She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
A reboot of the 1985 series, following Adora's transformation into She-Ra.
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The series follows Adora, an orphan raised as a Horde soldier, who finds a magic sword and transforms into the legendary She-Ra.[1] The narrative takes place on the planet Etheria and revolves around the struggle between Adora's faction and Catra, who was once her closest friend but has become her primary adversary.[1] According to Wikipedia, the show was praised by critics, who especially highlighted its varied cast and the intricate dynamic between the two main characters.[2]
Making and release
Development and production of the series began concurrently in April 2016.[3] The animation is provided by South Korean studio NE4U.[3] ND Stevenson, the showrunner, originally proposed the series to Netflix expecting to produce just a single season.[3] From November 13, 2018, through May 15, 2020, Netflix streamed the show, which consisted of 52 episodes spread across five seasons.[4]
In the UK, the program was first broadcast on CBBC, then starting January 30, 2023, it aired on Pop.[4] The series was broadcast internationally on both Disney Channel and DreamWorks Channel.[4] Because DreamWorks' license ended, Netflix removed the series from its service on February 21, 2026.[5] The writing team consisted entirely of women, and among the regular voice actors, only one was male.[6]
What the cited sources add
The Guardian noted that in She-Ra, transgender and LGBTQ representation is woven perfectly into the plot.[7] It shows LGBTQ characters as a normal part of life, including same-sex families and a non-binary character who plays in a band.[7] Den of Geek stated that the series is helmed by Noelle Stevenson, a queer woman, and has two supporting queer characters (Spinerella and Netossa) that are clearly a couple.[8] Den of Geek also noted that She-Ra is a legacy IP brand meant to sell toys yet the two main characters ended up together in the end.[8]
References
- Wikipedia, "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "She-Ra: first look at Netflix reboot", Den of Geek (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Milligan, "GLAAD Media Awards: 'Adventure Time,' 'She-Ra,' 'Steven Universe' Nominated", Animation Magazine, January 25, 2019 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Joe Otterson, "Netflix, Dreamworks Partner for Six Animated Shows in 2018, Including Trolls, Boss Baby Series", Variety, December 12, 2017; Thomas, "Will 'She-Ra & The Princesses Of Power' Return For Season 3? There's A Rich Mythology Still Left To Explore", Bustle, April 25, 2019; Zahed, "'She-Ra': A Princess Heroine Like No Other Animation Magazine", Animation Magazine, November 13, 2018; Powell, "SHE-RA S2 Cast Likes the 7-Episode Season Format", Comics Beat, April 19, 2019 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Holub, "Exclusive: She-Ra showrunner Noelle Stevenson reveals season 5 will be its last", March 17, 2020; "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power", POP (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Valentine, "Netflix’s Most Controversial Animated Series is Leaving in 2026", ComicBook, December 17, 2025; Valentine, "She-Ra And The Princesses of Power Creator Talks Netflix Removal", ComicBook, December 18, 2025; Ulrich, "For Some Reason, Netflix Is Erasing a 96% RT Fantasy Show Masterpiece After 8 Years", CBR, February 5, 2026 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Burwick, "Netflix's She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Teaser Offers First Look at the Reboot", TVWeb, May 18, 2018; "Mary E. McGlynn on Twitter"; Ito, "Warrior Princesses. Spaceships. Cool Boots. 'She-Ra' Is Back.", The New York Times, November 2018; Zahed, "'She-Ra': A Princess Heroine Like No Other Animation Magazine", Animation Magazine, November 13, 2018 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Fisher, "'It takes away the stigma': five of the best cartoons with transgender characters", The Guardian, June 30, 2020. facts only, no text reused. theguardian.com
- Kelley, "She-Ra Season 5 Moves Queer Representation A Huge Step Forward", Den of Geek, May 15, 2020. facts only, no text reused. denofgeek.com
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