Predicting Netflix's Next 10 Smash Hit Shows

10. Masters Of The Universe: Revelation

Released: Summer to Autumn 2020

Just as the curtain falls on Netflix's surprisingly successful reimagining of She-Ra, another take on Mattel's sword and sorcery toyline steps up to take its place.

Shepherded by geek hero Kevin Smith, undoubtedly a man who values the arcane lore of a 35-year-old glorified toy commercial, the new Masters Of The Universe comes from Powerhouse Animation, the makers of existing Netflix animated hit Castlevania. It will adopt the latter's anime-influenced aesthetic rather than trying to replicate an 80s Filmation look, but in other respects offers the fan-pleasing hook of a direct continuation of the original series' narrative.

The storyline will initially focus on action girl Teela and her search for the missing Sword Of Power. Presumably it won't remain missing permanently as Smith as promised that Prince Adam will take centre stage as He-Man in an epic final battle with the forces of evil.

Apart from simply the fun of carrying on the old 80s story, Revelation also comes with a hell of a cast. Facing off against Supergirl's Chris Wood as Adam, Buffy herself Sarah Michelle Gellar as Teela and Game Of Thrones' onion knight Liam Cunningham as Man At Arms, Smith has recruited Mark Hamill to voice the evil Skeletor, Lena Headey as his wicked sorceress sidekick Evil-Lyn, and Hamill's old Batman nemesis Kevin Conroy as Mer-Man.

Narrative continuity with a cult 80s kids' favourite, only with modern production values and a top notch cast, made Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance into a cross-generational hit. Masters Of The Universe has the chance to do the same and unite the brand's new She-Ra fans with 80s purists.