While Zarkon remains in critical condition, Prince Lotor is summoned to take his place. After battling Throk to prove he is the rightful leader, Lotor reveals to the Galra people just what kind of leader he will be in his father's place. Meet the new Galra leader in an all-new season of Voltron Legendary Defender. On Netflix August 4th. | Voltron

The relationship between Prince Lotor and King Zarkon in the original Voltron: Defender of the Universe represents one of the most sophisticated character developments in 1980s animation, perfectly encapsulated in three moments across the 72-episode Lion Force run where Lotor is told he's "just like your father." These scenes, strategically placed throughout World Events Productions' adaptation, chart a psychological journey that transforms a devoted son into a bitter enemy. This would influence

But DID your generals betray you, Lotor? Lotor's arc in Voltron: Legendary Defender is the most complex and layered of the series. He's easy to empathize with, being raised in a society that values military authority by corrupted parents and a governess who taught him the meaning of victory or death. He's also easy to like, not just because of his good looks, luscious hair, and A.J. LoCascio's hypnotic performance. Lotor employed fellow mixed-blood Galra outcasts as his personal generals, worked