Just watched the Reboot of Thundercats and I'm struggling for words to be honest.

The original series along with Michael Jackson was one of the best things to come out of the 80s. Hundreds of times I've watched Lion-o lead his fellow cats into battle against the evils of Third Earth. When I heard about this reboot I was sceptical and worried, because I didn't want anyone to butcher a pivotal memory of my childhood.

When I saw the early stills, my fears grew and the nights became longer and tougher to get through. "Those bastards better not Indiana Jones my beloved Cats." Is all I thought. Then I saw the first trailer...

I was upset, angry, livid... they had changed everything. The characters I loved had been morphed and transformed for a new story, for a new generation.

"If it aint broke, dont fix it" I commented on numerous forums and youtube videos. I wasn't prepared or willing to let them ruin my childhood.

Alas, in my rage it was brother who calmed me and spoke sense when irrational thoughts raged about my mind.

"They can't just copy the original, they need to make it different otherwise what's the point?" He reasoned. I thought about this long and hard and eventually agreed. So, calmly I decided to give the show another chance and wait for the first episode to air.

That fateful day was Friday the 29th July 2011. Due to my geographical situation I wasn't able to watch it live, but on Sunday the 31st I finally saw it.

Beautiful, respectful of the past, fresh, enjoyable... That'a a lot of superlatives but just watch it and you'll understand. It was surprisingly dark as well, which I think was bold and risky in a generation where children's cartoons are happy and very flowery.

Thundercats are back with a bang, they've been missed, but with the success of the first episode the show has already been renewed for a second season. I don't think these felines are going anywhere anytime soon. THUNDERCATS HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!