Comparing this new series to any MOTU that's come before is nonsense. This is a new vision, geared towards today's kids. If you don't fall into that demographic, it hasn't been made primarily with you in mind. That doesn't mean, however, that you can't enjoy it; I've been a MOTU fan and collector since before the original show came out, when for a brief moment there were just the toys and mini comics. So I've seen everything MOTU come and go.
This show is the freshest take since 1982 (which isn't saying a great deal, as everything prior really only built on that original premise, as much as I love most of it).
The animation is modern and dynamic, which some choose to criticise as "Fortnite"-esque. Styles come and go, this is one of today's styles, simple as that. The story is engaging and includes a ton of nods to previous iterations of the brand if you know what you're looking for. There are some genuinely funny moments, usually provided by Skeletor, who is far more threatening and scary here than he's ever been. The title song won't be to everyone's taste; kids seem to like it, so it was the right choice. The score, however is fantastic, providing the epic sound MOTU needs.
Try to ignore the naysayers who just want a rehash of the wonderful 80's show, and go in with an open mind and a child's sense of wonder (we all still have that, no matter how deep it may be buried) and you'll see it's great fun.
This is a new generation, and this IS He-Man.
This show is the freshest take since 1982 (which isn't saying a great deal, as everything prior really only built on that original premise, as much as I love most of it).
The animation is modern and dynamic, which some choose to criticise as "Fortnite"-esque. Styles come and go, this is one of today's styles, simple as that. The story is engaging and includes a ton of nods to previous iterations of the brand if you know what you're looking for. There are some genuinely funny moments, usually provided by Skeletor, who is far more threatening and scary here than he's ever been. The title song won't be to everyone's taste; kids seem to like it, so it was the right choice. The score, however is fantastic, providing the epic sound MOTU needs.
Try to ignore the naysayers who just want a rehash of the wonderful 80's show, and go in with an open mind and a child's sense of wonder (we all still have that, no matter how deep it may be buried) and you'll see it's great fun.
This is a new generation, and this IS He-Man.