He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985): Season 1, Episode 26 - Ordeal in the Darklands - full transcript
Proud of her skills, Teela chooses to test her skills in the Darklands against Man-At-Arms wishes. Evil-Lyn kidnaps Mira, the daughter of the Darkland sorcerer, Kor, and frames He-Man for doing it.
He-Man.
And the Masters of the Universe.
I am Adam, Prince of Eternia.
Defender of the
secrets of Castle Grayskull.
This is Cringer, my fearless friend.
Fabulous secret powers were revealed
to me the day I held aloft
my magic sword and said,
by the power of Grayskull.
I have the power!
Cringer became the
mighty Battle Cat, and I became
He-Man, the most
powerful man in the universe.
Only three others share this secret:
Our friends the Sorceress,
Man-at-Arms, and Orko.
Together we defend Castle Grayskull from,
the evil forces of Skeletor.
With Skeletor away for a few days...
Now is my chance to conquer
all of Eternia for myself!
He-Man will stop you.
You think so?
Uh, I could be mistaken.
No, you're right.
He-Man would stop me
unless someone stopped him first...
Uh, don’t look at me.
Don't worry, coward.
I have someone else in mind.
Kor, the Sorcerer.
I've heard of him.
He is one of the most
powerful in all Eternia.
The Keeper of the Crimson Scourge.
But Kor is a peaceful man.
He would never fight He-Man.
He would, if I can trick him into
believing, He-Man has taken his daughter.
Come, we have no time to lose.
Where are we going?
To the Darklands.
All right, Orko. Now.
Got it!
Perfect, Teela.
You're really good.
I've never seen anyone do better.
Thanks, Orko,
but I've got to find out if I can
count on my skills in the jungle.
I'm thinking about going to the Darklands,
to see how I could get along by...
myself for a few days.
But, Teela, it's not safe.
I was only thinking about it!
Here, catch!
How would you get there?
There's an underground river beneath
the palace that leads to the Darklands.
If I followed it...
- Darklands?
...Father.
-What's this all about?
Teela might go on a survival test.
I thought if I'd,
spend a few days in the forest and...
-No, Teela.
But why?
It's too dangerous.
Too dangerous for a Captain of the Guard?
Too dangerous, for my daughter.
Please, Teela, for my sake,
don't go to the Darklands.
Got her!
Take her to Snake Mountain,
Tri-Klops, and guard her well.
Now when I use my magic,
to make a false image...
Kor will think He-Man,
has taken his daughter.
I got it!
Wait till Teela hears.
Teela, I did it.
What are you doing?
Going to the Darklands.
But you can't.
You heard what your father said.
You too, Orko?
I'm tired of everyone else,
telling me what I can and can't do.
Teela, we're just worried about you.
Look Orko.
I don't want to hear anymore.
I'm going to the Darklands
and that's final.
I don't like this.
I'd better follow Teela and...
make sure nothing happens.
Where'd she go?
Just what are you doing here, Orko?
Seeing if you need any help.
For the last time,
I don't need anyone's help.
On second thought,
maybe I could use a hand.
Coming Teela!
-I'll stop you, invader!
You wouldn't be able to,
if I turned you into a tree.
You call that a tree?
Uh, just kidding.
Oh don't worry, Teela.
I'll get He-Man.
What have you come to tell
me of my daughter, woman?
Not tell you... Show you.
Look into my Magic Crystal.
No!
That was He-Man and Man-At-Arms.
It can't be.
It's true, they are your enemies.
He-Man isn't evil.
Why would he take my daughter?
I have no idea.
But he has done it, and you must, save her.
They will pay for this.
I'll hunt them down and get my,
daughter back.
Good. I must go now.
I know you will use all of
your powers against He-Man.
Strougth, prepare my transport.
Kor! She was in the jungle.
We did not know if she was friend or enemy.
Why have you come here?
I mean you no harm.
-I came to the Darklands...
to test my skills, nothing more.
I believe you.
You may go in peace.
Wait, Kor.
There was another one with her who got
away. He said he'd come
back back with He-Man.
He-Man?
You shall stay here
and I will be ready for He-Man...
when he comes.
Your move, Adam.
Man-At-Arms? Adam?
Orko, what's wrong?
It's Teela! She's in the Darklands.
Darklands?
She's been captured by Reptile Men.
Reptile Men?
I was afraid something
like this would happen.
