Masters of the Universe: Revelation

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 23, 2021
Season #: 2, 1
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  1. Fidhel
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    rereading, updated history and moving forward with history

    recounting the already known story wouldn't be so cool, I honestly enjoyed what I saw and didn't expect it to be so good! some very exciting moments
  2. Gazag
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    As a longtime fan He Man I consider Masters of the Universe Revelation as a very successful production.
  3. ABCoLD
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Amazing show, true to the spirit of the original show. Definitely feels like a Kevin Smith show, has his fingerprints all over it. That's a very good thing.
  4. blackcowboy
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Kevin Smith does it again with help from some great animators, voice actors and the rest of the great people behind the scene - A most see for every He-man universe fan
  5. kumvuk
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Great show. I loved the classics and love this. I don’t understand this hate. People really just want the same again and then cry why is it the same
  6. Deependra
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    I appreciate Netflix for playing smart by not focusing entirely on remake of original 80's He-Man series. The season one with final episode leaving at cliffhanger makes the series even more intresting. Indeed, great animation & art work. Can't wait for season 2.
  7. tehga
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    I thought it was really well done, can't wait to see part two. Story was original, cast was great. Not sure why so many disliked it.
  8. aphextwinpeaks
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Sensational! So much fun. It's a little subversive, well written, brilliantly acted and brought me tears of nostalgia. Better than the recent Voltron re-do. 10/10, I'd give it 15/10 because it's also managed to upset the incels!
  9. jessejaysteward
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    I grew up with the original He-Man and She-Ra which I loved and i’d say this is a really fun and fresh spin on the He-Man and friends.
  10. Rigeru
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is currently impossible to please people. The series is not bad at all. It rescues characters from yesteryear in a very good way, not to mention that it has a very good first chapter. If you prefer the original, see it in its entirety and then if they come to cry. Each fandom is toxic than the last.… Expand
  11. PDYER23
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Loved it. Was just the first part of a story but am interested to see how it winds up.
  12. Cblitz
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    What can I say, it so good you could start by watching the last few episodes of the original 80s show and go right into this and you will think it's part of the same show. I hope we get more then just the currently planed 2 parts...
  13. QG24
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Major Spoilers for all 5 episodes in bound

    Don't listen to the user score on this one, if you can look past the bait and switch you'll find a great show truly meant for any Masters of the Universe fan. Teela does quite well in the protagonist role and her hesitation to rise to her new role will be relatable to those hesitant about their own future, Andro is fun and likeable if a bit underused, so I hope to see more of her in part 2. Evil-Lyn is great in her role, which surprised me as someone who always sort of forgot about her and I can only see her getting better from this point on, and the supporting cast of Orko, Beastman, Roboto and Man-At-Arms all play great roles too. And despite what others tell you, no, He-Man/Prince Adam does not get shafted, there's a decent amount of time in every episode where He-Man or Prince Adam get screen time and it's all good stuff. Skeletor, for the time he got, was also fantastic and I hope to see more of him. Triclops as a cult leader with Trapjaw second in command was a great idea that I hope they continue with in part 2. All in all these 5 episodes have been great and was truly made for Masters of the Universe fans. I can't recommend it enough    … Expand
  14. jvanhine
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i watch all 130 ep of He-man back in the day and it was good, i love He-man, I dont know why ppl are so upset over Masters of the Universe: Revelation: Season 1 Part 1, I think Kevin Smith and his team did a awesome job on this and i cant wait till Part 2… Expand
  15. Seankichu
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    As a kid who watched the cartoon and had all the toys, I was hesitant going in since nostalgia for cheap childhood franchises often don't hold up as an adult.
    Boy did they not disappoint. They actually found a way to continue the Master of the Universe lore in a way that only "feels" oldschool & nostalgic, while in reality slips in enough mature story telling with actual character growth    As a kid who watched the cartoon and had all the toys, I was hesitant going in since nostalgia for cheap childhood franchises often don't hold up as an adult.
    Boy did they not disappoint. They actually found a way to continue the Master of the Universe lore in a way that only "feels" oldschool & nostalgic, while in reality slips in enough mature story telling with actual character growth & stakes to the drama to justify a grown adult fan sticking around to see what happens next.
    This was way better than it needed to be, great job.    … Expand
  16. Thornzero
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    I didn't watch he-man when I was younger. I'm 34. I decided to watch this because I like the movies and tv shows that Kevin Smith had a hand in. This version of he-man resonates with me more than the older version. It saddens me that fans of the old one felt so butthurt that they had to artificially pad the negative rating for this newer version. I understand the nostalgia. There are manyI didn't watch he-man when I was younger. I'm 34. I decided to watch this because I like the movies and tv shows that Kevin Smith had a hand in. This version of he-man resonates with me more than the older version. It saddens me that fans of the old one felt so butthurt that they had to artificially pad the negative rating for this newer version. I understand the nostalgia. There are many different films and tv shows that I didn't like the reboots of. I didn't throw a fit and make it my mission to vote it into oblivion. So I enjoyed it. I want to see where it goes. Cry more. Go watch your DVD box set of old he-man. It still exists. Let everyone else try this new one out. Maybe in the end there will be more fans than before.… Expand
  17. Norminator
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great rendition of the Masters of the Universe... Universe. The decision to not focus on He-Man is bold and makes perfect sense. He just won't work as a sole main protagonist in a show for all audiences, as he's too good, too flawless. Focusing on the other masters raises the stakes, because we don't have that one person who can swoop in and fix everything with a single punch.
    Most of the redesigns work really well. Especially Evil-Lyn, although I'm not a big fan of the look of He-Man and Skeletor.
    The voices are well done, but don't always fit the character in my opinion. Especially He-Man and Skeletor. Teela also sounds off, but it's tolerable.

    Oh and BTW, He-Man was *always* woke.    … Expand
  18. Averagecitizen
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    This show is a bit of a bait and switch because it is an Eternia Without a He-Man story. Our hero acquits himself honorably and the show does him justice, but small spoiler, he is indisposed for most of the episodes. This leaves the show room to develop other characters, including but not limited to Teela. Once you get over the shock of the bait and switch you'll find that the show handlesThis show is a bit of a bait and switch because it is an Eternia Without a He-Man story. Our hero acquits himself honorably and the show does him justice, but small spoiler, he is indisposed for most of the episodes. This leaves the show room to develop other characters, including but not limited to Teela. Once you get over the shock of the bait and switch you'll find that the show handles the story, the characters and the nostalgia in really the best way possible. Not only is it ok for us to have a lot of story with "side" characters, we actually needed it for the world to make sense. This show lets us relive the nostalgia of the old show even though it was a shallow romp for children. This show is anything but, and that is only possible because of the big shakeups. Eternia and it's denizens here feel familiar but different, the early episodes paving the way for the show to use the dramatic changes in Eternia as a smooth excuse for our cast to start acting like believable people. It is all handled masterfully and Eternia and its heroes (and villains) are lovingly recreated but not held sacred, with exciting and skillful additions and developments adding interest.

    Do yourself a favor and give the show an honest chance. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  19. phildog
    Jul 23, 2021
    9
    A solid start. Yes, the animation is great, but the story makes really bold and takes the show in interesting directions.

    People say the show is "all about teela", but really, it's all about the side characters. Who they are and how do they relate the "stars" of the show. It really is about the "Masters of the Universe". The show has a lot of fun exploring and expanding on existing    A solid start. Yes, the animation is great, but the story makes really bold and takes the show in interesting directions.

    People say the show is "all about teela", but really, it's all about the side characters. Who they are and how do they relate the "stars" of the show. It really is about the "Masters of the Universe". The show has a lot of fun exploring and expanding on existing lore, really fleshing out and making the characters in this world feel real.    … Expand
  20. avictorao
    Aug 16, 2021
    9
    What a fantastic show! I didn't expect it to be such a treat. I really hope we see more seasons.
  21. Grianne
    Jul 24, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. He-Man isn't the main character but the animation is great... the story is new and dark, and the voice acting is solid. Mark Hamill is obviously amazing, Lena Headey is great, and seriously some of the extra cast is just amazing.… Expand
  22. makaveli-313
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    I can't say I was happy with the direction they took with some characters but overall I am very satisfied with the Part 1 thus far...
  23. RagnusLif
    Jul 25, 2021
    9
    The story is about the world and had a lot of deep lore into all the characters like Teela / Man at Arms / Orko and Evilyn, yes He-man made a small part in the series, but was only because that was a great way to show more about the others characters, the pacing, and animation was really good for only 5 episodes, with the stupid fanbase stop ruining the score of the series, maybe we getThe story is about the world and had a lot of deep lore into all the characters like Teela / Man at Arms / Orko and Evilyn, yes He-man made a small part in the series, but was only because that was a great way to show more about the others characters, the pacing, and animation was really good for only 5 episodes, with the stupid fanbase stop ruining the score of the series, maybe we get the chance of see He-man in the second season against a really powerful Skeletor… Expand
  24. Samiens
    Jul 23, 2021
    9
    Excellent reimagining of the classic franchise; blending a somewhat more mature tale with respect for the characters and the mythos with excellent animation, generally brilliant voice acting and excellent music.

