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The Transformers

1984 – 1987Show4 seasons95 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationKids
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes–88%

A nostalgic, thrilling animated series about the future and war.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

4 seasons · 95 episodes · best: S2E44 "War Dawn" 8.6

Episodes

7.5
7.2
7.1
7.1

Story

More than Meets the Eye!

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Mecha Action
  • Generational Nostalgia
  • Good vs Evil War
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Toy-Commercial Roots
  • Sci-Fi Fantasy Hybrid
  • Robotic Transformation
  • Saturday Morning Staple
  • High-Energy Battles
  • Simple Moral Allegory

Cast

24 of 48 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Terry Lennon, Ray Lee, Andy Kim
Written by
Donald F. Glut, David Wise, Doug Booth
Produced by
Lee Gunther, George Singer
Music by
Johnny Douglas, Robert J. Walsh

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 6, 1984 · November 11, 1987 · Ended

First aired
October 6, 1984
Last aired
November 11, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 95 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Kids, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United States
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Rigged Spectacle Fight, Vibration Manipulation, Planetary Core Manipulation +9

  • Rigged Spectacle Fight
  • Vibration Manipulation
  • Planetary Core Manipulation
  • Tickertape Parade
  • Arrogant God vs. Raging Monster
  • Animation Evolution
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Vocal Evolution
  • The Mole
  • Red Eyes, Take Warning
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Ambiguously Brown

12 of 300 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Transformers?"

Questions about The Transformers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Transformers?

The RokuHooplaPlexXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, The Transformers is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Transformers worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8).

Is The Transformers okay for kids?

TV-Y7Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Transformers?

35 h

About 35 hours: 95 episodes in 4 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1987.

Can I half-watch The Transformers?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Transformers use?

Rigged Spectacle FightVibration ManipulationPlanetary Core ManipulationTickertape ParadeArrogant God vs. Raging MonsterAnimation EvolutionBait-and-SwitchVocal EvolutionThe MoleRed Eyes, Take WarningEarly-Installment WeirdnessAmbiguously Brownand 288 more

TV Tropes lists 300 tropes for it, including Rigged Spectacle Fight, Vibration Manipulation, and Planetary Core Manipulation.