She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Soldier Adora finds a magic sword -- and her identity as legendary hero She-Ra. She joins the Rebellion, but her best friend stays with the evil Horde.

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020) is a American animated fantasy adventure series created by ND Stevenson for Netflix. Soldier Adora, voiced by Aimee Carrero, finds a magic sword that reveals her identity as the legendary hero She-Ra, and she joins the Rebellion on the planet Etheria. Her closest friend Catra, voiced by AJ Michalka, remains with the tyrannical Horde, and their bond strains as loyalties split. Principal allies include Glimmer, voiced by Karen Fukuhara, and Bow, voiced by Marcus Scribner, who fight alongside her, while Hordak, voiced by Keston John, commands the enemy forces. The engine of the series is a steady struggle between rebel missions, magical battles and personal rivalries, with each season built around new threats to the Rebellion. Its five seasons form one continuing story told in a bright, bold style, with a sense of warmth, loyalty and hope. Its tone blends hopeful adventure with emotional depth, and its themes of friendship, destiny and self-discovery will appeal to viewers who enjoy Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Fans of Sailor Moon will find resonance in its magical girl transformation and found family heart. It is an accessible, family-friendly series suited to young viewers and adults alike.

Audiences rate the series positively, praising its heartfelt take on friendship, a hopeful tone, and its LGBT-inclusive storytelling for young viewers.

• Avatar: The Last Airbendershared animated action adventure with a sword-wielding heroine, friends divided by factions, and bright family-friendly tone
• Sailor Moonshared magical girl transformation, found-family friendship, and female-led fantasy action
• The Legend of Korrashared animated fantasy with a chosen hero, a rebellion against a tyrannical empire, and a comforting hopeful register
• Voltron: Legendary Defendershared reimagining of a classic 1980s toy franchise for a modern audience with strong female lead

Created by

ND Stevenson

Release Date

2018-11-13

Episode runtime

24 min

Rating

8.1 / 10 (842)

What is She-Ra and the Princesses of Power about?

A soldier discovers a magic sword that transforms her into the legendary hero She-Ra, while her best friend joins the evil Horde.

What is She-Ra and the Princesses of Power like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is She-Ra and the Princesses of Power violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power as mild.

What did critics think of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power?

Audiences rate the series positively, praising its heartfelt take on friendship, a hopeful tone, and its LGBT-inclusive storytelling for young viewers.

Which shows are like She-Ra and the Princesses of Power?

Shows with a similar feel include Avatar: The Last Airbender, Sailor Moon, The Legend of Korra, and Voltron: Legendary Defender.

How long is She-Ra and the Princesses of Power?

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power: 5 seasons, 52 episodes.

Is She-Ra and the Princesses of Power still running?

No, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power has ended.

Where can I watch She-Ra and the Princesses of Power?

In United States, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home.