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The show’s narrative heavily echoed themes from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, emphasizing the destruction of traditional heroism and the celebration of new, female-led characters as the primary protagonists. This creative choice sparked backlash, with many feeling it disrespected the original He-Man mythos and its iconic hero archetype.
The Second Half and Its Reception
The second half of the series, which consisted of episodes six through ten, aimed to wrap up Kevin Smith’s “overall vision” but was met with lukewarm or negative reactions. Critics and fans noted a tonal shift in the latter episodes, hinting that the series might have been retooled mid-production, perhaps due to pandemic delays and creative disagreements.