The Transformers
In 1984 , a franchise was turn out that has not only span every decade since its first episode establish , but continues to flourish , acquire , and flirt with generations to this day . The cartoon that started the franchise , titledThe Transformers , also dearly known as " Generation 1 " to fans of the series , aired from 1984 to 1987 , with the theatrical acquittance , Transformers : The Moviehitting cinemas in 1986 , and was determine between the events in Season 2 and 3 .
TheTransformersfranchise has now unwaveringly set its iconic place in pop culture , with the original series spawning a very successful toy line from Hasbro , as well as video , cartoon , and motion picture . The Michael Bay pic are arguably the most familiar to modern audiences , but standalone movies likeBumblebee , plusTransformers : ascent of the Beasts , which Paramount have call thebeginning of a Modern trilogyfor the franchise . look back on the original serial publication , it may have some inconsistent animation , but among the 98 episodes , there are many which have leave a lasting mark on the enfranchisement .
10Fire In The Sky
Season 1, Episode 13
One of the most surprising highlights in " fervency in the Sky " is that the writer gave the previously diabolic and loathsome Starscream more of a human side . Much of the episode focuses on his kinship with Skyfire , who get his first real introduction to the franchise in the episode . The Decepticons travel to the Arctic Circle to drain Earth of its heating , and stumble across Starscream ’s old friend , Skyfire , who ’s immobilise in the methamphetamine hydrochloride .
Transformers One gives Optimus Prime a new origin story , tot up new details to his backstory , relationship , and powers while keeping key elements .
The installment raises a moral interrogation for Starscream about whether he should save and come to his former friend from the diametric Methedrine cap , or leave him to his demise . Ultimately , Starscream is determined to save his old scientist sidekick , but when Skyfire determine that the Decepticon aliveness is not for him , Starscream blasts him before he can become one of the Autobots . The installment has some outstanding characterization and action , and is a big illustration of how the enfranchisement is layered with origin stories and endure relationships .
9Starscream’s Brigade
Season 2, Episode 47
This instalment again focuses heavily on the confrontational and headstrong Starscream , who seems to gas about being a good leader than Megatron in most of the episodes , without ever really doing anything to back those claims up . That is until this episode air , and rooter bewilder to see him make a serious shimmer for Megatron ’s title as drawing card of the Decepticons , by building his own mini - army to take him on .
As the Energon Universe ’s take on Transformers lore reveals even more details , reader learn more about the dingy origin of Starscream ’s codename .
After Starscream is deport from the Decepticons and banished to a Pacific Island , he builds his army from the remains of discarded World War II vehicles . He gift them the personality of apostate Decepticons who are being hold hostage on Cybertron , and in the process , theTransformersfranchise is innovate to the Combaticons , a primal part of the series who mix to shape the supremely potent Bruticus . This instalment not only introduces fearsome new character , who will possibly have in forthcoming movies , it feature great action sequences , make it one of the most entertaining of the serial .
8A Prime Promblem
Season 2, Episode 8
One of the great aspects of theTransformersseries , is the terrifically inventive conformation the ' Robots in Disguise ' take throughout the dealership . It also often give the spotlight to slightly less prominent characters from time to time , and " A Prime Problem " makes full use of the series ' roster of fighting robots to full core .
Witnessing Megatron attempt to personate the real Optimus Prime as his clone is intriguing .
The devious Megaton creates a clone of Optimus Prime to entice the unsuspecting Autobots into a chasm of Korlonium Crystals , that is arrange to detonate upon wallop . Witnessing Megatron endeavour to impersonate the real Optimus Prime as his clone is intriguing . He does n’t jazz the troops nigh well enough , but he has some invaluable help from the unconvincing source of Laserbeak , who consume out Starscream in one fundamental battle , proving that the series ' lesser characters genuinely do get their moment to polish .
7Call Of The Primatives
Season 3, Episode 26
By Season 3,theTransformersseries was continue to evolve , and in doing so was introducing more character that would have a with child meaning for the enfranchisement going forward . " Call of the Primitives " is a brilliant example of this , and expanding the lore behind the creation of Unicron , who seduce a magnificent appearance inTransformers : The Movie , was a bold move .
The installment unwrap that Unicron ’s creator was a small , almost ape - like scientist called Primacron , who had builtone of the most powerful fictitious character , the destructive , almost unstoppable energy force call Tornedron as a successor to Unicron . Its use was to consume the universes ' zip and leave it a blank canvas for Primacron to do with as he pleased . After battling each other relentlessly , it ’s great to see the Autobots and Decepticons squad up in an episode that boasts some of the series ' secure animation .
6The Key To Vector Sigma: Part I
Season 2, Episode 39
The first part in the two - part episode , " The Key to Vector Sigma " , is in general foretell as one of the finest moments inTransformerslore , as itnot only sets up two key teamsin the series , but it also enhances the arsenal of both Autobots and Decepticons . Introducing the Stunticons and Aerialbots was a genius move for the series , as it was the first time fans envision the right creation of newTransformers .
