Masters of the Universe Revelation Netflix Series

[Voodoo Magic]

In this show, the power is kinda like Iron Man's suit. Iron Man's suit in the MCU can do almost anything the writers need it to do in the moment. Like if a giant space alien came to earth and said he would destroy the plant unless earth could supply him with a crystal ice cream cone in the next half hour, Tony Stark would be like, "Hey, just so happens I gave my suit the ability to fashion anything from crystals just yesterday. I haven't tested it out but here goes." I'm being ridiculous, but whenever Iron Man saves the day with some gadget we haven't seen before, it just lessens the stakes for me, takes out the tension.

For me, it depends on the likelihood in that situation, the likelihood that Stark would have built that something in advance.

Like Batman & Robin. They leave the Batcave in the Batmobile, and Commissioner Gordon comes on screen and says we have a new villain in town and he's called Mr. Freeze.

And 10 minutes later, we learn the Dynamic Duo just so happens to be equipped with batskates in their boots! Oh please LOL

[Adam_Prince of Eternia]

Perhaps this is contradicted somewhere else that I haven’t seen yet, but I was thinking that the reason Lyn was so strong was because she had claimed dual roles as Sorceress and Champion at the same time, and has basked in more of the Apex than any other character. Teela didn’t really defeat her with power (though she is clearly a more skilled hand to hand fighter) but instead won psychologically thanks to Lyn’s chaotic mind and the love and hope Lyn had hidden away in her own heart.

Teela was more powerful than Evil-Lyn, and more clever. "You think you chose this place? I did. This was my vision. You saw what I let you see."

[Pundar]

Preternia is not an analog to Christian Heaven, but to Norse Valhalla. It is the place for the honorable dead, people who died heroic deaths. Not everyone goes there. As Moss Man explained, most people die and become forests.

I’m sure you are right, though I thought that in Valhalla Odin was plucking the best warriors himself to live and fight in Valhalla in preparation for the battle of Ragnarok. Is there someone in Eternia who is doing the same, choosing who is worthy and which deaths are honorable? Zodak, maybe?

[Voodoo Magic]

Perhaps this is contradicted somewhere else that I haven’t seen yet, but I was thinking that the reason Lyn was so strong was because she had claimed dual roles as Sorceress and Champion at the same time, and has basked in more of the Apex than any other character. Teela didn’t really defeat her with power (though she is clearly a more skilled hand to hand fighter) but instead won psychologically thanks to Lyn’s chaotic mind and the love and hope Lyn had hidden away in her own heart.

This is exactly how I perceived it.

And yep, Lyn only relinquished the power after Teela basically talking her down and showing her an optimistic view of all things.

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Teela was more powerful than Evil-Lyn, and more clever. "You think you chose this place? I did. This was my vision. You saw what I let you see."

More clever. Not certain more powerful.

[JSElshoff]

What does everyone else think of how the power works in this show?

The nature of the Power of Grayskull in Revelation is either highly intricate and complicated or simply inconsistent. The biggest problem I think is bringing Adam's explanation in line with Skeletor's and Evil-Lyn's transformation. If the sword was really "just the conduit" and Adam himself provides the (necessary) "spark", Skeletor's and Evil-Lyn's transformations should have been impossible. And If either of them had their own "spark", they would have used it long ago.

[Voodoo Magic]

The nature of the Power of Grayskull in Revelation is either highly intricate and complicated or simply inconsistent. The biggest problem I think is bringing Adam's explanation in line with Skeletor's and Evil-Lyn's transformation. If the sword was really "just the conduit" and Adam himself provides the (necessary) "spark", Skeletor's and Evil-Lyn's transformations should have been impossible. And If either of them had their own "spark", they would have used it long ago.

Skeletor searching for answers and racking his brains distraught over how Adam did that, demonstrates anyone using the power sword isn't the anomaly, but Adam doing it with his own spark and without the power sword is the anomaly. It's an explanation to the audience it's beyond normal.

[Adam_Prince of Eternia]

More clever. Not certain more powerful.

Teela was never in danger of losing that battle. She allowed Evil-Lyn to think she was, so she could corral her some place where she could not hurt anyone. Then she defeated her with words, not magic. It should be clear from the moment she said she chose their battleground, not Evil-Lyn, that she had the upperhand the entire time.

