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Icons Unearthed: Transformers

Documentary

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

Apr 4, 20261 seasons6 episodesEndedEN

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Glenn Morshower

Narrator (voice)

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Seasons

Miniseries

6 episodes

Premiered Apr 4, 2026

Episodes

1–6 of 6

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Ep 1

A Marvel-ous Marketing Campaign

Apr 4, 2026

42m

Starting as simple imported toys, the Transformers grew into a multibillion‑dollar global franchise that later dominated the film industry.

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Ep 2

It's Over Prime

Apr 4, 2026

42m

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.

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Ep 3

The Odd Couple Transforming Hollywood

Apr 11, 2026

42m

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.

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Ep 4

Roll out the Sequels

Apr 11, 2026

42m

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.

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Ep 5