What can I say? I am a big fan of Spider-Man and this was a spectacular beginning to this show. Weisman fires on all cylinders to get the feel of this show right at the start and sets up small threads of things to come. It feels like an actual Spider-Man comic book has come to life. Peter Parker has been Spider-Man since at least the summer, so he's just been fighting thugs and goons. But now the supervillains are appearing, starting with the Vulture. I liked this version of the Vulture better, because he was an old man who could fly, like in the comics and not a old guy who can suck the youth of people. He wants vengeance on Norman Osborne because he stole his tech flight and didn't give him credit. Of course, it's up to Spider-Man to save the day. The chase scene between Vulture and Spider-Man was handled perfectly as it was a cat-and-mouse game between them. Plus a mysterious character known as the Big Man has his sights set on Spidey and wants him eliminated.

And it wasn't Spider-Man this show focuses on. Peter Parker and his "adventures" are also showcased and he's been having the typical Parker luck. Aunt May has been having some financial trouble and Peter doesn't know how to help her. Also, he tries to ask out a popular cheerleader, but not only does he get the shaft, he gets picked on and laughed at by his peers at school. Still, there is some good news. Peter and his gal pal Gwen Stacey have been accepted as lab assistants to Doctor Curt Connors, where Eddie Brock also works. I feel sympathy to Peter and his troubles, but the ending give optimism to what he goes through and its something of a happy ending. This episode rocks. I will definitely be watching more episodes of the Spectacular Spider-Man.

Finally, a Spider-Man show the fans have been waiting for.

This show seems to capture the true essence of Spider-Man. This series takes place during Peter's junior year in high school, about a couple of months after Peter Parker was bitten by the radioactive spider and became Spider-Man. All he's fought are just common crooks, thugs and thieves. But now Spider-Man has to take on his classic rogue gallery such as the Vulture, Lizard, Electro, Green Goblin, etc. The action sequences are amazing. I love the way that Spider-Man swings from web to web. Lets not forget about the fight scenes between his adversaries. The battle sequences are cool! Spider-Man actually gets to throw a punch and kick at his enemies! It's fun to watch Spider-Man fight and dodge his enemies.

But The Spectacular Spider-Man isn't just Spider-Man's show. Peter Parker gets just the same amount of screen time as his heroic counterpart. This show cleverly intertwines Spider-Man's inner struggles with Peter Parker's own troubles in his social life. And the people in his life are just as great as the webslinger himself. Though Harry Osborne and Gwen Stacy met Peter in college in the comics, here they are his best friends in high school. Here, Harry is Peter's dorky best friend while Gwen is Peter's gal-pal who has an unrequited crush on him. Aunt May is a little more modern and less naive and J. Jonah Jameson is the same loudmouth editor-in-chief. If you are a Spider-Man fan, give this show a chance. You'll feel like you're watching a comic book playing in front of you. Plus, Greg Weisman, the creator of Gargoyles, was involved in this show. Anything by Greg is bound to be spectacular.

This has got to be one of the best animated shows of all time.

Now, I haven't seen many episodes of the original G1 series, so my knowledge of the show is very limited. But after seeing the Transformers movie, my curiosity of the franchise grew. After hearing that there's a new Transformers cartoon coming out, I decided to check it out and I was not disappointed.

The episodes are funny and awesome. Each episode seems to lead into one heck of an epic storyline.

But what makes this episode are the characters
The Autobots are amazing reluctant heroes:
*Optimus Prime: Unlike his G1 counterpart, he's younger and less experienced. But he has the makings of a true leader and hero.
*Bumblebee: The young impulsive smart-mouth.
*Ratchet: The grumpy veteran.
*Bulkhead: The easy-going strong guy.
*Prowl: The stoic ninja.
*Sari: The ready-for-adventure kind of girl

It's just not the Autobots that make the show. It's also the Decepticons. They're trying to make them unlike their G1 counterparts, where they carry out a plan to take over the world, get defeated by the Autobots, then retreat every single episode:
*Megatron: Even more of a manipulative schemer, even if he's just a head.
*Starscream: Even more traitorous and vile
*Lugnut: His blind loyalty is just funny
*Blitzwing: He and his three personalities are hilarious.
*Blackarachnia: The tragic femme fatale

Give this show a look. There's enough fun for new and old fans. Season 2 just started and by the looks of the first couple of episodes, it's going to be even more epic than the first.

Once again, Transformers: Animated has scored another home run with this season premier.

This was a spectacular episode with very interesting new characters and plot twists. Now that the Decepticons are defeated for the time being, who should arrive but the Elite Guard, which consist of Ultra Magnus, Sentinel Prime, and Jazz.

While the Decepticons and Dinobots made a very short appearance and the corrupted robots weren't really much of a threat, the main focus here were the Elite Guard and they were spectacular!

Ultra Magnus: The leader, booming with authority especially when he released his inner Thor on those robots.

Sentinel Prime: Jerk.

Jazz: He is officially my favorite character. When I found out he would first appear in this episode, I couldn't wait and when I saw the episode, Jazz did not disappoint. He has the same vibe as his G1 counterpart and he is incredibly cool. Heck, even Prowl was impressed by his ninja skills. If the Elite Guard leave Earth, I want Jazz to stay just because he is so awesome. But the most interesting part of the episode was the ending where we find out Sari doesn't legally exist. How? Why?

Anyways, an amazing episode. Hope to see more of the Elite Guard, especially Jazz.

This was a nice end to the two parter. I admit, I was a bit peeved about the glaring absence of the Dinobots and that Blackarachnia just appeared for a small role. It was just the five Autobots and the Decepticons. And it was awesome because they took down the Decepticons with nothing but their brains. I mean, if the Dinobots or any type of calvary came in, it would've taken away their full victory. I liked how Bulkhead used Lugnut's 'punch' to blow him away. It was hilarious how Bumblebee egged Blitzwing on to transform into a tank - while in midair.

But the climax is where things took off. Megatron finally takes the All Spark, but Optimus Prime won't let him. They struggle, but the energies of the All Spark were dispersed and Megatron was temporarily defeated. But it turns out to be a hollow victory when it's discovered that he kidnaps Professor Sumdac.

What will happen to him? What kind of new Transformers will be infused with the All Spark energies? What about the Elite Guard?

A great ending!