Masters of the Universe: Revelation (Review 2 of 2) Part One

I am fully aware of the controversy surrounding the Teela storyline.  Teela does take over the story and show, but it doesn't dress down the He-Man and his powers.  Actually, like the old show, He-Man and Teela work together.  Most of the conflict comes from Teela’s discovering that Prince Adam was He-Man all along.  It is sent riffs throughout the rest of the series.  I love the more mature look into the relationships of He-Man and his friends.  

After He-Man's death, Teela leaves and goes on her own to be a merch/theft.  I love this change in her character.  And, I don't have a problem that she is the focus of the new series.  Teela has always been the strong female type.  Honestly, I don't see the SJW influences that franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek have seeped into their lore.  This transition feels like a natural expansion of the old series. 

Now, one of the bigger problems with the series I have is with the main producer Kevin Smith.  Instead of ignoring the remarks from the Internet, Smith keeps making stupid statements and telling fans to “grow up”.  Here’s a hint; You have one of the best jobs in the world.  Just shut up and enjoy your job.  People are going to hate your work regardless.  

-Henry Rollins as Tri-Klops:  I love this side story where Tri-Klops pushes this new group of villains.  They’re a cross between the Borg and anime androids.  The show really shows off its animation budget with these scenes.  Are these people going to show up in the next batch of episodes?  

-Moss-Man:  MM is clearly another take on Swamp Thing and he’s the motivation for He-Man to get angry.  MM even has the powers of Swamp Thing.  I get it, Smith always wanted to write for Swamp Thing.  Alan Oppenheimer is the actor that played He-Man and Skeletor from the old show from the 80s.  

-This show ignores The New Adventures of He-Man and the storylines that sprout out from it.  It is interesting to see a completely different take on the story from Revelations.  

- Evil-Lyn:  One of the best aspects of this new show is the reveal and growth of Evil-Lyn.  They make her out to be a three-dimensional character.  Her design seems to be taken from Lena Headey who is also the voice actress.  Note:  Did Evil-Lyn ever remove her helmet before this series?