    The show provides satisfying character arcs to a wide variety of beloved characters. There will be those who struggle with the fact that this isn’t a show whose primary focus is    Excellent reimagining of the classic franchise; blending a somewhat more mature tale with respect for the characters and the mythos with excellent animation, generally brilliant voice acting and excellent music.

    The show provides satisfying character arcs to a wide variety of beloved characters. There will be those who struggle with the fact that this isn’t a show whose primary focus is the, notably not titular, He-Man or even Skeletor but focus, or lack thereof, on a particular character isn’t a sign of quality. Taken outside of meta-concerns, Masters of the Universe Revelations is a well crafted show that tells a coherent, entertaining story that shows a lot of love to those of us who grew up with a collection of hyper-muscular action figures.

    Oh and Lena Headey swears in the most British way possible and it’s glorious.    … Expand
  25. LuisBrassiolo
    Jul 25, 2021
    9
    I really liked the first 5 episodes! The story is moving forward instead of repeating the old show, giving the chance to expand the story of several MOTU characters, not only He-Man. Nice cliffhanger too, looking forward to part 2.
    Animation is really good and fluid, lots of details in the new designs.
    And the voice acting is AMAZING! Hamill as Skeletor is great, but for me Leena Headey    I really liked the first 5 episodes! The story is moving forward instead of repeating the old show, giving the chance to expand the story of several MOTU characters, not only He-Man. Nice cliffhanger too, looking forward to part 2.
    Animation is really good and fluid, lots of details in the new designs.
    And the voice acting is AMAZING! Hamill as Skeletor is great, but for me Leena Headey as Evil-Lyn steals the show.
    Thanks Kevin Smith and the MOTU:R team for making a show that exceeded my expectations and is respectful with the franchise.    … Expand
  26. Razmax
    Jul 25, 2021
    9
    I don't understand the hate for this show I was born in the 1980s and watch the original when it aired. Honestly if you go back and watch that show now its fine but minus a few episodes its the same show over and over, I only can watch like maybe 2 episodes now because it gets boring pretty quick. This new show honestly is very good, I get it He-man isn't in it a lot but the show is calledI don't understand the hate for this show I was born in the 1980s and watch the original when it aired. Honestly if you go back and watch that show now its fine but minus a few episodes its the same show over and over, I only can watch like maybe 2 episodes now because it gets boring pretty quick. This new show honestly is very good, I get it He-man isn't in it a lot but the show is called Masters of the universe meaning it more than just He-man, that's why I'm giving it a 9 not a 10 but its a way more interesting show not just he-man saves everyone over and over again. I don't get the hate.… Expand
  27. megatillo
    Jul 25, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exceeded my expectations! The challenge with any sequel to a nostalgic kids show is bringing genuine peril, drama, and surprises to the story while also avoiding re-hashing an old episode. I found this story to be interesting and different. It showcased many of the classic characters while actually letting them grow/develop and react to their world in a realistic manner. It also ended in a place no 80s TV show could ever go...what happens when the villain FINALLY achieves what they are striving for? What happens next? Very interesting setup for part two.… Expand
  28. balljingo
    Jul 25, 2021
    9
    A very good update to the ‘80s cartoon that served entirely as an ad to sell toys to children. Actual characters and an actual story do wonders here, and make the first part a quick and fun watch. Anyone genuinely upset over the direction that the plot of a He-Man show takes needs a significant amount of counseling, and should probably not be watching cartoons on Netflix in the first place.
  29. YkStu
    Jul 25, 2021
    9
    It was a good season I like the expansion of the story and I'm glad that it wasn't just a remake of the origin series.
  30. staubin
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    Kevin Smith took what was literally a stagnant property and breathed new life into it towards a completely different direction and out come all the Edgelords and Incels whining about it. The voice acting, from Mark Hamill to Henry Rollins, is incredible. There are some great moments that reconnect you to your 80's roots. I'm a guy in his 40's who still owns his He-Man action figures butKevin Smith took what was literally a stagnant property and breathed new life into it towards a completely different direction and out come all the Edgelords and Incels whining about it. The voice acting, from Mark Hamill to Henry Rollins, is incredible. There are some great moments that reconnect you to your 80's roots. I'm a guy in his 40's who still owns his He-Man action figures but I think this review section is all you need to see just how toxic and fragile men of my age really are!… Expand
  31. lambor
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    Not as much He-man as I would have liked and if the aim was to sell He-man toys, then the first half fails miserably BUT I have been overjoyed at how Man-at-arms and Teela have been used and would be all over toys of them. Hopefully things can pick up in the second half of the series and we get a few more boulder tosses and screen punches to go with the improved animation and storytelling.
  32. ComandanteCobra
    Jul 23, 2021
    8
    Good, not perfect, but good (5 episodes so far).
    This series is a continuation of an old children's cartoon of the 80's, that mix Heroic Fantasy and Sci-fi in a classic clash between good and evil. The old series (merchandise and toys above all ) have had a cultural impact and became a pop icon still loved and remembered with affection today (so it is a sensitive subject for some)    Good, not perfect, but good (5 episodes so far).
    This series is a continuation of an old children's cartoon of the 80's, that mix Heroic Fantasy and Sci-fi in a classic clash between good and evil. The old series (merchandise and toys above all ) have had a cultural impact and became a pop icon still loved and remembered with affection today (so it is a sensitive subject for some)
    Positive stuff:
    -It's a show created for, and enjoyable by old fans of Masters of the universe (like me, i'm a vintage toy collector and all)...it's not a remake for new generations ...and this alone is a MIRACLE. There are too many remake of classic stuff around and we don't need another tv show that use and old name but tells a totally different story. It's waaay better than Netflix She-ra reboot or Transformers remake , or something boring like Robocop 2014 movie. This also means that if you aren't familiar with MOTU franchise you can't understand lots of references and will not enjoy it

    -I had hype about this series ...and often when you have much expectation about something you'll be easily, disappointed... but not here. This deliver most of the things that i liked...familiar charactres, actions, a little drama. I prefer to judge a serie for what it is not for what Il expected in my speculations. I watched 5 episodes in one day and now I want more. There are some things that are off balance, yes but good stuff here are much more numerous than bad ones

    -Easter eggs are used in a clever way, make some sort of sense in the show because are a part of the story . Veichles from the toy line are used during figths for example and not just put in the background to make fans scream

    -Cartoon targeted for adults...people adventures will have impacts on the story and character emotions. But characters development isn't deep (at least in this first 5 episodes)

    Cons:
    -Animation could be better, and visuals in general could be a little more easy on the eyes. But it's not a big deal and we need to consider 2 years of pandemic crisis

    -Some part of the story could be easilly spotted before hands.

    -There are some mandatory PC subtexts that can alter a few minor things in some characters. But it really just minor things, nothing irritating or to be "upset" about. It isn't something to complain about: It's modern time, get over it.

    -Soundtrack seems less epic than old cartoon scores

    To sum up....i've watched MOTU when i was a child in the 80's and now that i'm old enough to have a family of my own...I watched He man punching Skeletor with almost the same joy of 40 years ago . I didn't expect that I can still feel something with a simple cartoon on tv.
    Thanks for this Kevin    … Expand
  33. marmotmx
    Jul 23, 2021
    8
    Refreshing and entertaining in comparison with the 80's animation. The story is much more interesting this time and the characters are more fleshed out and I'm taking in account the 90's and 2002's remakes.

