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4''Flash Gordon'' was a 1996 animated TV series loosely based on the [[ComicStrip/FlashGordon comic strip of the same name]]. In this version, Flash and Dale are teenagers with a fondness for skateboarding -- or in this case hoverboarding -- who accidentally get trapped on the planet Mongo thanks to their bumbling scientist friend, Dr. Zarkov. There they are thrown headlong into a rebellion against the reptilian dictator, Emperor Ming. But they aren't alone in their fight; they have help from some of the natives including the gallant hawk man, Prince Talon, and the fierce yet honour-driven lionid, Princess Thundar.
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6The people behind this series also did ''WesternAnimation/{{Phantom 2040}}'', which depicted Flash Gordon's [[Creator/KingFeaturesSyndicate King Features]] stablemate ComicStrip/ThePhantom (or rather, [[LegacyCharacter his descendant]]) as a teenager with a [[MyHorseIsAMotorbike flying motorcycle]].
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8The entire series can be watched on Tubi in select countries and Plex TV.
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13* ActionFigureFileCard: They consisted of the heroes and villains describing each other.
14* AdaptationNameChange: "Flash" is merely the title character's nickname in this version, not his first name, which was changed to "Alex" in honor of his creator Alex Raymond.
15* AdaptationalDyeJob: The traditionally black-haired Zarkov is portrayed with red hair.
16* AdaptationalSpeciesChange: As opposed to most versions where he's humanoid, Ming is a lizardman here. Presumably this was to avoid the YellowPeril that previous versions of the character had going.
17* AlienInvasion: As with previous versions, Ming the Merciless is trying to invade Earth. This is mentioned directly in the first and last episodes.
18* AmazonBrigade: With "Prince Thun" being rewritten in this version as "Princess Thundar", her people, the Lionids[[note]]This show's version of the Lion People.[[/note]] are also portrayed this way.
19* AndTheAdventureContinues: The final scene shows the heroes still trapped in the alien dimension but confident that their loved ones will mount another rescue attempt in the near future. They then continue with their regular adventures while saying that things are looking interesting.
20* AppeaseTheVolcanoGod: There were no gods involved, but Dale and Dr. Zarkov were almost thrown into a volcano by some crazy cave people.
21* {{Brainwashed}}: Dr. Zarkov suffered this at the hands of Sulpha; the entire team was almost wiped out because of this.
22* CatGirl: Thundar, due to her being a ''lion''id.
23* EnemyMine: "Enemy Ming" has Flash, Ming, and Aura all be forced to work together after they all end up stranded on one of Mondo's moons together.
24* DashingHispanic: Prince Barin is portrayed as one.
25* DeadpanSnarker: Dr. Zarkov tends to be this when he's not repeatedly saying that they're all doomed.
26* DecompositeCharacter: While Vultan does appear as a character, his role as Flash's ally is transferred to his son Talon, a new character.
27* DisabledInTheAdaptation: In contrast to his comics counterpart, Zarkov requires glasses.
28* EnemyMine: In one early episode, Ming and those rebelling against him grudgingly ally against invaders from another planet who attack both sides indiscriminately. [[spoiler:The other aliens are Ming's people in disguise, and he is just trying to lure the resistance into a trap under the guise of cooperation]].
29* GenderFlip: In this version, Flash's ally Prince Thun of the Lion People became Princess Thundar of the Lionids. Kala of the Fishmen was likewise turned into the Queen of the Shark People.
30* GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe: Princess Aura in this version, although here, she's more of a "turquoise skinned space babe".
31* {{Hoverboard}}: Flash, Dale, and even Dr. Zarkov use these to get around Mongo (when they're not using starblazers[[note]]Has nothing to do with [[Anime/SpaceBattleshipYamato this]][[/note]]), coming naturally to Flash and Dale, since it's just like using a skateboard on Earth
32* HumanAliens: While most of the inhabitants of Mondo appear to be BeastMen, there are also completely human-looking residents like Katie.
33* MythologyGag:
34** When we first meet Flash, he's playing a space simulation arcade game called "X-9". Named after ''Secret Agent X-9'', a comic strip drawn by ''Flash Gordon'' creator Alex Raymond.
35** The dyna-crystals appear to be a reference to the Dynak-X computer in ''WesternAnimation/DefendersOfTheEarth'' and its crystal core.
36* OneGenderRace: Male lionids are mysteriously absent
37* OnlyInItForTheMoney: Kobalt is introduced with a comment that he serves whoever pays him the most. Flash correctly guesses that that generally means Ming.
38* OurWormholesAreDifferent: Travel between Earth's solar system and Mongo's is by an UnrealisticBlackHole.
39* PowerCrystal: Dyna-crystals are Mongo's main power source.
40* ProtagonistTitle: Flash is the protagonist, and the show is named after him.
41* ShoutOut: "Vandals from the Void" has a likely unintentional one to ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehog'' when Flash defeats Ming yet again:
42-->"I hate that Earthling!"
43* {{Tuckerization}}: As noted under "Adaptation Name Change", this Flash's first name is now Alex after creator Alex Raymond.

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