Transformers: EarthSpark – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Transformers: EarthSpark

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show2022

52%

WISE Score

New Transformers meet a diverse human family in a show that sounds great on paper but has a brutal 3.8 IMDb rating—yikes.

Transformers: EarthSpark

show

TV-Y7, 2022

52%

WISE Score

New Transformers meet a diverse human family in a show that sounds great on paper but has a brutal 3.8 IMDb rating—yikes.

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Screenwise Verdict

Here's the deal: Transformers: EarthSpark should be good. New Earthborn robots, diverse family, fresh premise—all great ingredients. But that 3.8 IMDb rating is a massive red flag that something went seriously wrong in execution.

The WISE elements are decent on paper: it's got cooperation themes, family bonds, and age-appropriate action. But if the show is boring, poorly paced, or just badly written (which that score strongly suggests), none of that matters. Your kid will tune out, and you'll be stuck watching something that even die-hard Transformers fans apparently hate.

Common Sense Media says age 7, which tracks for the action level. But honestly? With so many better animated shows available in 2025, this feels like a skip unless your kid is absolutely obsessed with Transformers specifically. Even then, maybe steer them toward the original animated series or the better-reviewed movies instead.

Age Fit

Best for kids 6-10 who are into robots and action shows. The diverse family angle and 'new generation' Transformers premise could appeal to younger elementary kids, but that dismal IMDb score suggests even fans might bail quickly.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Features a diverse family (the Maltos) working together with Autobots, emphasizing cooperation and teamwork. The premise of human-robot alliance models collaboration across differences. However, as a Transformers property, it inherently includes robot combat and conflict, which moderates the wholesome score. The family-centered approach and focus on young Terrans learning about the world suggests positive emotional modeling.

Imaginative

The concept of 'Earthborn' Transformers is a fresh twist on the 45-year-old franchise, introducing new characters rather than rehashing the same Optimus/Megatron dynamic. The idea of robots 'sparking to life' and forming bonds with a human family invites exploration of identity and belonging. However, it's still fundamentally a toy-franchise adaptation with predictable action beats, limiting its imaginative ceiling.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it for age 7, suggesting appropriate action violence without gore or mature content. Kids Mode is available on Netflix, indicating platform safety measures. As a Transformers show, expect robot combat and explosions, but nothing graphic or traumatizing. The IMDb rating of 3.8 is concerning and suggests quality issues, but not necessarily safety red flags. No indicators of inappropriate content for the target demographic.

Enriching

Offers themes of acceptance, family dynamics, and cross-cultural (human-robot) understanding. The Malto family's diversity provides representation. However, it's primarily an action-adventure toy franchise designed to sell merchandise. The low IMDb rating (3.8) suggests execution problems that likely undermine any enriching potential. Entertainment value appears compromised based on audience reception.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Fresh take on Transformers with brand-new 'Earthborn' robots instead of the same old characters
Centers a diverse family (the Maltos) working alongside Autobots, offering representation and teamwork themes
Age-appropriate action for elementary schoolers who love robots and adventure
Available on multiple streaming platforms including Netflix with Kids Mode

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What to Watch For

That 3.8/10 IMDb rating is genuinely terrible—suggests the show may be poorly written, boring, or just plain bad
Standard robot combat and explosions (nothing graphic, but still action-heavy)
It's ultimately a toy franchise, so expect some degree of merchandising tie-in
Your kid might lose interest quickly if the execution is as weak as reviews suggest

Conversation Starters

"What would it be like if a robot was born on Earth instead of Cybertron? Would they feel more human?"
"The Malto family has to work with robots who are totally different from them—when have you had to work with someone really different?"
"If you could create your own Transformer, what would they transform into and why?"

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