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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

1983 – 1984Show2 seasons130 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic–7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%90%

A nostalgic, heartwarming animated series about fantasy and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, big ideas or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 130 episodes · best: S2E45 "The Problem with Power" 8.3

Episodes

7.1
7.2

Story

When Adam, Prince of the planet Eternia, raises his magic sword he transforms into He-Man (the most powerful man in the universe). With his allies and friends, he battles the evil Skeletor and his minions to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.

Feels like

  • Classic Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • High-Fantasy Heroics
  • Iconic Nostalgia Trip
  • Good vs. Evil Archetypes
  • Toy Commercial Aesthetic
  • Energetic Theme Music
  • Campy 80s Animation
  • Simple Moral Lessons
  • Magical Transformation Tropes

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steve Clark, Bill Reed, Lou Kachivas
Written by
Brynne Stephens, Larry DiTillio, J. Michael Straczynski
Produced by
Lou Scheimer, Norm Prescott, Patricia Ryan
Music by
Erika Lane, Shuki Levy, Haim Saban

Everyone

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Facts

September 5, 1983 · December 8, 1984 · Ended

First aired
September 5, 1983
Last aired
December 8, 1984
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 130 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Heart Is an Awesome Power, Talking Animal, Have a Gay Old Time +9

  • Heart Is an Awesome Power
  • Talking Animal
  • Have a Gay Old Time
  • Cool Sword
  • Trapped in Villainy
  • DC Comics
  • DC Comics
  • The Fair Folk
  • Aerith and Bob
  • Heroic Fantasy
  • Lady of War
  • All Planets Are Earth-Like

12 of 196 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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?

PrimeTubi TV

In the United States, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

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

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (80).

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

TV-Y7

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

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

48 h

About 48 hours: 130 episodes in 2 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1984.

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

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 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 wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

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

Heart Is an Awesome PowerTalking AnimalHave a Gay Old TimeCool SwordTrapped in VillainyDC ComicsDC ComicsThe Fair FolkAerith and BobHeroic FantasyLady of WarAll Planets Are Earth-Likeand 184 more

TV Tropes lists 196 tropes for it, including Heart Is an Awesome Power, Talking Animal, and Have a Gay Old Time.