How This Kid Robot Grew Up

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  • Looking at the character development of Smokescreen in Transformers Prime from a hot shot teen to a humble part of the Autobot team.
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  • @emperorkumquat
    @emperorkumquat  ปีที่แล้ว +196

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    • @michaelc1486
      @michaelc1486 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey emperor kumquat how are you doing I love your channel

    • @etabiansosin
      @etabiansosin ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I hope you make another video about TF: Prime's Ultra Magnus.

    • @MECHNemesisPrime
      @MECHNemesisPrime ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Is Mike Langoro your real name?

  • @kade-qt1zu
    @kade-qt1zu ปีที่แล้ว +3542

    He should have been the main protagonist for Robots in Disguise. It would have been a perfect continuation of his story to see him forced into a leadership role.

    • @xolanikraai6425
      @xolanikraai6425 ปีที่แล้ว +130

      Fax

    • @suki-artsanimations807
      @suki-artsanimations807 ปีที่แล้ว +345

      Plus he was chosen by optimus first shows alot.

    • @electricfeverx976
      @electricfeverx976 ปีที่แล้ว +322

      Yeah, Bumblebee only felt like a safety pick, but his characterisation just never felt like it fit.

    • @justaguywithagoodphoto4801
      @justaguywithagoodphoto4801 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      @@electricfeverx976honestly it feels like smokescreen would of been too good for rid

    • @longshot9757
      @longshot9757 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      Not only that, he simply wan't even _mentioned_ in RID.

  • @15oClock
    @15oClock ปีที่แล้ว +2286

    The start of Smokescreen's first episode: "This guy's suspicious; he can't be that dumb."
    The end of his first episode: "Yeah, he is as dumb as a bag of Dinobots."

    • @geeker6350
      @geeker6350 ปีที่แล้ว +182

      He's a himbot.

    • @jexelbur6872
      @jexelbur6872 ปีที่แล้ว +161

      You don’t give the Dinobots enough credit. In fact, the Dinobots don’t need “intelligence” to solve their problems. Most of the time.

    • @ashleywimmers6481
      @ashleywimmers6481 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      I don’t know I think Swoop is the smartest of the dinobots

    • @rickcs7050
      @rickcs7050 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      ​@@jexelbur6872 who occupies intelligence when you can solve all your problems kicking ass?

    • @jordanelbertnathanaelsibue7818
      @jordanelbertnathanaelsibue7818 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ​@@jexelbur6872 just like WFC trilogy rhinox said "brawns over the brains"

  • @greenhat8978
    @greenhat8978 ปีที่แล้ว +1008

    Smokescreen in human age is about a late teen, bumblebee is about a young adult, they are both young but one has a small bit more of maturity to them

    • @LeafyVerde
      @LeafyVerde ปีที่แล้ว +126

      Bumblebee is younger because he was the last spark to emerge of the well, before the AllSpark was sent to outer space. He's more mature than Smokescreen, probably because he was more involved in the war

    • @kade-qt1zu
      @kade-qt1zu ปีที่แล้ว +88

      ​@@LeafyVerde I'm pretty sure they were both among the last generation, so they would have been born around the same time.

    • @deleteduser122
      @deleteduser122 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      bumblebee is younger than smokescreen

    • @crabcrab3048
      @crabcrab3048 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@LeafyVerde, where was this stated?

    • @LeafyVerde
      @LeafyVerde ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@crabcrab3048 In one of the Aligned Continuity novels ('Exodus', 'Exile' and 'Retribution')

  • @colinalford2153
    @colinalford2153 ปีที่แล้ว +925

    Smokescreen definitely had way more character development than Sideswipe ever did. He was literally the personification of every negative thing about Smokescreen.

    • @doomslayer1210
      @doomslayer1210 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Sideswipe never even appeared in the show.

    • @electricfeverx976
      @electricfeverx976 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      @@doomslayer1210 they meant the RID 2015 Sideswipe. He was also a rambunctious young teen who was cocky and arrogant but had deep seeded dependency issues. The problem with him, same as most of the bots in that show, is that they never matured over time. They had episodes where Sideswipe would "learn a lesson" but by the next episode he'd revert back to his old self.

