Round Table Review for Cyberverse Episodes 7 and 8

Meanwhile Transformers Animated Derek Wyatt is thinking to himself, "So, they didn't like it when I turned him into a cube, eh? I wonder how they'll like THIS" lol

Black Bumblebee wrote:Meanwhile Transformers Animated Derek Wyatt is thinking to himself, "So, they didn't like it when I turned him into a cube, eh? I wonder how they'll like THIS" lol

Eh, at least Animated Blurr eventually got restored back to normal.

im pretty sure that wasnt thrust with acid storm and slipstream
as it looked nothing like this

Ultra Markus wrote:im pretty sure that wasnt thrust with acid storm and slipstream
as it looked nothing like this

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The end credits referred to Thrust by name.

To be fair, there was some time between that appearance of Thrust and ep 8

ZeroWolf wrote:To be fair, there was some time between that appearance of Thrust and ep 8

That's Ramjet and a generic gold and maroon Seeker in that pic.

Ah I see, then why the belief that its Thrust?

ZeroWolf wrote:Ah I see, then why the belief that its Thrust?

There is none. Ultra Markus was pointing out that the red Seeker from Episode 8 doesn't have the same coneheaded look as Ramjet so as to argue that he wasn't Thrust despite the end credits naming Thrust in the episode.

Why does any of this matter? What did you guys (anyone reading this) think of these two episodes? Does anyone else agree with me that Hotrod's car mode looked ultra lame?

william-james88 wrote:Why does any of this matter? What did you guys (anyone reading this) think of these two episodes? Does anyone else agree with me that Hotrod's car mode looked ultra lame?

I'll agree with you on hot rods alt it didn't look right, especially since they did a good job on his robot mode. It seemed very generic looking.

Sabrblade wrote:

Black Bumblebee wrote:Meanwhile Transformers Animated Derek Wyatt is thinking to himself, "So, they didn't like it when I turned him into a cube, eh? I wonder how they'll like THIS" lol

Eh, at least Animated Blurr eventually got restored back to normal.

Also Animated Blurr got enough character development for fans to care. Death just for the sake of killing off a character doesn't make for compelling drama. For kids watching this the first time, Blurr is no more significant than any other one time appearance character in any other series, that was quickly forgotten.

ZeroWolf wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Why does any of this matter? What did you guys (anyone reading this) think of these two episodes? Does anyone else agree with me that Hotrod's car mode looked ultra lame?

I'll agree with you on hot rods alt it didn't look right, especially since they did a good job on his robot mode. It seemed very generic looking.

His car mode reminded me of the Prime Vehicons.

Terminal velocity is now up on YouTube

ThunderThruster wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Why does any of this matter? What did you guys (anyone reading this) think of these two episodes? Does anyone else agree with me that Hotrod's car mode looked ultra lame?

I'll agree with you on hot rods alt it didn't look right, especially since they did a good job on his robot mode. It seemed very generic looking.

His car mode reminded me of the Prime Vehicons.

I actually thought they were basing it on his Micromaster car mode. Kinda' cheap and boxy, but also timely considering the return of Micros just on the horizon in Siege.

Did anyone else think the emphasis on Bee' hand touching Exhaust erm, Plague-Jack's hand and later Hot Rod's hand implied the rust was being passed along, until we see that it actually spreads so fast that it couldn't have been the case? I guess they were just misleading to build tension?

Thanks to Seibertronian IG89ninja, we have word that the 8th episode of Transformers: Cyberverse, titled "Terminal Velocity," is now up on Hasbro's youtube channel!. This episode features the return of Velocitron to cartoon form, and the star bots include hot headed racers Hot Rod and Blurr, alongside our standard cast. It even includes a nice Wheeljack model recolor! The episode is once more featured as a flashback during a chase scene in the present. The episode has aired in Canada and is expected to reach Cartoon Network for US airing sometime in the near future.

Check out the episode below, and check out our Seibertron.com roundtable review of this episode and the previous one, titled "Cube" HERE!!!

Whelp, I guess that's why Blurr only got an old redeco'd toy and not a new one.

No new episodes aired in Canada this weekend. Instead, Teletoon reran Episodes 1 and 2.

