[s1e3] Darkness Rising: Part 3 (2025)

: This episode establishes the corrupting power of Dark Energon, which allows Megatron to control the dead.

: Starscream continues to plot behind Megatron's back, expressing skepticism about the use of "The Blood of Unicron" (Dark Energon), while Megatron grows more unstable and powerful from its influence. [S1E3] Darkness Rising: Part 3

: The undead Cliffjumper attacks both Autobots and Decepticons indiscriminately. The Autobots are forced to retreat when the mine is rigged to explode, resulting in the final loss of their comrade. : This episode establishes the corrupting power of

: The ideological rift between the two leaders is highlighted as Optimus mourns the desecration of life, while Megatron views it as a tactical advantage. The Autobots are forced to retreat when the

: The three human allies— Jack , Miko , and Raf —remain at the Autobot base under the supervision of Ratchet . They begin to learn the stakes of the war and the history of the Transformers' home planet, Cybertron . Key Developments