In late December 2023, I stumbled across a little series called Transformers: Prime. Instantly hooked, swayed by its unadulterated epicness and lovable characters, I (eventually) knew I had found a missing piece of myself. It was so unique and intriguing, and now it's a universe I hold close to my heart. I delved deep into this world following a species much unlike my own; it was so amazing. I began exploring other TF media, which only emboldened my love for a story all about found family, survival, and hope. In January of 2024, I thought to myself, "Where have you been all my life!" as I began thinking endlessly about the poor-fortuned, grandiose Decepticon commander. I got to know him through many continuities, watching him fail and thrive. He's brought so much light to my life that I can't quite explain. He's larger than life, and persistent, refusing to back down no matter what, for better or worse. I love it. He's helped me so much. He's my angel, my snugglebug, and my lucky star (even if he isn't so lucky, himself).
he's a cat lover, just like me!
My favorite Screamer is from Prime, but G1 is VERY close behind! Then Earthspark then Cyberverse then One! (So far...) hi look how hot he is
From his introduction in "The Transformers," AKA "G1" (1984), Starscream had always been a volatile, ruthless, hot-headed, sycophant with a snide sense of humor. His two-faced nature rarely gains him sympathy, as this identity follows him through multiple continuities with few exceptions. He's commonly portrayed as a spineless weakling whose aims outshine his actual potential, with his consistent efforts to overthrow Megatron as leader of the Decepticons -- a rogue faction of Cybertronians at war with the noble Autobots in the name of a stable Cybertron (and Earth, subsequently) -- believing it's his destiny to fulfill at any cost.
But no matter how pathetic Starscream may seem from the outside (or within his own clan), he's a lot more competent and menacing than he's given credit for. He's often a firm authority figure without Megatron in the picture either belittling him or making him seem comparatively weak, leading smaller fleets of Decepticons or other small armies. His unpredictability and undying persistence give him an edge. His tireless pursuit of absolute power is so fun to follow and he, along with the G1 series itself, is an absolute gem from an era of cartoons I don't usually gravitate toward. He's so important...
The biggest difference in portrayal from G1 to Prime, representative of the more serious side of TF, all comes down to stakes. He's significantly more dangerous and cold in Prime, but still retains his charm. Much the same in Cyberverse. He's wonderfully diabolical. He's like a trainwreck you can't look away from.
From the beginning I could tell how alienated he was from even his own team (though much of it thanks to his unstoppable hubris and arrogance) and I just felt that he needed some love. His continuous alienation is tragic in a way, like he'll never learn to break from the cycle and never learn to trust or become trustworthy, himself. Sort of like a "get them before they get me" thing.
He's an outcast even with his own kind, and often being the black sheep, myself, I can relate. I love how weird he is. One thing that really solidified my appreciation and love for him was empathizing with his (unfortunate) secondary role as Megatron's punching bag, and particularly how this unfortunate throughline was handled in Earthspark season 1, with an interesting implication that his abusive past with Megatron may be explored in some way. I felt like this was intriguing because of his flatly unsympathetic portrayal in other continuities, and it was interesting to see a new side of him. I also always have a soft spot for characters who are usually lonely and the butt of the joke, but I also completely related to him there; it was vindicating because I had always been sympathetic toward him. ES's portrayal made me see other iterations of him differently, though I also love that TF has many interpretations of the same character to delve into.
In TF One, he had a humiliating fall from grace, with Megatron revoking any and all influence he had over the High Guard -- even though he was making waves in the battle against tyrannical Sentinel Prime -- and this humiliation continued once the Decepticons were formed. It puts a lot of Scream's efforts to thwart Megatron into a new perspective (even though all these continuities are separate; I mean just from a character perspective).
If I had it my way he'd rule the entire universe TODAY!!! I would bow without HESITATION!!!
I love him BEYOND WORDS he's just the BEST!!! AND THE WORST!!! HE'S TERRIBLE AND I LOVE HIM!!!
Reason #128309448 i'm a robot fucker (but saving myself for this specific robot):
His smile is everything. . .
His wings are so important to me. My angel (or bug depending on the mood). . .
