Let's be real: He-Man is a relic. Yes, it has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.5 on IMDb, but those ratings are pure nostalgia from Gen X parents who remember this fondly from their childhood. The actual show is a repetitive, low-budget toy commercial with stiff animation, zero character development, and plots that repeat endlessly across 130 episodes.
That said, if you loved this as a kid and want to share it with your children, go for it—just manage expectations. Most modern kids, raised on the narrative sophistication of shows like Avatar or even Ninjago, will check out within 10 minutes. The pacing is glacial, the moral lessons are preachy, and the gender politics are... well, it's 1983.
The world-building is genuinely creative and Skeletor is legitimately funny, so there's something here. But honestly? The 2021 reboot on Netflix is probably a better watch if you want the He-Man experience without the painful datedness. This original series is best left as a 'remember when?' conversation piece rather than appointment viewing.