Masters of the Universe: Revelation is an American anime web television series created and executive produced by Kevin Smith. It was announced to be a direct sequel to the original 1983 series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, but actually draws inspiration from many different continuities, in the vein of the Masters of the Universe Classics line.
The first five episodes of the series were released globally on Netflix July 23, 2021.[1] The first part of the series has received positive reviews from critics. The second part of the series was released on November 23, 2021.
Synopsis
Official synopsis:[2]
- A radical return to Eternia, REVELATION is a direct sequel series to the classic era of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. Featuring fan favorites He-Man, Orko, Cringer, and Man-At-Arms, the story pits our heroic warriors and guardians of Castle Grayskull against Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man and the vile legions of Snake Mountain!
- But after a ferocious final battle forever fractures Eternia, it's up to Teela to solve the mystery of the missing Sword of Power in a race against time to prevent the end of the Universe! Her journey will uncover the secrets of Grayskull at last. This is the epic He-Man and the Masters of the Universe saga fans have waited 35 years to see!
Official Netflix synopsis:
- After a calamitous battle fractures Eternia, Teela and an unlikely alliance must prevent the end of the Universe in this sequel to the ’80s classic.
- He-Man and Skeletor face off like you've never seen them before in a new series that picks up where Masters of the Universe: Revelation left off.[3]
Cast
- Chris Wood - Prince Adam / He-Man
- Mark Hamill - Skeletor
- Sarah Michelle Gellar - Teela
- Liam Cunningham - Man-At-Arms
- Lena Headey - Evil-Lyn
- Diedrich Bader - King Randor, Trap Jaw
- Alicia Silverstone - Queen Marlena
- Stephen Root - Cringer/Battle Cat
- Griffin Newman - Orko
- Susan Eisenberg - Sorceress
- Kevin Michael Richardson - Beast Man
- Kevin Conroy - Mer-Man
- Henry Rollins - Tri-Klops
- Jason Mewes - Stinkor
- Alan Oppenheimer - Moss Man
- Justin Long - Roboto
- Tony Todd - Scare Glow
- Phil LaMarr - He-Ro, Spikor
- Cree Summer - Priestess, Kuduk
- Harley Quinn Smith - Ileena
- Tiffany Smith - Andra
- Jay Tavare - Wundar
- Method Man - Clamp Champ
- Ralph Garman - Fisto
- Danny Trejo - Ram Man
- Kevin Smith - Goat Man, Pigboy
- Dee Bradley Baker - Savage He-Man, Teela
- TBA-Princess Adora / She-Ra
- TBA -Loo-Kee
- TBA-Peekablue
- TBA-Flutterina
- Kevin Smith's daughter, Harley Quinn Smith, was announced to be voicing a character named "Ileena" (a one-off character from the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe episode A Friend in Need), but this character never appears in any of the episodes, nor is she credited on screen.
Episodes
Season 1
| N° | N° | English Title | Original Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | The Power of Grayskull | July 23, 2021 |
| 2 | 2 | Poisoned Chalice | July 23, 2021 |
| 3 | 3 | The Most Dangerous Man in Eternia | July 23, 2021 |
| 4 | 4 | Land of the Dead | July 23, 2021 |
| 5 | 5 | The Forge at the Forest of Forever | July 23, 2021 |
| 6 | 6 | Cleaved in Twain | November 23, 2021 |
| 7 | 7 | Reason and Blood | November 23, 2021 |
| 8 | 8 | The Gutter Rat | November 23, 2021 |
| 9 | 9 | Hope, for a Destination | November 23, 2021 |
| 10 | 10 | Comes with Everything You See Here | November 23, 2021 |
Season 2
Production
In August 2019, Kevin Smith announced that the 2019 Power Con that he and Netflix are developing a new series titled Masters of the Universe Revelation that will be a direct sequel to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe that follows Teela searching for the missing Power Sword.[2] In August 2020, Kevin Smith that he "just watched the first fully animated pass" of the series, and he indicated that the series would be released in 2021.[1]
On June 8, 2022, a second season, titled Masters of the Universe: Revolution, was announced.[4][3]
Casting
On February 14, 2020, the full voice cast for the series was officially confirmed, with Chris Wood to portray Prince Adam / He-Man and Mark Hamill portraying Skeletor.[5]
Animation
Around the same time as the show's announcement, it was revealed that Powerhouse Animation Studios would be providing their services to the series, taking inspiration from anime.[6]
Music
On February 8, 2021, it was revealed that Bear McCreary would be composing the score to the series.[7]
Comic Book prequel
In April 2021, it was announced that Dark Horse Comics would be publishing a four issue comic book series that would serve as a prequel to the Netflix series. [8]
Trivia
- Alan Oppenheimer, the original voice of Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Cringer / Battle Cat, Mer-Man and Roboto on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, voices Moss Man in this show. Moss Man was voiced by Lou Scheimer on the original show.
- He-Man and Skeletor's nipples are visible on their bare chests for the first time in an incarnation. By contrast, Teela, Evil-Lyn and the Sorceress have less exposing outfits.
Gallery
Promotional stills
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Posters
Netflix thumbnails
Horizontal
Vertical
Videos
External links
Masters of the Universe: Revelation on the Internet Movie Database- Watch Masters of the Universe: Revelation on Netflix
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tweet by Kevin Smith: After seeing amazing animatics for 8 episodes so far, I just watched the first fully animated pass of @MastersOfficial. And even before @powerhouseanim makes corrections/enhancements? Zoar above, this show looks FANTASTIC! Congrats to @Mattel & @netflix! Can't wait until 2021... August 26, 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Report: Kevin Smith to Showrun Netflix Masters of the Universe Revelation Series. Bounding in Comics. Published August 18, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters url and title must be specified (en) (2022-06-08).
- ↑ Tweet by Netflix Geeked: announcing MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVOLUTION - He-Man and Skeletor face off like you've never seen them before in a new series that picks up where Masters of the Universe: Revelation left off #GeekedWeek June 8, 2022
- ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters url and title must be specified (en) (2020-02-14).
- ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters url and title must be specifiedNickolai, Nate (2019-08-18). (en-US).
- ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters url and title must be specified (en).
- ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters url and title must be specifiedJake Abbate (April22,2021). (English). SuperHeroHype.
