I first saw this show growing up in the 90s, and I almost certainly did not fully understand it. The combination of animals, robots, and big explosions likely kept me hooked. But about a year ago I was drawn back into watching again. The plot is incredible! I have never been a Transformers fan, but this series has me hooked.
Yes, the first season is a bit slow, and yes, some of the names of the original characters are cheesy, but the twisting plot, sophisticated writing, and developing characters are leagues beyond the average animated series; indeed, they are fantastic by any standard. Even the episodes that ignore the main plot arcs have a tendency to exceed the philosophical expectations I bring to a show I watched at age 7.
What really makes this show shine is its ability to appeal to me almost 15 years later! I find myself returning to Beast Wars every once in a while to relive the emotions they evoke.
As for the animation, it seems low-quality by today's standards, but at the time it was nothing less than remarkable. It even won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Animation.
Yes, the first season is a bit slow, and yes, some of the names of the original characters are cheesy, but the twisting plot, sophisticated writing, and developing characters are leagues beyond the average animated series; indeed, they are fantastic by any standard. Even the episodes that ignore the main plot arcs have a tendency to exceed the philosophical expectations I bring to a show I watched at age 7.
What really makes this show shine is its ability to appeal to me almost 15 years later! I find myself returning to Beast Wars every once in a while to relive the emotions they evoke.
As for the animation, it seems low-quality by today's standards, but at the time it was nothing less than remarkable. It even won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Animation.