TFP Optimus Has Emotions

[@Arkhamman2023]

Fun fact: In the scene where Ratchet was blaming Optimus for not killing Megatron when he had so many chances, he was also originally gonna mention how he also failed to Save Elita. Optimus would’ve gotten triggered and he would punch Ratchet. The scene was cut cause the writers didn’t want Optimus to lose his cool.

[@_V.Va_]

Does this imply that Elita was actually killed?

[@GamerGhoul2000]

Where did you find that information? Just curious.

[@surimonizarro9791]

Ooh what if it is linked. What if she was killed by Megs and it was one of the "many times" Ratchet was talking about and Op knew it

[@Arkhamman2023]

@@_V.Va_ Probably

[@kyleRayn]

I for one would love this scene to play in the episode. The reason why it wasn't put in is dumb cause Optimus loses his cool several times in the show.

[@Shockblade95]

- "Stop playing with my soft emotions." - "No." "Adopt me."

[@allared9008]

Adopt the feral seeker, it’s the only way.

[@nathalie468]

didn't know we were talking about roblox

[@fees_moonshadow]

9:07

[@NaTive219]

I feel like Starscream could have been a great autobot and since he has a lot of info about the decepticons he would have given them a great advantage and maybe he would have became a better person

[@W74_Pizza]

@@nathalie468 I mean okay I guess it's possible

[@Escanor375]

Is nobody going to talk about the beautiful quote of “Will you stop talking about that lobster?”

[@5thnovemberscrivener634]

Best quote of TFP

[@hhloving4561]

I desperately need context for that quote lmao

[@nightshade9254]

Where is that?

[@Hulleek]

Wait when did that happen? Please someone tell me

[@chibineko6274]

It is in the books btw!

[@ian1231100]

Kudos to Peter Cullen for helping construct Optimus's stoic but dynamic character.

[@JackieMReacts]

i think he won an emmy for a reason

[@Qublidon]

An that bass, or reverb, or texture Peter and Frank had for the series 😭 Perfect

[@inesatt1313]

You said it

[@ArcTrooper269]

@@JackieMReacts TAMBIÉN BLAS GARCÍA

[@colbartus5273]

@Isaiah Sa'le “Be strong enough to be gentle” I love that quote from his brother

[@thekingofcats3285]

He's Optimus Prime. He cares for his comrades

[@peta-gayeklenk8351]

Except for the movie version.

[@AGuyNamedGray]

@@peta-gayeklenk8351 🤫 we don’t talk about him

[@thekingofcats3285]

@@peta-gayeklenk8351 you got a point there

[@minimoonie6431]

@@peta-gayeklenk8351 Shhh, we don’t talk about that..

[@zexalcommander7036]

@@peta-gayeklenk8351 If that’s the case, why did he storm KSI? Why was he mad and/or upset over the deaths of his comrades. The quality of the Bay films aside, Optimus was still a caring leader. A lot more grim and violent when it came to combat, sure, but still caring

[@TheAvgCrusader]

Saying Optimus doesn't have emotions is like saying Megatron isn't a tyrant. It's built into his character. He's meant to have these emotions, but as a leader he keeps then in check. Unlike Megatron who will often bash his men around.

[@fancybusinesspigeon3879]

Let’s be honest, some of them deserve it.

[@pennyistryingtrustme4466]

steve didn’t ☹️☹️

[@donutpop_]

@@pennyistryingtrustme4466 R.I.P Steve

[@Natetive]

Megatron just uses Starscream's as a punching bag

[@speckledrasp3rry459]

@@Natetive Definitely, he abuses the shit out of Starscream

[@FNKKKOL]

Megatron: “So, are you going to take me alive, or end me Prime” Optimus: *Points blaster at Megatron’s head* Megatron: *Visible Confusion*

[@sealyver]

He yet stuttered blasting, and ending it all. Optimus goes only on a ‘killing spree for Megs’ when in anger ( Raf almost dying, Bee almost dying )

[@oolooo]

He did hurt and threaten his Human chidren more than once , he is pissed

[@player0ne16]

@@oolooo when did this happen? just asking

[@oolooo]

@@player0ne16 Literally any time he interacted with the children ? .

[@Carl-edits346]

Are You Talking About Bayverse Prime?

[@st0rm3325]

People still forget in the first two seasons of G1, Prime would make jokes, he would show emotions like love, he would laugh more often. The G1 movie made Optimus the character he is today. I would love to see that old version of prime come back some day.

[@justanotherstudioproducoes8093]

he kinda did show up in cyberverse

[@starscreamfan288]

If you want to see a Optimus similar to that, I’d recommend Transformers Animated

[@_V.Va_]

He would shit on Cons and taunt them too. Something along the lines of “It’s boring when there’s only three of you to pummel.”