    The first part ends in a huge cliffhanger and I can not wait to see a a bigger and final showdown against a powered up Skeletor.
  34. Jyncks
    Jul 26, 2021
    8
    The show was good. Was sympathetic to those upset until I looked at the name of the show. I hope the next half of the season continues bringing the goods in spite of the hate.
  35. JimmyPickles
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    This is a fresh take on the show and while it appears a lot of people just want the past rehashed. Given that it's only five episodes so far, I think there's a lot going for this and I really like the character development in the secondary tier. Overall, excited to see where this goes in Part 2.
  36. Newfaceofrev
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    You'll notice an awful lot of these reviews are simply complaints about supposed "wokeness" from people who are unable to separate their political views from their ability to enjoy things. If you're a normal person not poisoned by the culture war you'll likely find it a fairly enjoyable animated series.

    Giving a show a 0 score because of a woman's haircut, honestly.
  37. Gkuchera
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    Great animation, cool story. I didn't mind the sacrifice in the first episode, but I can see how it could turn a few people off. Looking forward to the rest. A little ridiculous to see the review bombing here as the first like 100 reviews were 7 - 10 and the next few hundred were 0-2
  38. dharma
    Jul 24, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am not a hardcore fan of the show, but the children of the 80's know what franchise Smith was referencing : Transformers the Movie. Remember when they killed both Optimus Prime and Megatron in an epic 'final fight of sort' at the beginning of the movie? Well, this happens in this franchise, allowing the side characters to step into the front. However, Smith has clarified that He-Man is here to stay and will be the focus of the second half of the series, so hold on to your horses....let the creators do their thing first before we jump to any conclusions. It is a good series on par with any Netflix 'anime' out there.… Expand
  39. Gaijin-
    Jul 23, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Short version: technically well made show with a story that, while competently written for the most part, will disappoint fans of He-Man.

    Long version (contains spoilers):
    This is not a He-Man show. This is a Teela show. For the majority of the season, you will not see He-Man. The story focuses on Teela and this other black chick character that is insinuated to be Teela's love interest (cursory search on Google seems to show it's a minor character from the old show, Ileena, that has been repurposed as a way to appease diversity extremists).

    So if you sat down in front of your TV to watch a story about He-Man, the character you loved from your childhood, you will be disappointed.

    With the above said, this is a decent show:

    - The animation is good, with character models (for the most part), vehicles and locations that you will recognize from the old show and the toys.

    - The voice acting is competent, with a cast of high level performers that mostly fit their roles perfectly.

    - The writing, despite the bait and switch maneuver, is not bad at all. You will get to know many of the characters that surrounded He-Man all these years in a much deeper way.

    In sum, even though I am certainly upset that this is a He-Man show without He-Man, all the low scores are unjustified... as are all the 9s and 10s.

    The way I see it, this can be between a 6 and a 7 depending on how much it irks you that they removed He-Man from the equation. Less than that, you are letting your disappointment get the better of you (you have good reason to be disappointed, though); more than that, you are just giving the show points for its current affairs messages (diversity, "girls get it done", etc.).

    If there is a second season, I would give it a chance, but at some point He-Man needs to come back. Let's remember that the original show was titled "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe".    … Expand
  40. ramielwelednitz
    Jul 28, 2021
    7
    Mostly fun even is somewhat clunky at times, interested to see where the story is going
  41. M1rko94
    Jul 26, 2021
    7
    Review in pills:
    Masters of the Universe: Revelation - Part 1
    Pro: - Nostalgia effect; - Style / Design; - Screenplay: product with a more mature writing and a horizontal plot; - Good animations; - Easter eggs. Cons (not necessarily): - Product not for everyone: it is not a product for beginners because (although there is a short intro) it does not explain the characters and especially all    Review in pills:
    Masters of the Universe: Revelation - Part 1
    Pro:
    - Nostalgia effect;
    - Style / Design;
    - Screenplay: product with a more mature writing and a horizontal plot;
    - Good animations;
    - Easter eggs.
    Cons (not necessarily):
    - Product not for everyone: it is not a product for beginners because (although there is a short intro) it does not explain the characters and especially all the depth of their bonds given that it is a continuation and not a beginning.    … Expand
  42. Kipcreate
    Jul 25, 2021
    7
    Bait and Switch? Yeah, the trailers show He-Man in a much larger role than he really is.
    Story bad? Not one bit.
    MOTU: Revelation is very interesting twist on the MOTU storyline. He-Man is not present for the majority of the story past the first episode. But, the plot gives a very good reason for doing so, and honestly, it's done well, and makes for a fairly high stakes story that    Bait and Switch? Yeah, the trailers show He-Man in a much larger role than he really is.
    Story bad? Not one bit.

    MOTU: Revelation is very interesting twist on the MOTU storyline. He-Man is not present for the majority of the story past the first episode. But, the plot gives a very good reason for doing so, and honestly, it's done well, and makes for a fairly high stakes story that drives an ensemble of He-Man fan favorites, heroes and villains alike together in a pretty interesting storyline that I thoroughly enjoyed.

    Let's address the elephant in the room, though. The trailers, the did lie. Kevin Smith did lie. And honestly, that's a shame. Had they been upfront about this MOTU series not headlining He-Man as the main hook, I think many of the (re)viewers would've given it a much fairer shot than it's getting right now. As a MOTU fan, I am perfectly down for an ensemble cast of side characters getting some spotlight while He-Man takes a backseat if it's done well. And this story does so VERY well, and in a way I feel is very respectful to the character. But, when you mess with the expectations of fans in order to trick them into a hype train, don't be surprised when that train runs you over.

    But, all that aside, I'm looking at this series for itself. Animation? Come on, it's the studio that did Castlevania. It's gorgeous. Music? Feels pretty much out of the original series. Could've used more energy and synthy stuff, but it's fine. Dialogue and characters? It's got plenty of the old series camp and hokeyness, but does so a bit more seriously and nothing seems completely out of character or out of nowhere.

    The story itself does focus on Teela. I wish they'd advertised that than baiting a He-Man focus, but putting that aside, it does make more sense than some people think. Being the daughter of The Sorceress and adopted child of Man-At-Arms, she's got the background to hold her own and plenty of room to take spotlight and be a champion of her own. I just wish they'd led with that fact in advertising.

    There's a few bits of SJW-ish stuff. Grayskull has been redesigned as a black man, despite previous showings of him being very visually a direct inspiration and ancestor to He-Man. It's tokenization and has no relevance to the plot, but it's there and it's obvious why. Annoying blackwashing for brownie points on Twitter. I just roll my eyes and keep going since it has zero relevance to the plot so it doesn't matter in context to anything. They could've made Grayskull a chicken in a gimp suit and it'd have been just as important to the story, and just as meaningless and arbitrary a change.

    I don't see any real feminist or LGBT agenda pushing in it like some people say. And to clarify, I'm a fairly conservative dude, so I'm supposed to see some conspiracies in this sorta thing, right? But, to the point, there's nothing to talk about in that section. It's a magical fantasy land where everyone's a Viking or a wizard, it's not shocking when Teela or Evil-Lyn can hold their own. Besides, they never do any lore-breaking feats like out-punching He-Man or some crap. They're just competent. And as far as design changes... I mean, it's not the OG designs, and that's mildly disappointing, but I'd also expect some changes here and there. Sure, Teela isn't as feminized as she used to be, but it's not horrendously ugly or anything. It's just functional armor. Doesn't bother me, but I can see why some of the OG design fans are a little upset, though I think they might be overreacting a tad. As for Teela and Andra, if that's supposed to be LGBT, I think the LGBT crowd is gonna be pissed at it. They seem more like friends and adventuring partners than lovers, and there's no actual affection shown between them, so... yeah, I'm not seeing it. So, either, it's the most naturally written romantic partnership ever written, in which case I'm fine because they're not obnoxiously shoving it down my throat, or, there's nothing there, and again, I have no complaint.

    All in all. Is it perfect? No.
    Is the 80s reboot everyone was hoping for? No.
    Did Kevin Smith bait and switch people into a hype train frenzy he couldn't possibly hope to live up to? Absolutely.
    Is MOTU: Revelation worth a watch? Yes

    If you like MOTU, you'll probably enjoy this. It's not all He-Man, but you'll get plenty of the rest of the cast, and I personally loved seeing Man-At-Arms kick some ass, among other things. Give it a try with an open mind and I think you'll walk away happier than if you let your expectations run high.    … Expand
  43. Chrissy75
    Jul 24, 2021
    7
    Amazingly animated and beautifully scored. I really appreciate the fact that Kevin had the courage of not concentrating the whole show on He-man alone.That decision in my opinion really gives the whole show a much needed space to breath and expand on the world and myths. As long as you understand that this is masters of the universe and not the He-man show, you will without a doubt enjoyAmazingly animated and beautifully scored. I really appreciate the fact that Kevin had the courage of not concentrating the whole show on He-man alone.That decision in my opinion really gives the whole show a much needed space to breath and expand on the world and myths. As long as you understand that this is masters of the universe and not the He-man show, you will without a doubt enjoy that show. … Expand
  44. rhyobit
    Jul 26, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok so this show is nominally about He-Man, and whislt it's still a good watch, it's not what I expected as someone who loved He-Man as a child and feels like such a missed opportunity.

