Thundercats On The Loose Once More

Thundercats is one of those rare shows with an adamantly vocal cult following that somehow translated into being a badge of honor for those seeking nerd cred.  But if the show was known for something other than Cheetara's breasts and the most epic 80's theme song of all time, it was the fact that the show was freaking terrible.  I went back to look at some old episodes, and they're kind of atrocious in most ways.  The first episode alone punches logic in it's smug little face more times than the live action GI movie.  But the show had more than it's fair share of charm, and nostalgia seems to keep bringing people back again and again.  And now, we have a new series.

Look!  It's Panthro!  And that Tygra!  And who could forget Cheetara!  And...wait, what the hell, since when was Cloud from FF7 a Thundercat??

I'm telling you, the spiky hair is a dead giveaway

So other than the heavy dose of manga influence, I would say it's fairly loyal to the spirit of Thundercats.  Some fans will obsess over this and endlessly compare it to the original, since fighting off nostalgia is like the Kobayashi Maru, it's a no-win scenario.  And last time I checked, this adaptation of the Thundercats didn't have Shatner in it.  Although if it did, that would make for one wonderful show.