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Voltron

How great was this show? Was just discussing it with a friend.

“Voltron was originally released in Japan under the name GoLion. The figure line is based on the U.S. version of the Japanese cartoon series, where five pilots combine their lion vehicles to form a super robot.”

Anything involving “lion vehicles” alone would make a great series.

• Six lion vehicles share a cramped apartment in …
• lion vehicles conspire to overthrow the government…

Of course, the same is true for “form a super robot.”

• Twelve fashion designers must compete to form a super robot.
• The series follows regulars at the bar, who share stories, learn about each others’ lives, and occasionally form a super robot.

Needless to say, these twin, winning TV premises form like Voltron as one unbeatable super-premise.

Voltron will be a sacrament in some super-religion of the future.