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Miniseries

6 episodes · 2026

  1. 1A Marvel-ous Marketing Campaign

    04 Apr 2026 · 42 min

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

  2. 2It's Over Prime

    04 Apr 2026 · 42 min

    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.

  3. 3The Odd Couple Transforming Hollywood

    11 Apr 2026 · 42 min

    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.

  4. 4Roll out the Sequels

    11 Apr 2026 · 42 min

    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.

  5. 5The Sword in the Energon Cube

    18 Apr 2026 · 42 min

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

  6. 6Autobots Reboot!finale

    18 Apr 2026 · 42 min

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