Ep 8. Cosmic Circus

In season 5 episode 8 of Face Off, titled Cosmic Circus, the remaining contestants are tasked with creating otherworldly circus performers. The judges reveal that the challenge is inspired by the famous sci-fi writer Ray Bradbury, who himself was a fan of circuses and sideshows. The contestants are clearly excited by the challenge, and they start brainstorming their designs immediately.

One of the first things the contestants need to decide is what kind of alien or supernatural creature they want to create. Some of them go for more traditional circus performers, like clowns or acrobats, but with a sci-fi twist. Others decide to create completely new creatures. One team, for example, decides to make a group of snake-like performers, while another team creates a giant tentacled monster.

Once the designs are finalized, the contestants get to work. They start sculpting their creatures using foam and clay, and some of them run into some difficulties right away. One contestant, for example, struggles with creating the head for their creature. Another has trouble getting the proportions right.

As the days go by, the contestants start to see their designs come to life. They add details like scales, fur, and mechanical parts to their sculptures, and they start to look more and more like circus performers from another planet. Of course, there are still some setbacks along the way. One team has trouble getting their creature's eyes to look right, while another has to scrap a whole section of their design when it doesn't fit with the rest of the creature.

Finally, the day of the makeup application arrives. The contestants have to transform their sculptures into living, breathing performers using makeup and prosthetics. They have only a limited amount of time to do this, and the pressure is on. Some of the contestants are clearly feeling the stress, but they manage to stay focused on the task at hand.

As the models come out for the final runway show, the judges are clearly impressed by what they see. There are fire-breathing acrobats, glowing contortionists, and even a pair of humanoids riding on the back of a giant, spider-like beast. All of the designs are creative and detailed, and the models do a great job of bringing them to life.

In the end, the judges have to choose a winner and a loser. This is never an easy task, as all of the contestants are incredibly talented and have worked hard on their designs. However, one team stands out as having created the most cohesive and visually stunning performer, while another team falls short in their execution. The losing team is sent home, while the remaining contestants move on to the next round of the competition.

Overall, Cosmic Circus is a fantastic episode of Face Off that showcases the contestants' creativity and talent. It's clear that they are all passionate about their craft, and it's exciting to see what they can come up with when given a challenge as unique as this one. If you're a fan of sci-fi, circus performers, or just great makeup and prosthetics, this is an episode you won't want to miss.