[@kyleRayn]

*Megatron throws a boulder at Optimus* *Optimus dodges and the boulder hits Rumble instead* *Optimus laughs his spark out* Optimus: "Your aim is Improving Megatron!"

[@gem9535]

@@kyleRayn I...I want this

[@a_diamond]

The shifty-eyes Optimus gets when he is lying is kind of adorable... It's also very telling how highly Megatron really thinks of Orion given that he feels that what Orion lacks to stand his ground against Megatron himself is experience/education...

[@paolagarcia3009]

experience and education that has partly given him the Leadership Matrix, but also the missing part that he ended up losing by throwing the energy of the Matrix into the spark of Unicron (according to the books or comics of the aligned continuity Orion Pax had to fight the war and learn to be a leader and more adventures and misadventures and more things before it was through the Leadership Matrix, so I already had certain experiences and learnings) so the Orion Pax that remained was devoid of all its memories, experiences and He learned landscapes everywhere even before he started the decisive conflicts that would mark his division not as factions but his division with Megatronus / Megatron and then make the factions that we know.

[@ozansimsek1660]

@Entertainment lane He lied to Jack about the key to the Vector Sigma.

[@ribottostudio]

@@ozansimsek1660 it makes me remember that Megatron said he'd make a fine Decepticon; that's twice he's used deception on someone. Once in the first 5 episodes when he was a distraction while the autobots went to make space bridge boom, and then again with Jack. I think under the right moments, he could be a good liar. But he has a tell that people wouldn't know unless they knew him for a long time. Like Ratchet I think would know the tell of his eyes shifting around.

[@ursidae97]

​@@ozansimsek1660yeah but Jack Darby is a teenage boy. Prime was just as ever so slightly uncomfortable lying to him too, but why would Jack ever ever EVER question him? He's team Prime's daddy

[@BlackLivesMatter23]

Optimus is stoic, not without emotions altogether. Unlike Shockwave, he *has* emotions, but he keeps them in check except under the most extreme of circumstances (Starscream stealing the Omega Keys, Bumblebee dying, etc.)

[@mr.incognito2687]

Well technically, he got real pissed when Megatron shot Bee so....

[@mr.incognito2687]

@Pickle right sorry my mistake. Sorry mommy.

[@mooniegoodie]

when Starscream stole the omega keys he lost it for a moment

[@fightme1791]

Shockwave *does* have emotions too.

[@lazydroidproductions1087]

@@fightme1791 highly illogical

[@justsomeonerandom9174]

I like how not only is Optimus so big he has to crouch in the Jackhammer he’s also impatiently tapping his digits against his knee, and is awkward because of the silence.

[@Trista292]

Yep

[@bloodraynestarlet4395]

To this day it’s one of my favorite Transformers scenes ever 😂

[@laurawolfsong3607]

It shows that there's still some Orion Pax left in him

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

@@laurawolfsong3607 absolutely! That and when he raises an eyebrow are things that show the hints of Orion Pax and i always love those kinds of details

[@Brad02526]

This is why TFP Optimus is my favorite, I grew up watching this show as a kid. And he’s very relatable.

[@gregory4512]

I will forever be amused by Optimus in the "jackhammer"

[@nightshade9254]

Sameeee. The way his digits just tap his knee and his expression... I laugh. Every. Time.

[@thesymbiotenation.4552]

@@nightshade9254 his face just says "Primus... how do I get myself in this types of situations?"

[@CandyApples4ever]

@@thesymbiotenation.4552 He’s fight demon giant robots but his biggest foe...... small talk. (Honestly that’s such a mood).

[@donutpop_]

That scene made me realize how big Optimus is XD

[@thesymbiotenation.4552]

@@CandyApples4ever Prime's such an Introvert...

[@LegoReader12345hello]

This is why I like Optimus so much. He is wise, friendly, brave, and cares for his comrades and even the well being of his enemies.

[@starblocktheflyer7854]

Very well said! 👏👏👏

[@CandyApples4ever]

I adore him so much.

[@kiranmason4943]

Another example of him showing emotions is in the episode ‘Scraphead’ when Raf is disappointed he couldn’t see snow. Optimus could have just said he couldn’t go with them and then just left, but he pauses and says he’ll bring him a snowball. This shows him being a bit sympathetic and a little more on the playful side when dealing with Raf, instead of just to the fact and uncaring.

[@lilybirdflowergum8683]

The ending to that was unjust. Raf didn’t get his snowball. T~T I demand justice.

[@annehaight9963]

@@lilybirdflowergum8683 I like to imagine he brought Raf a "small" snowball. That is, the size of a tractor tire and not the size of a car.

