She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 13, 2018
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 139 Ratings

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  1. dorffy
    Dec 16, 2018
    10
    The voice acting? Amazing. The story? Outstanding. The characters? Breathtaking. The twists, turns and nail-biting suspense that the show is known for? Yes ma'am. She-Ra is back, and it's better than ever.
  2. ruzgob25
    Nov 27, 2018
    10
    She-ra and the Princesses of Power takes a toy commercial from the 80's and imbues it with character, depth and sincerity. Animation can be off at times, but feel more of an homage to the original series than a flaw, while voice acting is on point for the entire cast.
  3. sarahfarnon
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    This show makes me incredibly happy. All characters are multi-dimensional and the 'evil' ones are sympathetic. the cast is beautifully reflective of its audience. I see myself in, and am empathetic to the plight of many of its characters. I can't wait to see where this show takes us.
  4. Davrosdaleks1
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    I found this to be a smartly written reboot of the 80s cartoon. Kind of feels like the recent Voltron reboot except the show has a slightly more comic and lighthearted feel. It also does a better job of filler episodes, although there a couple episodes that are little basic, but hey it's a kids show. It's gonna happen.

    The main cast is good. The big trio of Adora, Bo, and Glimmer is    I found this to be a smartly written reboot of the 80s cartoon. Kind of feels like the recent Voltron reboot except the show has a slightly more comic and lighthearted feel. It also does a better job of filler episodes, although there a couple episodes that are little basic, but hey it's a kids show. It's gonna happen.

    The main cast is good. The big trio of Adora, Bo, and Glimmer is very strong from the start, though it is Bo who usually steals the show as a likable goober. I was surprised how fun and relatable the villains are. Adora's friend turned rival. Catra has her own group and they are surprisingly humorous. Catra and Adora's shared traumatic past is probably the most dramatic part of the show and really pays off. It's also refreshing to see the main/serious villain of the show Hordak played as reasonable and smart rather than a traditional short-tempered mustache-twirler. Only weak spot is that this show is overpopulated with supporting character princesses and most of them aren't as interesting as the main characters.

    Not the biggest fan of the animation. No, I'm not one of those people complaining about the fact that they redesigned the character, I'm just not the biggest fan of this particular over-simplified art style. The character's chins are too long and there is something about the arms and legs that's off but I can't put into words why. Though I do give the show props for for featuring more various and realistic body types rather than promoting the kind of unhealthy view that heroines have to be slim. The backgrounds are flat in terms of animation style and color scheme, but they do put a lot of detail into them.    … Expand
  5. Archon222
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    I went to watch this show with mixed expectations, due to some negative opinion of "fans" on it - but I got really pleasantly surprised! The show has a pretty good story-line, and even better is the characterization, and characters development of characters - especially of Adora and Catra - with one growing more into a hero, and getting over her doubts, and one developing more and moreI went to watch this show with mixed expectations, due to some negative opinion of "fans" on it - but I got really pleasantly surprised! The show has a pretty good story-line, and even better is the characterization, and characters development of characters - especially of Adora and Catra - with one growing more into a hero, and getting over her doubts, and one developing more and more into a villain, if still being quite sympathetic, and the development of both being believable.

    To sum up - I really recommend this show, to watch for both kids, and older viewers.    … Expand
  6. xenoleo
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    This is one of my favorite animated shows of this year.
    I went into this show going blind because i just wanted something i have seen before to watch. After the first 3 episodes i was really engaged and wanted to know what happens next.
    One of the biggest strengths is the characters, chemistry, and character development. The main character, Adora, having to deal with her life long    This is one of my favorite animated shows of this year.
    I went into this show going blind because i just wanted something i have seen before to watch. After the first 3 episodes i was really engaged and wanted to know what happens next.

    One of the biggest strengths is the characters, chemistry, and character development. The main character, Adora, having to deal with her life long friend, Catra, after she leaves the horde. Catra isn't just a simple villain, she and Adora have a complex chemistry that only grows throughout the show. Adora and Catra both grow into interesting characters whom both have had a similar childhood but now they're splitting and growing into their own character made by their choices.

