S1E16

The Trigger (Part 1)

Aired 1996-11-18 30 min
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

A strange floating island appears. Tigatron and Airazor are soon stranded on it, while Blackarachnia and Scorponok attempt to take control of it.

Our Take

A slow burn that mostly works because Tigatron and Airazor make for decent company, and the floating island gives the show a rare chance to build mystery instead of rushing into gunfights. The villains’ scheming drags a bit and the cliffhanger feels abrupt, but the atmosphere sticks with you. Worth a watch if you’re already invested in the season.