    The show opens and has a decent start, but by the end of the 1st episode He-Man/Prince Adam is quite literally dead. *spoilers* The rest of the series is then basically about Teela on a quest to ressurect He-Man.

    All of the plot development is around Teela, who forges relationships with randoms as well as the well known cast of characters we all remember from our childhood including Evil Lyn, with some strong foreshadowing of some season 2 things to come i'm sure.

    Eventually, she gets somewhere by going down the death rabbit hole to find Prince-Adam in an effective He-Man Paradise where she convinces him to come back and restore magic to eternia which he does. Shortly thereafter, he's dead again with a big cliffhanger.

    The story telling is good, the characterisation is generally strong - Lena Heady is a tour de force as Evil Lyn, although I feel the Sarah Michelle Gellar does get landed with some poor dialogue, especially around her spurning of Man at Arms, and the general Eternian Court over being lied to - she definitely comes off as naive or petty over it. Anyway, importantly, but this isn't a show about He-Man, it's a show about Teela where He-Man/Prince Adam is a supporting character.

    Don't get me wrong I enjoyed the show, and I love it's modern precursor, She-Ra on Netflix as did my kids. The themes in this though, it's not targeted at children, but it also doesn't seem to be targeted at men, or even "males" which is I would think, should be its' primary target demographic.

    I'll be honest here, I went into this cudded into a couch with my son really hoping for something like She-Ra targeted at boys. All through the first episode I was actually shedding nostalgic tears and revelling in being able to share something that was such a big part of my childhood with my boy. By the end of that episode, I was left with some doubts that the following episodes pretty much confirmed and blew away any hope I had.

    i've read some pieces that this "isn't about he-man" and that Kevin Smith has taken issue with that. I agree with that, this "is" about He-Man as a series, but the main character in it is not He-Man, it's Teela. There's nothing wrong with that in and of itself, but everything leading into this show subverts that reality. It's entirely possible that Smith intends to focus more on the eponymous character of this show in future seasons, but the manner in which the story is conducted gives me enough concern to grant the possibility that this won't be the case as a good probability.

    I like this show, but it's not what I wanted or expected, maybe in this day and age I should've, but I think it does a dis-service to boys and men. There's nothing wrong with strong female characters, and what's here is well written with a generally interesting story. The fact is that this "universe" already had an entire 5 season show dedicated to exactly that, that I thoroughly enjoyed. I was hoping that this show would dedicate a similar amount of time providing a male role model for my Son like She-Ra did for my Daughter. I was sorely disappointed, and it shouldn't be the case that I should have to explain to him that this character, who's historically the star of this show should be relegated to a bit part.

    More so, i'm a bit angry about that, the interplay between Prince Adam and He-Man is a really intriguing one which could show a whole gamut of masculinity between the more potentially feminine, and the overtly masculine. This could've been a show that gave someone to look to for the entire gamut of male sexuality, and instead it feels like it all ended up about Teela and her feelings about He-Man and Adam.

    I sincerely hope that Smith corrects this course in the second season, i'm a big fan of his and he's a very capable writer and director, and I know he has the ability. I'll definitely watch the second season in that hope and I'm sure I'll watch the whole lot even if he misses the mark for those exact same reasons. I don't think what I'm hoping for is asking too much, and he definitely still has the tools within the story to do so.

    Given the way the world works these days though, who knows.    … Expand
  45. hello_world
    Jul 25, 2021
    6
    Full disclosure, I have watched the original He-man series, so this is a review of someone who knows very little of the franchise other than the bare basics. That being said, you don't need to know all the much about He-man to understand the plot. The show is simple enough that most people will know what's going on without any prior knowledge (one of the characters is named "Evil-Lynn ofFull disclosure, I have watched the original He-man series, so this is a review of someone who knows very little of the franchise other than the bare basics. That being said, you don't need to know all the much about He-man to understand the plot. The show is simple enough that most people will know what's going on without any prior knowledge (one of the characters is named "Evil-Lynn of god-sakes. It doesn't take a genius to figure out the relationship she had with the heroes prior to this series).

    As for the execution of the story itself, it's pretty enjoyable. The story starts off with an event, that I would imagine, changes the status quo for the series. This is an interesting idea and it made me wish that I had a deeper relationship with the original as it would likely would have a larger impact on me. But nonetheless, we get the idea that things will change for the characters and the dynamics of the show will be radically different from the original. The events that unfold thereafter, while not revolutionary, does what it needs to in introducing newcomers like myself to the many different characters and sets up the second part with a great cliff hanger ending that promises that once again, the status quo has changed.

    Speaking of characters, this show has quite a few of them and many of them were surprisingly compelling. The show put a focus on presumably side characters from the original and gave them a heart that made me care about them in the brief time that I knew them. The biggest let down was perhaps the main character of the first part who's personality seem to be that they are angry and bitter about what happen to them, but not much else. Perhaps I would have liked them better if I had watch the original, but as it stands, I found the side characters to be much more enjoyable.    … Expand
  46. AllNewSuperfake
    Aug 9, 2021
    6
    Everything surrounding this series is so much more interesting than the actual experience, starting with the descent of my generation into boomer-ing. Middle aged man getting worked up about a continuation of a cartoon they watched when they were 6 to the point where nothing less but civilization and everything good and holy is at stake and being destroyed by evil forces is a lot more epicEverything surrounding this series is so much more interesting than the actual experience, starting with the descent of my generation into boomer-ing. Middle aged man getting worked up about a continuation of a cartoon they watched when they were 6 to the point where nothing less but civilization and everything good and holy is at stake and being destroyed by evil forces is a lot more epic than what Kevin Smith presents here, even though he stole his ideas from the best franchises out there.

    And for a good reason - the original lore and the formula of what used to be little more than a toy commercial is f*ing retarded. With a cast and talent like this at hand I'd rather get fired than waste those resources on recreating that trash. The main character were as one-note as they can be, and there was exactly one and only one storyline repeated endlessly. And yes, you loved that when you were six because your brain was also six and you needed rituals and endless repetition and clear black and white because everything was terribly confusing already, but dear lord, now you are 46 and you should have learned to cope with it.

    Especially since all the new elements aren't exactly groundbreaking and unheard of. Some borgs here, a Wonderwoman there, there's Ironman and evil Aquaman, there's that evil queen from Game of Thrones with yet another redemption arc who even sounds like that evil queen, there's some obvious inspiration from Akira in the animation and the whole worldbuilding lore has been copypasted from Stephen King's "Dark Tower", and suprise, the result is quiet decent. Borderline entertaining. Even though it mixes so many elements it almost finds it's own ground and isn't entirely predictable. I had wished for something like that when I was 6, the voice actors are amazing. It does kill time, but it doesn't waste it completely. Unlike the original where the same guy won against that other guy episode after episode you are even a little curious what will happen next, beyond "will He-Man's hair ever move" or "how does a skull have facial expressions".