    It's an over all fun, enjoyable, and cheerful experience that'll keep you glued to the screen to kind out what happens next. And i really can't wait for season 2.    … Expand
  7. tcxavier
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Analog to Avatar: the last aibender, the show is well animated and well written. Music could be better, but it´s ok. All and all, it´s a great reboot, renewing the tale to the current generations
  8. SkullBoy92
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    This tv show is not ideal but i like re - desing of classical characters and plot.
  9. serrMeBoop
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    I love this show! and so super exited that its getting a second season. Its really fun, playful and colourful. The characters are amazing and interesting. Definitely worth a watch.
  10. eightyfish
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    Didn't think I'd bother with this, gave it ten minutes and ended up binging the lot. It's great – so much better than the original, particularly the dynamic between the main arch-nemesis two characters.
  11. Linarc
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    I like supporting show with female characters as protagonists, but I was aware of the controversy surrounding the new design and wasn't expecting much from it, so when I found myself going from one episode to another, immersed on this new world and characters, I was pleasantly surprised. the characters are charismatic, have well developed and distinct personalities, and I can't wait to seeI like supporting show with female characters as protagonists, but I was aware of the controversy surrounding the new design and wasn't expecting much from it, so when I found myself going from one episode to another, immersed on this new world and characters, I was pleasantly surprised. the characters are charismatic, have well developed and distinct personalities, and I can't wait to see more of their development. It has a couple of flaws, in my opinion the animations looks like it was made on a tight budget, despite still being enjoyable to watch, and I wish we saw more resistance on Adora's side, to leave all her friends behind after discovering the Horde's true intentions, she didn't think twice before abandoning them and only seemed to remember about them after Catra went to rescue her from the friends she had made hours/days before. It still doesn't make sense to me. It's really good, overall, and i recommend it, just don't go in expecting it to be like 80's She-ra, because it isn't.

