Masters of the Universe: Revelation

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 23, 2021
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 612 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 612
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 612
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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
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Metascore
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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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