[@speckledrasp3rry459]

Omg yeah that's so true, I love that scene, it just makes me giggle when I get reminded of that

[@vaultboy5321]

@@lilybirdflowergum8683 Optimus WAS the snowball lol

[@boruhanrm8384]

İt is a litte snow ball😆

[@varuhash50]

When Optimus loses his cool it's terrifying lol

[@minimoonie6431]

YEs, I wouldn’t say it’s terrifying, but that’s just, cool :’D

[@varuhash50]

@Nathaniel Winchester Indeed

[@shaquilleoatmeal911]

It's pretty much Nemesis Prime when he is angry

[@theunknownvoidz1409]

@Rangeet Ch.Lahiri I believe there was a comic that Spider-Man had a sore throat or something and couldn’t talk. The Web-Head confronted some criminals and the last one so was terrified that he ended up crying and begged Spidey to not kill him.

[@megalucario4909]

@@theunknownvoidz1409 lol man

[@outcast4087]

Calm and concentrated characters who could suddenly snap and go on a literal rampage is one of my most favourite archetypes!

[@paolagarcia3009]

That is why the saying, the quiet and calm are more scary when they break that composure.

[@outcast4087]

@@paolagarcia3009 there is also a saying in my country: "Fear the quiet ones. When they lose their temper, they start burning not ships, but entire harbours."

[@paolagarcia3009]

@@outcast4087 It seems that the whole world shares the same opinion about quiet and calm people :3

[@HyLo-rule]

@@paolagarcia3009 "watch out for the quiet ones." -Knockout

[@edwardbo4666]

Same here, I even made etac frisk like that

[@RexMK-]

Bulkhead: Never seen Optimus laught, cry or loose his cool |A season later| Optimus: *Definitively Looses His Cool* Bulkhead: *Oh Scrap, Oh Primus No*

[@Иная]

It means a lot, when your own comrades are scared, when you show your anger

[@fiorellagarcia3046]

This optimus has that attitude because the war took away everything he loved.

[@Sleepydodoggy]

I like how he referred to bumblebee as "the pure baby of the team"...that made my day.

[@beelordtheknight6150]

This is my favorite incarnation of optimus prime for a reason he’s like a father figure for the bots and children it’s just really nice to see him interact with the others since I watched the show I got pretty attached to him he’s just really cool, he has emotions and character

[@AbysmalRandomn3ss]

This

[@viragpapp2809]

I got attached to this version of the character too, if you watch the show closely enough, he's so easy to love

[@beelordtheknight6150]

@@viragpapp2809 yes agreed

[@aryeng3004]

Agreed this 1 is my favorite Optimus the only other that comes close is the bay verse pre bumble bee movie cause that is sort of another version , cause I love how the bay verse is constantly blood lusted

[@beelordtheknight6150]

@@aryeng3004 bayverse optimus was cool but I got way more attached to prime optimus than any other optimus I’ve known

[@_V.Va_]

I like to believe Optimus is just socially awkward, being a Soldier before a Citizen. And yeah I know he was Orion, a regular Clerk Bot, but wouldn’t taking that occupation give you that impression that he may have always been awkward? Ever since receiving the Matrix, he just became wiser and learned to not lose control of his emotions. But remember that time when he yelled when Starscream got away with the Keys to Vector Sigma? (Correct me if I’m wrong it’s been a while...)

[@nightshade9254]

Your right. For both things, I mean. He's somewhat still that awkward clerk and he did lose his cool after Starscream got away with the keys

[@Tom-oz7wk]

The only thing I would correct is the purpose of the keys. The keys starscream stole were the omega keys needed to activate the omega lock and restore Cybertron. The key to vector sigma is the item prime gives to jack before he and Megatron take on unicron

[@nightshade9254]

@@Tom-oz7wk oooooh. Thanks

[@_V.Va_]

@@Tom-oz7wk There we go! Damn, my memory is always a little spotty with the details.

[@LankySanky]

5:47 its inaudible but that's it I believe 11:12 aight bro this is the real deal

[@Nostroman_Praetor]

Optimus is a role model, not just to the Autobots, but also to a lot of transformers fans. He's the quiet kid who spent most of his time in a library but than had the future of his race forced upon him. That takes some gears.

[@ThatWolficorn]

The end and the clip of Optimus saying "Megatron, be gone" being perfectly cut killed me

[@irohnic473]

5:04

[@AGuyNamedGray]

Ofc he has emotions, my personal belief was he kept them under wrap many times and only lets them out on his own time

[@ilgonisbecs3094]

Or perhaps, because he can't keep them inside forever

[@JSolarBean]

Optimus *really* needs a hug, he deserves it. Oh and what I would've given to hear him laugh!!! 😫

[@Trista292]

Same 😫😫😫😫

[@sealyver]

It's rather ironic to hear Megs laugh and not him. He's truly mentally tired

[@inesatt1313]

Me too

[@thataliencon]

You can watch g1 episode s01e14 countdown to extinction, he laughs there. (kinda late)

[@HOLDENPOPE]

Late but he actually does laugh, in Rescue Bots.

