Transformers G1 Returns! Episode 110 Heart of Darkness Part 3 (Unofficial Fan-made Episode)

Starscream's devious creation is finally unleashed on the Autobots and it spells very bad news for Powermaster Optimus Prime in Transformers G1 Returns episode 110: Heart of Darkness Part 3.
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[@Dirtyharold2cool]

If i didn't know any better i would've thought this was the real frank welker

[@scottdecker9115]

You left us in suspense!!! Will Optimus Prime recover in time? Find out in the stunning conclusion of Heart of Darkness in the exciting new episode of "The Transformers"!

[@xavierwalko4175]

Is Star Saber going to show up?

[@rmk3020]

I think your voice actors got even better. I'm also reminded about the often under appreciated work of editors in all media, since if it weren't for editors, we wouldn't have this gem of a channel. Well done.

[@brandonvortex995]

Never disappointed I like it how the story goes now

[@Zhortac]

You'd think Galvatron would've known better than to use Megatron in something and think it would follow his commands. Then again, Galv has that brain damage, so he probably wasn't thinking clearly. Point for Starscream, for the first time ever

[@Trainlover1995]

By the sound of it, Starscream wasn’t expecting this outcome in the slightest. Either that, or he’s faking it and planning to use Gigatron to destroy Galvatron, then destroy Megatron and Giga’s personality components, insert his own spark, and become Overlord.

[@captainHiro8911]

Oh, this is gonna be so awesome

[@Courier-gq6ym]

god damn the frank Welker voice is on point

[@TomE.V.]

This has always been my favorite Transformers fan series . These episodes keep getting better and better . Thank you to you and your Uber talented cast and crew. Keep up the great work!

[@calvinprime]

The raging storm while optimus prime under repairs from his encounter with overlord, meanwhile overlord attacks cities to draw out Optimus, but Zarak takes notice and forge alliance with overlord. The human factor Galvatron sends out his new recruits Dreadwing and Darkwing to earth meanwhile at Autobot City Optimus Prime receives new battle amour. However, Prime tests his new armor on Dreadwing and Darkwing while out in space a mysterious ship heads to earth. darkside of the moon Starscream's new creation sent to earth to take care of Overlord and elsewhere Overlord challenge Prime to fight him on the moon, but it appears 2 unknown transformers are also headed to the moon for the battle Royale. S.O.S. from planet Casrenda Galvatron and his forces invade planet Casrenda but the machine inhabitants Sent a distress call, so Rodimus prime along with his task force to rescue the Inhabitants under decepticons control.

[@FanaticFilmsINC]

You've got a writer in you Calvin. With advances in AI animation, you might even be able to make these stories a reality?

[@calvinprime]

@FanaticFilmsINC yap I do have the gift

[@javiersantanaaviles5885]

The Marvels of Copy and edit in all of it´s glory

[@robertheuberger1556]

Dynamite work, and we get a fourth part to this gem. Our cup truly runneth over.

[@rylanthibodeau8206]

I can't wait for the next episode

[@Darkstorm000]

Hmm, I imagine Zarak, Scorponok and the renegade Nebulan Decepticons will be watching the events transpiring here and waiting to take advantage of the situation. Might also explain the Black Zarak upgrade that may be coming too. A lot of interesting possibilities, and, given that it's Devil Z that grants both Overlord/Giga and Black Zarak their upgraded powers, I imagine the return of Unicron might not be far behind given Devil Z's link to the Chaos Bringer.

[@charlesjensen1002]

A possibility. Can’t wait for the next part. Please bring back Megatron. Thundercracker and Skywarp. Would make things really interesting.

[@Thunderhawk74]

Wow! The voices were almost spot on! Made me feel like a kid again watching this, this was awesome!!!!

[@Krysistency]

Starscreams voice is A+ best I’ve heard since the original cartoon.

[@MonstersIgnorantofAviation]

This is mighty impressive. The voice acting is an utter delight!

[@ethanontheinternet9415]

Please keep making these! I’ve been theorizing as I keep watching these fan made episode extensions on how you make these voices, and have come to the conclusion that you’re using ai filters over voices to get the super accurate voices (like the Galvatron voice). Regardless, these videos are extremely well edited, and the voice acting sounds amazing! (Especially the Gigatron voice, I’ve been watching it over and over again from how cool his voice sounds) Keep up the great work!

[@lukebaldock4672]

The voice work was fantastic

[@paulquantumblues3599]

No way! A New Episode! Awesome!

