He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985): Season 1, Episode 31 - A Tale of Two Cities - full transcript

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.

Eh, I don't like it when the
jungle gets quiet like this.

Hey, it's okay, Cringe.

Whatever it is, it's coming this way.

I think the young lady
needs help ol' buddy.

Oh no.



By the power of Grayskull!

I have the power!

Here we go again.

Help! Oh, Help!

Hello, gentlemen?

Bah, who are you?

Help!

Let me go, you stinky creep!

I think the young lady
would rather be with us.

Freeze them!

Them, you fool.

How about a nice mudbath.

Let me go!

You heard the young lady.

Ah, you were wonderful.
Thank you and you're...

Oh this is, Battle Cat,

and I am He-Man.

Oh I've heard of you.

We thought you were only a legend.

We?

I'm Princess Rhea.
My father is King Thales of Operon.

See, this is my father's crest.

Well, Princess...
- Oh please call me Rhea.

All right, Rhea, Battle Cat
and I will escort you safely home.

You can tell us more as we go.

I thought I knew the
forest, but I got lost,

and that's when the Gargons captured me.

Where were they taking you?

To the city of Targa.

Queen Balina pays the Gargons for
all captives brought to her...

especially captives from Operon.

I'm sure she would pay a
very big price for a princess from Operon.

Oh yes...

and soon more Gargons,
will be looking for us.

You're right. How much further?

We're almost to the top of the ridge.

We can see the valley from there.

The Valley of Operon.

Oh, isn't it beautiful?

It certainly is.

And over there is my home.

What is that city with
a huge light above it?

That's Targa. The further we
stay from there, the better.

Well, we'd better get across the river

and find shelter.
It's going to storm.

How will we get across now?

I'll make a bridge.

A bridge?

There, this should do the trick.

Okay, ol' buddy.
You take Rhea across and I'll follow.

Oh no!

Hurry, Battle Cat!

There he is.

Someone's coming.

Targons.

They're taking him to Targa.
Oh, we must follow.

I'm Garn.
The strongest man in the kingdom...

and soon to be master of the arena.

Who are you?

I... I don't know.

I can't remember. Where am I?

Why have I been brought here?

The dungeon of Targa. You are a stranger.
You must be a spy.

I... I'm no spy.

At least, I don't think I'm a spy.

All strangers are spies.

Why are you here? Why the chains?

I am the strongest man in all the kingdom.

Yes, and perhaps, in all the universe.

I make sport for Queen Balina in the Arena.

She promised to release me
soon, a free man.

A master of the arena.

She thinks these chains are
a guarantee of our escape.

Watch.. this.

You are indeed strong,
with such strength...

why don't you escape?

There is no escape. The queen would
send soldiers to hunt for me down.

Come with us, the queen wants to see you.

Good luck, haha.

Sounds as if I might need it.

The prisoner, Sire.

What is your name?

I don't know. I can't remember.

You expect me to believe that?

-It is true.
You are lying.

What other reason for a stranger
to be in Targa than to spy?

You are a spy from Operon, aren't you?

I... I know of no Operon.

You're lying and you will pay...

So, this is the stranger.

Enough, release the guard.
I will handle this.

You are either a very
brave warrior or a fool?

Draca is the greatest
wizard in all the kingdom.

Are you from Operon?
I don't know of Operon.

You take me a fool? You stole Rhea,
the princess of Operon, from the...

Gargons. I want to know
where you have hidden her.

I tell you.
I don't know Rhea or Operon.

I... I can't remember anything.

Ah, you mean you won't.
Perhaps Garn can refresh your memory,

in the arena!

Guards, prepare our guest for the arena!

I wonder what evil deed
they celebrate today?

What is it, Battle Cat?

He-Man!

Battle Cat, wait!

Oh, Battle Cat.

Garn will soon have the
fool begging for mercy.

Don't be too sure, Draca.

To gain my freedom I must conquer...

you and I will do it gladly.

You forget one thing, Garn.

What?

There is a chance I may win.

You? Beat me?

Let the contest begin!

Now, my queen, we shall see
this spy gets what he deserves.

This is, goodbye, stranger.

Sorry, Garn, but I think I'll stick around.

The stranger seems to be as
clever with the gladiators......

as he is with the sorcerers

A lucky accident, nothing more.