The 9th episode of Transformers: Cyberverse, titled "Shadowstriker," is now up on Hasbro's YouTube channel, starring none other than, Shadow Striker! This episode specifically talks about her backstory and why she had a patch work body of assorted limbs in "Allspark" and "Megatron Is My Hero." This episode also explains her grudge against Bumblebee, and why she always wants to kill him. It has an all around darker mood than the rest of the show generally has.

The episode has aired in Canada and Cartoon Network for US airing, as well as the Cartoon Network mobile app and their website.

Check out the last episode
"Terminal Velocity," here.

Well, that was cool I guess. Kinda wish they had stretched the Shadow Striker plot across multiple episodes, like how Prime did Shockwave, instead of just dumping her entire arc on our laps all at once, but eh. Guess this isn’t that kind of show. Shade Striker was the one I was most excited for though since she was new.

Is it wrong to want a Shaow Striker Hero Masher?

And am I the only one who looks at those Shockwave Pets and thinks of the Cybertron Scrapmetals?

Grimlock saying Your welcome perfectly captured the “Excuse me” moment from the movie. well done on that part.

Anyone got links for episode 11 and 12?

Round Table Review for Transformers Cyberverse Episodes 9 and 10

Episode 9 Shadowstriker

Synopsis: Bumblebee revisits memories of his archnemesis Shadowstriker and learns there's more to being a hero than just knowing how to fight.

What you liked best about episode 9

I like how this show cements the fun premise that this show will be told out of order and that questions will be answered. We had seen Shadowstriker before for a very short time and she was acting like Frankenstein's monster, presumably with no reason given. And now we see why. I like that. Plus it's a good origin story to the rivalry between Bumblebee and his new nemesis. I also love whenever Shockwave is used properly and we see how important he was to the war effort here, being the mad scientist he is. There is also some great Transformers imagery here involving Optimus in a similar pose to the famous Wolverine cover by Mark Silvestri. - William-James88

I liked the fact that this episode gave depth to one of the completely new characters for the franchise, Shadow Striker. Up to now we didn't know a lot about her or why she looked the way she did. By shining the spotlight on her, we got to see her a lot better. -ZeroWolf

The episode, once again, is very serious and considerably darker than other episodes. The episode has a great overall mood and well-written story. This episode explains the story behind Shadow Striker, the bounty hunter lad. I don't want to get into spoilers, let’s just say, she's a bit traumatized, eh? There is a funny scene, where her Seeker guards' were having a conversation about nothing. Literally nothing. It's actually pretty funny. -notirishman

Fleshing out Shadowstriker the way they did. They kind of took a more original path with her, making her one of the best Decepticons who is ruthless and really good. And then they have the main character accidentally blow her up, and the end result is she is the core spark of her former self, but with a freakish appearance from the reconnected body parts of her subordinates, who can no longer physically do what she used to and must make do, and as make do in a very angry way. They made her scary, but with reason. Used to be good, but now struggling to make do and fueled by vengeance. They made her a good character, and this was basically her spotlight. -D-Maximal_Primal




What you liked least about episode 9

It was a tad bit confusing at times and I do not know how Windblade knows certain things if she is not part of those memories we are seeing. - William-James88

Honestly, they could have just left out the wrap around with Windblade sparring with Bee. The time could be used better to add to Shadow Striker's parts. -ZeroWolf

When Shadow Striker blames Bumblebee for her life, he seems very angry at Shadow Striker trying to shoot him, despite she clearly losing a lot more? Also, how exactly did Shadow Striker get Optimus? -notirishman

I would not have minded if Shadowstriker looked a little more Frankenstein like. I feel she could have done with a little bit more in the patchwork department, especially since she's a car and her subordinates were seeker jets (that we saw). This could have provided some fun moments too, if she had jets in her boots from the other's parts and she could jump really high or even fly. -D-Maximal_Primal



Your overall thoughts on episode 9

I love rivalries in fiction and it's fun to see a new one within the Transformers lore involving Bumblebee. Plus more Shockwave experiments are always fun and this show further proves that it can handle darker subject matters (though not as dark as destroying Bumblebee's voice box). - William-James88

This was a strong episode, showing what Shockwave won't hesitate to do, and what's motivating Shadow Striker. I can see more encounters with Bee and friends. Will she remember his act to spare her? Or is she going to take any chance to take him out.-ZeroWolf

A very entertaining, well-written episode! Definitely the best after episode, or well... second. -notirishman

Great episode, this one feels like a great origin story, and as a whole the series feels like it's getting some good legs in under it. I enjoyed the banter between Bee and Shadowstriker, and I enjoyed the pity Bee feels while also still finding her an enemy. They have a pretty decent dynamic, and it can set up for some great moments to be explored later on. -D-Maximal_Primal


Episode 10 MacCadam's

Synopsis: Bumblebee remembers MacCadam's, his favorite hangout on Cybertron, at three different points in its storied history.