[Voodoo Magic]

Teela was never in danger of losing that battle. She allowed Evil-Lyn to think she was, so she could corral her some place where she could not hurt anyone. Then she defeated her with words, not magic. It should be clear from the moment she said she chose their battleground, not Evil-Lyn, that she had the upperhand the entire time.

Hmm. I see and register what you're saying. Okay, you may have swayed me here. I need to rewatch the last episode with this in mind now.

[Dice]

You're adding adjectives there, but how many minutes did we get of He-Man on screen to fairly criticize we got a less mature and wise He-Man? Almost all of He-Man's little time spent was in battle. We definitely got a mature Adam though.

And maybe that's why in the little time we did get of him on screen, I felt like his few actions (outside of battle) were out of character.

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Teela was never in danger of losing that battle. She allowed Evil-Lyn to think she was, so she could corral her some place where she could not hurt anyone. Then she defeated her with words, not magic. It should be clear from the moment she said she chose their battleground, not Evil-Lyn, that she had the upperhand the entire time.

While I believe you're right here it goes back to how much "power" did Skeletor give her as a sorceress? Because even not as powerful as Teela, she was able to destroy preternia and call forth subternia. Now if that was a direct result of the apex, then it would call to reason she had a different type of power from what Skeletor/Beast-man and He-man/Battle-Cat had.

[jibernish]

Historically, the Sorceress has been tethered to the Castle, and made an oath not to access the Power herself. In the Mike Young Productions series, the Sorceress asks the Elders for forgiveness prior to breaking this oath, and accessing the Power in order to fight King Hsss.

This is why Teela is unique, and why the Sorceress hid her destiny from her. She is the first Sorceress who will use the Power, not just guard it. In the same way that Adam is unique. He is the first Champion who does not wield the Power, but is the Power.

It is not a coincidence that these two are the unique Sorceress and unique Champion at exactly the same time, and that they are in love. It is the fulfillment of their destiny from the beginning of eternity.

This is an interesting idea. I'd listen to a commentary track by you

If they do another season, I'd like to see how this escalation causes problems. Taking more power should, in my opinion, have some drawbacks. I'd like to see what those are.

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For me, it depends on the likelihood in that situation, the likelihood that Stark would have built that something in advance.

Like Batman & Robin. They leave the Batcave in the Batmobile, and Commissioner Gordon comes on screen and says we have a new villain in town and he's called Mr. Freeze.

And 10 minutes later, we learn the Dynamic Duo just so happens to be equipped with batskates in their boots! Oh please LOL

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4...e8b677~mv2.gif

ha ha, yes. Neither Iron Man nor MOTUR is as bad as the Schumacher Batman movies.

[Voodoo Magic]

Thanks so much for quoting this @jibernish because I missed this on the other page.

Historically, the Sorceress has been tethered to the Castle, and made an oath not to access the Power herself. In the Mike Young Productions series, the Sorceress asks the Elders for forgiveness prior to breaking this oath, and accessing the Power in order to fight King Hsss.

This is why Teela is unique, and why the Sorceress hid her destiny from her. She is the first Sorceress who will use the Power, not just guard it. In the same way that Adam is unique. He is the first Champion who does not wield the Power, but is the Power.

It is not a coincidence that these two are the unique Sorceress and unique Champion at exactly the same time, and that they are in love. It is the fulfillment of their destiny from the beginning of eternity.

Wow. This is outstanding brother. Thanks for posting this.

[JSElshoff]

Skeletor searching for answers and racking his brains distraught over how Adam did that, demonstrates anyone using the power sword isn't the anomaly, but Adam doing it with his own spark and without the power sword is the anomaly. It's an explanation to the audience it's beyond normal.

This explanation could work if Adam hadn't said "The sword is just the conduit" -- implying that it lacks any form of "spark" or initiatior itself. We could, of course, argue that Adam either was aware this was false and lied to Skeletor or believed this version himself. Both seem rather contrived, I think.

[Voodoo Magic]

This explanation could work if Adam hadn't said "The sword is just the conduit" -- implying that it lacks any form of "spark" or initiatior itself. We could, of course, argue that Adam either was aware this was false and lied to Skeletor or believed this version himself. Both seem rather contrived, I think.

