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I seem to recall saying I'd link to these at some point, but I'm not entirely sure. Either way, this is half for me (spares me having to look them up because, gosh and golly, it's just so tedious, or something) and half for anyone who's not ever seen the series.
Beast Wars
Beast Wars is one of the many series and continuities of the Transformers-canon. It's got definite roots in the original 80s cartoon - characters show up, references are made... But you don't need to have seen the original cartoon to like it! I know this because I had no real recollection of the original cartoon, and I know my brother couldn't have, being younger than me, and we adored this show. (I still do, but that is another story.) It's 52 episodes long, three seasons... It has an overreaching plot, as well as some good stand-alone episodes, the characters are wonderfully (and realistically) developed, and their interactions are delightful. There isn't a character on this show I dislike, even though a few of them are outright disturbing. Also, a few episodes from season two break my heart.
It's good - startlingly good, considering it's a kid's show designed around a toyline. This is part of my longest - and strongest - running fandom. YAY TRANSFORMERS!
If you don't want to watch all of it, I can recommend episodes. (I didn't upload these, by the way. I'm just linking them.)
( Episodes Listing and Linking )
Beast Machines
Beast Machines is the less popular but more controversial sequel to Beast Wars. I happen to really like it, but a lot of people do not. I will not fault anyone for not wanting to watch it (hey, Beast Wars has a great ending. Why ruin it, right?), and I will not fault anyone for watching it and not liking it (though for the latter I may try to talk you into liking it...).
26 episodes, two seasons, and you can't skip any episodes if you want the rest of it to make sense.
Some of the stuff in this series is confusing to some people. Please, if anything about it bothers you (episode 6 is where a lot of people stop watching) or confuses you, poke me and I'll try to clear it up!
( Episodes Listing and Linking )
Really, if you're bored, I recommend it (obviously, I think it is fantastic, if I went through and compiled all of these links into one entry solely for my own benefit, despite also owning the DVDs). I love the characters so much. (I will not be the least bit offended if people tell me I am a lunatic for this, by the way. I'm well aware.)
Beast Wars
Beast Wars is one of the many series and continuities of the Transformers-canon. It's got definite roots in the original 80s cartoon - characters show up, references are made... But you don't need to have seen the original cartoon to like it! I know this because I had no real recollection of the original cartoon, and I know my brother couldn't have, being younger than me, and we adored this show. (I still do, but that is another story.) It's 52 episodes long, three seasons... It has an overreaching plot, as well as some good stand-alone episodes, the characters are wonderfully (and realistically) developed, and their interactions are delightful. There isn't a character on this show I dislike, even though a few of them are outright disturbing. Also, a few episodes from season two break my heart.
It's good - startlingly good, considering it's a kid's show designed around a toyline. This is part of my longest - and strongest - running fandom. YAY TRANSFORMERS!
If you don't want to watch all of it, I can recommend episodes. (I didn't upload these, by the way. I'm just linking them.)
( Episodes Listing and Linking )
Beast Machines
Beast Machines is the less popular but more controversial sequel to Beast Wars. I happen to really like it, but a lot of people do not. I will not fault anyone for not wanting to watch it (hey, Beast Wars has a great ending. Why ruin it, right?), and I will not fault anyone for watching it and not liking it (though for the latter I may try to talk you into liking it...).
26 episodes, two seasons, and you can't skip any episodes if you want the rest of it to make sense.
Some of the stuff in this series is confusing to some people. Please, if anything about it bothers you (episode 6 is where a lot of people stop watching) or confuses you, poke me and I'll try to clear it up!
( Episodes Listing and Linking )
Really, if you're bored, I recommend it (obviously, I think it is fantastic, if I went through and compiled all of these links into one entry solely for my own benefit, despite also owning the DVDs). I love the characters so much. (I will not be the least bit offended if people tell me I am a lunatic for this, by the way. I'm well aware.)
