Hope, for a Destination is the ninth episode of the animated television series Masters of the Universe: Revelation. It was released November 23, 2021.
Synopsis[]
Aware of her legacy, Teela tries to manifest her powers to call for aid in their struggle against God-Lyn, while Adam partners with an unlikely ally.
Plot[]
Moments after God-Lyn destroys the entirety of Preternia after realizing the extent of her abilities, Teela calls out to Eternia for aid, attempting to manifest her abilities. Andra, on the other hand, tries to break through God-Lyn's magic, but finds herself unable to. Randor, Marlena, and Cringer attempt to console Teela and convince her that she can figure out how to access her abilities.
Adam is seen talking to the Masters of the Universe's new ally, none other than Skeletor. Skeletor admits that the only way they can take down God-Lyn is to join forces, and fills Adam in on God-Lyn's plans to end the universe. Unfortunately, Adam remarks that he will not call down the Power of Grayskull without the Sword of Power due to the events that transpired previously.
At Castle Grayskull, Duncan watches as God-Lyn continues to explore the Celestial Apex, which only adds to her ideology that the universe must end. Moments later, however, horns are heard outside of Castle Grayskull.
When God-Lyn emerges, she finds Skeletor and Adam outside. Whilst Adam and Skeletor are trying to persuade God-Lyn peacefully above, Teela and Andra sneak in below. It quickly becomes clear that God-Lyn isn't interested in peace talks and a battle quickly ensues above.
Despite the two working together, Skeletor and Adam still pose no real threat to God-Lyn and are unable to take her down, or even make a meaningful impact on her abilities.
Having rescued Duncan from the cells below, Teela and Andra are filled in about what has been happening. Duncan sends Teela to face the Sorceress whilst he and Andra hold off the guards.
Teela at the Tide of Transformation.
Below Castle Grayskull in the Sorceress’s room, Teela finds a vision of the Sorceress who filled Teela in on what would be expected of her if she was to accept the powers and tether herself to the Sorceress. This would require Teela following the same path as her mother and giving up everything she knows in the mortal world. In return, she would be given the power to save the entire universe.
The battle between God-Lyn and the others continues, with Beast Man protecting God-Lyn and heading into a battle with Cringer. God-Lyn pulls Skeletor towards her and reveals just how much she wants to kill him. Her plan unfolds as it is revealed that she wishes to undo the universe to truly put an end to him after all of the pain he has caused her during her life. Moments later, God-Lyn calls the forces of Subternia to her aid.
Cast and Characters[]
- Heroic Warriors
- Prince Adam
- Teela
- Andra
- Man-At-Arms/Duncan
- Cringer
- Buzz-Off (first appearance) (none-speaking role)
- Stratos (first appearance) (none-speaking role)
- Allies
- Preternians
- Kuduk (appears in flashback) (none-speaking role)
- Evil Warriors
- Skeletor
- God-Lyn
- Beast Man/Battle Dog
- Panthor (first and only appearance)
- Blade (none-speaking role)
- Clawful (none-speaking role)
- Goatman
- Spikor
- Webstor (none-speaking role)
- Pigboy
- Scare Glow
- Creatures
- Others
- Races
Notes[]
Locations[]
Vehicles[]
Artifacts[]
- Substances
Cast[]
- Diedrich Bader - King Randor
- Liam Cunningham - Man-At-Arms/Duncan
- Susan Eisenberg - Sorceress
- Sarah Michelle Gellar - Teela
- Mark Hamill - Skeletor
- Lena Headey - Evil-Lyn/God-Lyn
- Phil LaMarr - Spikor
- Jason Mewes - Stinkor (credit only)
- Kevin Michael Richardson - Beast Man
- Stephen Root - Cringer/Battle Cat
- Alicia Silverstone - Queen Marlena
- Kevin Smith - Pigboy/Goatman
- Tiffany Smith - Andra
- Tony Todd - Scare Glow
- Chris Wood - Adam/He-Man
- Stephen Root is credited in the cast list for voicing both Cringer and Battle Cat, yet Battle Cat never appears.
- Chris Wood is credited in the cast list for voicing both Adam and He-Man, yet He-Man does not appear.
- Jason Mewes is credited in the cast list for voicing Stinkor, but this character does not appear at all. His scenes were possibly cut for time.
Trivia[]
- The title is a lyric from the song "What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes. The song is used in the Masters of the Universe meme "Fabulous Secret Powers" by SLACKCiRCUS, which has been referenced in the franchise before.