The Transformers
Seen it?1984 | 4 seasons | 22 min | Animation, Kids, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and families. If you loved Ben 10 or Generator Rex, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 22 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-Y7. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
The Transformers is the first animated television series in the Transformers franchise. The series depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 245K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
- Season 11984 · 13 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
Season 21985 · 49 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight- Season 31986 · 30 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 41987 · 3 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
- Peter CullenOptimus Prime (voice)
- Frank WelkerGalvatron / Chromedome (voice)
- Richard GautierHot Rod (voice)
- Jack AngelUltra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice)
- Susan BluArcee (voice)
- Corey BurtonSpike Witwicky (voice)
- David MendenhallDaniel Witwicky (voice)
- Victor CaroliNarrator (voice)
- Stan JonesScourge (voice)
- John StephensonKup (voice)