S1E10
Deus Ex Machina
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
The Autobots discover that an Energon Harvester, an ancient and powerful device from Cybertron’s distant past, is on display in a museum, and they attempt to retrieve it with Jack, Miko and Rafael’s aid before it falls into the wrong hands. Starscream also learns of the Harvester’s whereabouts, and he sends Soundwave, along with new Decepticons Knock Out and Breakdown, to obtain it.Debuts: Knock Out and Breakdown
Our Take
A fun heist-style episode that finally gives the Decepticon roster some new faces, and Knock Out’s vanity is an instant character highlight. The museum caper moves briskly and the kids get useful roles for once instead of just being liabilities. Nothing deep here, but it’s a breezy, well-paced half hour that’s easy to recommend.