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Transformers: Prime S1E1 — Darkness Rising (1)

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Transformers: Prime•Season 1•Episode 1

Darkness Rising (1)

7.6/10 · 485 votesNov 26, 201022 min

Ranked #14 of 26 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

The Autobots go on alert as the Decepticons return to Earth in the series opener, Meanwhile a group of humans find themselves with new caretakers after stumbling into the middle of the Autobot conflict with the Decepticons.

Directed byDavid Hartman

Written byDuane Capizzi

Next episodeE2 · Darkness Rising (2)

Seasons3

Cast11

Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen

Optimus Prime (voice)

Jeffrey Combs

Jeffrey Combs

Ratchet (voice)

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Megatron (voice)

Tania Gunadi

Tania Gunadi

Miko Nakadai (voice)

Josh Keaton

Josh Keaton

Jack Darby (voice)

Kevin Michael Richardson

Kevin Michael Richardson

Bulkhead (voice)

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Agent William Fowler (voice)

Andy Pessoa

Andy Pessoa

Rafael "Raf" Esquivel (voice)

Sumalee Montano

Sumalee Montano

Arcee (voice)

Steve Blum

Steve Blum

Starscream (voice)

Daran Norris

Daran Norris

Knock Out (voice)

Crew4

David Hartman

David Hartman

Director

D

Duane Capizzi

Writer

T

Todd Waterman

Storyboard

Vinton Heuck

Vinton Heuck

Storyboard

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Episode Summary

"Darkness Rising (1)" is episode 1 of Transformers: Prime season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 485 votes, ranking #14 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by David Hartman and written by Duane Capizzi, it aired on November 26, 2010.

Next: E2 · Darkness Rising (2)Best of Season 1