    • @helloiwanttootakeoverthewo3217
      @helloiwanttootakeoverthewo3217 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      @@electricfeverx976that pissed me off cause sideswipe out of sunstreaker was the lay backed one and sunstreaker was the hot shot

    • @iljafedorenko3080
      @iljafedorenko3080 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@electricfeverx976 Yeaah... basically that's just because of this show being for kids only. I mean, seriously, even Optimus there became just an old "all-knowing" guy without of any experience from TFP.

    • @jivan5843
      @jivan5843 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Smokescreen reminds me of hotrod from g1

  • @ComodinCam
    @ComodinCam ปีที่แล้ว +895

    I immediately stopped what i was doing to watch a Emperor Kumquat essay

  • @ArcticWolf00Alpha0
    @ArcticWolf00Alpha0 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    Them refusing to acknowledge Smokescreen in RID and then just straight up removed him from the existence was just awful...

    • @justinarzola4584
      @justinarzola4584 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Robots in disguise should have been its own show,it feels like a diferent show from prime than a real sequel.

    • @Theboredgod
      @Theboredgod 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      Let's just pretend RID isn't cannon

    • @maxav1wolvman874
      @maxav1wolvman874 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      @@Theboredgodyour argument is most, logical

    • @Isaac_potion
      @Isaac_potion 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Same with arcee, ultra Magnus and the humans. Oh shockwave, knockout, arachnid and the mutated incecticon hive, megaton (I think he exiled himself though would have been nice to know what he's doing)

    • @AdeptKing
      @AdeptKing 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Got to keep the spotlight on Bumblebee

  • @TitaniumPrimeOFFICIAL
    @TitaniumPrimeOFFICIAL ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Smoke: Man, I was Destined to be a Hero!
    Optimus: I Believe that Leader stands before me
    Smoke: Haha, Wait bro you serious?

  • @riverWarrioress5518
    @riverWarrioress5518 ปีที่แล้ว +881

    It's kinda bad how Smokescreen had to grow up too fast. He and bee were born into a war where they were placed on a side where they were told that they had to fight and never got to be kids plus even after the war the affects of it forever remains with them, how did they handle their PTSD? did they get therapy or still have nightmares of the field?

    • @justaguywithagoodphoto4801
      @justaguywithagoodphoto4801 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      In rid bee suffers from it badly, i think smokescreen copes through it by the thrill

    • @riverWarrioress5518
      @riverWarrioress5518 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@justaguywithagoodphoto4801 I guess that in RID when he is affected by that venom making him the mental state of a five year old was the very first time he ever got to be a little kid which was amazing for him.

    • @cynicat74
      @cynicat74 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      That's why I dislike characters like Ultra Magnus in Prime tbh. Sure, they're soldiers, but, their military base has become all they have. It's where they spend the vast majority of their lives, and many of the Autobots haven't been allowed to live normal lives.

    • @alexale5488
      @alexale5488 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Interesting how they were put directly into the autobots side rather than have to choose a faction.

  • @tehuselessguig3138
    @tehuselessguig3138 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    one thing about Smokescreen is how he pushes Optimus's character in new directions. throughout Prime, he's surrounded by trusted allies, friends and people he knows he cannot blame for their mistakes since they're humans, and this peek into how different his standards are with soldiers under his command he hasn't known for centuries was, and the way he learned to better understand Smokescreen during their time together was really interesting. i also feel that smokescreen managed to push Optimus out of his clearly constant self sacrificial tendencies by reminding him that people beyond his immediate circle still do care for him and that he can't just "sacrifice himself" his way out of situations as much as he usually tries to - because he's faced with a rookie that isn't necessarily ready to do the same, shows genuine admiration for his abilities as a leader despite witnessing how badly Team Prime gets beaten during his time with them, and grows a lot as a person.
    TL;DR : i think the way he clearly grinds Optimus's gears in new ways is a cool thing about Smokescreen and that the reasons why/consequences of this one-sided friction made me genuinely care for OP in ways rarely seen before

    • @jakealter5504
      @jakealter5504 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Yet Optimus winds up view him like a son and considers him to be a possible successor to him as a prime, something that is actually confirmed when Optimus temporarily dies

  • @mannofdober873
    @mannofdober873 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +111

    Dude shows up halfway through season 2 literally out of nowhere with zero prior buildup, proceeds to have the best character arc in the series, then goes on to save the world by turning down glory at the crux of his character arc. All in the span of twelve episodes.
    Impressive.

