What is She-Ra and the Princesses of Power's IQ Score?

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power has an IQ Score of 136/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 34/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 28/50 Educational Value, and 42/50 Craft & Quality.

Is She-Ra and the Princesses of Power educational?

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is moderate on educational value, 28/50 on TVI's rubric. Some learning happens, but it isn't the show's primary work.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power , IQ Score 136/200

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power has an IQ Score of 136/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Stimulating tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH and Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP·Updated 2026-06-17·Methodology

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136/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Ages 7-12SEL 38/50

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power poster, IQ Score 136/200, Stimulating tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

SEL Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Reviewed by Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP

Licensed school psychologist. Reviews kids content against the published rubric and the CASEL social-emotional learning framework.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,338 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

A reboot that transcends its source material. Complex character arcs exploring identity, loyalty, and the difficulty of leaving toxic systems.

Cognitive demands from the serialized storytelling and moral ambiguity. Low direct educational value but strong thematic content about autonomy and healthy relationships. Representation that feels organic rather than performative.

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