---
title: "Blackstar"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blackstar-1981"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 12140
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Blackstar (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blackstar-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A 1981 animated sci‑fantasy where a heroic warrior battles across worlds."

### Why Watch
- Classic Filmation animation from the early 80s
- Science‑fantasy premise with interdimensional adventure
- Features voice talent such as George DiCenzo and Frank Welker

### Caveats & Content Note
- Shares many similarities with the later He‑Man series, reducing its distinctiveness
- Tone & Suitability: The series is family‑friendly action‑focused fantasy suitable for older children and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, fantastical, heroic, retro

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/blackstar-1981#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Norm Prescott, Lou Scheimer
- **Networks / Studios**: CBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **George DiCenzo**
- **Alan Oppenheimer**
- **Frank Welker**
- **Linda Gary**
- **Patrick Pinney**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Blackstar first released?
Blackstar premiered in 1981.

### Q: Who produced the series?
It was produced by Lou Scheimer and Norm Prescott for Filmation.

### Q: What genre does Blackstar belong to?
It is an American animated science‑fantasy television series.

### Q: How does Blackstar relate to other Filmation shows?
It was Filmation's second fantasy epic, following The Freedom Force segment of Tarzan.

### Q: Which notable voice actors appear in Blackstar?
The series includes voice work by George DiCenzo, Linda Gary, Patrick Pinney, Alan Oppenheimer, and Frank Welker.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blackstar — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/12140)
- [Blackstar (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackstar_(TV_series))
- [Blackstar (1981)](https://www.sms.cz/serial/blackstar)

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