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She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

2018 – 2020Show5 seasons52 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic–6.7Rotten Tomatoes96%84%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated series about fantasy and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 52 episodes · best: S5E5 "Save the Cat" 9.6

Episodes

7.9
7.9
8.4
8.4
9.0

Story

A hero will rise.

Soldier Adora finds a magic sword -- and her identity as legendary hero She-Ra. She joins the Rebellion, but her best friend stays with the evil Horde.

Feels like

  • Queer Coming-of-Age
  • Heartfelt Fantasy Adventure
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Emotionally Resonant
  • Vibrant Visual Style
  • Hopeful & Optimistic
  • Strong Female Protagonist
  • Magical Girl Subversion
  • Inclusive Storytelling
  • Comfort Watch

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jen Bennett, Mandy Clotworthy, Kiki Manrique
Written by
Katherine Nolfi, Laura Sreebny, ND Stevenson

Everyone

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Facts

November 13, 2018 · May 15, 2020 · Ended

First aired
November 13, 2018
Last aired
May 15, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 52 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
125 countries

Tropes

Empathy Doll Shot, Rejection Projection, Brainwashed and Crazy +9

  • Empathy Doll Shot
  • Rejection Projection
  • Brainwashed and Crazy
  • Feet of Clay
  • Tuck and Cover
  • Big Damn Kiss
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Magic Versus Science
  • Adaptational Curves
  • Gaia's Lament
  • Alien Invasion
  • Damsel out of Distress

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream She-Ra and the Princesses of Power?"

Questions about She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream She-Ra and the Princesses of Power?

Netflix

In the United States, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 124 other countries.

Is She-Ra and the Princesses of Power worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Does She-Ra and the Princesses of Power get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.9, and season 5 peaks at 9.0. The highest-rated episode is Save the Cat (season 5, episode 5) at 9.6, and the lowest is Flowers for She-Ra (season 1, episode 4) at 7.3.

Is She-Ra and the Princesses of Power 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 She-Ra and the Princesses of Power?

21 h

About 21 hours: 52 episodes in 5 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2020.

Is She-Ra and the Princesses of Power good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching She-Ra and the Princesses of Power?

BleakHopeful

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