She-Ra and the Princesses of Power - Horde Prime (S5E1)
Adora, Micah and the princesses search for a way to fight back and to rescue Glimmer. On Horde Prime's flagship, Catra schemes.
| Runtime (min) | 24 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 8.0 (6 votes) |
| Air Date | 2020-05-15 |
| Genres | Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7-FV |
Storyline
In the season five premiere of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Adora, Micah, and the princesses unite to formulate a plan to rescue Glimmer from Horde Prime's clutches. As they strategize, tension builds as each character grapples with their fears and hopes for the future. The stakes are high, and their bonds are tested as they confront the looming threat of Horde Prime.
Meanwhile, on Horde Prime's flagship, Catra is busy plotting her next move. Her cunning and manipulative nature come to the forefront as she seeks to gain favor with Horde Prime while also harboring her own ambitions. As the episode unfolds, viewers witness the contrasting motivations of the characters, setting the stage for the intense battles and emotional journeys ahead.
What Parents Say
This episode of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power dives deep into themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle against oppression. Parents may appreciate how the characters demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity, especially Adora and her determination to save Glimmer. The episode showcases the importance of teamwork and the strength that comes from supporting one another during difficult times.
Additionally, Catra’s scheming provides an intriguing perspective on the complexity of villainy. Parents may want to discuss with their children the motivations behind Catra’s actions, encouraging a conversation about empathy and understanding different viewpoints. This layered storytelling invites viewers to think critically about the characters' choices and the consequences that follow.
What Children Can Learn
In this episode, kids will learn about the power of collaboration and how working together can help overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. Adora, Micah, and the princesses each bring unique skills to the table, demonstrating that everyone has something valuable to contribute. This lesson on teamwork is vital, especially in situations where individuals may feel overwhelmed.
Additionally, the episode highlights the importance of standing up against tyranny and fighting for one’s friends. Children can take away the message that courage and determination are essential qualities when facing a formidable enemy. The characters' commitment to their cause serves as an inspiring example of bravery.
Five Most Asked Questions
As the season kicks off, parents may have questions about the new developments and themes introduced in this episode. Here are some common inquiries and insights based on the events of 'Horde Prime.'
| Question | Answer |
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| What challenges do Adora and her friends face in this episode? | Adora and her friends face the daunting challenge of rescuing Glimmer from Horde Prime, a powerful and ruthless adversary. They must strategize and work together to devise a plan, all while dealing with their own fears and uncertainties about the battle ahead. The emotional weight of their mission adds depth to their struggle, making it a pivotal moment in their journey. |
| How does Catra's character evolve in this episode? | In this episode, Catra's character is shown to be deeply ambitious and cunning, as she schemes to gain Horde Prime's favor while pursuing her own agenda. Her actions reveal a complex personality, torn between loyalty and the desire for power. This complexity invites viewers to explore the motivations behind her decisions and how they impact her relationships with others. |
| What themes are explored in 'Horde Prime'? | The episode explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the fight against oppression. The characters’ determination to rescue Glimmer highlights the importance of standing up for one another and the power of unity in the face of adversity. Additionally, Catra’s manipulation underscores the complexities of villainy, prompting discussions about empathy and understanding differing motivations. |
