@DreamWorksSheRa is the absolute apex of wholesome kids' television content and my 8-yr-old daughter and I order you to watch it. We just finished the final episode last night, in tears, and I need to fangirl about this show for a second. @LindseyMantoan https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/22/opinions/she-ra-and-the-princesses-of-power-mantoan/index.html
'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power' is the rarest of television feats

Writing movingly as a queer parent seeking diverse and relatable content for her family, Lindsey Mantoan pens a love letter to the show that has answered that need: "She-Ra and the Princesses of...

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/22/opinions/she-ra-and-the-princesses-of-power-mantoan/index.html
First, the show is riveting in terms of plot, character arc and development. It's also beautiful - the hand-drawn animation is elegant and fresh but with a big nod to the orig 1980s series, color and design lush and gorgeous. But that's not what really makes this show special.
It's that with respect to diverse representation, She-Ra is unlike anything in children's television. In terms of race, though the lead (She-Ra) is white, the majority of other characters are persons of color. One might think this might read as a white savior story but...
It's that with respect to diverse representation, She-Ra is unlike anything in children's television. In terms of race, though the lead (She-Ra) is white, the majority of other characters are persons of color. One might think this might read as a white savior story but...
It's that with respect to diverse representation, She-Ra is unlike anything in children's television. In terms of race, though the lead (She-Ra) is white, the majority of other characters are persons of color. One might think this might read as a white savior story but...
...in fact, She-Ra and her friends are inseparable. The overall message of the show is a pean to collectivism and community - no one can be a hero on their own and characters are diminished by any such attempt - in fact, the final episode's climax is all about strength in union.
The show has an inherently feminist foundation story, but even more striking is that there's also a remarkable range of female body types represented, which is just freaking insanely refreshing. Like seriously.
The show has an inherently feminist foundation story, but even more striking is that there's also a remarkable range of female body types represented, which is just freaking insanely refreshing. Like seriously.
The show has an inherently feminist foundation story, but even more striking is that there's also a remarkable range of female body types represented, which is just freaking insanely refreshing. Like seriously.
The show has an inherently feminist foundation story, but even more striking is that there's also a remarkable range of female body types represented, which is just freaking insanely refreshing. Like seriously.
But what's really striking is the representation of queerness. As @LindseyMantoan argues above, She-Ra is completely groundbreaking in this respect. There's not one, not two, but a multiplicity of queer characters and relationships represented.
In She-Ra, queer characters are heroes and villains, courageous and cowardly, stubbornly predictable or growing and changing, they're parents and lovers and friends. In other words, they're just simply, beautifully human. It's extraordinary to watch.
In She-Ra, queer characters are heroes and villains, courageous and cowardly, stubbornly predictable or growing and changing, they're parents and lovers and friends. In other words, they're just simply, beautifully human. It's extraordinary to watch.
In She-Ra, queer characters are heroes and villains, courageous and cowardly, stubbornly predictable or growing and changing, they're parents and lovers and friends. In other words, they're just simply, beautifully human. It's extraordinary to watch.
In She-Ra, queer characters are heroes and villains, courageous and cowardly, stubbornly predictable or growing and changing, they're parents and lovers and friends. In other words, they're just simply, beautifully human. It's extraordinary to watch.
And best of all, you don't have to be a kid to enjoy it. I don't recall being ever this grateful for a television show. It gives me hope for the future that my three strong daughters will make their own. Thank you @Dreamworks @Gingerhazing and team for giving us this gift.
And now back to our usual programming on the medieval Middle East...but I promise there is a connection here 😂 I LOVE YOU FOREVER SHE-RA AND ALL IMMERSIVE FANTASY WORLDS THAT MADE ME A HISTORIAN https://twitter.com/stephenniem/status/1254821060912001026
AND ALSO I MEAN YOU GUYS IT WAS INSPIRED BY D&D https://www.newsweek.com/she-ra-netflix-release-noelle-stevenson-nycc-2018-1209498
'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power' is a magical journey

Noelle Stevenson discusses her influence in creating 'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power' on Netflix

https://www.newsweek.com/she-ra-netflix-release-noelle-stevenson-nycc-2018-1209498
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