Today, we introduce She-Ra and the Princesses in Power, an animated series that showcases strong, independent female characters. Released in 2018 and available on the Netflix platform, it currently has five seasons, for a total of 52 episodes.
An enchanted story that reinvents codes
Welcome to Etheria, a wonderful world where two factions are torn apart: the Horde, overpowered and heavily armed, and the Rebellion, fragile but determined. Adora, a young fighter of the Horde, has just been appointed squadron leader to lead an offensive on the kingdom of the Princesses. When she gets lost in the depths of a forest, a mysterious magic sword appears to her. Her destiny then changes: she becomes the carrier of She-Ra, a legendary warrior princess whose goal is to gather her fellow men. Invaded by doubt, Adora joins the Rebellion while her friend Catra, betrayed, remains in the Wild Horde. Adora then befriends Scintilla (Glimmer) and Flechdor (Bow), who introduce her to life in Bright Moon, the seat of the Princess Alliance. 
Varied representations and an open mind
She-Ra is first and foremost a feminist and queer♦ series directed by Noelle Stevenson in 2018. And a woman directing an animated series that is aimed at a young and / or large audience, it's a pleasure. She values open-mindedness and tolerance, with characters with fluid identities and attractions, lesbian couples or a same-sex family. (But we don't tell you more, you'll find out for yourself!) Special mention to its original characters, thanks to which we quickly dive into the story and discover that everything is not so simple, nor dichotomous.
♦ The word "Queer" comes from a discriminatory Anglo-Saxon term meaning "weird", positively reappropriated by LGBT+ communities. It refers to ideas, practices, sexual orientations or gender identities that do not fall within the so-called "heteronormative" norm or that of cisidentity (the fact of identifying with one's birth gender).
The friend-foe relationship between Adora and Catra punctuates the episodes: Adora, loyal and courageous, is sometimes overwhelmed by events. She-ra's presence, initially disturbing, will help her to draw deep inside her to find strength. Catra is the sneaky shadow, very cunning, ready to do anything to achieve her ends… even if it means opposing her former best friend. She hides a fragility that makes her remarkably endearing.
A universal series that speaks to everyone
If at first glance its "girly" aspect may repel some, think again: She-Ra is not a gendered series (none should be, by the way). The female characters are very highlighted, which counterbalances the usual animated series with young boys as heroes. Children, adults and young teenagers will find their account, because she approaches simple themes with a certain maturity. It conveys beautiful values: friendship, courage, tolerance, modesty… while remaining accessible, through funny and mysterious adventures. Ardent fans of Steven Universe will be delighted to find a little of this colorful and magical atmosphere that characterized the series of Rebecca Sugar (decidedly, another woman!) 
A feminist rehabilitation and in the era of time:
The 2018 series originally comes from a flagship cartoon from the 80s. It features She-Ra's characters as well as her brother, Musclor. This new version, more feminist, modern, brings several changes that place it in our time. For example, we note the absence of Adara's brother, thanks to whom she discovers her powers in the original version. Contemporary screenwriters have preferred to bring our heroine to discover herself. A much more egalitarian scenario that creates new models of powerful and independent women and girls. And viewers can relate to it. Adventure, discovery and magic… She-Ra is a beautiful series that will appeal to young and old alike, and that conveys modern and feminist ideas.
