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Sabrblade wrote:In all honesty, I wouldn't have been bothered if "Code of Hero" had been listed as #2 instead as #1, but in which case the #1 episode would have had to have some darn good justification for its trumping "Code of Hero" (and said justification could not be rooted in any kind of G1 fanservice).shajaki wrote:Considering my love for Dinobot, there's no way Code wouldn't be my number one. But I'd hate to think what the replies woulda been if I hadn'tIronhidensh wrote:I just want to say, before I read commenys, or the lis itself, the first thing I did was make sure "Code of Hero" was first.![]()
To me, it was strategically unsound. Search for stasis pods in the immediate area, sure. But don't go on a lovers retreat right after the you lose your leader and the game has completely changed. They shoulda stayed close and within radio contact range at least.[/quote]Insurgent wrote:To be honest, the only time they weren't there when it counted was Coming of the Fuzors, and that was because they left at the start of the episode to see what damage the Planetbuster had done and to try to find more stasis pods, since they had all just come crashing down.
Insurgent wrote:True, but we've seen in the past the Maximals don't exactly make good command decisions when bossbot ain't there.
Henry921 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:In all honesty, I wouldn't have been bothered if "Code of Hero" had been listed as #2 instead as #1, but in which case the #1 episode would have had to have some darn good justification for its trumping "Code of Hero" (and said justification could not be rooted in any kind of G1 fanservice).shajaki wrote:Considering my love for Dinobot, there's no way Code wouldn't be my number one. But I'd hate to think what the replies woulda been if I hadn'tIronhidensh wrote:I just want to say, before I read commenys, or the lis itself, the first thing I did was make sure "Code of Hero" was first.![]()
I'm a massive Dinobot fanboy, but I could see a case made for "The Agenda" being the best in the series. It's one of the best pieces of Transformers fiction period: great character interaction, good use of continuity both in-season (Blackarachnia and the data tracks, the transwarp wave front) and in the wider context of the series (past Earth, the Tripredacus Council and the Pax Cybertronia) and for bridging itself to the broader G1 continuity. And it's still a great 90 minutes of TV without knowing all the little references and details, with lots of twists and turns, quietly building tensions with the Maximals and their alliance with Ravage and Blackarachnia's detour and Silverbolt's going AWOL, and the absolute best (worst?) cliffhanger ever.
I'd still put it at #2, though.
-Kanrabat- wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:First-Aid wrote:Okay, did anyone else notice that we all get a wonderful shot of Starscreams crotch anytime he sits in that throne? That's unnerving. Couldn't they have put n extra flap in there? It's....weird.
Its kind of like Basic Instinct, but not in a good way...
Goddammit, now I can't unsee it.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
First-Aid wrote:"The Low Road" didn't make the list? Damnit! Who cares about deep, meaningful characters and plot development when you can have a planet-shaking, Predacon-smashing, giant ENERGON FART?!?!?!?![]()
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"Dark Voyage" was the 1 I couldn't recall. It's where Primal and Rhinox are blind and have to get back to the Axalon. And whichever episode was Inferno's 1st appearance, just because he's my favorite Predacon.Sabrblade wrote:Now, three episodes that stand out to me from season 1 that A) are not on this list and B) are ones that I didn't really think that much about as a kid but now do think very highly of are "Call of the Wild", "Dark Voyage", and "Law of the Jungle".
Rodimus Prime wrote:"Dark Voyage" was the 1 I couldn't recall. It's where Primal and Rhinox are blind and have to get back to the Axalon. And whichever episode was Inferno's 1st appearance, just because he's my favorite Predacon.Sabrblade wrote:Now, three episodes that stand out to me from season 1 that A) are not on this list and B) are ones that I didn't really think that much about as a kid but now do think very highly of are "Call of the Wild", "Dark Voyage", and "Law of the Jungle".
Not only that, but it was a character building experience for the whole group. Dinobot, Cheetor, and Rattrap all took their sight for granted and were panicking the whole time, with Rhinox trying his darnedest to keep them all in line and under control in guiding them back to the base. Never had this group felt so vulnerable before, finding themselves utterly terrified by their blindness, not to mention the looming danger of their battle injuries threatening to infect their whole systems if they didn't make it back to the base in time.Insurgent wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:"Dark Voyage" was the 1 I couldn't recall. It's where Primal and Rhinox are blind and have to get back to the Axalon. And whichever episode was Inferno's 1st appearance, just because he's my favorite Predacon.Sabrblade wrote:Now, three episodes that stand out to me from season 1 that A) are not on this list and B) are ones that I didn't really think that much about as a kid but now do think very highly of are "Call of the Wild", "Dark Voyage", and "Law of the Jungle".
It's Rhinox, Cheetor, Rattrap and Dinobot who are blinded. But that is a good one. Shows Rhinox's level head and calm under pressure.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
I explain why I love this episode so much in the Top 10. But on top of that I'll say that there were far more irrelevant episodes than this one. I got my ex girlfriend to watch BW back in the day, and storywise in Season 1 I only had to show her about 10 episodes. I think it was an important nod to the history of the franchise.Sabrblade wrote:After re-watching most of season 1 (just got one more episode to go), I would honestly not consider "Possession" to be anywhere near the top 10 best episodes, as it really did not contribute anything of real substance to the show and is only really remembered because of how much of a G1 fanservice episode it was, which is a far cry from what made Beast Wars so great.
There isn't an episode I loathe more than that one. I rewatched the whole series for this list (twice actually, to get screen shots) and that's still the only episode I skipped. As a kid (teen?) I remember being really pissed off at this episode. Every one in Season 3 was so story centric, I was filled with unbridled excitement when it was that night of the week. I likely had a sour/confused look on my face while watching this one, and when the end credits rolled I was like:Insurgent wrote:be honest, there is only one episode of BW I don't love. Go with the flow.
shajaki wrote: Every one in Season 3 was so story centric, I was filled with unbridled excitement when it was that night of the week.
While I do like season 3 and felt that it was the most serialized season of Beast Wars, I'd have to somewhat agree.william-james88 wrote:When I watched all of Beast Wars (and Beast Machines) BW season 3 was what I liked the least in all of it. Every second episode is someone getting a new body and it just gets so redundant. Tigerhawk gets the biggest shaft ever. So I get that his form is the combination of both Tigertron and Airazor, but what about his personality? Rhinox, one of my favourite TF characters of all time, takes a major back seat during that whole season. Its like the writers forgot he was even there until the very final moment. And its very hard not to feel the huge void left in the wake of Dinobot's death. Also, I really dislike how they have to write ways around Optimal Optimus not just creaming everyone. So yeah, lots of redundancies and limitations in a very short season.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
It's a funny episode, yes, but it's more lowbrow funny than highbrow funny. Slapstick, butt shots, and fart humor without the necessary smarts to complement and counterbalance them isn't exactly the making of an exemplary work, and is among the very stuff that things like Family Guy and live action TF movies often get criticized for.superchook6909 wrote:Surprised the Low Road wasn't in the Honorable mention, The absolute Hilarious Rattrap and Dinobot arguments and quips are unforgettable.
Tarantulas: Die Minimals...
*Both Rattrap and Dinobot punch him out while shouting* "SHUT UP"
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
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