by Matt Sernaker, Managing Editor

Transformers fans can rejoice now that Transformers Prime: Season One is available to own on Blu-ray and DVD! Now you can check out the latest adventures of the heroic Autobots as they (along with their new human companions) fight against the evil forces of the Decepticons! When Megatron returns from years away in deep space, he brings with him the secrets to defeating his enemies once and for all: a mysterious energy source called Dark Energon. Now the Autobots must stop Megatron and learn more about Dark Energon and it’s connection to the legendary UNICRON! 

Fans of the classic Transformers series will be thrilled by the return of the original voices of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen (Transformers) and Megatron, Frank Welker (Transformers), as they team up with the talented cast of Josh Keaton (Green Lantern: The Animated Series), Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (Fast Five), Jeffrey Combs (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Kevin Michael Richardson (Green Lantern: The Animated Series), John DiMaggio (Futurama), Sumalee Montano (X-Men: Destiny) and Steve Blum (Wolverine and The X-Men). 

Highlights:

“Darkness Rising”– The Autobots come under attack from the evil Decepticons, who have been missing for several years. When one of their own is viciously killed, Optimus Prime and his team not only seek revenge, but must search for a way to stop Megatron, who is determined to unleash a new darkness upon the Earth. After returning from space, Megatron reveals the existence of “Dark Energon” which has a connection to the mythical being known as Unicron. As if this new threat from Megatron wasn’t enough to keep the bots busy, they must also protect their newest human allies (Jack, Raf, and Miko), who have been targeted as “threats” by the Decepticons. 

 

“Scrapheap” – The Autobots find a mysterious Cybertronian pod buried deep in the Arctic. Hoping for the chance to recover a missing Autobot, they race to the scene only to discover that what lies within the pod is much more than meets the eye. Scraplets – Cybertronian vermin, have come to Earth, and now the Autobots have to exterminate these pests before they are eaten alive!

 

“Convoy” – This episode features the introduction of the human antagonists called “M.E.C.H.”, lead by the evil Silus (Clancy Brown – LOST). Just when the Autobots think that they have enough trouble on their hands with fighting off threats from the Deceptions, they learn that they also must face an evil closer to home…

 

“Sick Mind” – The Autobots race against the clock to save Optimus Prime, who has become infected with a rare Decepticon virus. Now their only hope in savings their fallen leader lies with the master of evil himself: Megatron! But with Megatron unconscious, Bumblebee attempts to retrieve the needed information from his subconscious mind. This episode features some fantastic setup for stories for the rest of the season. Do not miss this one!

 

“Rock Bottom” – Jack, Arcee, Bulkhead, and Miko go to check out an old Decepticon energon mine, only to find that it is not as abandoned as they thought. Get ready for the showdown between Megatron and Starscream! 

 

“One Shall Fall”– The entire season has been leading up to this! Optimus versus Megatron! As strange atmospheric disruptions start occurring, the Autobots fear that the Earth is suffering due to the actions of Megatron and his minions. The road to Unicron begins here! Beware the Chaos Bringer.

 

“One Shall Rise”– Unicron has returned! While this is a character that fans of the Transformers franchise will be very familiar with, we are treated to a very different incarnation of the Chaos Bringer. The 3-part season finale pits the Autobots against this planetary threat, only to find a very unlikely ally by their side: Megatron! Can these forces team up to stop Unicron before he destroys all life on Earth? There are so many references to past Transformers Lore in this episode that it would be hard to list them all. One Shall Rise includes many parallels to Transformers: The Movie (from the 80’s), but with a terrific modern spin on characters and events. This story arc is crucial to watch as it sets the stage for an epic beginning for Season Two of Transformers Prime.

 

Special Features:

• Includes Transformers Prime Original Graphic Novel – This 96 page adventure takes place before the start of “Darkness Rising”, and focuses on Arcee and Cliffjumper, as they fight evil from Cybertron to Earth!
• Original “Making of Special” – This very detailed behind the scenes look discusses the concept of the show, and features interviews with the cast and crew!
• Audio Commentaries – The creative team went all out on the commentary tracks for Transformers Prime: Season One. This set includes more than 12 commentary tracks with the cast and crew.
• Toy Featurette – How long does it take to develop the toys for a new Transformers series? Learn all you ever wanted to know about the development process, and some secrets about what could have been on Transformers Prime. 
• Season Two Preview
• 1080p Video– The visual imagery in Transformers Prime is outstanding, as you will quickly see once putting this new release into your home theater setup. This is a show that was meant to live on Blu-ray! 
• English 5.1 Audio

 

Overall:

 

Transformers Prime is the Transformers series that fans have been waiting for. It features cleaver storytelling, compelling characters, and well crafted dialogue that will entertain viewers new and old. Prime is what the Michael Bay movies could have been had they been done right. While there is a human component to TF Prime, the focus remains on the Autobots and the Decepticons, with the humans acting as secondary (yet still crucial) characters. This is the first time since the original series that the humans are not annoying and actually contribute to the overall plot. 

 

Transformers Prime is a show that definitely blows away all expectations and is a series to be reckoned with!

ComicsOnline gives Transformers Prime: Season One – 5 incarnations that live up to the original series out of 5.

 

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