He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword

About this episode

The hosts discuss the 1985 animated feature that reveals the connection between He-Man and She-Ra as twins and its implications.

By The Power of Filmation Before the Masters of the Universe conquer 2026 movie theaters, Arnie, Marjorie, and Stuart dish about the 1985 animated feature that reveals He-Man and She-Ra are twins. Is The Secret of the Sword that Adora is a real-life Eternia princess who’s been kidnapped and gaslighted by evil adoptive parents Hordak and Shadow Weaver… or just that Mattel would do anything to sell girls on a new doll line? And will Skeletor solicit help from this Horde so that he can finally seize control of coveted Castle Greyskull? You have the power to Listen Now!

People in this episode

Hosts: Arnie, Marjorie, Stuart

Topics covered

• He-Man
• She-Ra
• animated feature
• Masters of the Universe
• 1985 film
• Mattel
• doll line

Keywords

• He-Man
• She-Ra
• animated film
• Masters of the Universe
• 1985
• Mattel
• Castle Greyskull

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mattel

Books & works: He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword

Places: Eternia, Castle Greyskull

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