[@jameslansberry3574]

Kudos to the Welker Galvatron voice!

[@polarisrustinpeace1797]

Great job. Awesome episode

[@stephsunny]

Setting my timer at 0:30am!

[@FanaticFilmsINC]

Hey Steph, dang wish it wasn't so late for you!

[@raiders7294]

Yes!

[@TonyKanameKuran]

I will never forget about the classic human bodyfall SFX from Warner Bros. (via MARVEL Productions, Ltd.).

[@teaganpickett1506]

3:32 It's that overlord from transformers super god masterforce

[@cheapfinish6224]

One of the most brutal fights ever. Some 80s kids would have nightmares if aired back then!

[@Peteman81]

Given it's from Super God Masterforce, several 80s kids probably did!

[@brandonvortex995]

if G1 wasnt discontinued and this aired im pretty sure kids ptsd flare up again after loosing optimus prime in the movie. They really hoping prime wouldn't die again for third time after he got an upgrade to become a powermaster prime

[@atomicninjazyuranger5418]

This is absolutely fantastic! Great work!!!!!!!

[@michaeldiaz4563]

Will the consciousness of Megatron will ever gain control of Gigatron and reclaim what was rightfully his? The suspense is killing me?!!!!

[@benjoe3676]

Excellent work all around on this episode. Each release gets better and better!

[@AndrewDavis-sj6mb]

A bot that was once 😇, but now bad.

[@stephsunny]

That was awesome!! Waiting for your big news! So back to sleep now....!! Cheers

[@FanaticFilmsINC]

Love your commitment Steph!

[@stephsunny]

@@FanaticFilmsINC thats nothing compared to yours 🙏🏻

[@jesseford2387]

gigatron...megatron reborn?

[@FanaticFilmsINC]

Hey Jesse! He's half Megatron and half Meg's predecessor. Check out HoD Pt1 for the explanation.

[@StarwarsFannick]

Oh I'm so excited for the next episode great job, the cliffhanger is killing me.

[@NahuelCerron]

I love It I cant wait for the next episode.

[@daleelcerealnino-pg9kj]

paramount pictures and Hasbro entertainment is god Transformers g1 in 80s.

[@neilcarter5810]

Nooooooo! Have to wait for the final part. Fantastic episode yet again, very well done.

[@RileyTNTlego]

Creative use of various clips from various episodes. Just one critique, I would add some more grunts and such to the fight scenes. They just seem to be a bit too quiet low energy rather than exerting force into their combat. An example would be the fight between Optimus and Rodimus at the end of Dark Awakening. Great work otherwise.

[@FanaticFilmsINC]

Thanks for the feedback. We'll be remastering all these episodes when we pitch it to Hasbro so I'll keep that in mind.

[@miklosbenedeksipos3519]

Awesome,great job,fantastic work. You are an artist. Love to see this transformers episodes with the new headmasters,pretenders and gigatron (overlord) magnificent work maestro. Love Fangry,Squezzeplay and Horri-bull there voices,great work.

[@kieronfoster940]

fantastic episode as always my friend can not wait for the next one

[@xhairstargetmaster6338]

So cool wish we could get this as a new toon

[@trevorhall4973]

-Well done! Please keep up the excellent work! 👍

[@GabrielCheairs]

Outstanding!!!!

[@jamarmiller]

fantastic work . Great job

[@FanaticFilmsINC]

Hey broski! Thanks!

[@jakerise980]

This is my dreams come true

[@calvinprime]

like to see masterforce characters added to the series

[@narlord8613]

Yeah, they're also Headmaster Autobots and I wanna see how Getaway (Lightfoot) sounds like!

[@calvinprime]

@@narlord8613 brave maximus,god bomber,and devil Z

[@narlord8613]

Woooo!! Super Ginrai!

[@GlitchanBlack]

Well, he's also called Magnus Prime.

[@jesseford2387]

@@GlitchanBlack and power master optimus prime.

[@narlord8613]

​@@jesseford2387 I know, but I'd rather call him that.

[@k.m.k.2976]

This feel so nostalgic i love it, but i wish you gave Overlord the southern accent. I am not saying the voice is bad, but it just does not stand out as much for such a iconic character.