[@kinorris1709]

An emotional character getting angry is often not that effective at making the audience really feel the emotional weight of a scene. A character who generally keeps his emotions in check even in stressful situations where getting angry would be justified is terrifying when they get angry. Seeing someone who holds their emotions back so much lose their shit works far better at emphasising the weight of this anger. When you see an emotionally unrestrained character react violently to someone they care about being harmed, it feels less impactful because they react badly to many things. You don't get a sense of how much more angry they are. If a character who at most gives a dirty look and a few harsh but calmly spoken words to some dude crossing a line with him reacts violently when a friend is hurt, you know that they are beyond pissed, and it was definately a bad idea to piss them off to such an extent.

[@paolagarcia3009]

That is why the saying, the quiet and calm are more scary when they break that composure.

[@paolagarcia3009]

That is why the saying, the quiet and calm are more scary when they break that composure.

What can be said about an overtly emotional character suddenly having a very calm composure in response to a situation where extreme anger would be justified?

[@chestnut4860]

tldr "ooc is serious business" as tv tropes put it.

[@dragonqueen9452]

Consider an emotional upbeat character suddenly gets dead serious.

[@Nagatem]

He has emotions, but he must keep a stiff upper lip as much as possible to give his troops the morale that they need when out gunned and out maned, unlike netflix optimus who feels constantly depressed and it reflects in his troops

[@LegoReader12345hello]

WE ARE NOT THE DECEPTICONS!

[@heckinsnek8724]

PLEASE TELL ME YOU'LL FORGIVE ME

[@Nagatem]

@@heckinsnek8724 Megatron: (shoot gun) NO

[@AquawindxOP]

OUTNUMBERED OUT PLANNED WE GOTTA MAKE A ALL OUT STAND! YO IM GONNA NEED A RIGHT HAND MAN!! im sorry i had to lol it was a miss opportunity if i didnt add Hamilton lol But i agree this one is so amazing and mature and its why i love this version far more

[@sealyver]

@@Nagatem JUDAS! NOOOOO

[@Jonah2238]

Don't forget that time Optimus told Raph he would bring back a snowball.

[@Hulleek]

@Preston Larrabee if he came back to the base as a well being, he probably would've

[@Man_Aslume]

He became the snowball

[@kiranmason4943]

I find Prime Optimus to be one of the best Optimus’ because as a kid you’d look at him and think of him as a strict parental figure, but as you get older you can relate to him more with the need to stay composed and responsible. It also makes his emotional moments more impactful. P.s. Emperor, your voice sounds deeper, sounding good! :)

[@danielwood6833]

Agreed 100% He especially felt like a dad in the racing episode when he said to the autobots “explanations can come later, from all of you.”

[@beast0339]

I feel like TFP's Optimus is like the perfect version. Calm and understanding like G1, yet is a capable fighter like the Bay films and games. Always prioritising forgiveness and reformation rather than death and retribution.

[@Theboredgod]

His combat ain't that good but I agree

[@Joseph-pz7vt]

The scene where Starscream's successful infiltration and the capture of the omega keys that made Optimus lose his cool and scream gave me chills.

[@tfpradgirl9537]

This what I've been thinking. Back when I was teen, I would read fanfiction and every author would make him seem like he can't show his emotions because he's a prime. Which I don't believe is true at all, there's clearly evidence he does. He's not emotionless, he's composed. Mainly because he has to be, I think another part has to be maturity. As you get old, you change desires. For example, maybe he doesn't like to party because he's not into it anymore.

[@Rubywing4]

Or maybe he never liked to party. Parties aren't for everyone. Do librarians like to party? I don't like to party either, and I'm not even a leader, and I don't think I'm emotionless...

[@CandyApples4ever]

@@Rubywing4 I’ve never liked to party myself. Id rather just spend proper one on one time with people. The times I do get invited to parties I steal all the food. Optimus can’t eat so he can’t steal the food, so he’s even more wasting his time.

[@Rubywing4]

@@CandyApples4ever Optimus could probably steal the Energon goodies though. They do eat Energon, after all.

[@CandyApples4ever]

@@Rubywing4 If there are energon goodies then he can take those and then leave after an hour.

[@Rubywing4]

@@CandyApples4ever I imagine they might have some more interesting forms of Energon at least before and after the war, to make it more enjoyable to consume rather than just taking a cube of a specific size a week to keep them going and then nothing else. Heck, maybe the bots of current peacetime, since they have apparently studied Earth culture, might have also tried to "cook" Energon in certain ways, just like how humans do it. I mean, Energon cake, right? Not sure what they would do for different tastes, maybe they can sprinkle some metals on it, maybe metals taste differently depending on the element. I can imagine gold would taste sweet like chocolate (like the Gold Bar chocolate brand), copper maybe like oranges.