  • @naciabell7903
    @naciabell7903 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    Here is an opinon i always had on smokescreen's scene with optimus and the matrix. Despite all his cockyness, his recklenesness and his lack of maturity. That scene showcased one thing.
    He was worthy of being a prime. Beacuse just like Optimus himself did when he was Orion, he doubted himself and didn't activly seek out and embrace the opperunity of being a prime. He outright rejected it, in favor of saving Optims.
    Which is EXACTLY what Optimus himself would of done had their roles been reversed.
    In that moment, Smokescreen proved he had within him the same qualites that made Optimus the bot that he was. And that in the end.
    Smokescreen was worthy. Beacuse he didnt want it.

    • @kade-qt1zu
      @kade-qt1zu ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Such a shame we never got to see him become a prime after Predacons Rising.

    • @naciabell7903
      @naciabell7903 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@kade-qt1zu Indeed.

    • @delilah1096
      @delilah1096 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Id like to extend on this. Rachet and megatron both explain that optimus wasnt always 'the leader' type. Rachet explained optimus to be like jack, immature but responsible when it counted. When megatron showed 'orion' what the autobots had supposedly done he reacted in a way i think Smokescreen wouldve reacted

  • @edsonjairquinteromagana9079
    @edsonjairquinteromagana9079 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    Smokescreen went from an arrogant rookie who wants all the attention to his succeed to a humble Autobot who do what must be done, follows commands and know his position, grande Smokescreen 😎

  • @thunderfuse9269
    @thunderfuse9269 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    I'm glad that this Show Had Smokescreen instead of Hot Rod, because he really developed as a character.

  • @spac3y910
    @spac3y910 ปีที่แล้ว +502

    I admit, I was one of those people disappointed that Smokescreen didn't become a Prime. I think I'm just a sucker for potential storylines regarding cocky characters getting a position they dream of, only to attain this position (weather by working for it or having it thrust upon them) and them realizing that they're in so over their head.
    Plus I think it could have brought an interesting plot line with Smokescreen trying to be like Optimus and falling short, I like the idea of Ratchet being Smokescreen's guide as well, give Ratchet more involvement and HELL give Ultra Magnus more development as he needs to come to terms that Smokescreen is the new Prime and the new leader of this little group. I'm simply a sucker for this stuff. But I do like Smokescreen's development in show as well, This was a great video! I think it's time I subscribe lol

    • @durrangodsgrief6503
      @durrangodsgrief6503 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      honestly I dont like the falling short aspects of these stories id prefer if they rose up to be greater instead of falling on their ass in the attempt

    • @alliecore225
      @alliecore225 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You're not subscribed yet? BLASPHEMY

    • @spac3y910
      @spac3y910 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@durrangodsgrief6503 I get that, I just really enjoy seeing someone go from cocky, struggle with what they wanted to be and then by the end are doing their best to be better.
      I think it could have worked to see Smokescreen doubt his leadership abilities but eventually step up and power through it to eventually become a great Prime.

    • @electricfeverx976
      @electricfeverx976 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I feel it could've been a good idea to implement this into the sequel show instead. Since Smokescreen was hand picked by Optimus, he'd have some legitimacy to his claim as Prime. RID 2015 could've swapped Bumblebee with Smokescreen, and still kept him asking OP for guidance as he still isn't as mature as he feels he needs to be for his role.

    • @spac3y910
      @spac3y910 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@electricfeverx976 it really felt like wasted potential when Smokescreen wasn’t given that potential storyline. It’s like “oh hey, Prime chose me to be a Prime!” And it’s not addressed at all

  • @superxavxii421
    @superxavxii421 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    I hope Mirage is like this in the new series of movies. He seems to be very similar to him from the little material we have to work with.

    • @RaionDeva
      @RaionDeva ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yea! Mirage is my one of my favorite transformers! Hope i get a good developement

    • @justinsarcedo9355
      @justinsarcedo9355 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Not wrong about.
      Look at Hound in Transformers 4. Original supposed to be Bulkhead. But, went with Hound instead.
      So, Mirage probably inspired the Transformers ROTB movie with Smokescreen's enthusiasm and Sideswipe's RID rebellious attitude. The 2023 Mirage personality acts similar to Leonardo from Rise of the TMNT which is ironic both of them has blue colors and act like the cool guy of the team.
      If Rattrap finally appears in the movie, which personality they'll used for him? IDW version, Beast War version, Beast Machine version or unused version as Rattletrap in Transformers Animated?

