Should You Watch Masters of the Universe?

Def Rec · Sep 18, 2026 · 9m · transcript

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Is 1987’s Masters of the Universe a classic or just a chore your dad forces you to watch? I'm breaking down why the original He-Man film—despite lacking Orko and being 100% pure 80s cheese—still packs more soul than a modern $200 million franchise entry.

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