According to Kevin Smith, creator and executive producer of Masters of the Universe: Revelation, the Netflix series is a direct sequel to the original. That is Filmation's He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. A syndicated blockbuster that ran from 1983-1985.

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The series is supposed to continue unresolved stories from the original. While fans of the characters shouldn't have an issue following the storylines of Revelation, it's also not a bad idea to watch the earlier show. Instead of going through all 130 episodes, here are the top ones that delve into the world of Eternia.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Masters of the Universe: Revelation!

10 The Shaping Staff Spotlights Evil-Lyn

Beast Man, He-Man, Evil-Lyn

He-Man and his colleagues rely on Orko and the Sorceress to handle their magical needs. Conversely, Skeletor relies on her second-in-command, Evil-Lyn, when it comes to mystics. Her power is so vast that the character has a prominent role in Revelation. During the first season, she teams up with Orko to restore magic to Eternia.

However, in "The Shaping Staff," Evil-Lyn is far from accommodating. At the start of the episode, she gains hold of the Shaping Staff. It allows her to transform others with a simple command. For instance, changing He-Man to a golden statute.

9 Teela's Quest Fleshes Out A Character Prominent In The Netflix Series

Man-At-Arms and a young Teela

Masters of the Universe: Revelation isn't about Prince Adam/He-Man. Rather, it deals with Teela and her quest to help Eternia recover. Viewers get a sense of the young adult's origins in "Teela's Quest."

It's here she learns that her real mother is none other than the Sorceress. After a failed attempt to kidnap the infant Teela by one of Skeletor's henchmen, Mer-Man, the mystic asks Man-At-Arms to raise her as her own. Teela discovers this throughout the episode. However, the Sorceress wipes her memory to keep her safe.

8 The Time Corridor Has Skeletor Going Back In Time

Man-at-Arms, Prince Adam, Cringer

Skeletor has a one-track mind. He desires nothing more than to take over the magical Castle Grayskull and learn its secrets. It seems he gets to this point at the end of the new Netflix series. However, in the original show, Skeletor is constantly hampered by the incompetence of his people.

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He takes things into his own hands in "The Time Corridor." Traveling to the past, Skeletor begins to build another castle in the place of Grayskull. By spinning the Wheel of Time, his construction should destroy the present structure and release its magics. Needless to say, Skeletor's scheme is interrupted by He-Man.

7 In Reign Of The Monster, He-Man Remains The Hero

He-Man Cast

The reason He-Man is left out of the new series title is his limited appearances. He's in the first episode yet seems to meet his demise. When the character returns it's merely as Prince Adam.

Such is the case for most of the '80s He-Man episodes. He starts out as Adam then, by raising his Sword of Power, he becomes He-Man. Except in "Reign of the Moster." In this installment, the prince remains his powerful alter ego for the entire show.

6 Quest For He-Man Features Skeletor Wiping the Hero's Mind

Cast of Quest for He-Man

How does an evildoer defeat an enemy that seems all-powerful? When it comes to Skeletor, it involves wiping He-Man's mind and shipping him off to another planet. Why he only did this in "Quest for He-Man" and no other time is unknown.

Needless to say, He-Man isn't able to save the day this time around. It's up to Orko, Ram-Man, and Cringer to travel to the planet and battle its evil tyrant named Plundor.

5 He-Man & Skeletor Team Up In Evilseed

Orko, Sorceress, He-Man, Skeletor

Skeletor is a diabolical, single-minded person who wants nothing more than immense power. Still, he's smart enough to know when he needs help. Such is the case in the episode "Evilseed."

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It seems that a plant-like villain named Evilseed wants to take Eternia through the overgrowth of wild plants. Since Skeletor doesn't like anyone barging into his territory, he teams up with He-Man, Orko, and the Sorceress to defeat the character.

4 He-Man Wants To Reveal His Identity In Prince Adam No More

King Randor, Prince Adam, Man-at-Arms

In the original Masters of the Universe, only three people know Prince Adam's dual identity. They're the Sorceress, Man-At-Arms, and Orko. While Adam seems okay with that through most of the series, he develops a strong urge to tell his father in "Prince Adam No More."

He wants to do this because he's tired of King Randor's back-handed compliments. Though Eternia's leader loves Adam and is proud of his achievements, he's also disappointed at his son's alleged laziness. Nevertheless, after saving his father as He-Man, the young man decides not to tell. If he did, it would've eased Randor's angry reactions to the reveal in the Netflix show.

3 Skeletor Sends The Sorceress To Another Dimension In The Taking Of Grayskull

He-Man in "The Taking of Grayskull"

In Revelation, Skeletor finally does something to acquire the secrets of the Sorceress and Grayskull. He utilizes brute force. Unfortunately, that couldn't be done in the early 1980s. So, Skeletor resorted to attempts like sending the Sorceress to another dimension.

This is the situation in "The Taking of Grayskull." Not only does he kidnap the Sorceress but also takes the whole of Castle Grayskull in the process. He-Man, Battle Cat, Ram-Man, and Teela travel to this strange dimension to rescue both the castle and the Sorceress to restore Eternia's magical balance.

2 Teela Exiles Herself In Teela's Trial

Prince Adam, Teela, Orko, Man-at-Arms

Though Teela is captain of Randor's Royal Guard, she is somewhat headstrong and impulsive. This is emphasized in "Teela's Trial." Utilizing a new particle beam transporter, she makes Man-At-Arms disappear while fighting Trap Jaw. Due to this mistake, Teela resigns her post to find her father.

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She ends up at Skeletor's headquarters, Snake Mountain. Immediately, she's attacked by a giant snake. He-Man rescues her and, in turn, they both rescue Man-At-Arms.

1 Origin Of The Sorceress Details The Character's History

He-Man Sorceress

There aren't many origin episodes in the original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Actually, not even the main protagonist gets one. The only ones that seem to have full breakdowns are Teela, Cringer, and the Sorceress.

The latter is part of "Origin of the Sorceress." The retelling of her life starts when an evil wizard, Morgoth, comes back to Eternia. This antagonist is the reason her younger self, Teelana, leaves her invaded village in search of the power and hope of Castle Grayskull.

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