    I wouldn't have even noticed this thing without the outcry, paying the creators in the internet's most precious currency - attention. So congratulations to the creators, this is my TV surprise of 2021, because I'd never thought I'd watch this. And it has nothing to do with the actual experience, which is... pretty ok. I'm just too old for that stuff by now.    … Expand
  47. Izackrimm
    Jul 24, 2021
    6
    es algo entrenenida, pero es como ver un rapidos y furiosos te entretiene pero la historia es basura e incongruente y ridicula
  48. Kai82
    Jul 25, 2021
    5
    Sadly the rumors were true. It is not a truly bad show but the lies and misleading of fans will decrease the ratings a lot. Lets start with the elephant in the room: He-Man is very sparingly used in this show to say it mildly and Teela is the main character. This is normally not a problem especially if the show is good or it fits the narrative (and I would no mind if both are truly good).Sadly the rumors were true. It is not a truly bad show but the lies and misleading of fans will decrease the ratings a lot. Lets start with the elephant in the room: He-Man is very sparingly used in this show to say it mildly and Teela is the main character. This is normally not a problem especially if the show is good or it fits the narrative (and I would no mind if both are truly good). However there are some valid arguments against this in this case. Firstly they promised a He-Man show and nothing else and especially Kevin Smith made a lot of now proven lies about this on social media. Secondly everyone who grew up with the show knew that He-Man was the boys show and She-Ra the girls show. This means not that you cant have strong females or males in the other show as for example the Sorceress is the most powerful character in He-man and probably atop on the wisest characters list too. So they harmed the expectation twice. While I use a phrase with the word “expectations” you hear a lot that the show is a repeat of “The Last Jedi” in poorly subvert expectation and angering a lot of the fan base. Sadly a fair and valid point. Lastly they show that they have no confidence in their own show, ideas and decisions as they could have told this passionately to the (potential) viewers. To be fair for the last point it could also backfire but you would not be labeled as liars that mislabeled a product. I might sound too negative as the show is not that bad. The visuals and characters look really good and I praise them for this. The art style is top notch too and fully appealing. Just look at the official poster or trailer. It has a high value and I will praise the show for it too. Then there are the voice actors: I would never complain with such an awesome cast with for example Mark Hamill, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Lena Headey, Susan Eisenberg and Chris Wood. For me this is an all star team and a true strength. Now to the next elephant in the room with the story. I think it is not that bad and everyone should remember that the old show was never about telling deep Shakespearean stories. It was good and enjoyable but not in a top tier story level. I think the ideas and twists work but cant turn the tide. To clarify: I see a lot of good ideas and moments but these cant keep up against the negatives. Overall this will be in the list of re-imagination of established characters or shows that fail to win the old fans or core audience. I will conclude with: Dear producers and directors. If you want to tell your own stories than do it. If you want to redo / revive a show then please look into what made it good back thenfor the viewers and use this well. Take an example were that worked well like “Mad Max Fury Road” or “The Mandalorian” and how to subvert expectations in an awesome way in “Avengers Infinity War” and “Avengers Endgame”.… Expand
  49. deltagilbert
    Jul 27, 2021
    5
    It's a fun, short and easily watchable 5 episode series. It was great to see old characters back on screen again after all these years and focuses on the supporting cast rather than He-Man.

    Was it Teela heavy like the leaks claimed ? Yes. Evil Lynn was a way more interesting character in this series though. Story wise, there's a few dumb character choices at times and it was probably    It's a fun, short and easily watchable 5 episode series. It was great to see old characters back on screen again after all these years and focuses on the supporting cast rather than He-Man.

    Was it Teela heavy like the leaks claimed ? Yes. Evil Lynn was a way more interesting character in this series though.

    Story wise, there's a few dumb character choices at times and it was probably a massive mistake sidelining He-Man and Skeletor. It will need a second season to actually become a He-Man show but based on the reactions of most people right now, I doubt we'll ever see it.    … Expand
  50. BurgerSeeker
    Jul 23, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was mostly enjoyable, until the 16:30 mark where the very event that drives the plot forward could have been so very easily avoided if He-Man, one of the most competent characters in fiction, had just not stood still like a moron while Skeletor very slowly and obviously did something blatantly evil. This is a textbook example of an Idiot Plot — that is, a plot that can only develop when the characters act like idiots. Unfortunately, this happens in the first episode and is the part that sets up all subsequent events. I could give it a pass if this were the original or even the 200X reboot, but since Revelation wants to be a mature take on MOTU, it gets no excuse for bad writing. The rest of the show could be good for all I know, but as someone who's only seen the first episode, the triggering event is too stupid to make me want to watch the rest; it's hard to get invested in the story or even take it as seriously as it wants to be taken when the very premise is contrived to the point of idiocy.… Expand
  51. lottalava
    Jul 24, 2021
    5
    The animation is very well done, but this first part is a He-Man show without He-Man!
    Another complain is the ridiculous transformation scene, really looks like Sailor Moon! Couldn´t be more gaysh to me!
  52. CkVega
    Jul 24, 2021
    4
    Really tried to give this a chance, but the characters are fundamentally unlikeable and have bizarre motives and reactions. Art style is good, but this has clearly been written by someone who has no love or respect of the source material. I guess "subverting expectations" is the name of the game these days, to the point that it's so predictable, everyone knew what was going to happenReally tried to give this a chance, but the characters are fundamentally unlikeable and have bizarre motives and reactions. Art style is good, but this has clearly been written by someone who has no love or respect of the source material. I guess "subverting expectations" is the name of the game these days, to the point that it's so predictable, everyone knew what was going to happen before it launched. Honestly these days treating an old IP with respect would subvert my expectations.… Expand
  53. InActionMan64
    Jul 26, 2021
    4
    Devoid of both He-Man and Masters. This is clearly a 10-13 episode season 1 crushingly condensed down, subsequently losing all pace and story. The changes to Teela (and to some degree Evil-Lynn) were just too much, and without any context. Despite all the good, the inconsistent story telling and non-existent character development dragged this season (which is what it was) down.
  54. DrummerKolle
    Jul 24, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning, spoilers ahead!

    First I have to say, it's not as bad as I thought it would be...

    Yes, this is more Teela than He-Man, but the general idea was not that bad.
    And you can say what you want, Teela is clearly in love with the other character I already forget the name of...
    So yes, agenda -> Check!

    However, the whole 5 episodes felt like one oversized episode and there is still a lot to complain about.
    While Teelas reaction in the first episode is somewhat relatable, the outcome is a mirror of modern society. Instead of talking it out and asking for the reasons, it more like "I quit!", which in my eyes is a huge overreaction. But I guess even cartoon characters are offended about everything nowadays...

    Besides that a lot of character development is not going as planned, at least not for me...
    The death of Orco and the robot dude are really meaningless and I couldn't care less. While they tried to make Orco more "care-able", it was so forced and nothing really new was told. For the robot dude I really had no connection at all...

    The whole 5 episodes felt kind of confusing and it looked like there was no clear vision, what this wants to be.

    Positiv was, that the animation is good and there is a nice little twist at the end, but that's about it...

    All in all, this is a mediocre "reboot", at least until now. Let's see how the rest will turn out...    … Expand
  55. DarthGeddon
    Jul 24, 2021
    4
    Advertising is a bit misleading unless something dramatic changes in the next 5 episodes.

    If youre looking for he-man youre going to be disappointed. Theres very little to no character development at any point and the story is just kinda ok all the way through. Few shock scenes to try and make you feel something but they all fall flat.

    Disappointing. I had high hopes.
  56. DastardlyBadGuy
    Jul 25, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sorry. Unless you're just one of the few, proud, diehard Teela fans, this series will disappoint the hell out of you. I'll throw in the good, first. I rated the series a 4 solely based on the animation being gorgeous and the good voice acting. Although, surprisingly, I wasn't a fan of Hamill's Skeletor. Beyond that, the story is nothing but trashy pandering and virtue signalling. It seems that there is a "by the numbers" checklist any and all big and small screen entertainment has to follow before it is allowed to be released. This show is a prime example of that practice. Couple that with the fact that it was advertised as something it was not in order to lure people in for views, only to be pelted with the garbage contained within. Kevin Smith absolutely lied about the premise of the show and it's contents. He responded to the backlash by trash talking fans who simply just wanted an entertaining show. As a huge Smith fan, I was extremely disappointed that he was on board for this abortion. As well as his reaction that followed. You don't win fans over by killing the main character and turning a beloved secondary character into an unlikeable, selfish c**t. But, don't take my word for it. And, especially don't take the word of all these so called "professional" critics who bend to the will of money every chance they get. Watch it for yourself. If you go in with lowered expectations, you may enjoy it.… Expand
  57. solrhn
    Jul 25, 2021
    4
    The voice casting was poor, the story was clunky and predictable, the audio mix was not quite right, the character redesigns and outright retconning was not welcome. This was a wasted opportunity with a really badly handled PR campaign.
  58. Voodoo123
    Jul 23, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interesting concept that from the trailer looked like it had potential. Sadly the combat in this anime doesn't carry any impact. The story was poor with a weak screenplay and he-man 'dying' in the first episode. Switched off after the first episode. Avoid!… Expand
  59. MrManga
    Jul 25, 2021
    3
    The rating is mainly for the animation wich holds quite high quality, but thats the best thing about it as the rest is either easy forgettable, woke propaganda or just a show about Teelas late teen angst, the show had lots of potential but feel short on most things as it seems it was more important to the creators to mess with the old fans then care for the characters or the show.
  60. Benaud
    Jul 24, 2021
    3
    Too few highlights, too many lowlights.
    Too many things done that are forced, or just plain wrong for this world.
    The marketing was for a He-Man show and this is not that.
  61. Rick-Cast
    Jul 24, 2021
    3
    Wow, this the most bait and switch I've ever seen.