    These older viewers talking about nostalgia probably didn't even watch or remember the uninspired original show made to sell toys for kids with characters that looked exactly the same. The remake honours the weak original material and improves on it. If you like the original so much, you can always rewatch it .    … Expand
  12. Dosko
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    It's a well-written show with likeable characters and a linear plot. That's hard to come by in a cartoon these days. Definitely worth watching.
  13. Fubuki
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    It's a very enjoyable show. The characters feel like normal people with their insecurities and hopes. I really recommend this if you want to watch something that is well-done.
  14. Kurayami_Akira
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Take in mind that it's episodic, but the first episodes are serialized, first impressions might criticize ut as such.
    In order to counter-argument many wrong opinions, this review is intended for those who watched the series.
    first off there's the comparisons to avatar, from the most obvious first, i will mention the argument and then how much of it is true and why:
    1_ Sea-Hawk and Mermista are Zooka and Katara rip-offs (i bought it up this time, but someone is probably gonna say it):
    Of course that Sea Hawk is a one-liner Zooka with a comical accent and no weapon, and of course they have a zooka because there was someone with water powers, but mermista is nothing like katara, Sea-Hawk has his moments though, but still costing the show one point.
    2_ Adora is a poorly executed Zuko: The original She-ra had a similar backstory, though i'll still argue with a specific critic here, on how Lily Orchard said that Adora should have fought the rebellion before redeeming, that the change of side was rushed, and that it made no sense for that reason.
    First off? it does make sense:
    She had only trained in the horde, she had never caused someone's death, she though she was on the good side. But when she discovered she was not, she took time to accept that reality, but she couldn't let go of her best friend and the good times she had at the horde, that has been holding her back for the entire season, it's like that scene from El Chavo del 8 where El chavo is told that each time he breathes a Chinese dies, and he stopped breathing until it was explained to him that he doesn't kill people by breathing.
    2,3: she-ra should have fought the rebelion before switching sides.
    no, if that happened She-ra could only be accepted in the rebelion with a forced "it's the only thing we could do" after keeping her captive for a while, and one of two events could follow that:
    A_ She-Ra learns her abilities rushedly and seemingly out of nowhere to restore the power of the other princesses.
    B_ Having She-Ra make the Horde retreat all on her own, she just can't. and then having her learn how to restore the power of the princesses in a temple as it should be.
    AND_ in both cases the horde could just take with them the source of power of the princesses, safe and out of She-Ra's reach, only one could be saved, and though getting a single one back would open the possibility of saving the others as well, the main villain wouldn't allow it, he would show up before She-Ra is even prepared to fight him, or the show could ignore the fact that this could happen and just have an arc for each one restored, which would be interesting, but it's stilted writing.
    _2,7: Adora's redemption was rushed:
    Giving her the sword was the only way for the story to progress and the decision made sense, she was still suspicious and the show knew it and displayed it.
    _3: The show should have explained things in the first episode:
    yes, it should have been explained earlier, another point down for my score, the explanation was stuck between character development and the introduction of characters and made the show seem better on later episodes at the cost of a bad first impression.
    _4: The story is bad:
    The story in this show is used as a tool to rush into the best aspect of the show: character development and conflict between characters (as of season one, add "character introductions" to that), much better than shows that rush into fights or stories, the positive-negative scale here is equilibrated.
    _5: The show is unwilling to commit to the LGBT representation:
    it's not, it's just subtle and casual about it, things like the words used by a character, lines that express it, same gender teasing and much more, but enough subtle things to be direct, or even doubtfully subtle, children wouldn't notice, they're not the audience the representation is aimed at, so the representation won't be shown explicitly, that's a good thing, still many criticize it for even the subtle things, this isn't "propaganda", if it was it would be way less subtle and casual, if you think it's too much LGBT you just can't stand LGBT, it's not a flaw on the show, but you.
    _6: characters are unrealistic and bland:
    No, they're just not the stereotypes we're all used to, except for Sea Hawk and those who are a stereotype we are used to. As a example, there is Entrapta, who is autistic and has ADHD.
    _7: the old designs were better.
    No, the old designs are your everyday unrealistic standard for womans, the new ones are more realistic and just better overall, though Catra is a cat, but there's a reason behind that design choice.
    _8: fight scenes are boring:
    They're not what the show is aiming for, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power isn't about battles, if you want good fights this isn't what you're looking for.
    _verdict: 8,5 out of 10, rounded down for Meta-Critic, i ain't taking a entire point down for a single character if he is different enough, and he is (not defending it).    … Expand
  15. TVGN
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    The characters have great designs and are written so well.

    Entrapta is my spirit animal.
  16. Synkronized
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    I'd actually give this show a 7-8.

    Overall it's a solid and entertaining show. Kids and animation buffs will enjoy it. It's not groundbreaking by any means but neither is it some insidious agenda laden SJW piece the anti-PC Redhat outrage culture has tried to demonize it as. She-ra does a good job portraying a wide array of unique and interesting character designs, all with unique    I'd actually give this show a 7-8.

    Overall it's a solid and entertaining show. Kids and animation buffs will enjoy it. It's not groundbreaking by any means but neither is it some insidious agenda laden SJW piece the anti-PC Redhat outrage culture has tried to demonize it as.

    She-ra does a good job portraying a wide array of unique and interesting character designs, all with unique personalities. I do wish the supporting cast were shown a touch more depth, but first seasons often tend to skim a bit shallow before diving deeper.

    But overall She-ra's characters, world building and overall narrative chug along and a solid pace and make for an entertaining watch. It gives the princesses a bit of an introduction and exposition. Though it does feel a bit light for how prominent they are meant to be. Another personal flaw is the first arc feels a bit short. It should have gotten 2 extra episodes to let Adora, She-ra and her revelation to go to the Rebellion marinate a bit longer as it does feel abrupt.

