She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018)
Film details
Animation · Action & Adventure · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Family · ND Stevenson
Synopsis
Soldier Adora finds a magic sword -- and her identity as legendary hero She-Ra. She joins the Rebellion, but her best friend stays with the evil Horde.
Verdict
⚠️ [IDEOLOGICAL ALERT]: Normalizes gender ideology and same-sex relationships in children's animated series.
In-depth analysis
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is an animated reboot aimed at children that, beneath the guise of heroism and friendship, systematically introduces elements that normalize gender ideology and same-sex relationships. The protagonist Adora, upon transforming into She-Ra, leads a rebellion against the Horde, where her former best friend Catra becomes the main antagonist. Throughout the seasons, their relationship evolves from rivalry to explicit romance, culminating in a lesbian kiss in the final episode of the fifth season. Characters like Double Trouble, presented as non-binary, and the confirmation of Bow's gay orientation reinforce this narrative, presenting them as natural facts without questioning or negative consequences. Although the series celebrates themes such as loyalty and courage, it uses the emotion of reconciliation to validate these dynamics as aspirational ideals for the child audience. Violence is limited to fantastical, bloodless combat, and there is no foul language or explicit sexual content beyond romantic innuendo. However, ideological contraband is at the heart of the problem: it transforms an 80s classic into a vehicle for changing children's perception of identity and relationships, prioritizing subjective fluidity over the natural order of things. Parents, evaluate whether this message fits with your vision of family and the person.