| How does the episode set the tone for the rest of the season? | This episode sets a dramatic tone for the season by introducing high stakes and emotional conflicts. The urgent mission to save Glimmer establishes a sense of urgency and danger, while the interactions between characters hint at deeper themes that will unfold. The contrasting dynamics between the heroes and Catra signal that the battles ahead will be as much personal as they are physical. |
| What can children learn about teamwork from this episode? | Children can learn that teamwork is essential when facing challenges, as demonstrated by Adora, Micah, and the princesses. Each character brings unique strengths to the group, emphasizing that collaboration leads to greater success. The episode teaches kids that by supporting each other and combining their talents, they can overcome obstacles that seem too great to tackle alone. |
Cast
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Writing
- M. Willis — Writer
Directing
- Mandy Clotworthy — Director
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Sneaking out after a training mission, Horde soldier Adora finds an uncanny sword in the Whispering Woods. Princess Glimmer wants it for the Rebellion. |
| 1 | 2 | On the run from a monster, Adora, Glimmer and Bow stumble into an ancient First Ones ruin, while the Shadow Weaver orders Catra to bring Adora back. |
| 1 | 3 | Glimmer concocts a plan to introduce Adora to Bright Moon, but it all goes wrong. Adora flees into the woods, where she meets an old woman named Razz. |
| 1 | 4 | Adora and her friends undertake a relief mission to the besieged kingdom of Plumeria. The Shadow Weaver still wants Catra to bring Adora back. |
| 1 | 5 | The squad heads for the water realm of Salineas, ruled by Princess Mermista, but first they need a ship. Catra sets sail with Force captain Scorpia. |
| 1 | 6 | A recruitment trip to Dryl goes awry thanks to a virus that corrupts Princess Entrapta's robots. When Adora transforms, it infects She-Ra, too. |
| 1 | 7 | Glimmer takes Adora and Bow to the secret sorcerous realm of Mystacor for a vacation, but Adora's nightmares of Shadow Weaver persist. |
| 1 | 8 | It's time for the Princess Prom, hosted by Princess Frosta. Adora wants to recruit her, but friend troubles and unexpected guests get in the way. |
| 1 | 9 | With her friends and the sword held prisoner in the Fright Zone, Adora turns to the Princess Alliance for help on a dangerous rescue mission. |
| 1 | 10 | Everyone blames themselves for Entrapta's loss, but they're wrong about what happened. Glimmer tries to hide the glitches in her powers from her mom. |
| 1 | 11 | Adora enters the First Ones citadel with Catra on her tail. Inside, they're caught in an illusion simulator that brings back painful memories. |
| 1 | 12 | Swift Wind comes to Bright Moon, Entrapta decrypts the First Ones data crystal, and Light Hope tells Adora about the history of She-Ra and Etheria. |
| 1 | 13 | Entrapta's plan to weaken the other runestones allows Catra and Scorpia to attack Bright Moon, but Adora and her friends are ready to fight back. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | The Horde's bots attack the Woods, but the princesses can't capture one intact. Though Glimmer struggles with leadership, Catra has no such problems. |
| 2 | 2 | Once they realize Entrapta is alive, Bow and Glimmer head to Dryl to rescue her. Light Hope sends Adora and Swift Wind to fix a First Ones installation. |
| 2 | 3 | The squad heads to Alwyn, the Rebellion’s breadbasket: It’s been out of contact, and there are rumors it’s haunted! Entrapta sneaks into Hordak’s lab. |
| 2 | 4 | Adora and the princesses role-play plans for retaking a Horde fortress. With Scorpia in charge, the defenders face a challenge. |
| 2 | 5 | Catra, Entrapta and Scorpia head to the Northern Reach for First Ones tech. The squad follows with Sea Hawk, who’s having relationship problems. |
| 2 | 6 | An imprisoned Shadow Weaver recalls her past as Light Spinner, a powerful sorcerer who taught Glimmer’s father. Hordak gives Catra a deadline. |
| 2 | 7 | While Catra searches for Shadow Weaver, Adora and Glimmer follow Bow home and learn that he's been lying to his family. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | Shadow Weaver appears in Bright Moon, refusing to speak to anyone but Adora. As Catra awaits punishment, Entrapta pushes Hordak on the portal project. |
| 3 | 2 | The squad finds the Crimson Waste isn't uninhabited after all. Adora decides to trust Waste leader Huntara, and Hordak tells Entrapta about Horde Prime. |
| 3 | 3 | Catra and Scorpia arrive in the Waste and have no trouble fitting in. Huntara and the squad enter Mara's ship to try to view her message. |
