Ep 8. Who's The New Who?
- TV-14
- October 9, 2012
- 42 min
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7.3 (21)
In season 3, episode 8 of Face Off, titled "Who's The New Who?," the remaining contestants are tasked with creating creatures inspired by the psychedelic rock band "The Who." The episode opens with the judges and special guest judge, The Who's lead singer Roger Daltrey, introducing the challenge to the contestants. The artists are given a brief history of the band's iconic imagery, album covers, and stage performances. The artists are then given four hours to sketch out their designs and three days to bring their creatures to life.
Throughout the episode, the contestants face numerous challenges, including limited time to complete complex painting and detailing techniques, issues with their molds, and unexpected setbacks. Some of the artistic skillsets showcased in this episode include sculpting, painting, prosthetics, and even animatronics.
As the deadline approaches, each contestant presents their creature to the judges and Roger Daltrey. The judges critique each creature based on how well they capture the essence of "The Who," their technical skill, and overall presentation.
While some contestants impress with their intricate detailing and lifelike creatures, others struggle and suffer from lackluster designs. However, the judges ultimately have a difficult decision to make as they consider all aspects of the challenge.
Tensions rise as the judges deliberate, leading to an emotionally charged elimination round. Ultimately, one contestant is sent home while the others move on to the next round and continue their pursuit of becoming the next "Face Off" champion.
"Who's The New Who?" is a thrilling episode that showcases the artists' talents and creativity. The challenge to create creatures inspired by one of the most iconic rock bands of the 20th century provides a unique and exciting opportunity for the artists to showcase their love of pop culture and artistic prowess. Viewers are sure to be captivated by the tension, drama, and impressive artistic skill displayed throughout this episode.
