Masters of the Universe: Revolution has released its debut trailer, which introduces the series’ villains, Motherboard, Hordak, and a mechanized Skeletor.
A ‘Revelation’ becomes a ‘Revolution as Netflix reveals the first look at Masters of the Universe: Revolution, the sequel series to Masters of the Universe: Revelation. This latest incarnation of He-Man pits Grayskull’s champion against a Motherboard-enhanced Skeletor and Hordak.
Masters of the Universe: Revelation premiered on Netflix in July 2021 and has released 10 episodes to date. Kevin Smith created the series as a more serious continuation of Filmation’s classic, meme-creating 1983 animated He-Man cartoon.
Revelation was actually released in two parts, with Part 2’s 5-episode run dropping in November 2021. And it was Part 2 in particular, that drew the ire of He-Man fans who accused Kevin Smith of having a “woke agenda” and destroying the He-Man mythos by making Teela the true hero of the story.
Smith was very outspoken in his defense of the show, telling Variety at the time, “You really [frick]ing think Mattel Television, who hired me and paid me money, wants to do a [frick]ing Masters of the Universe show without He-Man? Grow the [frick] up, man.” This response only invited more attacks on Smith from He-Man fans on YouTube and social media.
Smith makes a reference this tumultuous period in the show’s history in the Tweet below with his “slings” and “arrows” remark.
In 2024!
Return to Eternia – where a Revelation has led to a Revolution!
It’s He-Man vs Skeletor vs Hordak in
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVOLUTION!
Premiering JANUARY 25th!
Only on @netflix!(*Runs away before the slings and arrows start flying*) pic.twitter.com/t1VldUYZkX
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) November 11, 2023
By the power of Grayskull, take a peek at these photos dropping in right out of the sky from the upcoming series, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVOLUTION. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/1YG4uQsCC1
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) November 10, 2023
Hopefully, the continuation of the show and its slightly revamped title serves to put the controversy in the rearview mirror and proves to have a better connection with longtime fans.
The official synopsis for the show’s new season reads, “It’s technology versus magic when He-Man and the heroic warriors face the forces of Skeletor and something more in MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVOLUTION – the new epic chapter in the battle for Castle Grayskull! The newly mechanized Skeletor, armed with the might of Motherboard, attacks the heart of Eternia while Prince Adam grapples with a new responsibility and what that means for him as He-Man! Adam is forced to choose between the scepter or the sword, and a life as either the King or the Champion! Meanwhile, the new Sorceress Teela searches for the secret of Snake Magic in the mists of Darksmoke to rebuild a magic realm and help He-Man hold off the greatest threat Eternia has ever faced: the return of the despot Hordak, the ruthless leader of the Horde Empire!“
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