[@Exaris79]

What if Galvatron&Cyclonus was severely damaged that to initiate their self-repair systems, they reformatted themselves using their own sparks. This might burn off the corruption of their sparks by Unicron and their core sparks reasserts itself back to their original. So with Galvatron&Cyclonus returning back to Megatron&SkyWarp. As for Scourge making more of himself by reformatting other Seeker clones and then imprinting his character on his Sweep clones.

[@son_goku8312]

it's​ not​ gigatron​ it's​ overlord!

[@TheMetalwhiplash666]

Great job. I love this recycled episode.

[@SKMacLeod]

this is awesome stuff! Any chance of adding an audio description track? I am totally blind and really enjoy your content, would be even better if I knew what was going on when there wasofdialogue.

[@brandonvortex995]

Oh shoot I'm excited for today

[@canopyfields]

Love it!!!

[@Sonny90091]

YES!

[@javiersantanaaviles5885]

I want to seed this group of fans dubbing the Masterforce series

What would Optimus Prime's stand be called?

[@alexcanine4948]

Neat

[@goldenage]

incredible!

[@jasonbari5997]

Another great episode! I can’t believe no matter how many times I’ve rewatched them that I still can’t get over the brilliant work

[@swarlock]

Nice job.

[@TransformersEdits84]

When part 4 out

[@FanaticFilmsINC]

If everything goes to plan, late December.

[@TransformersEdits84]

​@@FanaticFilmsINCI will look forward to the next episode

[@jameswilliams6147]

Great job!! I hope in future episodes we can see gun megatron, galvatron and the overlord meet up with each other. Too see how the looked before and they team up to fight the autobots after they all fight each other and realize they're all after autobots. I hope also in future episodes we can see reflector thunder cracker and sky warp and have scourge and cyclonus look at they're previous looks. And they team up and fight the autobots. I hope to see the quintessons and fortress maximus in future episodes with the masterwork. Along with the headmasters.

[@TransformersEdits84]

@@jameswilliams6147 that would be cool!

[@GigabiteAnimeReviews]

This is cool, but with one problem... Why you just don't call him Overlord?!

[@NemesisEnforcer4937]

🔥🔥

[@unknownname1631]

Fanatic Films are you G.I. Joe fan?

[@harrisonderr1317]

But, that was Overlord

[@brandonvortex995]

yes, in japanese continuity he was called overlord, in powermaster continuity he was called Gigatron

[@hattoripool1533]

Quick question about Staracream and him being back from being a ghsot. From Starscream’s perspective in your fanmade season does this take place after his encounter with the maximals and predacons in Beast Wars and he somehow got back to his proper time?

[@thomasomahony5973]

HOW did you get Frank Welker back to voice Galvatron? Because that's HIM. I refuse to accept any excuse.

[@Trainlover1995]

It’s AI.

[@LongestRunningSuperHeroRPG]

Very nice :)

[@kinglord7707]

So Overlord is Ultra Magnus?!!!!!

[@CyberPodMark2]

No, that’s isn’t ultra Magnus. They don’t share same spark

[@brandonvortex995]

nope thats Gigatron in powermaster continuity while in japanese continuity he was called overlord

[@kinglord7707]

@@brandonvortex995 overlord is American Overlord is gigaton in Japan

[@Trainlover1995]

I’m surprised you chose to call him “Gigatron” instead of keeping his Super-God Masterforce name, Overlord. Also, since Fangry, Horri-Bull, and Squeezeplay are here, does that mean Wilder, Bullhorn, and Cancer don’t exist?

[@brandonvortex995]

nah the unoffical following the powermaster continuity

[@matthewpasternak8128]

Japanese cartoon.

[@ZZtheDark]

4:04, taken on a Venom-like approach? Well, this is still Marvel. 4:29, kung-fu attack! 6:19, if tears can come out of Scourge and Megs, I don't see why the same couldn't be done for Prime...because..do I have to explain THIS?! 10:24, for once, Screamer is correct. I kinda forgot this happened a lot. Dinobots, Autobot X, the Aerialbots basically avoided this thankfully thanks to Vector Sigma and Alpha Trion oh and then there's Victory Leo. Can't forget about him. 10:53, how Galvatron survived any of this...really shows Unicron's tech or if Galvatron really is insane and can tank as many hits as possible and his mutant power from the FFOD original treatment is still left intact. 12:40, Lugnuts from Animated is lucky to have his code be used for the Omega Supreme clones in Animated because Megatron knew that having multiple hims would be troublesome. This is an example.

[@AndrewDavis-sj6mb]

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