Transformers Prime: Season 3 [Blu-ray]

From the fiery embers of defeat, the Autobots struggle to reunite and overcome loss and separation at the merciless hands of the Decepticons in "Transformers: Prime Season Three," the climatic final TV series adventures of the brave sentient robots from the planet Cybertron. The fate of Team Prime has never been so dark and the stakes have never been higher. But the future still offers hope from surprising sources...including the courageous Autobot who remains their greatest inspiration.This 2 DVD (or Blue-Ray) collection features the last 13 episodes of this grand computer animated series. "Season Three" was half the length of the first and second seasons, bringing the show's total number of episodes to 65; the episode production number traditionally utilized in television syndication for a 13 week, Monday through Friday broadcast format. This is a disappointing reality for this Transformers fan, as I would have been more than happy to see this series continue for another 65 episodes!As the third season of "Transformers: Prime" begins, the mountain base of the Autobots has been discovered and destroyed by their enemies, the Decepticons. The populace of the neighboring town of Jasper, Nevada has been evacuated by the United States government to prevent possible civilian casualties from being caught up in the Cybertronian conflict. The victorious Megatron, master of the Decepticons, revels in his apparent conquest of his ancient foes, standing in the flaming wreckage of Team Prime's lost home, in the shadow of his new citadel, Darkmount. Buried in the burning debri, Autobot leader Optimus Prime lies mortally wounded. A gloating Starscream,Megatron's second in command, proclaims:"This is the dawning of a new age, my Liege. The age of Megatron!"But while things are bleak for the heroic Autobots, "scattered to the winds" after escaping their ill-fated base, not all is lost. Team Prime regroups and meets an old comrade, Ultra Magnus, who comes to Earth in search of his fellow Autobots. Together, they choose to fight on, despite their despair in defeat: and Megatron soon learns that not even the explosive collapse of a mountain can snuff out the spark of Optimus Prime!The war against good and evil continues. But just as the Autobots gain a new ally, so too do the Decepticons in the form of Shockwave, a coldy logical scientist, who comes from the devastated world of Cybertron to Earth with the results of one of his science projects: a clone of a long extinct Cybertronian beast, a Predacon. As the story of "Transformers: Prime Season Three" unfolds, this resurrected creature plays a major role in the ultimate fates of the Decepticons and the Autobots.The third season of "Transformers: Prime" continues the serial narrative storytelling style introduced in season two of the TV series, as the Autobots become "Beast Hunters," searching for the fossilized remains of ancient Predacon clones sent to Earth many millennia ago by Megatron, during the centuries-long war for Cybertron. Their goal is to prevent Shockwave from producing an army of Predacons, a threat that could tip the scale of the "perpetual conflict" in the favor of the Decepticons. But things grow complicated not just for Team Prime but also for Megatron and his minions as the power of the Predacon is more fully revealed."Prime Season Three" develops at an exciting, action-packed pace complimented by a rewarding deepening of the character interplay between the expanding cast of heroes and villains. The series' voice cast continues to be a delight as they help bring the show's characters to animated life. The computer animated production also impresses as the human and robot characters are beautifully realized in a richly designed world. For example, the robotic dragon Predacon is an awesomely realized force of Cybertronian nature, and his attacks on Team Prime as "the ultimate Autobot hunter" are thrilling battles to behold. The beast's cavern confrontation with Ultra Magnus and Wheeljack in the episode "Evolution" is one of the most intense knock-down, drag-out fights this reviewer has seen in a Transformers cartoon. But it is all the more impressive because of the character conflict built up between the pair of Autobots during the course of the season. Despite their differences, when the time comes, Wheeljack and Ultra Magnus become true comrades-in-arms. Character relationships are more fully fleshed out in these final episodes of "Transformers: Prime." From Bumblebee's subtle mentoring of Smokescreen in "Project Predacon," the affection young "Raf" reveals for Rachet in "Persuasion," to the comedic chemistry between Starscream and Knock Out, showcased to funny effect in the episode "Thirst," the third season of "Transformers: Prime" reminds its audience of the wealth of characters featured in this great series. For viewers of all ages, the show becomes not just a thrilling science-fiction adventure series, but also a surprising showcase of what Optimus Prime helped explain to Ultra Magnus: "a human concept; family."Still it should not be forgotten that the "family" of Team Prime, human and Cybertronian, bonded while having some truly amazing adventures. From travels to other dimensions, the depths of the Earth to the rusted remains of the world of Cybertron, "Transformers: Prime" was a joy to watch! As Jack Darby expressed to his Autobot partner Arcee:"It's been quite a ride!"The "Transformers: Prime Season Three" DVD set includes audio commentaries to 7 episodes, a feature on the "Transformers: Prime" Panel at the San Diego Comic-Con International 2013 plus an "Extended Scene" from the third season's climatic episode, "Deadlock."This DVD collection comes with this Transformers fan's highest recommendation!Long live Optimus Prime...and Team Prime!!

Season 2 dealt with the Autobots and Decepticons seeking ancient artifacts to tip the balance of their war one way or another and their human adversary Silas is seeking to gain technology and power from both sides in the meantime. In Season three, the Autobots have consolidated their strength once more in time to face the new threats Megatron has devised, a good thing too, because Megatron intends a terrible fate for Earth and finds a way to bring Cybertron back to life, but needs the help of Doctor Rachet to accomplish this. In the final climactic ending Prime and the Autobots must seek out his latest weapon and save both the Earth and the kidnapped Doctor Rachet at the same time.This has been a surprisingly excellent series, the characters have more depth, having been allowed to grow since season one. While there are a few new characters, the Insecticons, Predaking, Smokescreen, the old ones have not lost their vigor, and there are even touches of humor in some of the interchanges, most notably the wild card, Starscream, whose constant digs and diatribes against anyone he encounters is guaranteed a least a chuckle from time to time, even though he has proven to still have a dark and even dangerous edge to his personality. The human characters still look good, and have managed to integrate themselves well into the group, having grown a little since the first season and are a little less edgy than they were at the start. All in all, a good series from start to finish.

The end of a very good show, if you ignore the movie and the later series…..

This series may have not lasted very long, but one good thing is the creators were given enough notice to craft a very satisfying end to it.The stakes get raised even higher as the Autobots try to prevent the Decepticons final efforts to claim both Cybertron and Earth. Great action, twists and turns, and intense moments. Very happy with this last season.***A note on what comes next with some spoilers***The story does continue with the Predicons Rising mini-movie and the following RID series, but personally I like stopping here with a more positive ending. I found Rising to be rushed and rather sad due to Optimus' sacrifice. I watched the first few episodes of RID, and didn't care for it at all. Too much of a drastic tone change and ridiculously cartoonish characters.

This is the most hard to get show, Why because i tried nearly every store around me and No one carried it so once again have to buy it online, I am not sure why when other movies get to be at the stores, I also have to buy it on DVD since i only really get things from amazon and not up to the idea of getting from third parties when it just came out, the show i have been waiting a while for.They are doing a great job with the shows and hope season 4 will come out sometime Again not happy how amazon shipped my Item and seemed to be in Limbo for a while In Kansas, wow, Slow speed, I had to Finally buy it at the storeFor that i am giving it 2 stars now for only the shipping, and 4 stars for the show,I was not happy i had to buy it at the store that finally got it

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