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Beast Wars: Transformers

1996 – 1999Show3 seasons52 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–100%

A nostalgic, thrilling animated series about the future and war, with standout performances and world-building.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 52 episodes · best: S2E9 "Code of Hero" 9.5

Episodes

7.8
8.5
8.1

Story

Two spaceships, one manned by benevolent Maximals, the other by evil Predacons, crash-land on a pre-humanoid planet while en route to Earth. Their crews assume indigenous animal forms to protect themselves from an overabundance of natural energy, transforming into robots to do battle. Thus, the Beast Wars have begun...

Feels like

  • Groundbreaking 3D Animation
  • Complex Character Arcs
  • Philosophical Sci-Fi
  • Intergalactic War Drama
  • Mature Storytelling for Kids
  • Iconic Voice Performances
  • Cybertronian Mythology
  • Techno-Organic Themes
  • Serialized Narrative Depth
  • Nostalgic Cult Classic

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Larry DiTillio, Colin Davies, Owen Hurley
Written by
Bob Forward, Larry DiTillio, Ian Weir
Produced by
Stéphane Reichel

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Facts

April 22, 1996 · May 7, 1999 · Ended

First aired
April 22, 1996
Last aired
May 7, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 52 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, Chinese, Spanish
Made in
Canada
Available in
23 countries

Tropes

Prequel, Rewatch Bonus, Lava Surfing +9

  • Prequel
  • Rewatch Bonus
  • Lava Surfing
  • "End Is Nigh" Ending
  • Circle of Standing Stones
  • Somewhere, a Mammalogist Is Crying
  • The Remnant
  • Meaningful Echo
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • By the Lights of Their Eyes
  • Back from the Dead
  • Chronic Backstabbing Disorder

12 of 270 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Beast Wars: Transformers?"

Questions about Beast Wars: Transformers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beast Wars: Transformers?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Beast Wars: Transformers streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Beast Wars: Transformers worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.1).

Does Beast Wars: Transformers get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.8, and season 2 peaks at 8.5. The highest-rated episode is Code of Hero (season 2, episode 9) at 9.5, and the lowest is The Web (season 1, episode 3) at 7.1.

Is Beast Wars: 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 Beast Wars: Transformers?

26 h

About 26 hours: 52 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1999.

What tropes does Beast Wars: Transformers use?

PrequelRewatch BonusLava Surfing"End Is Nigh" EndingCircle of Standing StonesSomewhere, a Mammalogist Is CryingThe RemnantMeaningful EchoLeaning on the Fourth WallBy the Lights of Their EyesBack from the DeadChronic Backstabbing Disorderand 258 more

TV Tropes lists 270 tropes for it, including Prequel, Rewatch Bonus, and Lava Surfing.