By the power of Grayskull!
I have the power!
... but who is Kor?
Ages ago, the Red Scourge
roared across Eternia...
burning everything in sight.
Finally, it was caught and imprisoned.
Each generation, a wizard
is chosen as Keeper of the Flame...
to see, that the Scourge never escapes.
Kor, is the Keeper of the Flame
now and the Reptile Men serve him.
The question is...
why have they taken Teela?
So this was where Teela was captured...
and how did it happen, Orko?
Just like that.
He-Man! Look out!
He-Man, do something.
We've got to find Teela.
We won't have to find her.
I think they'll take us right to her.
Kor, we have brought them.
-Father! -Teela!
He-Man, I always thought
you used your powers for good.
And I thought the same of you.
Why have you captured us?
Why have you kidnapped my daughter?
It's you who have kidnapped my daughter.
Don't play me for a fool.
Perhaps,
if you threatened to harm the
woman, they might tell you all they know.
No, I'm sure that she had
nothing to do with it.
Besides, she reminds
me, of my own daughter.
Listen to us, wizard.
We don't know anything about your daughter.
Liars.
A woman.
She showed me proof in her Magic Crystal.
Proof? In a Magic Crystal?
What sort of conjuring is this?
It has to be, Evil-Lyn.
Of course.
Kor, it is Evil-Lyn who is your
enemy, not us.
You must believe us.
No more of this.
Where is Mira?
Kor, is so angry that he
won't listen to reason.
Then, we must convince him another way.
Sorry we can't stay and chat.
Stop them!
You fight well, He-Man...
but how will you fare,
against your own shadow?
Father!
Run, Teela,
find Kor's daughter.
The woman, is escaping.
Let her go, she's innocent of this.
I've never dueled with myself before.
If I can't defeat the shadow,
maybe I can defeat what's causing it.
Enough, I can't make you talk.
I know who can.
I'll bet you're the Crimson Scourge, huh?
Can't say I'm glad to meet you either.
I like getting a tan,
but this is ridiculous.
Inside this prison...
is the Crimson Scourge and He-Man.
I will release him if you tell me
where you've taken my daughter.
Kor, you aren't an evil man,
you're just so angry you're
not thinking straight.
Silence! If I you
won't help, He-Man stays in there.
I wonder how thick this wall is.
Snake Mountain.
I-I-I-If you wanted
a test of your
skills, Teela. This is it.
Mira must be in there somewhere...
and we've got to get her out.
C'mon!
Oh, why don't I just stay here
and keep the engine running?...
This wall is thicker than I thought.
This, just isn't my day.
There is Tri-Klops.
I am see you.
...but not for long.
Mira, are you here?
-Mira? -Here!
Who are you? -Friends.
- Here to free you.
But how do we get in?
Stand back.
I'll have you out in a flash.
Hurry!
Stop!
The Sky-Sled's just over this bridge.
The bridge is giving way.
Hold on!
They got away!
Uh oh, am I going
to get it when Evil-Lyn finds out.
Oh. I can't take much more of this.
So, Man-At-Arms,
you won't tell the truth...
even to save He-Man?
Very well,
then prepare to join him.
What?
It was Evil-Lyn
who kidnapped me.
Not He-Man and Man-At-Arms.
What have I done?
I must free He-Man.
Ah, Finally.
He-Man, quick.
Before the Scourge, escape.
Oh, this is all my fault, He-Man.
Forgive me, my anger
kept me from thinking clearly.
We've got to find some water to fight with.
Wait a minute.
There's water right under our feet.
The underground river.
All we have to do is, try to get to it.
Hurry, He-Man!
This one had better do it.
Now if I can just, direct the water.
The Scourge is getting weaker.
It's gone! The Scourge is gone.
Father.
Orko, I, owe you an apology.
I got so mad when I thought...
you were trying to tell me what to
do, that I...
made a foolish decision.
-Yes...
I too let anger affect my judgment.
Thank you, Teela,
for bringing back my daughter .
From now on, Kor,
I think we'll both realize...
that there are times when
we need to calm down...
and get some advice from the people
who love us, and think things through.
I had a really close call today.
And it all started when I was
so anxious to do something that I
didn't stop to think of the danger
and wouldn't listen to
anyone who tried to warn me.
Well, we parents may not always be right,
but we try, because we love our children
and we try to do what's best for them.
