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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Name: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Action & Adventure
Released: 2021-09-16
Cast: Yuri Lowenthal

2021 | 3 seasons | 25 min | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Action & Adventure

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and families. If you loved Justice League Unlimited, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Feel-good.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 11 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-Y7. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 153K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

Season 12021 · 10 episodes · 7.2 out of 10
Sunday
Season 22022 · 8 episodes · 9.0 out of 10
Friday
Season 32022 · 8 episodes
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Cast & crew

Created by Rob David

Yuri LowenthalAdam / He-Man (voice)