Masters of the Universe: Revelation
Masters of the Universe: Revelation

Masters of the Universe: Revelation

2021TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

The war for Eternia begins again in what may be the final battle between He-Man and Skeletor. A new animated series from writer-director Kevin Smith.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users80%
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The series picks up after the events of the original 1980s "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" series, with He-Man and Skeletor locked in their final battle. When a catastrophic event results in the deaths of most of Eternia's heroes, Teela must forge an unlikely alliance to prevent the end of the universe. The story explores themes of legacy, loss, and the true meaning of being a hero.

Critical Reception

Masters of the Universe: Revelation received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its animation quality, mature storytelling, and faithfulness to the spirit of the original series while expanding its lore. However, some long-time fans expressed disappointment with certain narrative choices, particularly regarding character development and plot progression, leading to a divided audience reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning animation and adult-oriented narrative that respects the source material.
  • Appreciated for expanding the He-Man universe with compelling character arcs and high stakes.
  • Some viewers found the story pacing and specific plot developments divisive compared to the original series.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Masters of the Universe: Revelation', highlighting its impressive visual style and engaging storylines that appealed to both nostalgic fans and newcomers. While many praised its mature take on the franchise, a segment of viewers felt certain character arcs deviated too much from their expectations of the original Masters of the Universe.

Fun Fact

Kevin Smith, the showrunner, revealed that the initial concept for the series was to be a direct sequel to the original 1980s Filmation cartoon, even going as far as to contact the original voice actors to gauge their interest in returning.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Kevin Smith used to make fun of He-Man and now.... ... Well, Clownfish TV had the script leaked to them, and they announced that Smith was going to drop He-Man right away and make this a feminist propaganda piece that was Woke AF and cat...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

This gave me mixed feelings; From the start of the first episode it had that 80s vibe, until the following episodes felt like a dark, Mad Max-esque theme.Plus, I teared up a bit when Orko sacrificed himself. I was like; 'Orko'! Then at th...