Dark Crystal , Jen & Kira are the two key figures , so it make up sense that the prequel would make some reveals about who they really are and where they come from .
AlthoughNetflix’sThe Dark Crystal : Age of Resistancedoesn’t outright confirm who their parents are , it does dribble some intriguing confidential information that make for strong evidence as to who they might be . InThe Dark Crystal , during a dream - fast , Kira shares her earliest memory with Jen , which reveal her female parent carrying her as an infant while take flight the garthim . In theAge of Resistance , Deet is indue with a imagination from the sanctuary Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , offer a coup d’oeil of a youthful distaff gelfling who looks remarkably like Princess Brea , and is also fly the coop with a baby . Meanwhile , Deet ’s vision register Rian trying to mend the crystal with the sherd in a mode similar to how Jen did in the movie .
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This suggests that Brea is Kira ’s female parent , and Rian is Jen ’s Padre . The distaff gelfling in Kira ’s memory has middle and hair color similar to Brea . She is also dressed in the same manner of wearable . Another challenging clue is the design on Kira ’s dress , which looks likethe symbol of the Vapra tribe . With all this considered , there ’s a strong possibility that Brea is probable , in fact , Kira ’s mother . As for Jen , asunder from the physical similarities between him and Rian , his clothing has the Stonewood kindred symbol on it . This could be a symbolic parallel meant to hint at Rian ’s relation to Jen . Even though Rian will at long last fail in healing the crystal because he is n’t the prophesied hero meant to restore Thra ’s Libra , he will succeed through Jen if he is formally confirmed to be Rian ’s son .
Like Jen , he is almost sway by the Arthur Neville Chamberlain ’s manipulation in attempts to bargain with him for the wellbeing of others . This happens in theAge of Resistanceseason 1 episode 5 , " She cognise All The Secrets , " during the carriage fit , and somewhat mirrors the gelfling ruins scene inThe Dark Crystal . Hints toward a possible connection are pushed an column inch further when Rian echoes a few ofJen ’s response from the original filmat various moment during the show .
Another attentive tidbit is Jen completing the household traffic circle with his heroic legacy . There would be three generations of Stonewood clan submarine . Ordon is hailed a outstanding warrior during the Arathim Wars , and Rian bravely leads arebellion against the Skeksisin Stone - in - the - Wood . have the grandfather , Father-God , and Logos each play a role in Thra ’s history would add another meaningful level to already rich storytelling .
Everything comes full roundabout withThe Jim Henson Company ’s admittance during the behind the scenes comment aboutRian and Deet ’s erotic love storybeing the core ofDark Crystal : Age of Resistance . This could be considered an collateral confirmation of who is Jen ’s mother . Knowing this should give fans hope that Deet will be cure of the sickness brought on by The Darkening , as it would be necessary for her Romance language with Rian to move on and ensue in Jen ’s birth . It ’s fitting that the three primary protagonists would be the parents of the originalDark Crystalcharacters who ultimately fulfill the prophecy .
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