Lucky move, stranger, but not this time.

Come wizard's power, wizard's might...

give Garn strength to win the fight.

Ah, the tide has turned.

I... I can remember. I know who I am.

Take him to the lower dungeon.

I have won and I am the
one to decide Garn's fate.

You fool! Do you not
understand the queen's command?

She is your queen, not mine.

I have won and I say: Let him go!

Set him free and bring the
stranger to me in the palace.

Coming, Draca?

But,
I would not have spared you.

Why did you spare me?

He-Man cannot decide your fate.

That is for you to decide.

You alone.

You... you are He-Man?

I thought you were only... a legend.

You sent for me?
-Yes.

How would you like to be
my, Captain of the Guard?

It is a generous offer
but, I cannot accept.

Why not?

I have seen that you are a cruel woman...

and I cannot be a part of cruelty.

Besides,
I have not completed my mission.

And what is your mission?

To find my comrades.

Don't you mean Rhea?

My queen, good news.

The princess Rhea has been captured.

Her father, King Thales of Operon...

will be glad to pay for her safe return.

A matter of urgency has just
been brought to my attention.

Oh, you and Garn are free
to go in the morning.

Hmm.. something is wrong.

I wonder what she's up to.

You made a wise choice in
letting the stranger go.

He will never know we have the girl.

Yes, I, guess it is better this way.

Well, here's where we part, my friend.

I am in your debt, He-Man.

Let me help you find the princess.

Then come along,
I just might need your help.

It's Battle Cat.

Battle Cat!

This way.

Cat, am I glad to see you, ol' buddy.

Now, to get you out of there.

Garn, this is Battle Cat.

What a magnificent animal.

Thanks for helping me out.

Where is Rhea?

Creatures took her.

Gargons!

And I know just where to look for her.

C'mon fellas.

You may go.

They will be rewarded handsomely,

for such a special prize.

Is her father coming?

Yes, my queen.

King Thales should be here
soon with the payment.

So, thats it.

It must be King Thales.

Yes, he's been captured
by the Queen's guards.

C'mon, I've got an idea.

Just what is going on here?

There's no time to explain.

I have a plan to free your daughter...

But I'll need your help.

I'll do whatever you say.

Father.

Now, my dear king.

Have you brought the payment?

I am your payment, Draca.

That is...

if you can collect.

He-Man! Oh, you're alive.

This stranger is...

He-Man?

I didn't believe you really existed.

I guess you were wrong again.

C'mon in, guys.

You forgot to tell the guards
we were invited, Balina.

Garn.

And Battle Cat, who...

enjoyed his visit in your pit trap.

Do something to distract
them, we must flee.

The mountain shall rumble.
My wizard's power make..

All of Targa, tremble and shake.

You fool!

You forgot about the lake on the mountain.

We are doomed.

Not, if I can help it.

Battle Cat,
you and Rhea go through the city...

and take the people to the arena.

Come on, Garn.

I'll need your help one more time.

What are you going to do?

Save the city.

If we can.

Why should we help our enemies?

They should be punished.

It's not our job to
punish those who are evil.

That's what the law and the
courts of Eternia are for.

I believe all life is precious.

Just as I spared your life...

help me spare theirs.

You're right, He-Man. I'll help you.

We haven't have much time, let's go.

We did it, Garn.

Thank you, He-Man.

You've shown me that along with a great...

strength goes great responsibility.

Well it's something that's easy
to forget in the heat of anger.

I'll try my best to remember.

And use my power to help
others, not to hurt them.

I'll bet you will.

Can't you stay a while longer?

No, I'm afraid not.

but Battle Cat and I will be back some day.

Thank you, young man,
for helping my daughter.

You're always welcome in our kingdom.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I'll miss you too, Battle Cat.

Come on, you big pussycat.

We'll be back.

Bye.

-Goodbye.

Bye.

I hope you enjoyed today's adventure.

You know, television is not the
only way to be entertained by an

exciting story.

There is another way.
It's called 'reading'.

And one of the wonderful things
about books is that they allow you to

choose whatever kind of adventure you like.

A trip with an astronaut,

an adventure with the great
detective Sherlock Holmes,

a comedy, anything.

You can find it in a book at your school

or neighborhood library.

Why, I'll bet there are
even some good books

right in your own home,
just waiting to be read.