    The animation is attractive and solid. The character designs are charming and the environments follow suit. I wouldn't call it the show's strong point but it fits the overall tone quite well. It's not a high budget show, so don't expect Avatar level choreography. Nor does it try aping She-ra's old aesthetic of ultra detailed images that posed and moved jerkily because they opted for poses and not fluid animation.

    As mentioned before, the moralizing's pretty generic: Friendship, coming of age and isolation vs community. This is not identity politics, this is classic cartoon fantasy morals 101. The show does portray characters and princesses of varying body types and skin tones, taking a wise approach of showing them as a matter of fact. It doesn't even mention whether skin color is an issue, hell, there are half humans out there and it doesn't even nod to an issue with half scorpions and Khajit like half cats. If anything it could be condemned for passing over the subject matter.

    Because idiots just slap a 1 review without bothering to watch it, I gave it a 10. If people want to be stupid, I shall provide counterweights.

    The hate's largely because they think it's an "Identity politics" show.

    The Truth: It's a kids show filled with friends, adventure and coming of age. It's seriously lacking in any "beat you over the head" moralizing aside from "don't be evil" and "friendship is important" which is something nearly every fantasy show tells you. By the She-ra haters standards I guess identity politics has infected Lord of the Rings too since it promotes globalism (Fellowship amongst different races?!) and inter racial marriage (Elves and humans marrying?!!). But logic has never been their strong point.    … Expand
  17. roccstarsux
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    A great re-boot of a classic 80's show. Hopefully we'll get a second season and maybe a re-boot of he-man to go along with it.
  18. AnEarthling
    Dec 16, 2018
    9
    One of the best cartoons of the year. The writing is clever, unpredictable, and isn't out of place. The story isn't bland and stays strong throughout the season, which does not fall flat because everything has a purpose. And the story with their """forced""" politics still manages to trigger the right. The characters have to be the best part of the show. They all have unique personalities,One of the best cartoons of the year. The writing is clever, unpredictable, and isn't out of place. The story isn't bland and stays strong throughout the season, which does not fall flat because everything has a purpose. And the story with their """forced""" politics still manages to trigger the right. The characters have to be the best part of the show. They all have unique personalities, really good and convincing chemistry between each other. Over all and amazing show definatably worth a watch.… Expand
  19. NoCitiesToLove
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Ignore the reactionary "reviews" if you want to experience what is on the path to becoming this generation's ATLA. The misogynist backlash the She-Ra reboot has faced is speaks to the strength of its cast. The characters in She-Ra aren't the damsel in distress Lois Lane type who will always be subordinate to the male protagonist, the hypersexualized action girl Bayonetta type, or the stoicIgnore the reactionary "reviews" if you want to experience what is on the path to becoming this generation's ATLA. The misogynist backlash the She-Ra reboot has faced is speaks to the strength of its cast. The characters in She-Ra aren't the damsel in distress Lois Lane type who will always be subordinate to the male protagonist, the hypersexualized action girl Bayonetta type, or the stoic badass Kara Starbuck type that emulate a regressive form of masculinity. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is full of characters that defy stereotypes and the show is better for it.

    Fans of ATLA, Voltron, and The Dragon Prince will find a lot to love about She-Ra. If I had any complaints it would that the story moves a little too fast in the first few episodes but everything they set up is only going to make season 2 even more amazing.    … Expand
  20. marcmyworks
    Nov 15, 2018
    7
    There are strengths and weaknesses to the new She-ra. The strengths are the portrayal of female characters in a modern era. The weakness is the animation and character design. Now I'm not saying the characters need to be portrayed as ultra feminine or sexy, its a kid show, but practical things like She-ra's helmet is now a dumb looking tiara, and rather than giving her a skort, why notThere are strengths and weaknesses to the new She-ra. The strengths are the portrayal of female characters in a modern era. The weakness is the animation and character design. Now I'm not saying the characters need to be portrayed as ultra feminine or sexy, its a kid show, but practical things like She-ra's helmet is now a dumb looking tiara, and rather than giving her a skort, why not battle armour. Also Glimmer and Bow look straight out of Steven Universe, why not a more original design? The animation also is a bit lack-luster. I don't mind the characters one bit, its a cute show, it probably just won't be as memorable as its predecessor.… Expand
  21. Roacal1989
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    I grew up with the original serie at the 90's and have to said this version its better in all sense, have much better animation and narration than the first serie. Don't eat to the haters many we remeber many things of our childhood much better than really they were. come on people! you should give a oportunity to this serie.
  22. BryanZebadua
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    its so great , and i hope this marvelous series have more seasons i dont know the bad critics this are espectacular
  23. Rezkel
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    The characters of this show are the real selling point. The complicated, often sad, story of Adora and her adoptive sister/ ex-best friend Catra had me enthralled from beginning to end. For those two alone I would recommend this show as a must watch for this decade. The other characters though are no slouches either.
  24. PaulE
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    My kids absolutely loved this. Bright, clever and witty.