Personally, I wasn't confused because I just witnessed Skeletor transform in Part One, so I knew anyone could use the sword, but Adam was clearly an anomaly that Skeletor couldn't figure out. It's a revelation that Adam seems to have started believing in at some point that there's something inside him, that he didn't need the sword, and wondered what would happen if he just said the words. But I would agree, the line could work better as perhaps "The sword was just my conduit" versus "the conduit", preventing any confusion.

[Divia]

Historically, the Sorceress has been tethered to the Castle, and made an oath not to access the Power herself. In the Mike Young Productions series, the Sorceress asks the Elders for forgiveness prior to breaking this oath, and accessing the Power in order to fight King Hsss.

This is why Teela is unique, and why the Sorceress hid her destiny from her. She is the first Sorceress who will use the Power, not just guard it. In the same way that Adam is unique. He is the first Champion who does not wield the Power, but is the Power.

It is not a coincidence that these two are the unique Sorceress and unique Champion at exactly the same time, and that they are in love. It is the fulfillment of their destiny from the beginning of eternity.

Well said!
If we get a second season it will be interesting how their relationship grows. If it doesn't at least I can deal with the fact their relationship was acknowledged.

[Dice]

Well said!
If we get a second season it will be interesting how their relationship grows. If it doesn't at least I can deal with the fact their relationship was acknowledged.

I could easily see a second season that either has them already having some type of trouble as a couple or it becomes a part of the plot line during.

[JSElshoff]

Personally, I wasn't confused because I just witnessed Skeletor transform in Part One, so I knew anyone could use the sword, but Adam was clearly an anomaly that Skeletor couldn't figure out. It's a revelation that Adam seems to have started believing in at some point that there's something inside him, that he didn't need the sword, and wondered what would happen if he just said the words. But I would agree, the line could work better as perhaps "The sword was just my conduit" versus "the conduit", preventing any confusion.

Okay, if "the conduit" was intended to mean as much as "my conduit when I transform", this actually seems to work out... somehow.

I wonder if any of this "power sword as conduit" business is addressed in the comic. Does anyone know?

[Adam_Prince of Eternia]

While I believe you're right here it goes back to how much "power" did Skeletor give her as a sorceress? Because even not as powerful as Teela, she was able to destroy preternia and call forth subternia. Now if that was a direct result of the apex, then it would call to reason she had a different type of power from what Skeletor/Beast-man and He-man/Battle-Cat had.

She had the power Skeletor granted her, the power she called using the sword, and the additional power granted to her by the nexus event.

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Personally, I wasn't confused because I just witnessed Skeletor transform in Part One, so I knew anyone could use the sword, but Adam was clearly an anomaly that Skeletor couldn't figure out. It's a revelation that Adam seems to have started believing in at some point that there's something inside him, that he didn't need the sword, and wondered what would happen if he just said the words. But I would agree, the line could work better as perhaps "The sword was just my conduit" versus "the conduit", preventing any confusion.

What Adam is saying here is that the Sword only summons the Power, but that he is the Power. Skeletor says it himself, "He is the Power incarnate!" That is what Adam means when he says the sword is the conduit, but he is the spark.

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Well said!
If we get a second season it will be interesting how their relationship grows. If it doesn't at least I can deal with the fact their relationship was acknowledged.

I think it is cute that putting everything aside—being the Sorceress, being He-Man, the Power of Grayskull—that they are still just a boy and a girl who are bashful about their feelings for one another. Adam is not certain if Teela reciprocates his feelings, or if she will choose his company if she does not need it. And even though Teela is strong, she is still soft, at least when it comes to Adam. He blushes when she reassures him that she admires him and wants him by her side. And that gives him the courage to take her hand, and she blushes too. She obviously wanted to hold his hand too, but she wanted him to make the move. It is all very innocent.

[Krueger]

Yeah, I did like the blushing scene between Adam and Teela. Very innocent and sweet.

[Buesefus]

What is the everyone’s interpretation of the falcon and snake crashing into the pool of water? My thought: the pool the bird died in is the same one the Sorceresses dip into to take over as guardian of Grayskull. As Zoar’s final resting place, the pool contains the essence and knowledge of the goddess and empowers the new Sorceress. Essentially going into the pool is how one “trains” to become the Sorceress.