    This is not the show that was advertised and its not even good. It's all about a woman who is mad about being lied to and shirks all her responsibilities in order to "find herself". The REAL protagonist, Teela is turned into a narcissistic brat without any amount of common sense who is easily one of the most despicable protagonists I    Wow, this the most bait and switch I've ever seen.

    This is not the show that was advertised and its not even good. It's all about a woman who is mad about being lied to and shirks all her responsibilities in order to "find herself". The REAL protagonist, Teela is turned into a narcissistic brat without any amount of common sense who is easily one of the most despicable protagonists I ever had the displeasure to see. The whole universe almost comes to an end, Adam sacrifices himself, and Teela spends her entire arc acting like her feelings matter more than the ENTIRETY of the universe. And her motivations are honestly, the weakest part of this show and comes off less like a strong, empowered woman and more someone throwing a hissy fit at a really inappropriate time.
    The "strong female" characters scowling and being "angry" is a trite and overdone trope.
    It excels in good animation and a compelling cast, and that's the only thing that can attract someone. The story is your standard cliché journey about saving the whole universe, but is lacking any high stakes, memorable moments or simple emotions. The story rushes forward and the viewer does not have the opportunity to get to know the individual characters, nor to care about their potential demise.
    There are some action scenes, but they are solved very quickly and they lack any high stakes. I would expect much more from a show called Masters of the Universe.
    I've given it a 3 becasue the animations and the voice acting and solid soundtrack is great but all icings on a cake when this show apparently exists purely just to troll fans. A Troll-vest show is the best way to describe this.
    Kevin lied and clownfish tv was right...spread the word.    … Expand
  62. Jrystal
    Jul 24, 2021
    3
    It gets a three solely because it has great animation. Otherwise I wouldn't recommend it. Just watch the trailer to see the best of the shows animation and skip this.
  63. Ronnam
    Jul 24, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler Warning. They literally vanish the hero and villain in episode 1. What’s the point? Who is this for? If you hate the main characters so much, why not do a different story altogether? Deceitful. Kevin Smith owes Clownfish TV an apology because ages ago they called this, then Smith attacked them on social media and lied about it profusely… Expand
  64. Mugwump75
    Jul 23, 2021
    3
    As a long time fan of both Kevin Smith and MOTU, I was eagerly anticipating the launch or Revelation and found myself rooting for Kevin and the show in the face of pre-launch criticism. Having watched it, I'm sorry to report that those claiming the show would be a woke cluster-f were absolutely right. Kevin, unlikable main protagonists, agenda driven plot contrivances and hollow-heartedAs a long time fan of both Kevin Smith and MOTU, I was eagerly anticipating the launch or Revelation and found myself rooting for Kevin and the show in the face of pre-launch criticism. Having watched it, I'm sorry to report that those claiming the show would be a woke cluster-f were absolutely right. Kevin, unlikable main protagonists, agenda driven plot contrivances and hollow-hearted marketing affirmations do not a good experience make.

    To its credit, the show looks and sounds terrific.    … Expand
  65. daniel307
    Jul 23, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this show could’ve been better though the animation and music is impressive but let’s see what happens in part 2… Expand
  66. Daece
    Jul 23, 2021
    3
    3 points for the animation and voice acting alone... looks great, but that's where it ends. Amazing that my favourite character as a kid was killed off, removed from first billing (i.e. show title), then make the show about a secondary character. Teela was a fantastic character in the original series, but comes off like a sook in the first episode and not someone I care to follow the3 points for the animation and voice acting alone... looks great, but that's where it ends. Amazing that my favourite character as a kid was killed off, removed from first billing (i.e. show title), then make the show about a secondary character. Teela was a fantastic character in the original series, but comes off like a sook in the first episode and not someone I care to follow the adventures of moving forward. Gave Kevin Smith the benefit of the doubt after the leaks, but turns out he's a liar. Much respect lost and I won't be watching beyond the first couple minutes I unfortunately watched of episode two.… Expand
  67. Pepper_Potts
    Jul 25, 2021
    3
    Animation is nice, voice over too. And that's all. Read other comments for details.
  68. EvilMrJingles
    Jul 23, 2021
    2
    Good old bait & switch, No relevant male characters whatsoever in a show called He-man, what’s wrong with this picture? With that said, +2 for the animation.
  69. yesterdayatnoon
    Jul 25, 2021
    2
    It's not great. The source material isn't exactly amazing, full of campy jokes, stilted dialogue and inconsistent characters, but it's weird to revive the series and keep all these negative traits while also cutting out everything that made the original enjoyable.

    It's another sad bait and switch reboot. It acts like it's going to scratch that nostalgia itch than pisses in your face    It's not great. The source material isn't exactly amazing, full of campy jokes, stilted dialogue and inconsistent characters, but it's weird to revive the series and keep all these negative traits while also cutting out everything that made the original enjoyable.

    It's another sad bait and switch reboot. It acts like it's going to scratch that nostalgia itch than pisses in your face for the crime of enjoying the original. If you're hoping for some fun action comedy, or a nostalgic tour of the past, this show isn't going to do it for you.

    I'll give it a couple points for the art in some places. Occasionally it looks cool enough that I wish it was better.    … Expand
  70. zamorian79
    Jul 25, 2021
    2
    I'm a kid of the 80's so I had high expectations for this one and was hoping for something aimed for the fans, unlike what they did with Netflix's She-Ra TV show, that it's aimed for a new audience. Sadly it fail, and it fail bad.

    I don't mind a Teela show, in fact if done right, I'd have loved it even if it was 100% focused on her, but in Revelation most things are working for the new    I'm a kid of the 80's so I had high expectations for this one and was hoping for something aimed for the fans, unlike what they did with Netflix's She-Ra TV show, that it's aimed for a new audience. Sadly it fail, and it fail bad.

    I don't mind a Teela show, in fact if done right, I'd have loved it even if it was 100% focused on her, but in Revelation most things are working for the new agenda of men=bad, woman=good. In just one chapter they completely got rid of the male cast and the show is all about Teela, (and I wouldn't mind this if she was an unlikeable, bossy and self-centered Teela), her female partner, Sorceress and Evil-Lyn saving the day. I don't understand this trend and it really tells how little they think of women that, instead of writing an interesting, complex and capable females, the only way for many of them to highlight women is dumb down men, make them bad, or erase them completely. Not to mention that any resemblance of femininity in her design is also stripped and left behind in favor of a muscular dude in khakis. Again, "let's empower women making them look like a man". I don't want to put spoilers in here, but not only is insulting what they did to He-Man, they also completely destroyed Teela. So sad this happened to one of my most beloved series. I'm giving it 2 for the music and voice acting.    … Expand
  71. Kelderek
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    Um verdadeiro dedo do meio para a base de fãs da série original. O primeiro trailer poderia ser considerado propaganda enganosa.
  72. masterchief247
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who grew up with He-man cartoons, and still enjoys them today, He-Man revelation was a HUGE disappointment. As a child, i looked up to He-man as a hero. In this series, He-man and Adam are portrayed as failures and a disgrace. Also, He-man himself only shows up in the first episode and a few times in flashbacks AFTER THEY KILL HIM OFF!!! THAT'S RIGHT!! We were told this story was about He-man, but its really all about Teela. Yep, its Teela's story, which is utter garbage. It's a classic case of bait and switch. Using He-man to hype up a story NOT about He-man. Save yourself the money and go re-watch the original cartoons if you want a REAL He-man story. This isn't it. THIS is nothing but a story with an agenda to prop up a strong woman, and put down a strong man. 100%. If that doesn't appeal to you, or you are expecting a traditional He-man story, this is a hard skip for sure. The only redeeming factor if the art and animation. It was good. Could have been so great if they would have just given us the story WE wanted and not the story THEY wanted.… Expand
  73. Judaas
    Aug 3, 2021
    2
    Stellar animation and voice acting but crappy screenplay with no respect to the oryginal characters.
  74. electronicoffee
    Jul 23, 2021
    2
    Kevin Smith lied multiple times and we now have the proof! Clownfish TV was right about every single thing they said.
  75. andyvicius
    Jul 29, 2021
    2
    i give it a 2 for the good animation & good voice acting.... writing is crap. the show IS NOT about He-Man. stop ruining everything we love!! Kevin Smith is done. he lied all the way.
  76. facehugger22
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    This is unfortunately a poor show from a story and dialog perspective. While often predictable, the writers attempt to spice things up by leaning heavily upon cheap and cliché shock. The dialog is often trite, even unintentionally hilarious it's so bad. It doesn't feel true to the original series at all despite supposedly being a continuation. And finally, and most egregiously, it commitsThis is unfortunately a poor show from a story and dialog perspective. While often predictable, the writers attempt to spice things up by leaning heavily upon cheap and cliché shock. The dialog is often trite, even unintentionally hilarious it's so bad. It doesn't feel true to the original series at all despite supposedly being a continuation. And finally, and most egregiously, it commits the cardinal sin of being boring. The "shocking" cliff hanger at the end of the season feels stupid and ham-fisted.

