Now that the series’ first half is in viewers’ hands, s significant portion of the fan reaction has been more brutal than a Skeletor sucker punch.Ī major story twist unfolds during the series’ very first episode one that takes its namesake He-Man (aka Prince Adam) out of commission and away from seeing much Season 1 screen time, other than through flashbacks.
If you haven’t seen the series yet, here’s your chance to make like Cringer and run away!**įast-forward to this week, and it’s an entirely different story - at least for a vocal contingent of fans who’ve shared their nonplussed reactions across social media, while tanking Revelation’s fan consensus review score at Rotten Tomatoes. **Spoiler Warning - Big spoilers lie ahead for the first five episodes of Masters of the Universe: Revelation. Led by Kevin Smith - one of the most famous self-confessed superhero fans there is - the series was billed as an adult-oriented continuation of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, complete with the built-in assurance that it’d likely be a big crowd-pleaser for anyone who couldn’t get enough, back in the day, of the Filmation original. 16 on Netflix.Long before Masters of the Universe: Revelation debuted last week, tons of longtime He-Man fans needed no extra prodding to get excited about the much-buzzed Netflix revival of one of the 1980s’ most nostalgia-laced ‘toon superheroes. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe premieres Sept. While Masters of the Universe: Revelation was aimed at adult fans, clearly the adventures of He-Man caught the attention of kids today." This summer, He-Man, Skeletor, and their motley crew returned to screens in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, a continuation of the classic storyline from the 1980s. "Now, nearly 40 years later, Mattel’s relaunch of Masters of the Universe brings back the thrilling, heroic adventures of the Guardians of Grayskull with new content, toys, and consumer products to delight long-standing fans and introduce an entirely new generation to Eternia. "Since its creation in 1982, the Masters of the Universe franchise has transcended generations and ignited passion amongst fans around the world," Mattel Television Vice President of Content Creative Rob David said.
However, while the latter is a sequel to the original cartoon, this new incarnation is a reboot geared toward younger audiences. RELATED: Image's Masters of the Universe Revival Wasn't Exactly Classic He-ManĪnnounced in December 2019, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is one of two MOTU shows on Netflix, the other being Kevin Smith's Masters of the Universe: Revelation. Strike the serpent enough times and the throne ejects!
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