Transformers: Prime has built a real following in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Spectrum On Demand among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. 3 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 476 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it in order — the character development is cumulative. Put it on tonight on Stan and see for yourself.

Transformers: Prime arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Transformers: Prime treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. Roll out with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet, Bulkhead, and the rest of the heroic Autobots as they battle the evil Decepticons. Now that big bad Megatron has returned with a mysterious and dangerous element, Team Prime must prepare for an epic battle. Peter Cullen and Jeffrey Combs bring more to it than the format typically demands. The series ran for 3 seasons (2010–2013), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The animation style is distinctive enough to be immediately recognisable, but it is the writing underneath that keeps viewers coming back for more. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Animation fans will appreciate the craft, but Transformers: Prime works for viewers who do not typically seek out animation too. The tonal similarities to Transformers: Robots In Disguise are real, though Transformers: Prime carves out its own identity quickly. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Peter Cullen brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.

Transformers: Prime wrapped up in 2013, created by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Duane Capizzi and Jeff Kline — and 3 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.