    It's only saving grace is the art and animation. Vivid and bright, the effects of magic and the colorful cast of heroes and rogues are at times arresting and always a joy to watch. It's just a shame that the story they're acting out for the audience is such a poor, boring one.

    I can't recommend this to either old fans nor newcomers, children nor adults. I am not sure who this is for. One thing I am certain of: this is definitely the last time I'll be bothering with anything that has Kevin Smith's name on it. I am not going throw hours of my time down a black hole of silly boredom again.    … Expand
  77. Hallowsend666
    Jul 23, 2021
    2
    This is a bait and switch and not worth your time.

    Kevin Smith lied, this is not Masters of the Universe. This a generic **** that believes women have to look like men to be strong. How empowering is it for women to only be strong because all the men are killed off, removed otherwise or made to look stupid? It is insulting to both old fans as well as to truly empowered women, nothing    This is a bait and switch and not worth your time.

    Kevin Smith lied, this is not Masters of the Universe. This a generic **** that believes women have to look like men to be strong.

    How empowering is it for women to only be strong because all the men are killed off, removed otherwise or made to look stupid?

    It is insulting to both old fans as well as to truly empowered women, nothing more than low-effort woke pandering.    … Expand
  78. cwell510
    Jul 25, 2021
    2
    Where do I start? The only redeeming value of this series is the animation, everything LOOKS great; then storyline however falls flat. Everything that was leaked out months ago on Reddit and Clownfish TV was correct in their early analysis of the show. I don't now where to begin with my utter disappointment of this show, it's the equivalent of 10 lbs of sh*t stuffed into a 5 lb bag.
  79. ROM30NRG
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    Looks like this was made by people who hate He-Man. Zero effort was put into researching the He-Man universe and who the characters really are. This is more like a story made by a person who hates He-Man. Prince Adam has been disrespected extremely and Teela has been turned into a completely different person. The only thing that is good about this series is the Japanese style of animationLooks like this was made by people who hate He-Man. Zero effort was put into researching the He-Man universe and who the characters really are. This is more like a story made by a person who hates He-Man. Prince Adam has been disrespected extremely and Teela has been turned into a completely different person. The only thing that is good about this series is the Japanese style of animation and art style. I believe that if this was given to any Japanese studio they would have done a better job and gave He-Man a better story. If anyone wants to watch He-Man they should watch the original 1983 series or 2002 remake which is extremely better. Stay away from this **** this is nothing but garbage. Also, King Gray Skul was never a black man and he never will be. This has nothing to do with He-Man and The Masters of the Universe this is a story by a person who hates He-Man and the He-Man fandom. Seriously people don't watch this.… Expand
  80. DerbstinAction
    Jul 25, 2021
    2
    The Show is not about He-Man. The Trailer is misleading and the Titel of the Series should be "Tale of Teela". Nice Animation and the Story isnt to bad. But in the end its the same Netflix **** they do everytime with loved Charakters and IPs.
  81. Joab
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    É só mais uma animação. Não tem alma.

    Enredo fraco e previsível ,personagens sem carisma. Falta mais He -Man nessa animação.
  82. Fulano
    Jul 23, 2021
    2
    O primeiro trailer iludiu bastante, veríamos uma nova serie do He-Man com uma bela animação, mas só vimos He-Man no primeiro episódio.
  83. Clive_cowan
    Jul 30, 2021
    2
    It looks amazing and has a mostly good voice cast. But it’s GARBAGE. The story is awful. Kill off good character’s and turn others into wimp apologists or a self-centred B***H.
  84. renohata
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The trailer has nothing to do with the series. Kevin Smith is a lier, he said it was a series about He Man, however, there is almost no He Man at all. Terrible script, too many convenient coincidences. The series is almost all about Teela, feminism and SJW agenda. The only thing that is really good is the technical aspects such as animation and soundtrack. Mark Hamil as well, always an excellent voice actor.… Expand
  85. Lother
    Jul 25, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MOTU Viewer: Hey, so why would Teela decide to abandon her post, her dream job, her army, her kingdom, two grieving parents, and disown her family just because she didn't know Adam was He-Man? Like, it's not a great place to be, but loads of ppl didn't know he was He-Man. Even his own dad. And the ones who did know, knew because the Sorceress told them back in the day, not Adam, and only so Adam would have guides and support while he bore the burden of being He-Man and keeping the secrets of Grayskull and the sword of power safe. All this seems like a bit of a wild reaction if I'm honest, and completely out of character for Teela. Why is she such an emotionally resentful and self-centred person now?
    Show: Don't know. But look how strong and female she is. And gay.
    Viewer: Yeah, about that, how come you imply she's gay now, but do nothing with it in terms of the narrative or in developing her character. This kinda reminds me of Loki's throwaway bi-sexuality. You do less here than shows who first did this sort of thing more than a decade ago, like Korra and Xena. But these days, isn't this just cynical and lazy queerbaiting?
    Show: Nope. It's (reads from cue card) diverse and inclusive.
    Viewer: Hey, so this Andra girl is smart (except when she doesn't know anything about a massive war that happened a handful of years ago for some reason), brave, and pretty self-less. She seems to want to be a hero and help Eternia. This motivation would appear to put her wants and needs at complete odds with Teela's, who only cares about money and not being a hero. Why at no point during the series does that ever become a point of conflict as more and more people die and the mission becomes more dangerous?
    Show: Don't know.
    Viewer: Hey, so how did Teela manage to summon magical power she had no idea she possessed when fighting not-Skeletor in hell? What did she do to subdue him in his own house, and nab the sword? It seemed to be more than turning his game against him, and something awakened in her akin to the Sorceress' power. How did any of that work? Why did it seem so easy and convenient? Even the Sorceress can't do magic like that quite so easily. What gives?
    Show: Don't know. But she's his worst nightmare now!
    Viewer: (sighs...) she certainly is. So, if she's doing magic now, and she hates magic, shouldn't she have less of a gung-ho reaction to it? Shouldn't she be slightly disturbed at what this means? And why doesn't she, you know, just do it again and own not-Skeletor instead of letting Orko **** die and blaming Evil-Lyn for it?
    Show:
    Viewer: Hey, so why does Teela mourn the death of Roboto more than Adam? In fact, if he has all of Duncan's memories, wouldn't he also have known Adam was He-Man? Is she not pissed off at him as well?
    Show: Because she's a complex and emotional creature, misogynist. And as for the Roboto knowing everything Duncan knows... yea, I guess Teela kinda forgot about that.
    Viewer: Hey, so does Teela really not speak to her dad, Orko, Cringer, or Roboto after leaving the palace until the events of episode 3? She has no idea how sick Orko was or how they were doing? But wouldn't she have wanted answers about Adam and the secret once she calmed down and got herself together? Wouldn't she want to reconsider all her rash decisions before this point and reach out to her father to understand the truth that was hidden from her? Did she really just cut them all out of her life because they told her a lie? Like, completely and forever cut them out? Is Teela a psychopath? A narcissist?
    Show: No, she's a strong woman now, and to be a strong woman, you simply need to be just like a man, but without the reason or accountability. And you need muscles.
    Viewer: About the muscles...
    Show: She's a warrior, you big chauvinist. Girl warriors have muscles.
    Viewer: Okay... then why does Evil-Lyn have huge muscles? She's not a physical warrior. She's a mage who needs hired guns to do full-on fighting for her.
    Show: Err...
    Viewer: While we're at it, if all the magic's gone from Eternia except for wee scraps here and there, how is Evil-Lyn initially doing that disguise spell? And why is she being presented as some sort of spurned yet redeemable anti-hero rather than Skeletor's co-conspirator?
    Show: Now you listen to us, boy. All women are inherently good. All men are liars, heretics, cheats, bad fathers, skeleton monsters, or DEAD. Keep up. You're just angry because you think we ruined He-Man.
    Viewer: You didn't ruin him. How could you? He's not in it. You didn't ruin Skeletor either. Because he's also not in it - and it's probably for the best because I don't trust you to write for that supreme, meme machine, sassy **** You ruined Teela. You kinda ruined Man At Arms. The only one you didn't ruin was Orko and that's because you **** killed him instead.
    Show: I'm so glad we could subvert your expectations.    … Expand
  86. PhoenixReveiws
    Feb 27, 2022
    2
    Masters of the Universe: Revelation has a great animation team, the art and concept designs are top-notch and amazing. The story is decent with the idea of technology taking over after magic has left.

