Series synopsis
Icons Unearthed: Transformers is an Australian documentary television series that premiered on SBS Viceland on April 4, 2026. It ended on April 18, 2026. It stars Glenn Morshower.
The Transformers began as a modest import toy only to become a multibillion-dollar merchandise line that would inspire a multibillion-dollar film franchise.
Premise
The Transformers began as a modest import toy only to become a multibillion-dollar merchandise line that would inspire a multibillion-dollar film franchise.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Glenn Morshower as Narrator (voice)
Guest cast
- Bryce Malek as Self
- Flint Dille as Self
- Buzz Dixon as Self
- Paul Davids as Self
- Ron Friedman as Self
- Margaret Loesch as Self
- Nelson Shin as Self
- Jim Shooter as Self
- Bob Budiansky as Self
- Donald F. Glut as Self
- Paul Sammon as Self
- Jenna Busch as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 4, 2026 | April 18, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Marvel-ous Marketing Campaign Starting as simple imported toys, the Transformers grew into a multibillion‑dollar global franchise that later dominated the film industry. |
April 4, 2026 |
| 2 |
It's Over Prime Transformers soars in popularity, but Hasbro sidelines Marvel and kills off Optimus Prime to push new toys in a risky move that could make or break the franchise. |
April 4, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Odd Couple Transforming Hollywood Transformers were fading by the 2000s, but Steven Spielberg saw big-screen potential for the franchise and tapped Michael Bay, who doubted an '80s toy would be popular with a new generation. |
April 11, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS Viceland |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 4, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 18, 2026 |
| Status | ended |