Blackstar 1981
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 19, 1981
- Format
- 1 season · 13 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~6.5 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Norm Prescott, Lou Scheimer
- Network
- CBS
What is Blackstar?
Blackstar is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 19, 1981
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10
- Format
- 1 season · 13 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- CBS
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Blackstar is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A 1981 animated sci‑fantasy where a heroic warrior battles across worlds.”
- Classic Filmation animation from the early 80s
- Science‑fantasy premise with interdimensional adventure
- Features voice talent such as George DiCenzo and Frank Welker
- Shares many similarities with the later He‑Man series, reducing its distinctiveness
Watch it if you enjoy retro animated sci‑fantasy adventures with heroic quests.
The series is family‑friendly action‑focused fantasy suitable for older children and adults.
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When was Blackstar first released?
Blackstar premiered in 1981.
Who produced the series?
It was produced by Lou Scheimer and Norm Prescott for Filmation.
What genre does Blackstar belong to?
It is an American animated science‑fantasy television series.
How does Blackstar relate to other Filmation shows?
It was Filmation's second fantasy epic, following The Freedom Force segment of Tarzan.
Which notable voice actors appear in Blackstar?
The series includes voice work by George DiCenzo, Linda Gary, Patrick Pinney, Alan Oppenheimer, and Frank Welker.
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