TV Talk: Face Off Episode 9.09 “Judgment Day” Recap & Review

Photo: Nora’s Creation / Credit: Jordin Althaus/Syfy

Note: Last Week’s Recap

Tonight, an all new Face Off airs, so while we wait…here’s what I thought of last week’s episode!

In “Judgement Day,” I tried not to stay bitter over the previous elimination of Jasmine, one of the best artists of the entire season. It’s safe to say that I officially hate The Gauntlet. Redemption was near with the next challenge, dedicated to The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m obsessed with the apocalypse so this challenge couldn’t have come at a better time to lift my spirits given how upset I was with the aftermath of the previous challenge.

War. Death. Famine. Pestilence. Host McKenzie Westmore and judge, Glenn Hetrick (Legion) met the artists to tell them to choose one of the horseman as inspiration to create their own horrific incarnation. While this was an individual challenge, they’d be working in groups to make a cohesive four horsemen. Sweet! Group One: Meg went with Pestilence. Jordan picked War. Stevie chose Famine. Scott took on Death. Group Two: Kevon chose Pestilence. Nora took on Famine. Evan went with Death. Ben picked War.

In the lab, Nora seemed to be struggling with getting her vision on the mold. As an artist, that is one of the most frustrating things ever, especially on a deadline. I felt for her! Especially since I didn’t want to see her in danger of going home. She seemed to get it together after day one. But then Stevie had time management issues and I didn’t want to see her in danger of elimination either, so that was worrying for a moment there. As last looks neared, it seemed Ben was quite defeated which didn’t set well with me either because everyone left is just so good! Ahh!

On the reveal stage, my favorites from group one were Meg (Pestilence), Jordan (War) – his was absolutely terrifying, and Scott (Death) with Jordan being my favorite look from the group. My favorites from group one were Nora (Famine) and Evan (Death) with Evan being my favorite look.

The judges’ top looks were Nora and Evan with Evan winning the competition! Yay, Evan!!!! That creations was truly magnificent. Stellar job. So happy for his win! The judges’ bottom looks were Kevon and Ben with Kevon being eliminated which shocked Ben because he was so certain that he was going to be the one to go. What set them apart was Kevon being even more off kilter than Ben in regards to the direction for this challenge. It sucks to see anyone go at this point but Kevon’s got a good head on his shoulders and some real talent so I’m sure he’s on his way to some awesome work already. Who were your favorites this week?!

Photo: Evan’s Creation / Credit: Jordin Althaus/Syfy

Elimination Recap
Eliminated This Week: Kevon
Total Eliminations: Brittany, Jasmine, Libby, Meg, Melissa, Nora, Stevie, Ben, Evan, Jason, Jordan, Kevon, Omar, Ricky, Scott, Sidney

Face Off airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on Syfy.