    Looking at the stills before hand I was worried about the animation style but it looks great.
  25. Smudge17
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Surpassing the low bar set by recent He-Man reboots, this delightful little series tells a basic, if compelling, story involving a diversity of characters.

    The controversy of the tomboy nature of the lead character or the raging at the shows political correctness shows a tone-deafness to the original series, as well as the need for such shows in this day and age.
  26. HLee
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A great show with great characters. Please ignore the 40yo dudes that hates this shows without watching it just because they hate women.
  27. eravencroft
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    any fan of the original she-ra with half a heart will adore it. i had the slightest reservation about the art style from the poster ad and teaser trailer, but she-ra is in good hands. the adora / catra dynamic is the anchor of the show and the new princess reveals each episode keep the character interactions fresh and unpredictable. these are vibrant reinventions of, let's be honest,any fan of the original she-ra with half a heart will adore it. i had the slightest reservation about the art style from the poster ad and teaser trailer, but she-ra is in good hands. the adora / catra dynamic is the anchor of the show and the new princess reveals each episode keep the character interactions fresh and unpredictable. these are vibrant reinventions of, let's be honest, somewhat dated and nostalgia infused characters. but the nostalgia continues! the mythology of the first ones and first princess rebellion add depth to the world building of etheria, and some characters are just wooden enough to be throwbacks (i'm looking at you, grizzlor!) the humor, heart, and gravitas give the princesses of power a levity and an edge that feels both familiar, and earned. i was worried it would be a kid’s show that this 40+ year old fan of the original couldn’t appreciate, but i love everything about this reboot. the perfect anecdote to these dark times.

    oh, and if you are trying to ruin it for your kids, yammering on about identity politics, entrapta would like to take a look at your brain!    … Expand
  28. hellpitt
    Nov 13, 2018
    3
    watching this with my children and had to turn it off.... it is pure identity politics propaganda
  29. boredboredbored
    Nov 13, 2018
    1
    Watched it while baby-sitting my niece. Not even she liked it. For my part, I found it really tried to shove its tiresome ideology down your throat in every scene to the point I wanted to scream. We switched over to Bob's Burgers quite quickly.
  30. LadyLarunai
    Nov 14, 2018
    3
    The writing was shallow and predictable, the story so far has been lacking in originality, large parts feel like they have been ripped from older better shows, the animation is sloppy and jerky, its unpolished and really takes away from the effort the backgrounds have, the characters are 2D stereotypes that are unbelievable as characters
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  1. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Alex Abad-Santos
    Nov 21, 2018
    80
    In rebooting the beloved series, Stevenson has created something special, a cartoon that both honors and improves on the original by amplifying its characters’ feelings, and emits equal parts electricity, joy, and warmth. Like its titular hero, She-Ra is so full of heart that it’s easy to recognize its humanity, even with all the super-powered hijinks going on.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Darren Franich
    Nov 8, 2018
    83
    Stevenson honors the basic plot layout and the birthday-cake radiance of old-school She-Ra. But the original cast of characters has been casually diversified, and newly illustrated to boldly suggest human beings have all shapes and sizes.
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