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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002)

Years ago, two leaders battled for the fantastical land of Eternia, one became the good King Randor, the other grew into the evil monster Skeletor who plans to rise once again and take Eternia. To protect the kingdom, the mystical powers of Castle Greyskull chose a hero - Randor's lazy, impulsive teenage son Adam.

Created byDonald F. Glut

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What to watch after He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

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  1. 01

    The New Adventures of He-Man

    Same creator

    1990 · 30 min · Animation · Kids · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    He-Man, legendary defender of the planet Eternia, has been summoned to the futuristic planet of Primus to defend the planet from the evil Mutants of the neighboring planet of Denebria. But his old adversary Skeletor has followed him and allied himself with the Mutants in his fight to conquer the whole universe. Together with a team of Galactic Guardians, He-Man fights to defend Primus and all its power resources from the continuous attacks by Skeletor and the Mutants.

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
    • several principal cast members
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  2. 03

    Smallville

    Genre overlap

    2001 · 43 min · Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    The origins of the world’s greatest hero–from Krypton refugee Kal-el’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark Kent’s final steps toward embracing his destiny as the Man of Steel.

    Why it connects

    • shared genre DNA
    • a closely matched era
    • similar audience response
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  3. 05

    He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

    Shared cast

    1983 · 22 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Kids · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    When Adam, Prince of the planet Eternia, raises his magic sword he transforms into He-Man (the most powerful man in the universe). With his allies and friends, he battles the evil Skeletor and his minions to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: alien planet and ancient castle
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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  4. 06

    Gargoyles

    Similar atmosphere

    1994 · 22 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    In Scotland, 994 A.D. Goliath and his clan of gargoyles defend a medieval castle. In present day, David Xanatos buys the castle and moves it to New York City. When the castle is attacked the gargoyles are awakened from a 1000 year curse.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • similar audience response
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  5. 07

    Merlin

    Shared themes

    2008 · 43 min · Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.

    Why it connects

    • shared themes: fantasy world and magic
    • shared genre DNA
    • similar audience response
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  6. 08

    Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths & Legends

    Similar atmosphere

    1999 · 22 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Kids · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    A group of allied intelligence agents discover that extraterrestrial beings arrived on Earth centuries ago and have been thriving through the exploitation of humans. Believed to be the origins of many of the creatures humans know from myth, folklore and legends, including vampires and werewolves, the group discovers that these aliens have now formed a sinister cadre bent on taking over the world for themselves. In response, the agents form a top-secret multinational agency known as The Global Alliance, charged with protecting the world from the alien threat and keeping it a secret from the public at any cost.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  7. 09

    Skeleton Warriors

    Similar atmosphere

    1994 · 30 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Kids

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    The all-powerful Lightstar Crystal, which has protected the planet Luminaire from danger for eons, has been broken into two by the treacherous Baron Dark. "Rewarded" for his evil deed with a ghastly new form - that of a living skeleton - the Baron now has the power to turn others of evil heart into Skeleton Warriors! The Legion of Light is the last line of defense in this war of good and evil. Led by young Prince Lightstar, the true heir to the throne of Luminaire, the super-powered family of heroes confronts an epic challenge: control the Lightstar Crystal and save Luminaire or lose it and face the unthinkable!

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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  8. 10

    Samurai Jack

    Similar atmosphere

    2001 · 24 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    A great warrior is displaced to the distant future by the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku. The world has become a bleak place under the rule of Aku, segregated into fantastic tribes and ruled by Aku's evil robot warlords. Jack travels this foreign landscape in search of a time portal that can return him to his home time so he can "undo the future that is Aku!".

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
    • similar audience response
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