Icons Unearthed: Transformers
2026 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Ended · SBS Viceland
Documentary
TMDB 6.0 · 1 votes
The Transformers began as a modest import toy only to become a multibillion-dollar merchandise line that would inspire a multibillion-dollar film franchise.
Episodes
- S01E01A Marvel-ous Marketing Campaign2026-04-0442m
Starting as simple imported toys, the Transformers grew into a multibillion‑dollar global franchise that later dominated the film industry.
- S01E02It's Over Prime2026-04-0442m
Transformers soars in popularity, but Hasbro sidelines Marvel and kills off Optimus Prime to push new toys in a risky move that could make or break the franchise.
- S01E03The Odd Couple Transforming Hollywood2026-04-1142m
Transformers were fading by the 2000s, but Steven Spielberg saw big-screen potential for the franchise and tapped Michael Bay, who doubted an '80s toy would be popular with a new generation.
- S01E04Roll out the Sequels2026-04-1142m
When Transformers hits big at the box office, Paramount rushes a sequel amid a writers' strike, tight deadlines, and Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf dominating the tabloids.
- S01E05The Sword in the Energon Cube2026-04-1842m
Michael Bay returns to the Transformers films with huge Hong Kong set pieces, but VFX strain and convoluted medieval lore leave audiences groaning.
- S01E06Autobots Reboot!2026-04-1842m
Michael Bay exits Transformers, leaving Paramount to reboot the franchise with two new directors who have to try to recapture the franchise's spark.