| 3 | 4 | Glimmer wants to make a raid on the Fright Zone, and her mother isn't willing to help ... but Shadow Weaver is. Adora tries to talk to Entrapta. |
| 3 | 5 | Force captain Adora wakes up in the Fright Zone alongside her best friend Catra. She's convinced something's wrong, but only Scorpia seems to agree. |
| 3 | 6 | King Micah and Queen Angella are shocked by Adora's story. With time to restore reality running out, Adora turns to Bow and Glimmer for help. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | The day of Glimmer's coronation arrives, overshadowed by grief. Accompanied by Adora and Bow, she embarks on a quest to find the Chamber of Queens. |
| 4 | 2 | Glimmer sends Adora, Mermista, Bow and Huntara to retrieve Mara's ship, but the Horde beats them to it. Catra meets Double Trouble, a shapeshifter. |
| 4 | 3 | The village of Elberon throws a party for Adora, Bow and Swift Wind. A village girl named Flutterina helps when the Horde springs another trap. |
| 4 | 4 | The squad waylays a Horde transport, only to have the tables turn. While Adora hunts for a new pulse bot, Glimmer takes advice from Shadow Weaver. |
| 4 | 5 | A spore storm traps the Horde trainees in the Woods and traps Adora in the Crystal Castle, where a damaged Light Hope is forced to reboot herself. |
| 4 | 6 | Catra orders Scorpia to find Entrapta's recordings so Hordak can perfect his experimental technology. Flutterina sows dissent in the squad. |
| 4 | 7 | After a disastrous mission, Mermista is certain there's a Horde spy in Bright Moon and vows to sleuth them out with her mystery novel experience. |
| 4 | 8 | With tensions rising between Glimmer and Adora and morale at an all-time low, Sea Hawk, Bow and Swift Wind go out for some fun. Things get out of hand. |
| 4 | 9 | Razz confuses the past and the present and has trouble telling Mara and Adora apart. But Adora desperately needs her help. |
| 4 | 10 | The Princess Alliance is split on whether to use the magic at the Heart of Etheria or try to destroy it. Scorpia arrives with a request for help. |
| 4 | 11 | Adora, Bow and Swift Wind arrive on Beast Island and make a shocking discovery. Glimmer heads to the Crystal Castle to talk to Light Hope. |
| 4 | 12 | Glimmer tries to convince Scorpia to reconnect with her runestone. On Beast Island, Entrapta reveals dire new details about the Heart of Etheria. |
| 4 | 13 | Catra and Hordak fight one another as Glimmer and Scorpia arrive in the Fright Zone. Adora sets off in a last-ditch attempt to stop Light Hope's plan. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | Adora, Micah and the princesses search for a way to fight back and to rescue Glimmer. On Horde Prime's flagship, Catra schemes. |
| 5 | 2 | While Adora takes a much-needed rest, Mermista reluctantly leads the princesses into the Fright Zone so Entrapta can try to trace Horde Prime's signal. |
| 5 | 3 | As Bow, Entrapta and Adora attempt to keep Mara's ship functional, Horde Prime orders Catra to betray Glimmer – under threat of a memory wipe. |
| 5 | 4 | Forced to land on a desolate planet to replenish the ship's fuel crystals, Adora meets three siblings on the run from Horde Prime. |
| 5 | 5 | Adora surrenders herself to Horde Prime, hoping to buy time for Entrapta, Bow and Glimmer to rescue Catra and hack Horde Prime's server. |
| 5 | 6 | The team tries to keep the ship working and evade Horde Prime's pursuit. On Etheria, Micah struggles to relate to Frosta during a mission to Elberon. |
| 5 | 7 | Mermista, Scorpia, Perfuma and Sea Hawk go undercover underwater to recruit Prince Peekablue. Netossa notices that Spinnerella is acting strange. |
| 5 | 8 | The squad heads to the planet Krytis to find a way to get past Horde Prime's blockade on Etheria. Shadow Weaver appeals to Castaspella for help. |
| 5 | 9 | While Wrong Hordak's message of dissent spreads throughout the empire, the squad infiltrates the town of Erelandia to get a lead on their friends. |
| 5 | 10 | Adora, Catra, Perfuma and Netossa reenter the Fright Zone to rescue Scorpia while Bow and Glimmer head to the library to check on Bow's dads. |
| 5 | 11 | A strike team infiltrates Mystacor, searching for the Heart's failsafe, the Crystal of Arxia. Entrapta and Swift Wind gather data on the chip network. |
| 5 | 12 | The best friend squad heads for the Heart while the princesses attack the spire so Entrapta can disrupt the chip network. Horde Prime makes his move. |
| 5 | 13 | Shadow Weaver and Catra attempt to reach Adora. Glimmer faces her father while Bow tries to evade Scorpia long enough to execute Entrapta's program. |
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