LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu is a 2011 English-language show developed by Michael Hegner and Tommy Andreasen written by Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Joel Thomas, David Shayne, John Behnke, Jack Thomas, Adam Beechen, Ryan Levin, Bragi F. Schut, Kevin Burke, Chris doc Wyatt, Matt chato Hill, Alisha Brophy and Scott Miles. The series is directed by Michael Hegner, Justin Murphy and Peter Hausner. LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu was produced under the production house The Lego Group in collaboration with Wil Film ApS and WildBrain Studios. The series originally aired on Nickelodeon , Teletoon and Cartoon Network and premiered on January 14, 2011. Long before time had a name, Ninjago was created by the First Spinjitzu Master by using the Four Elemental Weapons of Spinjitzu; weapons so powerful, no one can handle all of their power at once. When he passed away, his two sons swore to protect them, but the oldest, Lord Garmadon, was consumed by darkness and wanted to possess them all. A battle between brothers broke out and Lord Garmadon was struck down and banished to the Underworld. Peace returned to Ninjago as the younger brother, Sensei Wu, hid the elemental weapons in the far corners of Ninjago. Centuries later, Lord Garmadon has returned with the help of his Skeleton army to collect the Golden Weapons. Sensei Wu turns to the aid of four young Ninja who are to be trained to become the protectors of each of the weapons. Although the Ninja successfully survive a harrowing quest to retrieve the elemental weapons, they fall into Lord Garmadon's master plan, releasing the dark Lord from his prison, and allowing him to escape through a vortex, with hope that he would one day return with the ability to possess all four weapons. Peace has returned to Ninjago, while the four ninja swear to protect and learn to master their Golden Weapons.. Awaiting Lord Garmadon's return. Written by Anonymous. The music was composed by Jay Vincent along with Michael Kramer. The show has a running time of 22-11 minutes for each episode. The show has a total of 160 episodes during it's run of 13 seasons. Distribution rights for the series were acquired by The Lego Group.