What you liked best about episode 10

DEADLOCK!!!!!!! Not that Drift/Deadlock is that much of a favourite of mine, but more that this show (both the show Cyberverse and this particular episode) is the most steeped example of new IDW Transformers lore put on screen. There is a lot more that reminds me of James Robert's G1 here, such as seeing Megatron in the Macadams bar before the war, plus the story not being told linearly and that becoming a plot point in and of itself. And we get to see Soundwave show off some great dance moves. - William-James88

Everything, well not quite everything (see below) but this was the best episode I've seen yet. I loved the first memory, showing again how everyone got along before the war, seeing Wheeljack and Shockwave being friendly was hilarious. I want to see more of that time period, what other friendships were destroyed? -ZeroWolf

This episode is just... really crammed with Transformers lore! While I won't delve into it too much, I will say that this is in fact, the first time Maccadam appeared in an animated cartoon! He sneakily appears in the title sequence for the whole season! One thing in the episode I liked was that you could see the effect of the war on the bar and its customers. It was something you didn't really see in Transformers cartoons, and was very nice to see! Also am a fan of the IDW universe references, namely Chromia pleading Windblade to return to their world Caminus, and Deadlock (Drift), finding safe passage in Maccadam's. -notirishman

The entire Maccadam's setting. It is so cool to see this public fun location over the course of 3 very different time periods, and what this place means to those assembled and present. It is cool to see how the characters all interacted before they became mortal enemies, with the Shockwave and Wheeljack friendship, and the dancing Soundwave and seekers as examples. It was fun! It was enjoyable! And no matter if it was in peace or in war, the place was nice to view, and it was also great because we got moments where fighting wasn't allowed, so everyone had to interact peacefully. -D-Maximal_Primal



What you liked least about episode 10

I guess the only thing I would like at this point is for them to drop the Bumblebee radio voice gimmick in the present, but that's old news. There wasn't much to complain about here aside from that it was too short and I want more pre/early war stories. - William-James88

We didn't get any longer in the pre-war memory. Even this us a minor quibble. -ZeroWolf

Deadlock didn't talk at all, which is fine, so, I mean, this episode really had little wrong in my eyes! -notirishman

I feel like this episode really didn't have a weak spot. It was all around strong in so many ways, and between the characters, the setting, and the jump around in time, it was paced well and enjoyable! So there really isn't something I did not like, or at least liked the least, in this episode. -D-Maximal_Primal



Your overall thoughts on episode 10

Best episode in the series so far and a nice deep cut within Transfomers lore for fans of all ages to enjoy. - William-James88

More like this please. The nods to other continuities was great, and it was nice to see macadams finally animated and to get a look at this version of the character, whose face looks a little like a ships psychiatrist from an IDW series that's ending. I think it's because of the eyes. It was also a fun cameo from Deadlock, from the point where he's trying to join the Autobots, so maybe Drift is in Cyberverses future? So far this is the high point of the show for me, let's wait and see now what the next batch bring. -ZeroWolf

This was my favorite episode in the show; it was well written, was jammed full of lore, and was very entertaining. -notirishman

Excellent episode, probably one of the best we have gotten over the course of the past few years in Transformers cartoons. It's certainly up there in terms of quality, has lots of good Easter Eggs, has a lot of fun, and shows us a great look at Cybertron through time. It even finally gives characterization to its longtime bartender and owner, and I like this version of Maccadam. It's really cool and it's 11 minutes of your life you really need to watch and enjoy. -D-Maximal_Primal

All I want now is to see someone edit the Soundwave dancing scene with meme music

Thanks to the Cartoon Network youtube channel, we have 2 new clips to show you from the Transformers: Cyberverse TV show. These 2 clips take place over the course of the upcoming episodes 11 and 12, titled "Sabotage" and "Teletraan X". The first clip shows us Shockwave breaking into Bumblebee's memories and placing false memories, posing as Windblade, designed to mislead Bumblebee into thinking he is a Decepticon double agent. The second clip features a Seeker trap set for Bumblebee and Windblade by the seekers, and features a cute and annoying drone from the Ark, apparently named Teletraan X.

