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[MightyMagnus78]

This for me has been the best series since G1. Gutted its ending

[BATTOUSAI XD]

Too bad the show is ending... At least it lasted a decent amount of time though. I hope the next show ends up being as good as Prime has been.

[Bouncy X]

so its really only 13 episodes? what the hell is that about?

they make two 26 episode seasons and then the final one that should end things is shortened? the "65 for syndication" thing doesnt even make sense since they'd still hit that number if they did another 26. besides, outside of primetime cartoons, i dont see any other animated series air in syndication anymore...that seems like 80s/90s mentality with all the dedicated cartoon channels these days not to mention the internet.

i sincerely hope they've mapped it all out properly and it wont feel rushed or like its lacking anything.

[Henry921]

so its really only 13 episodes? what the hell is that about?

they make two 26 episode seasons and then the final one that should end things is shortened? the "65 for syndication" thing doesnt even make sense since they'd still hit that number if they did another 26. besides, outside of primetime cartoons, i dont see any other animated series air in syndication anymore...that seems like 80s/90s mentality with all the dedicated cartoon channels these days not to mention the internet.

i sincerely hope they've mapped it all out properly and it wont feel rushed or like its lacking anything.

It's undoubtedly a money thing. Hasbro wanted to hit the minimum and get 65 so they could replay it in syndication, something they haven't been able to do with previous series since G1. That we're also getting a three part 'movie' thing is a bone throw to ourselves and the showrunners to give it a proper conclusion, albeit a slightly rushed one.

I'm sure Hasbro was considering doing another 26 episode season after the first two, but ultimately some bean counter decided against it and they ordered just enough episodes to sustain the new toyline, and are probably already preparing whatever the successor is.

[Sabrblade]

so its really only 13 episodes? what the hell is that about?

It's what they wanted to do from the very start.

besides, outside of primetime cartoons, i dont see any other animated series air in syndication anymore...

And for good reason. Most cartoons these days aren't worth airing in syndication.

But that just goes to show how good Prime is, that it's a cartoon that is worthy of syndicated airing.

Though, I can provide an example of a non-sitcom cartoon airing in syndaction. My local WMOR station, which is an independent network, airs CN's Star Wars: The Clone Wars series as part of its programming, which is all syndicated reruns of adult shows and sitcoms.

On the other hand, Prime could possibly be considered a primetime cartoon since all its new episodes have only aired at night on the Hub.

i sincerely hope they've mapped it all out properly and it wont feel rushed or like its lacking anything.

To be frank, they already have rushed through their plans. The three-to-four years worth of story material they had planned out wound up getting covered all the way through by the end of season 2. The Beast Hunters theme came as a late decision and was added after the fact.

[FansProjectFan178]

The Prime series may be coming to an end, but weren't there mentions elsewhere that says that there will be a continuation of the Aligned-verse, similar to how the Unicron Trilogy was a three-parter series?

I remember reading that announcement as well. However, it don't think it had any concrete proof to confirm or deny what you're claiming. The G1 series went on much longer in Japan (ie Headmasters, Victory Force, etc) than in the states. If this rumor is true, it could be the same universe but with just a different label.

If any info that I've stated in my theory above is false, feel free to correct me.

[vegetacron]

Even though its a bayformer spawn, it was a good series. I hate to see it go.

[PrymeStriker]

maybe now we'll finally get that show that takes place on cybertron that we've always wanted.

maybe now I'll finally get that show that takes place on cybertron that I've always wanted.

Much better.

[Nemesis Maximo]

I'm gonna miss this show. It was just plane fun. Looking back, I remember some pretty campy times...

Like Screamer dancing when Megs died, Arcee's angsty...um, angst, etc.

Now don't get me wron, I love Mr. Cullen as Prime...(puts on ballistic helmut) but I found his performance to be somewhat copied/pasted from the films, just less angry.

But on the positive side, we had decent plots, an awesome Megatron, and a hot-headed rookie who wasn't despiccable.

And now that it's over, we can start dreaming that they will animate LSOTW. THAT...would be sweet.

[Downbeat]

I thought the show had promise at the start, but it went downhill fast in my eyes and overstayed its welcome. I hope the next show is better, closer to Animated in writing quality.