Secret Galaxy
The Repeated Failures of Silverhawks: Thundercats But Birds & In Space
2023 • E18 May 17, 2023 13m
In the mid-1980s, Silverhawks burst onto the animation scene as the latest offering from the same team behind the wildly successful Thundercats. With a similar premise of heroic humanoid animals fighting evil, this time in outer space, Silverhawks seemed poised for greatness. But despite its high-flying action, flashy visuals, and star-studded voice cast, the show never quite took off in the way its creators had hoped.
In this video, we'll look into the reasons why Silverhawks failed to capture the same cultural zeitgeist as Thundercats and the other attempts to reboot the franchise and bring it back to life with varying levels of success.
Silverhawks retains a devoted fanbase to this day, with many fans nostalgic for its unique blend of sci-fi and animal heroes. So join us as we take a closer look at the fascinating history of Silverhawks, and try to uncover the secrets behind its enduring legacy.
In this video, we'll look into the reasons why Silverhawks failed to capture the same cultural zeitgeist as Thundercats and the other attempts to reboot the franchise and bring it back to life with varying levels of success.
Silverhawks retains a devoted fanbase to this day, with many fans nostalgic for its unique blend of sci-fi and animal heroes. So join us as we take a closer look at the fascinating history of Silverhawks, and try to uncover the secrets behind its enduring legacy.