As a small but cool note, the false memory Ark features Deadlock as an Autobot, and the first TV appearance of Rack'n'Ruin! But as this is a false memory, it is unclear as to whether either bot was on the Ark, and if Deadlock is still Deadlock, or has taken a new Drift-y form.

You can check out both clips below, and let us know what you think of these upcoming episodes in the comments section below!

Pretty clever, Shockwave...

Now, in Terminal Velocity, did the infected drone/worker say general mumble, "RedRot," or "Reh-Rah"? Because Reh-Rah sounds like "error" backwards, similar to saying "RedRum" for murder. Maybe he witnessed "Exhaust" planting the rust?

Short Circuit wrote:Now, in Terminal Velocity, did the infected drone/worker say general mumble, "RedRot," or "Reh-Rah"?

"Red rust".

i didn't watch the two last épisode because i follow the french diffusion,i can already say it's a feminist propagande with overpowered female.And underpowered seekers,they can't even aim...Wait,it was like that since the first TV serie?!

PerfectVision wrote:i didn't watch the two last épisode because i follow the french diffusion,i can already say it's a feminist propagande with overpowered female.And underpowered seekers,they can't even aim...Wait,it was like that since the first TV serie?!

You do know that the Seekers in this show are led by a female, right? And at least one or two of them that we've seen beneath the leader are female, too. And Shadow Striker's another female.

If anything, the Decepticons have shown more of their female members than the Autobots so far.

Sabrblade wrote:

PerfectVision wrote:i didn't watch the two last épisode because i follow the french diffusion,i can already say it's a feminist propagande with overpowered female.And underpowered seekers,they can't even aim...Wait,it was like that since the first TV serie?!

You do know that the Seekers in this show are led by a female, right? And at least one or two of them that we've seen beneath the leader are female, too. And Shadow Striker's another female.

If anything, the Decepticons have shown more of their female members than the Autobots so far.

It change none of my words.The second part is to remind how incompetent the sbires usually are.

How is Windblade overpowered?

ZeroWolf wrote:How is Windblade overpowered?

She solve everything,telepathie is an extra detail for that.i'm still waiting for Optimus and Megatron to show their force in duel but following this logic,it may never happen.And who else is powerful?Genderless Soundwave?.Shadow striker is better at catching Bee than the seekers who have a female lead by the way.

Is this the Windblade who was very easily beaten by Thundercracker and in every fight since has had to rely on brains to win? She's shown to be smart but not smarter then Shockwave. Also the series is about bumblebee... So you might see prime vs Megatron in a memory.

ZeroWolf wrote:Is this the Windblade who was very easily beaten by Thundercracker and in every fight since has had to rely on brains to win? She's shown to be smart but not smarter then Shockwave. Also the series is about bumblebee... So you might see prime vs Megatron in a memory.

Intelligence is part of power(her magical helix?).Do you know the TV serie MENTALIST where the detective is god like and his targets dumb?That doesn't mean i'm into live action much.Shockwave has never looked smart with his cannon arm useless for someone who use keyboards and precision items.I feared an overpowered Bee longtime ago but it still can happen.

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He is as powerful as a child right now.I can't wait for the plot twist where we learn his parents are Optimus and Windblade.

We'll chalk this one up to different viewpoints but I don't think Windblade is over powered with Shockwave, his gun arm is for when his experiments go awry or when people interrupt him. Different media has always shown him use it well, and in IDW, he was able to rationalise the gun arm as something needed in a time of war. He wasn't wrong when you look at Spotlight Shockwave

More pluralism would help against overpowerisation,i hate these series with only one useful character.Surprisingly,MAX STEEL didn't gave me this feeling but it's this kind of formula.

A character isn't overpowered if they're constantly struggling against every opponent they go up against.

Sabrblade wrote:A character isn't overpowered if they're constantly struggling against every opponent they go up against.