I imagine the visions shown to Lyn took place on ancient, primal Eternia. The Zoar goddess visited the planet but was killed and crashed into the lake. The first Sorceress saw this happen, entered the water, and became the first avatar of Zoar. Over time, the Hall of Wisdom was built over the pool to protect the power and knowledge within it.

Regarding Skeletor making Lyn the Sorceress: I believe that Skeletor transformed her, much in the same way Battle Cat gets transformed by He-Man. While much stronger than normal, Lyn didn’t actually contain the full power of the Sorceress. She certainly didn’t seem to learn any more about Grayskull’s secrets as part of her transformation. Had she tried to become the Sorceress the right way (through the pool), I think Zoar/Grayskull would have rejected her.

[Ornclown]

Historically, the Sorceress has been tethered to the Castle, and made an oath not to access the Power herself. In the Mike Young Productions series, the Sorceress asks the Elders for forgiveness prior to breaking this oath, and accessing the Power in order to fight King Hsss.

This is why Teela is unique, and why the Sorceress hid her destiny from her. She is the first Sorceress who will use the Power, not just guard it. In the same way that Adam is unique. He is the first Champion who does not wield the Power, but is the Power.

It is not a coincidence that these two are the unique Sorceress and unique Champion at exactly the same time, and that they are in love. It is the fulfillment of their destiny from the beginning of eternity.

Yes! Thank you for this...

So my original assumption is correct, the Sorceress chose to protect the power and only use it when absolutely necessary - and only for good, instead of wielding it for herself.

You make a great parallel with Adam's character too... and Duncan recognized this right away, Adam shares the power - he doesn't hoard it for himself.

Furthermore, this idea is highlighted in Part 1 when -even in the afterlife - Adam chooses to relinquish the He-Man persona, i.e. power, to just be himself... the only champion in history to do so.

[Voodoo Magic]

Yes! Thank you for this...

Yeah, I've been so impressed with Adam_Prince of Eternia 's Filmation knowledge already, but he really knocked it out of the park today with Revelation!

Furthermore, this idea is highlighted in Part 1 when -even in the afterlife - Adam chooses to relinquish the He-Man persona, i.e. power, to just be himself... the only champion in history to do so.

I loved that moment when all these great powerful Champions are surrounding Adam making him look so tiny, and Adam has this smile that is so full of heart and kindness, as King Grayskull tells Teela no great champion had ever chosen their lesser self until Adam. So good.

[GranamyrGreen]

Tell the truth im a little iffy about how the whole "power" thing works. Ive only watched the cartoons and read the mini-comics. Even tho i thought it was interesting to see Skeletor and Evil Lyn get it for a while.

[Cosmic]

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I loved that moment when all these great powerful Champions are surrounding Adam making him look so tiny, and Adam has this smile that is so full of heart and kindness, as King Grayskull tells Teela no great champion had ever chosen their lesser self until Adam. So good.

I loved that moment very much! The series was exploring themes of why Adam (and He-Man) is special. It often felt like it was his heart that is bigger than his muscles!

[Adam_Prince of Eternia]

You make a great parallel with Adam's character too... and Duncan recognized this right away, Adam shares the power - he doesn't hoard it for himself.

"Adam only ever called the Power when someone else needed it. He gave it away."

Furthermore, this idea is highlighted in Part 1 when -even in the afterlife - Adam chooses to relinquish the He-Man persona, i.e. power, to just be himself... the only champion in history to do so.

Grayskull was correct, no Champion has chosen his lesser form in Preternia, and that includes Adam.

[Mikey]

For me, it depends on the likelihood in that situation, the likelihood that Stark would have built that something in advance.

Like Batman & Robin. They leave the Batcave in the Batmobile, and Commissioner Gordon comes on screen and says we have a new villain in town and he's called Mr. Freeze.

And 10 minutes later, we learn the Dynamic Duo just so happens to be equipped with batskates in their boots! Oh please LOL

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4...e8b677~mv2.gif

I actually love the Batman & Robin movie, especially Batgirl!