[@ariawen8476]

I just learned that TFP books are a thing, and now I want to find the one where Optimus/Orion goes drinking with Jazz. Drunk Optimus is not something I knew I needed until now. 😂

[@katiemckinney9456]

Now I'm thinking of him doing the Macarena on a table.

[@ariawen8476]

@@katiemckinney9456 😆 And Primus knows what else!

[@katiemckinney9456]

@@ariawen8476 Omg Conga line Oppy.

[@ariawen8476]

@@katiemckinney9456 Oh God.. 😆😆

[@katiemckinney9456]

@@ariawen8476 Also considering the internet, how long do you think we'll last before someone turns Unicron into an anime waifu? Because I can see that happening and I am now afraid.

[@mannofdober873]

I'm surprised there was no mention of Legacy when Optimus reprimands Smokescreen. He's not angry. He's just really... REALLY dissapointed, and it's actually low-key terrifying.

[@outthepark5766]

I believe he has emotions but he suppress his emotions

[@_V.Va_]

Yeah, it’s kind of the point of the video.

[@xxTC-96xx]

it actually made me appreciate it even more when you'd see little cracks in the façade, like when he promised Raf he'd bring him back a snowball. Or when he'd cameo in Rescue Bots you'd see his light hearted side come out enjoying a race or commenting on his favourite earth stories XD

[@secondairy]

The Rescue Bots moments make sense, they aren't in constant mortal peril and therefor don't need a strong stoic leader.

[@animo358]

Technically he's a Prime in three rights. The two mentioned here and the third being that Orion's Spark is that of Thirteens as well.

[@kennethsatria6607]

I do hope they get to explore TFPrime's past in animated form one of these days, I always liked how Megatronus seemed destined for evil and yet was only a pawn by Maximo.

[@animo358]

@@kennethsatria6607 I'm really surprised there's never been ANY animated series for the Primes. Especially with the Covenant seemingly like such a good premade plot for it already. And Alpha Trion notated that some of it was wrong, or was retranslated for Human Readers, so they don't even have to do a 100% adaptation. But we also got RID after Prime so, my faith is shaken.

[@TheUncivilizedNation]

Yeah he’s the reincarnation of the 13th prime right?

[@animo358]

It wasn't oh so much stated entirely. If I recall it was more like a Feeling that Alpha Trion had upon meeting young Orion.

[@sheenpailovesu7841]

Can we all talk about when Optimus got the sword and sliced the rock in half, he directly looked at the Decepticon ship and w i n k e d. He winked at the dang ship and Megatron saw it.

[@theeducationofyourlife1160]

I was like OMG what did he just do??????

[@Man_Aslume]

Wait he did, I thought he was staring down captain bucket

[@jamiehensley1057]

Prime Op is probably the most calm Optimus, because even in the movies he has exploded with anger, even threatening to kill humans

[@Signerdragon123]

Granted in Age of Extinction, his reasons for being angry did make a whole lot more sense than... most of the other times in the Bayverse films.

[@sulphurous2656]

@@Signerdragon123 Yeah. Optimus still sees evil as evil, regardless of whoever's skin it's in.

[@Theboredgod]

​@@Signerdragon123tfp prime bout to cry like a bitch and when the humans hunt arcee and ratchet then alpha trion betrays him and kills bulkhead and his race is considerd domestically extinct

[@simonlin9192]

​@@Theboredgodthat will never happen though

[@Theboredgod]

@@simonlin9192 that would happen if he was in bayverse lol

[@SourelppA]

Age, and experiences can change a person. Its only makes sense that Optimus would take the mantel of 'the mature one' once the war had begun. *Matrix of leadership= puberty*

[@Misschivous666]

i hate the fact that it makes sense

[@samuraigames4125]

I love how optimus really cares about Megatron. He was once his brother and mentor, his closest friend, you can see how shocked Megatron is when optimus wanted to finish him and didn't expect that. It's almost sad seeing their brotherhood and how they turned out now

[@jaytime3435]

He's the prime we all wish to be

[@OptimusPrime1848]

Indeed.

[@theeverythingkid]

I either want to be bumblebee or Optimus prime

[@sharpwavethedecepticon6837]

The more I mature over time, the more I realize I act like a young Optimus.

[@freeamericanthinker558]

One of the worst things taken out of tfp was when I heard ratchet reference elita one and optimus got mad. They deleted that scene from the script.

[@fracturedfuture370]

Extra info please

[@enskripticons]

Ratchet: Hey remember Elita- Optimus: *Shut up.* I'm sorry I just imagine this is how the conversation went-

[@vibe3063]

*Must know more*

[@freeamericanthinker558]

@@enskripticons that's pretty close.

