Blackstar (1981)
1981 – 1981 · TV show · 1 seasons · 13 episodes · 25 min
Blackstar is an American animated television series, a science fantasy story sometimes reported as being inspired by Thundarr the Barbarian. It was produced in 1981 by Lou Scheimer and Norm Prescott for Filmation. The series was Filmation's second fantasy epic, the first being tucked in as a segment of Tarzan and Tarzan and the Super 7, The Freedom Force. Blackstar has many notable similarities to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, which was produced shortly afterwards.
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In the United States, Blackstar is not on a streaming service right now. It is available in 2 countries, for example on Joyn. Starring George DiCenzo, Linda Gary, Patrick Pinney and Alan Oppenheimer. Produced by Filmation Associates. It aired on CBS. Rated 6.7 on IMDb from 942 votes.
- Streams in
- 2 countries · Joyn (2)
- Rank in its year
- #45 · of 55 TV shows from 1981
- IMDb rating
- 6.7/10 · 942 votes
Cast
George DiCenzoJohn Blackstar
Linda GaryMara / Amber / Katana
Patrick PinneyBalkar / Terra / Klone
Alan OppenheimerCarpo / Overlord / CriosDetails
- Original language
- English
- Country of origin
- United States
- Network
- CBS
- Created by
- Norm Prescott, Lou Scheimer
- Production company
- Filmation Associates
- Format
- Scripted
- Status
- Ended
Around the world
Streaming in 2 countries
Episodes
1. City of the Ancient Ones12 September 1981 · 25 minOverlord frees Amber the sorceress from the Temple of the Cave-Apes and puts her under his spell. He forces her to lead him to Tamborian where lies the lost scroll of the ancient ones.★ 4.5
2. Search for the Starsword19 September 1981 · 25 minBlackstar, Mara & Klone are attacked by Lava Locs while having a quiet drink on the edge of a volcano. The Lava Locs manage to get hold of the Starsword and bring it to The Overlord so he can reunited it with his Powersw…★ 5.1
3. The Lord of Time26 September 1981 · 25 minTimelord Kadray uses his scepter to revert the Sagar Tree into an acorn. With this he plans to reactivate the dreaded Fountain of Fire.★ 6.34. The Mermaid of the Serpent Sea3 October 1981 · 25 minThe Trobbits sail to Red Crown Reef to supply the Merminites with Sagar fruits and nuts. But Captain Typhod the Phantom Sailor attacks, captures the Merminites and all the fruit.★ 4.05. The Quest10 October 1981 · 25 min★ 7.2
6. Spacewrecked17 October 1981 · 25 minBlackstar's lover Katana uses a Fusion drive time ship capable of multi universe travel to journey to Sagar and return him home. But the Overmind captures her and forces her to help him acquire the Starsword.★ 7.07. Lightning City of the Clouds24 October 1981 · 25 minThe Overlord orders Crios the Ice-King to secure Leelana's key to springtime, so the harsh Sagar winter will last forever.★ 7.58. Kingdom of Neptul31 October 1981 · 25 minBlackstar and his allies are swept away during a terrible rainstorm and end up in the undersea kingdom of Aquaria located in the Magnetic Sea. There they face Neptul, one of the Overlord's minions and his captives, the F…★ 6.49. Tree of Evil7 November 1981 · 25 minBlackstar (1981)
Blackstar & Klone return to the Sagar Tree after fighting the Overlord, but walk into a trap at a duplicate tree inhabited by evil versions of the Trobbits.★ 7.110. The Air Whales of Anchar14 November 1981 · 25 minThe mystic balance of the Starsword is upset during a battle with the Vampiremen. Now Blackstar must find the Air Whales of Anchar to repair the Starsword with their vocal chords. If Blackstar & Mara don't get there in t…★ 7.711. The Overlord's Big Spell21 November 1981 · 25 minThe Overlord casts a spell that drains all of Sagar's magic forces towards him, then turns the energy into a giant demon named Brilerand. But when Brilerand turns against his creator, Blackstar and the Overlord find them…★ 6.612. The Crown of the Sorceress28 November 1981 · 25 minAfter rescuing Princess Talena from an assault by the monstrous Thorg, Blackstar offers to escort her to her kingdom in the West. However, neither Balkar nor Mara have ever heard of Talena or her kingdom.★ 7.413. The Zombie Masters5 December 1981 · 25 minThe rebel leaders are trying to convince Dahl of Gandar to join their cause when the city is attacked by Marakand, the city of Zombies. Soon Princess Luwena, Mara and Poulo are under the spell of Shaldemar the Zombie mas…★ 7.8
