S3E29
The Return of Optimus Prime – pt. 1
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Our Take
A transparent but effective piece of fan service that finally brings Optimus Prime back after his controversial movie death. The Hate Plague premise is genuinely grim for a kids’ show, with everyone from Autobots to humans turning on each other, though the recycled animation and rushed setup show the seams. Worth it mostly for the cliffhanger and the sense that the show is course-correcting.