[@enskripticons]

@@freeamericanthinker558 Nice, did he say more or did he just glare

[@gem9535]

"My child!" Accurate

[@swedishplayz]

Fr

[@biospino_zge-7777]

I wonder if optimus gets mad enough he will start ripping of faces

[@_V.Va_]

He’s very reminiscent of Bayverse Prime, so maybe he might.

[@biospino_zge-7777]

@@_V.Va_ optimus and Megatron fighting Optimus:GIVE ME YOUR FACE!!!!! Megatron:O_O

[@thegreeter7027]

@@biospino_zge-7777 didn’t he skid Megatron’s face one time?

[@biospino_zge-7777]

@@thegreeter7027 skidding someone's face and ripping off someone's face and sell it on eBay are completely different things.

[@theeducationofyourlife1160]

Bee dies(temporarily). Optimus: NOOOOOOOOO!!! *Reaches his breaking point and Turns into Bayverse Prime* Prime: I'm going to end Megatron's career FOREVER! Original: Plot twist: megatron finds the dark star saber and about to kill optimus when bee kill him. Now: Optimus rips off Megatron's face, kills Megatron, saying,' This is for Bee!!'and Bee revives just in time to see Prime kill megatron.

[@ladyazari2785]

Optimus was always my favorite because he cares about his friends no matter what they are; humans or bots, and he is a very good friend if you know him better. He is also a very good leader. I love him and I will always will.

[@edsonjairquinteromagana9079]

Optimus don´t cry, do not despair, don´t lose cool, he is a hardened warrior. But within all this heroic metal body, is a spark that feels a lot of things

[@OmegaCT55555]

11:19 I love this scene so much, it shows Prime like any normal (tall) person and it shows how he felt award in this situation and was trying to find a thing to say to break the tension in the room, ship? Cockpit? Idk 🤷‍♂️ and the little finger movements makes him look like he’s bored or something

[@Montesama314]

I like the idea of Optimus being an unabashed dork or nerd at one time. "I don't know about this war, I just want to finish my fanfiction!"

[@absolutelynotLily]

I would have liked to see more of Optimus’ suppressed emotions especially during that argument with Ratchet

[@maxav1-exe]

How to summon Optimus Prime: 1. Harm a human or an Autobot 2. pray to Primus that you survive the encounter

[@lanz2828]

3 other moments which show Optimus having emotions is when: The autobots mistake him for Nemesis Prime at the base where he is visibly confused When smokescreen doesn’t know what happened to Alpha Trion, where he is visibly sad When Bumblebee gets his T-Cog back, where he has a slight smile yet one that’s still visible

[@everythingplacechannel]

Yes optimus has the emotions of a true leader

[@OptimusPrime1848]

Agreed.

[@adarkwind4712]

@@OptimusPrime1848 . . . . . Seems a bit self serving of you but I don’t disagree.

[@OptimusPrime1848]

@@adarkwind4712 when I wrote that comment I wasn't thinking about what Optimus would have said but now looking back on it you're right he wouldn't have said that

[@adarkwind4712]

@@OptimusPrime1848 😆 you’re good just thought it was funny.

[@OptimusPrime1848]

@@adarkwind4712 thanks 😅

[@minimoonie6431]

2:36 *My child!* honestly, _yes_

[@noahvadertheberserkerpacki6604]

I never understood the assumption that he lost his emotions. I always thought it was very clear that Optimus still had emotions, as the show has subtle but clear messaging that he cares deeply for others.

[@bananakinflyswatter904]

Something I often find myself admiring about Optimus Prime is how, even when they are willing and able, he disdains ever dragging humanity into what is objectively (for the most part) not their war. If humanity does get involved, they’re a primary care of his. Gotta respect the dedication. Remember: it

[@lucastornado9496]

Even if it looks like a kid show this show had amazing writing and character building. I love this show and I always have. A part of my childhood.

[@TheGenuineDWNUT]

TFP Optimus is the best version of Optimus we ever got. I just wish he'd be more like G1 S1 Prime. But hey, Peter Cullen. And I love how Peter's Optimus voice now sounds like its so full of wisdom & kindness..... It has aged tremendously.

[@couragew6260]

I still remember when Optimus got the star saber. After he cuts the mountain in half, you can actually see on a camera screen in Megatron’s ship, that Optimus blatantly winks. A small but enjoyable moment for Optimus.

[@kouryuu165]

Props to the animators for all of the subtle hints, it doesn’t speak as loud as the voice, but it adds a lot of life to the character

[@Theorymus]

Another banger video lad 👍

[@emperorkumquat]

Thanks mate

[@brandon8607]

Awkward optimus is the greatest 11:20 😂😂 in all seriousness tho, he's such an amazing leader and figure to look up too

[@bummmbleqvb4025]

Optimus Prime looks like Bob Parr (From Incredibles) every time I see the scene where he's in WeelJack's ship IT CRACKS ME UP 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Notlegallyaduck]

Optimus has emotions, he's just highly disciplined. He's a master of his emotions because of hard work and because he had to. He's a true hero.

