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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

2002 – 2004Show2 seasons39 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic–7.5Rotten Tomatoes–95%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic–7.5Rotten Tomatoes–95%

Summary

Years ago, two leaders battled for the fantastical land of Eternia, one became the good King Randor, the other grew into the evil monster Skeletor who plans to rise once again and take Eternia. To protect the kingdom, the mystical powers of Castle Greyskull chose a hero - Randor's lazy, impulsive teenage son Adam.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe episodes

2 seasons · 39 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Beginning: Part I, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 The Beginning: Part 2, 7.3
  3. S1 E3 The Beginning: Part 3, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 The Courage of Adam, 7.5
  5. S1 E5 Sky War, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 The Deep End, 7.4
  7. S1 E7 Lessons, 7.7
  8. S1 E8 Siren's Song, 7.6
  9. S1 E9 The Ties That Bind, 7.9
  10. S1 E10 Dragon's Brood, 7.6
  11. S1 E11 Turnabout, 7.7
  12. S1 E12 Mekaneck's Lament, 7.6
  13. S1 E13 Night of the Shadowbeasts, 7.7
  14. S1 E14 Underworld, 7.9
  15. S1 E15 The Mystery of Anwat Gar, 7.7
  16. S1 E16 The Monster Within, 7.9
  17. S1 E17 Roboto's Gambit, 7.6
  18. S1 E18 Trust, 7.5
  19. S1 E19 Orko's Garden, 7.6
  20. S1 E20 Buzz-Off's Pride, 7.2
  21. S1 E21 Snake Pit, 8.3
  22. S1 E22 The Island, 7.7
  23. S1 E23 The Sweet Smell of Victory, 7.8
  24. S1 E24 Separation, 7.7
  25. S1 E25 The Council of Evil: Part 1, 8.3
  26. S1 E26 The Council of Evil: Part 2, 8.6
  1. S2 E1 The Last Stand, 8.0
  2. S2 E2 To Walk with Dragons, 7.6
  3. S2 E3 Out of the Past, 7.9
  4. S2 E4 Rise of the Snake Men Part 1, 8.6
  5. S2 E5 Rise of the Snake Men Part 2, 8.6
  6. S2 E6 The Price of Deceit, 8.2
  7. S2 E7 Of Machines and Men, 7.8
  8. S2 E8 Second Skin, 7.6
  9. S2 E9 The Power of Grayskull, 8.8
  10. S2 E10 Web of Evil, 8.0
  11. S2 E11 Rattle of the Snake, 8.0
  12. S2 E12 History, 8.1
  13. S2 E13 Awaken the Serpent, 7.9

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gary Hartle
Written by
Dean Stefan, Larry DiTillio, Steven Melching
Music by
Joseph LoDuca

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Facts

August 16, 2002 · January 10, 2004 · Ended

First aired
August 16, 2002
Last aired
January 10, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 39 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Single Tear, Amusing Alien, Loincloth +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream He-Man and the Masters of the Universe?"

Questions about He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream He-Man and the Masters of the Universe?

PlexPrimeSpectrum On DemandKartoon

In the United States, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe streams on Prime and Kartoon, and it is free with ads on Plex and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is He-Man and the Masters of the Universe worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5).

Is He-Man and the Masters of the Universe okay for kids?

TV-Y7Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch He-Man and the Masters of the Universe?

20 h

About 20 hours: 39 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2004.

Can I half-watch He-Man and the Masters of the Universe?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching He-Man and the Masters of the Universe?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does He-Man and the Masters of the Universe use?

Single TearAmusing AlienLoinclothShady ScalperMagical Girl WarriorThe MovieMultiple-Choice PastLarge HamEvil Versus EvilLegion of DoomPaper-Thin DisguiseBreakout Characterand 185 more

TV Tropes lists 197 tropes for it, including Single Tear, Amusing Alien, and Loincloth.