Looking back at most of the best kids shows from the 80’s, I think it’s safe to say that people don’t remember them for their in-depth stories. They had eye-catching premises and some enjoyable characters (looking at you Starscream), but they were designed from the beginning to sell toys, plain and simple. As long as they could sell merchandise, then it didn’t really matter if the stories were all that good. Nowadays, the best kids shows are much more interested in telling engaging and emotional stories that viewers can invest in instead of making millions off of action figures. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power looks to be a perfect mix between both worlds.
Source: Destructoid NYCC: She-Ra mixes Lord of the Rings with Steven Universe