Icons Unearthed: Transformers

Miniseries

6 episodes · Apr 4, 2026

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  • S1E1

    A Marvel-ous Marketing Campaign

    Apr 4, 202642m

    Starting as simple imported toys, the Transformers grew into a multibillion‑dollar global franchise that later dominated the film industry.

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  • S1E2

    It's Over Prime

    Apr 4, 202642m

    Transformers soars in popularity, but Hasbro sidelines Marvel and kills off Optimus Prime to push new toys in a risky move that could make or break the franchise.

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  • S1E3

    The Odd Couple Transforming Hollywood

    Apr 11, 202642m

    Transformers were fading by the 2000s, but Steven Spielberg saw big-screen potential for the franchise and tapped Michael Bay, who doubted an '80s toy would be popular with a new generation.

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  • S1E4

    Roll out the Sequels

    Apr 11, 202642m

    When Transformers hits big at the box office, Paramount rushes a sequel amid a writers' strike, tight deadlines, and Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf dominating the tabloids.

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  • S1E5

    The Sword in the Energon Cube

    Apr 18, 202642m

    Michael Bay returns to the Transformers films with huge Hong Kong set pieces, but VFX strain and convoluted medieval lore leave audiences groaning.

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  • S1E6

    Autobots Reboot!

    Apr 18, 202642m

    Michael Bay exits Transformers, leaving Paramount to reboot the franchise with two new directors who have to try to recapture the franchise's spark.

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