And I'll tell you a secret:
we really hate to say 'no'
to something they really want.
So when we do,
we usually have a pretty good reason.
Try to remember that the next time
your mother or father says 'no' to you.
And the Masters of the Universe.
I am Adam, Prince of Eternia.
Defender of the
secrets of Castle Grayskull.
This is Cringer, my fearless friend.
Fabulous secret powers were revealed
to me the day I held aloft
my magic sword and said,
by the power of Grayskull.
I have the power!
Cringer became the
mighty Battle Cat, and I became
He-Man, the most
powerful man in the universe.
Only three others share this secret:
Our friends the Sorceress,
Man-at-Arms, and Orko.
Together we defend Castle Grayskull from,
the evil forces of Skeletor.
With Skeletor away for a few days...
Now is my chance to conquer
all of Eternia for myself!
He-Man will stop you.
You think so?
Uh, I could be mistaken.
No, you're right.
He-Man would stop me
unless someone stopped him first...
Uh, don’t look at me.
Don't worry, coward.
I have someone else in mind.
Kor, the Sorcerer.
I've heard of him.
He is one of the most
powerful in all Eternia.
The Keeper of the Crimson Scourge.
But Kor is a peaceful man.
He would never fight He-Man.
He would, if I can trick him into
believing, He-Man has taken his daughter.
Come, we have no time to lose.
Where are we going?
To the Darklands.
All right, Orko. Now.
Got it!
Perfect, Teela.
You're really good.
I've never seen anyone do better.
Thanks, Orko,
but I've got to find out if I can
count on my skills in the jungle.
I'm thinking about going to the Darklands,
to see how I could get along by...
myself for a few days.
But, Teela, it's not safe.
I was only thinking about it!
Here, catch!
How would you get there?
There's an underground river beneath
the palace that leads to the Darklands.
If I followed it...
- Darklands?
...Father.
-What's this all about?
Teela might go on a survival test.
I thought if I'd,
spend a few days in the forest and...
-No, Teela.
But why?
It's too dangerous.
Too dangerous for a Captain of the Guard?
Too dangerous, for my daughter.
Please, Teela, for my sake,
don't go to the Darklands.
Got her!
Take her to Snake Mountain,
Tri-Klops, and guard her well.
Now when I use my magic,
to make a false image...
Kor will think He-Man,
has taken his daughter.
I got it!
Wait till Teela hears.
Teela, I did it.
What are you doing?
Going to the Darklands.
But you can't.
You heard what your father said.
You too, Orko?
I'm tired of everyone else,
telling me what I can and can't do.
Teela, we're just worried about you.
Look Orko.
I don't want to hear anymore.
I'm going to the Darklands
and that's final.
I don't like this.
I'd better follow Teela and...
make sure nothing happens.
Where'd she go?
Just what are you doing here, Orko?
Seeing if you need any help.
For the last time,
I don't need anyone's help.
On second thought,
maybe I could use a hand.
Coming Teela!
-I'll stop you, invader!
You wouldn't be able to,
if I turned you into a tree.
You call that a tree?
Uh, just kidding.
Oh don't worry, Teela.
I'll get He-Man.
What have you come to tell
me of my daughter, woman?
Not tell you... Show you.
Look into my Magic Crystal.
No!
That was He-Man and Man-At-Arms.
It can't be.
It's true, they are your enemies.
He-Man isn't evil.
Why would he take my daughter?
I have no idea.
But he has done it, and you must, save her.
They will pay for this.
I'll hunt them down and get my,
daughter back.
Good. I must go now.
I know you will use all of
your powers against He-Man.
Strougth, prepare my transport.
Kor! She was in the jungle.
We did not know if she was friend or enemy.
Why have you come here?
I mean you no harm.
-I came to the Darklands...
to test my skills, nothing more.
I believe you.
You may go in peace.
Wait, Kor.
There was another one with her who got
away. He said he'd come
back back with He-Man.
He-Man?
You shall stay here
and I will be ready for He-Man...
when he comes.
Your move, Adam.
Man-At-Arms? Adam?
Orko, what's wrong?
It's Teela! She's in the Darklands.
Darklands?
She's been captured by Reptile Men.
Reptile Men?
I was afraid something
like this would happen.
By the power of Grayskull!
I have the power!
... but who is Kor?
Ages ago, the Red Scourge
roared across Eternia...
burning everything in sight.