[@HOLDENPOPE]

Optimus is one of the best heroes in fiction. After watching the video 'Superman saves Raven' I do feel obliged to put Superman here. Optimus is almost like the Superman of Transformers.

[@madyh5152]

One of my favorite little moments of Optimus is when he goes on the artic investigation with Arcee. Ralf asks to go but it's dangerous so Optimus offers to bring back a snow ball

[@zaynapsugaibova]

2:36 Aww. Bee was always his favourite little son😟

[@theeducationofyourlife1160]

Yes Optimus lost Bee. He then was filled with rage and wanted to kill Megatron.That time, he don't care about his friendship with Megatron anymore. He wants to kill him for this.

[@zaynapsugaibova]

@@theeducationofyourlife1160 As Emperor Kumquat said

[@theeducationofyourlife1160]

@@zaynapsugaibova Yes

[@clairemercer3099]

I always thought that Optimus Prime suffers from depression. He blames himself for the war and not only suppresses his emotions but doesn't allow himself to have fun of any kind. No parties, no jokes and no memes like Optimus believes he doesn't deserve happiness

[@ilgonisbecs3094]

Maybe it's part of maturity, the more you grow older, the more you realize the burden and maybe that's what's happening with Optimus

[@coreymcgivney5897]

Late comment I know but I just wanted to add my two cents. I actually agree with you that certain incarnations of Optimus do show signs of depression, the Marvel comics is the most overt with how much guilt and pain he feels on a almost daly basis, you see that prime very vulnerable and overcome by emotion quite a bit, like when Ratchet is presumed dead, he has a completely breakdown, just yelling to the computer telling him the facts because of how much the death of his friend affects him, and how he thinks that he’s failed. Many more times in the Marvel comics where we see I’m in deep introspective moments, where he is really burdened by the guilt he feels of all the Autobots that have died under his command. Other incarnations like IDW 1.0, Aligned among others also show similar elements. I think the head canon of him with depression makes Prime all the more inspiring, that he’s able to keep moving on through the pain, never giving up and inspiring others in the process, making the world and universe around him and outside him, a better place

[@tedchuckled1607]

When I was young, what really made me realize that he really did want cybertron to live again was when he yelled as starscream left with their last chance to actually save their home.

[@retrorenigade5010]

Optimus is like that ‘optimistic’ quiet kid that sits in the class.

[@paranoidrex5210]

One of my favorite scenes in any transformers media has to be the scene where Optimus and Arcee are about to head into the Artic and Raph asks to go but Optimus says that even the extreme weather can affect them but he promises to get Raph a snowball like come on that's such a heart warming scene and it shows he really cares

[@legionofdebaters7633]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! As someone who has become more and more like Optimus (in terms of character) I've come to understand there's much MORE to him than meets the eye. I'm glad to see someone else who has seen this too :))

[@katiemckinney9456]

Ayyyyyyyy

[@frequentblondie]

"will you shut up about that lobster?" XD

[@lyriculvog5275]

Watching Orion Pax was so unsettling just cause I was used to how good Optimus was at hiding his expressions. You can read Orion through his voice, the slight changes in his face and posture, and you never could with Optimus. Orion isn't subtle, and it always catches me off guard how much you can see the difference between the two.

[@amberhawksong]

I'd love to see a character analysis of Ratchet or Soundwave.

[@warriormaiden9829]

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[@dreademperor2094]

Would like to know about them

[@rowanokepaul8513]

i absolutely love the scene of optimus being uncomfortable in wheeljacks ship. its my favorite.

[@mitab1]

"WILL YOU SHOUT UP ABOUT THAT LOBSTER" -Optimus prime

[@Man_Aslume]

Bruh, I just thought of every crab in the crab rave but with Megatron's face slapped on I know they ain't lobsters so nerds, Don't um actually me

[@rachels6808]

One of my favorite aspects of this show was how much expression all the characters had, even with their body language. It's such a special nod to their individuals, and I love how their eyes added to the emotions they displayed.

[@deaddog9036]

1:49 Why is nobody talking about that. Lol it’s so cute

[@katiemckinney9456]

In short, today we've all learned Oppy is a good dad.

[@heriablangel4419]

Optimus is sad... I love how optimus prime in tfp saddest

[@MissBabyForte]

TFP OP is the sad dad who needs hugs the most out of all the Optimus (s).

[@heriablangel4419]

@@MissBabyForte i needs hugs optimus prime

[@neuronoc.7343]

I mean, his absolute RAGE in the season 3 finale episode after Megatron shot Bumblebee twice should be proof enough.

