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Icons Unearthed: Transformers

20261 Season6.0

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Genre: Documentary
Origin: AU

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The Transformers began as a modest import toy only to become a multibillion-dollar merchandise line that would inspire a multibillion-dollar film franchise.

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Not available to stream in United States yet. It is in Canada, Australia, Germany.

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Status: Ended
First aired: Apr 4, 2026
Network: SBS Viceland
Studio: The Nacelle Company

Time to finish

5 hrs

6 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

Cast

Glenn Morshower

Narrator (voice)

SERIES

Icons Unearthed: Transformers

20261 Season6.0

Documentary

TMDB6.0

Votes1

Your rating

Genre: Documentary
Origin: AU

About

The Transformers began as a modest import toy only to become a multibillion-dollar merchandise line that would inspire a multibillion-dollar film franchise.

Where to watch

Region

Not available to stream in United States yet. It is in Canada, Australia, Germany.

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E1 · Airs Apr 4, 2026 · 42m
A Marvel-ous Marketing Campaign
Starting as simple imported toys, the Transformers grew into a multibillion‑dollar global franchise that later dominated the film industry.
E2 · Airs Apr 4, 2026 · 42m
It's Over Prime
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.
E3 · Airs Apr 11, 2026 · 42m
The Odd Couple Transforming Hollywood
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.
E4 · Airs Apr 11, 2026 · 42m
Roll out the Sequels
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.
E5 · Airs Apr 18, 2026 · 42m
The Sword in the Energon Cube
Michael Bay returns to the Transformers films with huge Hong Kong set pieces, but VFX strain and convoluted medieval lore leave audiences groaning.
E6 · Airs Apr 18, 2026 · 42m
Autobots Reboot!
Michael Bay exits Transformers, leaving Paramount to reboot the franchise with two new directors who have to try to recapture the franchise's spark.

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Apr 4, 2026
Network: SBS Viceland
Studio: The Nacelle Company

Time to finish

5 hrs

6 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

Cast

Glenn Morshower

Narrator (voice)

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