TV series
Defenders of the Earth
1986, English, on Syndication. Created by Lee Falk.
Defenders of the Earth is an American animated television series produced in 1986, featuring characters from three comic strips distributed by King Features Syndicate—Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician—opposing Ming the Merciless in the year 2015. Supporting characters include their children Rick Gordon, Jedda Walker, Kshin, Mandrake's assistant Lothar, and Lothar's son L.J. The show lasted for 65 episodes; there was also a short-lived comic book series published by Star Comics, created by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru and John Romita, Sr.. The closing credits credit Rob Walsh and Tony Pastor for the main title music, and Stan Lee for the lyrics. The series was later shown in reruns on the Sci Fi Channel as part of Sci Fi Cartoon Quest.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 65
- Episode length
- 21 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
Worth the Hype
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Latest episode
S1 E65: Ming's Thunder Lizards
Aired 5 December 1986
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Lee FalkCreator
- Lou RichardsFlash Gordon (voice) · 65 ep
- Peter Mark RichmanThe Phantom / Kit Walker / 26th Phantom (voice) · 65 ep
- Peter RenadayMandrake the Magician (voice) · 65 ep
- Buster JonesLothar (voice) · 65 ep
- Ron FeinbergMing the Merciless/Warlock (voice) · 65 ep
- Loren LesterRick Gordon / Young Kurt (voice) · 65 ep
- Sarah PartridgeJedda Walker (voice) · 65 ep
- Dion WilliamsL.J. (voice) · 65 ep
- Adam CarlKshin / Young Kit (voice) · 65 ep
- Diane PershingDynak X / Dale Arden (voice) · 65 ep
- William CallawayOcton / Garax (voice) · 65 ep
- Hal RaylePrince Kro-Tan (voice) · 65 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 September 1986
- Last aired
- 5 December 1986
- Network
- Syndication
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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What Defenders of the Earth is based on
Defenders of the Earth is adapted from a comic.
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Defenders of the Earth: quick answers
Is Defenders of the Earth worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Defenders of the Earth are there?
Defenders of the Earth has 1 season and 65 episodes, about 21 minutes each.
Is Defenders of the Earth finished?
Yes. Defenders of the Earth ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Defenders of the Earth on?
Defenders of the Earth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Defenders of the Earth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Defenders of the Earth?
If you liked Defenders of the Earth, try Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Spider-Man, Teen Titans.
Who created Defenders of the Earth?
Defenders of the Earth was created by Lee Falk and stars Lou Richards, Peter Mark Richman, Peter Renaday.
What is Defenders of the Earth based on?
Defenders of the Earth is adapted from a comic.