Ep 1. Wanted Dead or Alive

In the first episode of Face Off season 10, titled "Wanted Dead or Alive", the show welcomes back 14 of its most memorable contestants from previous seasons for a chance to compete for the grand prize of $100,000 and a brand new Fiat 500. The artists, ranging in experience from special effects makeup beginners to professional makeup artists with years of experience, are put to the test in a two-part challenge designed to showcase their skills and creativity.

In the first part of the challenge, the artists are divided into two teams and tasked with creating a wanted poster for a fictional character complete with a backstory and description. However, the catch is that the character is not human but rather a mythical creature such as a mermaid, centaur, or griffin. Each team must also design and apply a prosthetic to one of their team members to transform them into a creature. The judges, veteran makeup artists Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick, and Neville Page, will then evaluate the posters and prosthetics and choose a winning team.

The second part of the challenge allows the artists to showcase their individual skills and creativity as they are tasked with creating an original bounty hunter character complete with a backstory, outfit, and weaponry. The artists must also apply a prosthetic to themselves to transform into their own creations. The judges will then evaluate the makeups and choose the top looks for the week. The winner of the challenge will receive immunity from elimination for the next episode.

The tension is high as the artists are given limited time to complete both challenges and the pressure of the competition begins to weigh on them. Each artist brings their unique perspective and skills to the table, creating stunning makeups that leave the judges impressed. However, not every artist is able to rise to the challenge, and tensions between some of the contestants begin to escalate.

As the judges prepare to evaluate the makeups and decide who will make it to the next round and who will be sent home, the artists hold their breaths in anticipation. With so much at stake, the competition is fierce and the artists are determined to prove that they have what it takes to be the next Face Off champion.

Overall, the first episode of Face Off season 10 is a thrilling introduction to the highly anticipated competition. The returning artists showcase their talent and creativity in a series of challenging tasks, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season. With seasoned veterans and up-and-coming artists competing side by side, the competition is sure to be intense and unpredictable, making for must-watch television for makeup and special effects enthusiasts alike.