"A" and "they"?

It still lack plurialism.

"struggling"...Maybe CYBERVERSE épisodes are too short.

PerfectVision wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:A character isn't overpowered if they're constantly struggling against every opponent they go up against.

"A" and "they"?

Yes, "A" character of the gender-neutral "they". But if you wanna be nitpicky about it then, fine, I'll rephrase my statement just for you:

Windblade isn't overpowered is she's constantly struggling against every opponent she goes up against.

She would be overpowered if she was defeating every opponent with ease and no struggle at all, but that isn't the case because she does struggle every time.

In my opinion, Windblade is more powerful than Bumblebee, but only because she isn't missing any memories. For 'Bee, it's like he was just born and is trying to learn about the universe he lives in. Windblade on the other hand, knows about the Decepticons and what they're capable of and is trying to remind 'Bee about this. Also intelligence is NOT a superpower. If having a brain is a superpower, then Energon is the best cartoon ever made.

Sabrblade wrote:

PerfectVision wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:A character isn't overpowered if they're constantly struggling against every opponent they go up against.

"A" and "they"?

Yes, "A" character of the gender-neutral "they". But if you wanna be nitpicky about it then, fine, I'll rephrase my statement just for you:

Windblade isn't overpowered is she's constantly struggling against every opponent she goes up against.

She would be overpowered if she was defeating every opponent with ease and no struggle at all, but that isn't the case because she does struggle every time.

It's not pluriel,it would be"The characters aren't"or"if he is".

Decepticon Stryker wrote:In my opinion, Windblade is more powerful than Bumblebee, but only because she isn't missing any memories. For 'Bee, it's like he was just born and is trying to learn about the universe he lives in. Windblade on the other hand, knows about the Decepticons and what they're capable of and is trying to remind 'Bee about this. Also intelligence is NOT a superpower. If having a brain is a superpower, then Energon is the best cartoon ever made.

I know we're having a discussion but saying that about Energon is a step too far don't you think

ZeroWolf wrote:

Decepticon Stryker wrote:In my opinion, Windblade is more powerful than Bumblebee, but only because she isn't missing any memories. For 'Bee, it's like he was just born and is trying to learn about the universe he lives in. Windblade on the other hand, knows about the Decepticons and what they're capable of and is trying to remind 'Bee about this. Also intelligence is NOT a superpower. If having a brain is a superpower, then Energon is the best cartoon ever made.

I know we're having a discussion but saying that about Energon is a step too far don't you think

Well as long as having a brain isn't a superpower, I think we'll be safe.

The 10th episode of Transformers: Cyberverse, titled "Maccadam's," is now up on Hasbro's YouTube channel, starring none other than, Maccadam! This episode talks about Maccadam's bar, as well as how the war affected the joint and the customers there. The episode is chock full of Transformers references and more, and for the first time in a Transformers cartoon, we see Maccadam. So, let's get drinking!

The episode has aired in Canada and Cartoon Network for US airing, as well as the Cartoon Network mobile app and their website.

Check out our roundtable review of this episode and the last episode, "Shadowstriker," here.

Let’s be honest now, we all know who the Maccadam is referring to at the end

Ig89ninja wrote:Let’s be honest now, we all know who the Maccadam is referring to at the end

A King Dinosaur...... Must be Joey the Lemur.

Ig89ninja wrote:Let’s be honest now, we all know who the Maccadam is referring to at the end

I'm not so sure it is Grimlock. I'm sure that's who they're going to go in at finding, but something tells me king of the dinosaurs is more of a reference to a place or a sign that's going to point towards the ark. Either that or it's Grimlock trapped in an animatronic alt mode. He did say he is rather groggy and angry when he comes out of stasis so maybe somebody found them in assume he's just a robot.

At last, the best episode of the series so far makes it to YouTube.

An overpowered barman,'not sure it's useful.

I hope Grimlock come with someone else it would speed up this slug.

Given the hints, I would think that macadams is perfectly powered I mean Primes are pretty powerful (IDW fiction aside where everything is and always has been... Shockwaves fault)

ZeroWolf wrote:Given the hints, I would think that macadams is perfectly powered I mean Primes are pretty powerful (IDW fiction aside where everything is and always has been... Shockwaves fault)

But he is just a barman?