Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015)
Bumblebee leads a misfit Autobot squad to recapture escaped Decepticons on Earth in this action-packed animated sequel series.
Transformers: Robots In Disguise - Series Information
- Original Title: Transformers: Robots In Disguise
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Kids, Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (23 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 71
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: March 14, 2015 (United States - TV-Y7), March 14, 2015 (Canada - C8), March 14, 2015 (Germany - 6), March 14, 2015 (India - U), March 14, 2015 (Australia - PG), March 14, 2015 (Brazil - L), March 14, 2015 (Italy - T), March 14, 2015 (Spain - 7)
- Networks: Cartoon Network
- Alternative Titles: Transformers: Getarnte Roboter (DE), Transformers Adventure (JP), RiD 2015 (US), Трансформери. Роботи під прикриттям (UA)
- Production Companies: Hasbro Studios, Darby Pop Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Transformers: Robots In Disguise - Plot
Years after the events of Predacons Rising, Bumblebee is summoned back to Earth to battle several of Cybertron's most wanted Decepticons that escaped from a crashed prison ship and assembles a team of young Autobots that includes Sideswipe (a rebel "bad boy bot"), Strongarm (an Elite Guard cadet), Grimlock (a bombastic Dinobot), and Fixit (a hyperactive Mini-Con with faulty wiring).
Transformers: Robots In Disguise - Trailer
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Transformers: Robots In Disguise - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Will Friedle
- Khary Payton
- Darren Criss
- Mitchell Whitfield
- Constance Zimmer
- Roger Craig Smith
- Eric Bauza
- Mikey Kelley
- Max Mittelman
- Bailey Gambertoglio
Writers
- Michael Ryan
- Adam Beechen
Transformers: Robots In Disguise - FAQs
Is Transformers: Robots In Disguise a sequel to another show?
It picks up years after Transformers: Prime and its follow-up film Predacons Rising. Bumblebee returns to Earth on a new mission, making it a direct continuation of that storyline — though the tone is lighter and more kid-friendly than its predecessor.
Where can you stream Transformers: Robots In Disguise?
The series is available to watch free on Plex and The Roku Channel (with ads) or Tubi TV. Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies if you prefer to own them.
Who voices Bumblebee in Robots In Disguise?
Will Friedle brings Bumblebee to life, stepping into a lead role the character rarely held before. The cast also includes Khary Payton as Grimlock, Darren Criss as Sideswipe, and Peter Cullen reprising his legendary role as Optimus Prime.
How many seasons and episodes does the show have?
The series ran for four seasons and 71 episodes total. Season 1 was the longest with 26 episodes, followed by Season 2 with 13, Season 3 with 6, and Season 4 rounding things out with another 26 episodes before the show was cancelled in 2017.
What is Transformers: Robots In Disguise about?
Bumblebee is called back to Earth after a Cybertronian prison ship crashes, releasing dangerous Decepticons. He assembles a misfit squad — rebellious Sideswipe, by-the-book Strongarm, powerhouse Grimlock, and glitchy Mini-Con Fixit — to hunt them down before they cause chaos.
Is Transformers: Robots In Disguise worth watching for kids?
For younger Transformers fans, absolutely. The show is rated TV-Y7 and leans into humor and teamwork over heavy drama. The diverse team dynamic, fast-paced action, and colorful characters make it an entertaining gateway into the broader Transformers universe.
What are similar shows to Transformers: Robots In Disguise?
Fans often enjoy Transformers: Prime for a darker take on the franchise, or Voltron: Legendary Defender for similar mecha-team action. Ben 10, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, and Masters of the Universe: Revelation are also popular picks for fans of animated action-adventure.
Why was Transformers: Robots In Disguise cancelled?
The show wrapped up in 2017 after four seasons without an official renewal. Hasbro shifted its animated Transformers focus toward new projects, including the War for Cybertron trilogy on Netflix, leaving Robots In Disguise as a self-contained chapter in the franchise's history.
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