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Blackstar

★7.2 1981 1 Season Norm Prescott TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

City of the Ancient Ones

Episode 01

City of the Ancient Ones

Sep 19, 1981 · 30 min

Overlord 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.

Search for the Starsword

Episode 02

Search for the Starsword

Sep 12, 1981 · 30 min

Blackstar, 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 Powersword.

The Lord of Time

Episode 03

The Lord of Time

Sep 26, 1981 · 30 min

Timelord Kadray uses his scepter to revert the Sagar Tree into an acorn. With this he plans to reactivate the dreaded Fountain of Fire.

The Mermaid of Serpent Sea

Episode 04

The Mermaid of Serpent Sea

Oct 3, 1981 · 30 min

The 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.

The Quest

Episode 05

The Quest

Oct 10, 1981 · 30 min

No description available.

Spacewrecked

Episode 06

Spacewrecked

Oct 17, 1981 · 30 min

Blackstar'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.

Lightning City of the Clouds

Episode 07

Lightning City of the Clouds

Oct 24, 1981 · 30 min

The Overlord orders Crios the Ice-King to secure Leelana's key to springtime, so the harsh Sagar winter will last forever.

Kingdom of Neptul

Episode 08

Kingdom of Neptul

Oct 31, 1981 · 30 min

Blackstar 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 Flame People.

Tree of Evil

Episode 09

Tree of Evil

Nov 7, 1981 · 30 min

Blackstar (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.

The Air Whales of Anchar

Episode 10

The Air Whales of Anchar

Nov 14, 1981 · 30 min

The 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 time, the Starwsword will explode and take much of the world with it. But Blackstar is captured by the Sky-pirate Nehilis.

The Overlord's Big Spell

Episode 11

The Overlord's Big Spell

Nov 21, 1981 · 30 min

The 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 themselves forced to work together if they want to defeat it.

Crown of the Sorceress

Episode 12

Crown of the Sorceress

Nov 28, 1981 · 30 min

After 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.

The Zombie Masters

Episode 13

The Zombie Masters

Dec 5, 1981 · 30 min

The 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 master.

About the series

Blackstar poster
Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 18 votes

Synopsis

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.

AnimationAction & Adventure

Cast

5 principal cast

George DiCenzo

George DiCenzo

Alan Oppenheimer

Alan Oppenheimer

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Linda Gary

Linda Gary

Patrick Pinney

Patrick Pinney

Where to watch Blackstar

Blackstar is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation from Norm Prescott, Lou Scheimer has 1 season and 13 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 18 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Blackstar have?

Blackstar has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

Is Blackstar still on the air?

Blackstar has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Blackstar?

Blackstar airs on CBS.

When did Blackstar first air?

Blackstar first aired on September 19, 1981.

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