Finally, it was caught and imprisoned.
Each generation, a wizard
is chosen as Keeper of the Flame...
to see, that the Scourge never escapes.
Kor, is the Keeper of the Flame
now and the Reptile Men serve him.
The question is...
why have they taken Teela?
So this was where Teela was captured...
and how did it happen, Orko?
Just like that.
He-Man! Look out!
He-Man, do something.
We've got to find Teela.
We won't have to find her.
I think they'll take us right to her.
Kor, we have brought them.
-Father! -Teela!
He-Man, I always thought
you used your powers for good.
And I thought the same of you.
Why have you captured us?
Why have you kidnapped my daughter?
It's you who have kidnapped my daughter.
Don't play me for a fool.
Perhaps,
if you threatened to harm the
woman, they might tell you all they know.
No, I'm sure that she had
nothing to do with it.
Besides, she reminds
me, of my own daughter.
Listen to us, wizard.
We don't know anything about your daughter.
Liars.
A woman.
She showed me proof in her Magic Crystal.
Proof? In a Magic Crystal?
What sort of conjuring is this?
It has to be, Evil-Lyn.
Of course.
Kor, it is Evil-Lyn who is your
enemy, not us.
You must believe us.
No more of this.
Where is Mira?
Kor, is so angry that he
won't listen to reason.
Then, we must convince him another way.
Sorry we can't stay and chat.
Stop them!
You fight well, He-Man...
but how will you fare,
against your own shadow?
Father!
Run, Teela,
find Kor's daughter.
The woman, is escaping.
Let her go, she's innocent of this.
I've never dueled with myself before.
If I can't defeat the shadow,
maybe I can defeat what's causing it.
Enough, I can't make you talk.
I know who can.
I'll bet you're the Crimson Scourge, huh?
Can't say I'm glad to meet you either.
I like getting a tan,
but this is ridiculous.
Inside this prison...
is the Crimson Scourge and He-Man.
I will release him if you tell me
where you've taken my daughter.
Kor, you aren't an evil man,
you're just so angry you're
not thinking straight.
Silence! If I you
won't help, He-Man stays in there.
I wonder how thick this wall is.
Snake Mountain.
I-I-I-If you wanted
a test of your
skills, Teela. This is it.
Mira must be in there somewhere...
and we've got to get her out.
C'mon!
Oh, why don't I just stay here
and keep the engine running?...
This wall is thicker than I thought.
This, just isn't my day.
There is Tri-Klops.
I am see you.
...but not for long.
Mira, are you here?
-Mira? -Here!
Who are you? -Friends.
- Here to free you.
But how do we get in?
Stand back.
I'll have you out in a flash.
Hurry!
Stop!
The Sky-Sled's just over this bridge.
The bridge is giving way.
Hold on!
They got away!
Uh oh, am I going
to get it when Evil-Lyn finds out.
Oh. I can't take much more of this.
So, Man-At-Arms,
you won't tell the truth...
even to save He-Man?
Very well,
then prepare to join him.
What?
It was Evil-Lyn
who kidnapped me.
Not He-Man and Man-At-Arms.
What have I done?
I must free He-Man.
Ah, Finally.
He-Man, quick.
Before the Scourge, escape.
Oh, this is all my fault, He-Man.
Forgive me, my anger
kept me from thinking clearly.
We've got to find some water to fight with.
Wait a minute.
There's water right under our feet.
The underground river.
All we have to do is, try to get to it.
Hurry, He-Man!
This one had better do it.
Now if I can just, direct the water.
The Scourge is getting weaker.
It's gone! The Scourge is gone.
Father.
Orko, I, owe you an apology.
I got so mad when I thought...
you were trying to tell me what to
do, that I...
made a foolish decision.
-Yes...
I too let anger affect my judgment.
Thank you, Teela,
for bringing back my daughter .
From now on, Kor,
I think we'll both realize...
that there are times when
we need to calm down...
and get some advice from the people
who love us, and think things through.
I had a really close call today.
And it all started when I was
so anxious to do something that I
didn't stop to think of the danger
and wouldn't listen to
anyone who tried to warn me.
Well, we parents may not always be right,
but we try, because we love our children
and we try to do what's best for them.
And I'll tell you a secret:
we really hate to say 'no'
to something they really want.
So when we do,
we usually have a pretty good reason.
Try to remember that the next time
your mother or father says 'no' to you.