    Now that all of the praise is out of the way MotU has many issues. For one the voice acting is subpar, although the motivation speech Cringer gave was pretty nice. And the worst part about    Masters of the Universe: Revelation has a great animation team, the art and concept designs are top-notch and amazing. The story is decent with the idea of technology taking over after magic has left.

    Now that all of the praise is out of the way MotU has many issues. For one the voice acting is subpar, although the motivation speech Cringer gave was pretty nice. And the worst part about it is you took a He-Man show, killed off He-Man, and made it all about female empowerment. No, I am not against it, but when it takes a character so beloved and kills him off for the sake of female and other political agendas being shoved down my throat, it starts to get annoying and I'm sick of it. It had potential, with an old cartoon being revived, but not only was executed poorly but was genuinely executed as a concept of an old character.    … Expand
  87. witriaker
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    Is not as abd as I expected, but it is still really bad. Mediocre plot, poor character developement. I´m old enough to remember when Smith cared for the things he did. It seems he just wrote this to piss people off. The original series was just an excuse to sell toys, and it still treated their audience with more respect
  88. Vinningmoviegod
    Jul 23, 2021
    2
    A horrendous, horrible story that absolutely destroyed what great memories I had of He Man. Even Teela, the 'subversion' character, is weak and whiny. Total Waste Of Time.
  89. joehonest
    Jul 27, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Twice. Bloody twice.

    Woke nonsense, avoid if you loved the 80's stuff. It's the Teela show.

    I do not like the show, and I am talking about it, thanks very much Kev.    … Expand
  90. stew_eater
    Jul 23, 2021
    2
    the twist of unpredictable not in a good sense, you lied to us for over a year.
  91. Marcio111111111
    Jul 23, 2021
    2
    Do you see a trailer showing he-man your childhood hero and hope to get a sense of nostalgia and what do we get? Flashbacks of he-man and Teela as the protagonist do you think the audience is a clown?
  92. AirkusMaximus
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    Such a waste! the sad part? the production value and animation showed that it had all the potential to be a great show, but no, they had to go and write the same'ol woke cliche trope of the "strong empowered" female, all these characters and stories are interchangeable at this point, the forced diversity, the unnecessary race bend and the female heroes that all look the same, talk the sameSuch a waste! the sad part? the production value and animation showed that it had all the potential to be a great show, but no, they had to go and write the same'ol woke cliche trope of the "strong empowered" female, all these characters and stories are interchangeable at this point, the forced diversity, the unnecessary race bend and the female heroes that all look the same, talk the same and behave the same, all unlikable and forgetful, there was a reason old franchises and characters were beloved for decades, these new versions will not be remembered (positively) even for a year, this hatred for the feminine is such a bizarre thing these days that is no wonder now they can't even agree on what a woman is. Kevin Smith you had a shot to make something awesome, but you've gone and F@*cked it up!… Expand
  93. Chris_in_al
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first episode was split between scenes at Grayskull that showed promise, and scenes where everybody was tripping over themselves to see who could praise Teela the most. After that, the show descended into garbage. Any MOTU fans should skip this one and go rewatch the excellent 200x version.… Expand
  94. Arcanorj
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    Não chega a ser um lixo completo, mas o trailer promete uma coisa é a série entrega algo completamente diferente. Não é ruim, mas é muito fraco e não tem nada a ver com a série original.
  95. faranaga
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    This was not Masters of the Universe, this is false advertising and gender politics more just the remembrance of the 80's show we all loved !!!
  96. Bullrush
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    The reason I gave this abomination a 2 is because the art is beautiful. In fact, the art is the only thing Revelation improves.

    The story, the acting, what happens to the characters is all garbage. Preview trailer had me giddy, it showcased the art and the action you would expect from Masters of the Universe, with He Man being integral to the preview. However, it seems most of the preview    The reason I gave this abomination a 2 is because the art is beautiful. In fact, the art is the only thing Revelation improves.

    The story, the acting, what happens to the characters is all garbage. Preview trailer had me giddy, it showcased the art and the action you would expect from Masters of the Universe, with He Man being integral to the preview. However, it seems most of the preview came from episode 1 (which was really good until the end). The series falls down the proverbial cliff from there, changing the protagonist and checking woke checkboxes. If you are a fan of Masters of the Universe don't do it to yourself, avoid at all costs. If you are one of the woke brigade that seemingly enjoy destroying beloved IPs sit back and enjoy, because another IP has been killed.    … Expand
  97. Moonpie13
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    The Good - The animation is STUNNING. The voice acting is decent overall. Sure, Skeletor does sound like the Joker, but Hamill is still a superb voice actor.
    The Bad - The plot is uninspired. No He-Man or Skeletor!
    The Ugly - Teela! I really dislike the character. She dismisses family and duty instantly at the worst possible time over something very trivial, puts her feelings ahead of the    The Good - The animation is STUNNING. The voice acting is decent overall. Sure, Skeletor does sound like the Joker, but Hamill is still a superb voice actor.
    The Bad - The plot is uninspired. No He-Man or Skeletor!
    The Ugly - Teela! I really dislike the character. She dismisses family and duty instantly at the worst possible time over something very trivial, puts her feelings ahead of the fate of the universe and happy for someone supposedly close to her to literally GIVE UP PARADISE so she can resolve her issues! She doesn't even check to see how he feels about that. Was she perhaps the villain?    … Expand
  98. RickHunter71
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    This show is a bait and switch. They sold the show as a He Man show but you get a show all about teela. She was a great character in the original series. But in this version she's a boring selfish and unlikeable character. This show is a complete waste of tim.
  99. halfelfpaladin
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    Another missed opportunity for a historic comeback of a beloved franchise! The only reason why I am giving it 2 score is because the animation and the art style, the animators have done a fantastic job and they are the only ones that should be congratulated, the rest of the crew, specially the story writers, NO!

    The problem is not the fact that Teela is the main character, I would say    Another missed opportunity for a historic comeback of a beloved franchise! The only reason why I am giving it 2 score is because the animation and the art style, the animators have done a fantastic job and they are the only ones that should be congratulated, the rest of the crew, specially the story writers, NO!

    The problem is not the fact that Teela is the main character, I would say that is even the cool thing about it, but the problem is how she is portrayed! It was advertised as continuation of the 80s show, but it isn't, many of the characters, specially Teela, are acting totally out of character! The story progression is weak, some of the things that happen make no sense, not to mention things that are changed for no reason, and no I don't only mean the race swapping of some characters, I mean entire landscapes totally changed for no reason!

    Kevin Smith didn't lie about one thing, he indeed was not and obviously still isn't a fan of MOTU, and that is well shown in this show.    … Expand
  100. Nico_r08
    Jul 24, 2021
    2
    Is awful, the only good thing is the animation, the story is pure crap, an insult to the original animation
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Collider
    Reviewed by: Rafael Motamayor
    Jul 26, 2021
    83
    It may take a little while to fully get into what Masters of the Universe: Revelation is doing if you are not already familiar with the franchise. But whether you're a longtime fan or just hungry for a unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy, this show offers an exhilarating adventure that justifies the era of the legacyquel, while proving itself a necessary and essential part of the Masters of the Universe mythos.
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  2. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Jul 23, 2021
    80
    Smith eschews his normally wordy dialogue style, but keeps the characters smart and real, which helps us want to follow all of them as they go on their journey. He also hews closely to the convoluted world that is Eternia, where there’s layer upon layer of intrigue and mysticism that needs to be restored or captured. The animation is an upgraded version of the ’80s Filmation style the original show had, but with just enough retro touches to keep the show connected to its predecessor.
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  3. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jul 22, 2021
    50
    For those expecting something truly boundary-pushing, rest assured, no one will confuse this with "Clerks."
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