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A spectacular group of Masters of the Universe fans have accepted the challenge to watch all 130 Episodes of the 1983 Filmation Cartoon Series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe“ for 130 days straight, one episode per day. Join us!
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Today’s Episode is:
A Bird in the Hand
| PRODUCTION NUMBER | EPISODE TITLE | DIRECTOR | WRITERS | PREMIERE DATE | RE-WATCH-A-THON DATE |
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| MU95 | “A Bird in the Hand” | Richard Trueblood | Phil Harnage | October 23 1984 | Mar 1 |
| Synopsis: Stanlan and Orko find a map inside one of Melaktha’s statues. It leads to the Ancients’ Book of Spells. Adam and the others must find the book before Skeletor finds out about the map. | |||||
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OUR REVIEW:
An extremely well rounded, well-paced episode where both Heroic and Evil Warriors race to find the Ancients’ Book of Spells. The entertaining execution of the Hollywag creature is what tips the scales into excellence; just an all-around humorous and enjoyable time. (9/10)
Comment, Review and Discuss below:
Tomorrow’s Episode is: “Battlecat”
One thing I wish this show utilized more was Beast’s ability to manipulate creatures. It’s utilized probably in the most interesting was where he can hear what Polly hears as if he’s possessing him or has a mind link or whatever.
@slycooperastroboy51 Same. Skeletor rags on him but that ability to control animals really makes Beast Man dangerous and worth having around.
I like this one, but tend to forget about it. I do like episodes like this one that features a larger ensemble of characters, and I love to see Melaktha with Stanlin again. That said, my one beef on the episode is how fast and insistent Malaktha is about Stanlin doing bad things, seems to contradict how he was previously to him (stern, but ultimately caring about him).
@battlecat327 That’s because Stanlin is one letter away from being Stalin. Lol
I always liked this one. It manages to be both silly and cool.
4 stars. Villans are goodies than i like but regardless the episode is well written and charming. I also like the “lesson" is on an adult rather than the kid for once.