[@younglinc9950]

I always wondered. Why does everyone say that bumblebee losing his voice is so bad even though everyone can still understand him? How do they understand him? How does Ralph understand him when no other human can?

[@similarbell3450]

I guess we say it's bad because of the way he lost his voice. He can still communicate, luckily, using a form of morse code. But he no longer is able to speak, laugh, scream, cry, anything. Of course the fact that Megatron ripped Bee's voice box right out of his throat after torturing him then left the young autobot for dead makes it even worse.

[@mayor_theo]

I always felt so much emotion coming only from his eyes, not to mention his voice. Even when I was watching this show at 6 years old I felt that.

[@moniquepieterse7935]

5:20 I wonder how optimus fit in there or will even get out😂❤️

[@NexusProductions-rz1sv]

Ratchet: "You didn't pound Megatron into scrap when you had the chance!" Optimus, a day after meeting Metroplex: "Spamming X would disagree."

[@theblackswordsman3612]

to be fair i think Metroplex was just doing that on his own free will to save Optimus to being gunned down like those 2 unnamed Autobots that Megatron killed

[@NexusProductions-rz1sv]

@@theblackswordsman3612 Except in the story of the game Optimus takes control of Metroplex's targeting system, and in that scene he targets Megatron.

[@theblackswordsman3612]

@@NexusProductions-rz1sv it has been a while since I have played of Fall of Cybertron I could be mistaken

[@heavy5013]

I would love a portrayal from Cullen that's basically a combination of G1 and Prime. Soft, fun, stoic, strong, restrained yet has moments where he cuts loose. Let's get him playing basketball one minute and then beating the deceptions furiously to defend his friends the next.

[@the_cyberchill]

I think people who think prime optimus is emotionless, don't understand that emotionless and stoicism are two different things.

[@trinity_horrors]

I need to see a timid, sassy, and adorable Optimus right now! That sounds glorious

[@cristinamarisjuanich8391]

Watch Transformers Animated 😊😊

[@Shatteredmrmsband]

Bumblebee:dies Optimus Prime:NUUUUUUUUU MAH CHILD!! everyone else:wat da truck?

[@C.L.G._Artisa]

I love the smile he gives Rafael when he sees the child is okay. ^u^

[@craftboy338]

TFP Optimus is my favorite iteration of the character and, in my option, the most true to the character of Optimus Prime.

[@Theboredgod]

The most real optimus has to be bayverse cmon, but yeah tfp is the most calm and coolest prime

[@craftboy338]

@lechillinarts2426 I grew up with bayverse prime, and I do like him. I just like TFP Prime more.

[@vaggos2003]

Great analysis. Also, regarding the whole "Megatron knows Optimus won't just murder him", I like how Transformers Prime tackled the whole "bad guy tells good guy to kill him, but good guy doesn't do it". That trope is honestly a little overused and tiring, especially when you sit and think "Hey, why is the bad guy just expecting the good guy to do what he tells him to do?" and I like how Transformers Prime handles that trope, as if it pokes a little fun at it. This can be seen not just with Megatron and Optimus, but also with Starscream and Arcee. Starscream: Do it. Finish me. Arcee: (procceeds to do it) Starscream: Wait. As a final note, I think we should appreciate just how expressive the animators make the characters in Transformers Prime.

[@maximillian1109]

Prime Optimus to me seems like a wonderful mix of a leader with to much on his shoulders, a socially awkward dork, and a dad. And I love him.xD

[@themastrelmatadordelmar544]

I don't know how to say this but, whenever I watched TFP when I was younger, I did gather all the information that was displayed here in a video of 11 minutes. Merely by the facial expressions and visual cues in the Animation itself. For example the shot where starscream escapes with the Omega Keys. The shot that follows is optimus having a closed fist clearly under pressure, before he speaks he slowly let's it open and relaxes it. Everything that was said about Optimus his emotion and how it is reflected on the show, I always knew. But I just can't put it into words the way others can

[@ains_og]

Optimus getting angry is basically the quiet kid wanting you to be quiet

[@nathanfrederick4146]

This is The Real Optimus, the one who is an example of a pure Of Heart person who doesn't want any bloodshed, who knows that all Life Is Sacred that everybody is a living being, who wants others to change and be better versions of themselves.

[@Olivia-z2l5e]

I feel bad for Optimus. He lost his brother (Megatron) simply because he was a better speech man than Megatron😭 Optimus has emotions but needs to keep it all together so he doesn’t lose it. It’s like the butterfly effect. If Optimus has a reason to panic, the others will panic. We don’t function well when we are panicked, so he has to keep it together and help other keep it together so they can at least function as a team. Also, I just love the live action, TFP, and G1 Optimus lol

[@HellishSpoon]

many people miss this but optimus does a little wink at megatron after spliting a mountain with his star saber, the most intimidating wink in the galaxy