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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

2021 – 2022Show3 seasons26 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic–4.9Rotten Tomatoes–63%

A nostalgic, wholesome animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout visual style.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, tears or big ideas.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S3E8 "The End of the Beginning (Part 2 of 2)" 8.1

Episodes

7.0
7.6
7.7

Story

To know yourself is to truly become a Master of the Universe.

Mighty teen Adam and his heroic squad of misfits discover the legendary power of Grayskull — and their destiny to defend Eternia from sinister Skeletor.

Feels like

  • Modernized Retro Cartoon
  • Heroic Fantasy Adventure
  • Nostalgic Reimagining
  • Team Dynamics & Friendship
  • Vibrant 2D Animation
  • Family-Friendly Action
  • Lore-Deep Eternia
  • Coming-of-Age Heroism
  • High-Energy Battle Sequences

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ricardo Curtis
Produced by
Susan Corbin

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 2021 · August 18, 2022 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 2021
Last aired
August 18, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Underwear of Power, Not Blood Related, The New Adventures of He-Man +9

  • Underwear of Power
  • Not Blood Related
  • The New Adventures of He-Man
  • Took a Level in Badass
  • Legion of Doom
  • Sibling Yin-Yang
  • DC Comics
  • DC Comics
  • 10-Minute Retirement
  • Only Six Faces
  • Clark Kenting
  • Spell My Name With An S

12 of 197 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?

Netflix

In the United States, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

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

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.9).

Does He-Man and the Masters of the Universe get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.0, and season 3 peaks at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is The End of the Beginning (Part 2 of 2) (season 3, episode 8) at 8.1, and the lowest is The Sword of Grayskull (season 1, episode 1) at 6.4.

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?

11 h

About 11 hours: 26 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2022.

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

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

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 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.