Megatron wants the ability to challenge the Autobots on the route , but he needs the titular Vector Sigma , the principal computer on Cybertron , for create his Stunticons .
However , before he can get his unexampled gang on the road , he must locate the paint to re - activate Vector Sigma . This instalment prove to be improbably important to the enfranchisement , as both warring camarilla get a serious upgrade , and the series is gift unexampled characters to add to the roster of killerTransformers .
5S.O.S. Dinobots
Season 1, Episode 7
serial 1 ofThe Transformersmay , intelligibly , have some of the poorest animation in the episodes overall , but it is integral in introducing characters who have become rooter darling who are now synonymous with the franchise . Not only does the introduction of the Dinobots supply some much - needed firepower to the Autobots , it more than likely add some series sales king to Hasbro ’s toy ambit .
After the termination of climb of the Beasts , the Transformers dealership call for to bring back one character of Autobot that Michael Bay wasted in his flick .
The episode begins with the Autobots finding the os of what they trust to be turgid fauna in a cave near their base . With the fight against the Decepticons showing no sign of mother any easier , they adjudicate to create three mechanical dinosaurs ; Grimlock , Slag and Sludge . The unveiling of the Dinobots is monolithic for the series , and there ’s a caboodle of fun to be had see them initially turn against the Autobots , but the mo they ’re re - programmed , and kicking lump out of the Decepticons is a stirring moment for fans .
4Dark Awakening
Season 3, Episode 8
WhenTransformers : The Moviewas discharge in 1986,it left fans scarred by the death of their hero , Optimus Prime . In series three , there ’s a new leader of the Autobots , Rodimus Prime , and when Optimus finally returns in " Dark Awakening " , it ’s not exactly the exultant resurrection fans may have require .
However , the great part of " Dark Awakening " is that it stays true to its forbidding title .
Television programming in the eighties was by and large spoiler - free , but the return of Optimus Prime was rumored to happen . However , the great part of " Dark Awakening " is that it stays true to its ominous title . Prime returns , but is a reprogrammed shadow of his former self , and is hell - bent on demolish the Autobots . The series catch an awesome new leader in Rodimus Prime and extolment must be gift to the series ' showrunners for breaking the heart of rooter all over again , with Optimus Prime ’s expansive death .
3The Golden Lagoon
Season 2, Episode 27
This installment is perhaps a surprisal to some rooter of the serial publication for range so high , butit features important lessons about the conflict between good and evil , while also highlighting the futility of war as a whole . In the 1980s , most mainstream TV shows and movie had the good guy wire somewhat much always on the side of victory , aside from the bleak ending inThe Empire Strikes Back , for example .
transformer One do up the return of a powerful villain director Michael Bay wasted in his last live - activity movie with transformer : The Last Knight .
In " The Golden Lagoon " , the Decepticons disclose a laguna from which they coat their armour in an electrum that makes them impervious to laser fire . Ultimately , both Autobots and Decepticons hide themselves in the electrum and , despite realizing they can not bruise one another , adjudicate to continue fighting . They ruin the circumvent nature , and the lagune in the process . It ’s a hugely authoritative instalment in the series , and delivers a inviolable message alongside the butchery .
2War Dawn
Season 2, Episode 44
This episode not only serves as one of the best entries in the serial , it ’s also key to the conception of the theatrical release , transformer One , with the introduction of Orion Pax on Cybertron . It proves that the series back catalogue is cardinal for the evolution ofupcomingTransformersmovies , and also take back the Aerialbots for another face-off with Megatron .
When Megatron attempt to put down the Aerialbots by throwing them back in time , they wind up stuck in Cybertron ’s Golden Age . Once there , they stop up match a dockhand name Orion Pax , and his lady friend , Ariel . The subsequent activity sees the inception of Optimus Prime , and features some gravely good action meter , include an excellent , and pivotal , first struggle between Optimus Prime and Megatron . This is the serial at its iconic best , and shows that Season 2 was arguably the strongest overall .
1The Return Of Optimus Prime: Part 1 & Part 2
Season 3, Episode 29
If there ’s one thing we can learn from popular civilisation , it ’s that our hero sandwich do n’t stay dead for long , and they are sometimes give new origin stories . So , following the cry , and real shout by nestling the populace over , Optimus Prime was once again resurrected following his decease in the lineament film , and in the beginning in Season 3 .
This two - part sequence put the legendary Autobot leader back among his troops , and also explains how he was resurrected . Prime is fetch back to deal with the plague , a computer virus create by Megaton to pass over out millions , and he does so again with the avail of the Matrix of Leadership . Everything was restore in the universe , for the prison term being at least , and this two - part episode showcases everything good about the serial ; action , spectacle and a compelling tale .
