History NightmareFuel / SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPower

[[caption-width-right:350:There was a good reason for that mask.]]

* Creator/NDStevenson described Season 4 as [[https://twitter.com/Gingerhazing/status/1191752763631255552 "the season we all went to see]] ''{{Film/Annihilation}}''." ''IT SHOWS''.

[[BlantantLies This is going to go well!]]

Willing to delve into dark topics by the standards of childrens' television, with emotionally traumatized characters at its core, this modern take on the classic series ''WesternAnimation/SheRaPrincessOfPower'' is likely to [[DarthWiki/NightmareFuel have moments that could, and ''will'', plunge viewers into a state of fright and panic]]. And this is made by Creator/DreamWorksAnimation, a studio no stranger to pumping out some truly ghastly content. This is not gonna go wel.

Willing to delve into dark topics by the standards of childrens' television, with emotionally traumatized characters at its core, this modern take on the classic series ''WesternAnimation/SheRaPrincessOfPower'' is likely to [[DarthWiki/NightmareFuel have moments that could, and ''will'', plunge viewers into a state of fright and panic]]. And this is made by DreamWorks, a studio to stranger to pumping out some truly ghasty content. This is not gonna go wel.

Willing to delve into dark topics by the standards of childrens' television, with emotionally traumatized characters at its core, ''WesternAnimation/SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPower'' is likely to [[DarthWiki/NightmareFuel have moments that terrify viewers]].

-> "''[[Characters/SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPowerCatra You]] have never been anything more than a nuisance to me! I've kept you around this long because [[Characters/SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPowerAdora Adora]] was fond of you, but if you ever do anything to jeopardize her future, [[AbusiveParents I will dispose of you myself]]. Do you understand?''"

* [[EverythingTryingToKillYou Beast Island]] lives up to its reputation as the worst place on Etheria. A First Ones-tech dumping ground (literally classified as a disposal site by Mara's ship systems), it's crawling with mutated deadly creatures (such as the initially unassuming [[KillerRabbit poo]][[MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily kas]], which slowly surround and ambush their prey) and constantly giving off a signal that grows stronger the longer you're there--compelling you to approach the center of the island, where the land ''destroys your mind with your own doubts and fears, then slowly consumes your body with vines''. A process we get to see firsthand on Bow, Entrapta, Adora, ''and'' Micah, complete with EmptyEyes.

** The worst part that [[FridgeHorror might not be easily noticed]] is that Double Trouble lumps in Shadow Weaver and Hordak's abusive behavior with Adora and Scorpia's [[MistreatmentInducedBetrayal legitimate grievances with her]], basically implying Catra deserved her ParentalAbuse. That could make Catra ''extremely'' vulnerable to gaslighting if she and Shadow Weaver ever meet again.

* After taking control of Hordak after the latter destroys his original body, Horde Prime finally [[VillainousBreakdown loses it completely]] [[SuicidalCosmicTemperTantrum and decides to unleash the Heart of Etheria and destroy all life in the universe purely to spite the Rebellion,]] darkly reminiscent of how Catra opened the portal for the exact same reason.

* From the very first episode, we are introduced to the Horde, an evil army determined to conquer Etheria, leaving death and destruction in their wake, obliterating town after town. The ObligatoryWarCrimeScene at Thaymor is just the beginning.

* [[Creator/NoelleStevenson ND Stevenson]] described Season 4 as [[https://twitter.com/Gingerhazing/status/1191752763631255552 "the season we all went to see]] ''{{Film/Annihilation}}''." ''IT SHOWS''.

* Creator/NoelleStevenson described Season 4 as [[https://twitter.com/Gingerhazing/status/1191752763631255552 "the season we all went to see]] ''{{Film/Annihilation}}''." ''IT SHOWS''.

*** Many bits from [[IKnowYoureInThereSomewhereFight her fight with Adora]] are also horrifying. Between the [[DissonantSerenity way she speaks]] and the bouts of DissonantLaughter, probably the creepiest thing is how she nonchalantly ''[[BodyHorror dislocates her arm]]'' to break free from Adora's grip. Oh, and that's without mentioning Prime making her step near the edge of the throne platform purely to [[KickTheDog mess with Adora]].

* From the very first episode, we are introduced to the Horde, an evil army determined to conquer Etheria, leaving death and destruction in their wake, obliterating town after town.

* The spell Shadow Weaver uses in her backstory to gain power manifests as a shadowy ball of reaching hands reminiscent of [[WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse the Cluster]], not to mention how Shadow Weaver later commands it to attack the head of the sorcerers' council, Norwyn, who is then literally devoured by it. [[FridgeHorror Are all those hands people the spell's already consumed?]]

* The first episode demonstrates Horde Prime's FauxAffablyEvil and ManipulativeBastard tendencies by [[NoMrBondIExpectYouToDine sharing dinner with Glimmer and Catra]], during which Glimmer is treated to a tasty dish; he then casually remarks that the dish is rare because it came from a realm that no longer exists, causing Glimmer to drop her spoon. He even goes out of his way to compare the realm in question to Etheria, and then immediately after Glimmer declines seconds opts to show her the current status of her homeworld- that being utter chaos, with everything in flames and her friends struggling to survive as Horde Prime's forces conquer it; he does all of this while maintaining a calm and even tone [[LackOfEmpathy and giving no regard for Glimmer's obvious distress]]. The intent is clear; Horde Prime ''wanted'' her to cave and reveal everything she knows about the Heart of Etheria.

--> --'''[[Characters/SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPower Shadow Weaver]]''', "[[Recap/SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPowerS1E11Promise Promise]]"

* After prolonged separation from the Black Garnet, Shadow Weaver is deathly ill. Shadows pour out of her skin like liquid whenever she coughs.

** The activation process is pretty horrifying. At first, the princesses get a major power-boost from the magic channeling through them into She-Ra, but then it starts becoming too much and they start falling down in pain.

** Chipped Mermista. She's already extremely powerful in her introduction, and that's when she's working with the ''good guys.'' With the bad guys? She's utterly '''terrifying.'''

* After taking control of Hordak after the latter destroys his original body, Horde Prime finally [[VillainousBreakdown loses it completely]] and decides to unleash the Heart of Etheria and destroy all life in the universe purely to spite the Rebellion, darkly reminiscent of how Catra opened the portal for the exact same reason.