Would I enjoy Masters of the Universe if I never watched He Man?

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Bleuets
07/25/2021
12:48 PM
#1
Never was into the show as a kid, but everyone is buzzing about the new show on Netflix.

Is it pretty easy to get into for someone who isnt familiar with the original show? Or is this something you really gotta already be a fan to appreciate?
Kaldrenthebold
07/25/2021
12:49 PM
#2
I believe it's a direct sequel series to the original show so I wouldn't think it's the best place to jump in
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R1masher
07/25/2021
12:49 PM
#3
Maybe being a fan would ruin it you ever seen fans?
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CyricZ
07/25/2021
12:53 PM
#4
It does require a connection to the old show, even if it's very faint and you barely remember it apart from some clips, commercials, and toys.
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lolife67
07/25/2021
12:54 PM
#5
The original doesn't have any really deep lore you need to know, or can't figure out, to enjoy this. As long as you know the basic premise, you'll be fine.
Lorenzo_2003
07/25/2021
12:55 PM
#6
Im sure you will be fine as a new viewer.

I mean its not the most complicated story.
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The Popo
07/25/2021
12:55 PM
#7
It isnt really drawing on the deepest of lores. It was a show built around a toy line to sell toys.

Prince Adam is He-Man, and very few people know his secret
Castle Grayskull is a coveted place of power by the bad guys
He-Man and Skeletor are on a whole other level of power than the other characters, although He-Man is the clear #1
Man-at-Arms is Teelas father

Thats about all you need to know. And the show will kinda get these points across as well.
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Doom_Art
07/25/2021
12:56 PM
#8
CyricZ posted...
It does require a connection to the old show, even if it's very faint and you barely remember it apart from some clips, commercials, and toys.
I know he's a prince, he's got a magic sword that makes him swole when he uses it, he's got some friends that also have special skills, and there's a tiger that talks

Oh and the bad guy is some skeleton guy

is that enough?
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WingsOfGood
07/25/2021
12:56 PM
#9
If you didn't grow up in the 80s playing with heman toys you are not allowed to watch it.
SiO4
07/25/2021
12:57 PM
#10
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The Popo
07/25/2021
12:58 PM
#11
Doom_Art posted...
I know he's a prince, he's got a magic sword that makes him swole when he uses it, he's got some friends that also have special skills, and there's a tiger that talks

Oh and the bad guy is some skeleton guy

is that enough?

More than enough.
Live action Hungry Hungry Hippos though, now that was a sport. ~Aeon Azuran
CyricZ
07/25/2021
12:59 PM
#12
Doom_Art posted...
I know he's a prince, he's got a magic sword that makes him swole when he uses it, he's got some friends that also have special skills, and there's a tiger that talks

Oh and the bad guy is some skeleton guy

is that enough?
Yeah I guess that's pretty much it. Perhaps I should reword my response in that if you have the vaguest idea what He-Man is, you should be fine.
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WingsOfGood
07/25/2021
01:01 PM
#13
If you didn't have a castle greyskulk playset as a kid, don't watch it.
Bleuets
07/25/2021
01:05 PM
#14
This is pretty helpful thanks guys. Is there like four guardians though? Like I started it and they showed He Man, this green tiger monster, some wizard, and like a guy with a weird hat. Are they like powerful guardians like He Man?
yutterh
07/25/2021
01:08 PM
#15
Bleuets posted...
This is pretty helpful thanks guys. Is there like four guardians though? Like I started it and they showed He Man, this green tiger monster, some wizard, and like a guy with a weird hat. Are they like powerful guardians like He Man?

The green tiger is his mount, not sure on the wizard or weird hat. But no they aren't guardians. They help he-man but it isn't like a power rangers thing.
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Raikuro
07/25/2021
01:08 PM
#16
it's a toy commercial, you're already thinking too hard about it
WingsOfGood
07/25/2021
01:09 PM
#17
Raikuro posted...
it's a toy commercial, you're already thinking too hard about it

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CyricZ
07/25/2021
01:09 PM
#18
Bleuets posted...
This is pretty helpful thanks guys. Is there like four guardians though? Like I started it and they showed He Man, this green tiger monster, some wizard, and like a guy with a weird hat. Are they like powerful guardians like He Man?
I'm pretty sure most episodes ended with He-Man saving the day while his pals made a token effort.

He-Man and Skeletor are an order of magnitude more powerful than anyone else in the franchise.
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The Popo
07/25/2021
01:22 PM
#19
Bleuets posted...
This is pretty helpful thanks guys. Is there like four guardians though? Like I started it and they showed He Man, this green tiger monster, some wizard, and like a guy with a weird hat. Are they like powerful guardians like He Man?

Itll explain everything. There are very few characters to keep tabs of in the new show, but if you want a quick recap

Good Guys
Prince Adam/He-Man: Protector of Eternia
Man-at-Arms: Usually depicted as the #2 good guy in most battles
Teela: Man-at-Arms daughter, and a warrior
Orko: A mage, mostly used for comic relief
Sorceress: She oversees Castle Grayskull and is powerful. Typically does not leave the castle.

Bad Guys
Skeletor: Main bad guy. Wants the power of Grayskull.
Evil-Lyn: One of Skeletors main underlings. Heavily leans in magic.
Beast Man: Another high ranking underling of Skeletor. Uses brute strength.

Also, Castle Grayskull is not the royal palace. It is just on its own, out in the middle of nowhere. When the bad guys attack it, the good guys have to leave what they are doing to go defend it. Not exactly the best tactical move on their part.
Live action Hungry Hungry Hippos though, now that was a sport. ~Aeon Azuran
Bleuets
07/25/2021
01:46 PM
#20
This has been pretty helpful thank you guys. I kinda got He Man and Skeletor but was curious about all the other characters so this helps thanks.
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