    • @sashaisweird
      @sashaisweird 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      YEAH HE WAS LIKE SMOKESCREEN

    • @RaionDeva
      @RaionDeva 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sashaisweird fr

    • @archalys0
      @archalys0 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@sashaisweirdyea but I found him to be more mature than Smokescreen

  • @blubeard7324
    @blubeard7324 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Tfp was a gem

  • @kaanaltntas3966
    @kaanaltntas3966 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    An interesting point regarding him rejecting becoming a Prime is how Optimus claims that "the Matrix will present itself to the one who is worthy". After Optimus' death, Matrix indeed bursts out and presents itself to Smokescreen. However, Smokescreen rejects becoming a Prime DESPITE being chosen by the Matrix. I think it adds a different layer to his decision to revive Optimus, as Smokescreen all but knew he was worthy at that instant, but also knew that he wasn't ready at the time.

  • @Zander94
    @Zander94 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I honestly think it would've been cool for Smokescreen to be promoted at the end of the movie. Like Optimus saying something like "Not long ago, during a time of great crisis, I requested that you became the new Prime. However, you saw yourself as unworthy and you ultimately heeded a call greater than that of a Prime by helping protect the Earth. Now, after seeing you become a great and humble warrior, I ask you to take that position again."
    Then Optimus gives him the new name of either Solaris Prime (to keep with his S name) or even just call him Rodimus Prime (since he already does have a similar appearance to Hot Rod and you don't exactly keep your original name after you become a Prime)

    • @Nephalem2002
      @Nephalem2002 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That would’ve been insane.

    • @shrek1745
      @shrek1745 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@Nephalem2002 it would have been quite insane but at the same time quite fitting considering his rapid character growth and it also wouldve been cool to see

    • @pradyunsawant1475
      @pradyunsawant1475 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I would've loved it as well but there are two problems with that:
      1) As Optimus said before he sacrificed himself that he is one with the All-Spark and the Matrix cannot be passed on to anyone from now on, and is therefore the last of the Primes.
      2) Even if he could, it would be a great injustice to Bee or even Ultra Magnus as they have actually led the Autobots and are actually heir apparents to the Matrix. I always felt that it would go to Magnus who was Optimus' second in command then bee then maybe Smoke...

  • @Transformers_nerd_stop_motions
    @Transformers_nerd_stop_motions ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Truly one of the best character development in the franchise

    • @justinarzola4584
      @justinarzola4584 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      One of the best besides unicron trilogy starscream, hotshot, dinobot and prowl.

    • @gpfhantom1890
      @gpfhantom1890 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Too bad they discontinued the show, it was the best Transformers show ever made

    • @Empire.
      @Empire. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@gpfhantom1890why discontinue tho??

    • @gpfhantom1890
      @gpfhantom1890 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Empire. Think it was discontinued because it was too expensive to make

    • @Empire.
      @Empire. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@gpfhantom1890 noo, i loved the series! 😥

  • @siennaistrans
    @siennaistrans ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Smokescreen becoming a prime would've been interesting, but only after Optimus's death at the end of the series, sort of heralding the next part of the timeline in and rewarding his personal growth with the wisdom of the primes. It would've been really cool to see him explore that and seek out alphatrion and commune with the spirits of the previous primes

    • @Theboredgod
      @Theboredgod 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would've liked if optimus died in S2 end and smokescreen prime was the main guy for beast hunters and predacons rising

    • @siennaistrans
      @siennaistrans 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@Theboredgod see thats where i disagree personally, i think smokescreen making the conscious choice to reject the matrix of leadership was a demonstration of his learned maturity, something that without, would have made him a poor prime

    • @Theboredgod
      @Theboredgod 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@siennaistrans true

  • @Ironluke_2001
    @Ironluke_2001 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Thank you so much for doing a review of Smokescreen. The dude has always been one of my favs from the series and I've always loved how much growth he got during the series despite being introduced so late.
    Also, Nolan North did an awesome job voicing him. Smokescreen, Superboy (Young Justice), and Nathan Drake (Uncharted) are my top 3 fav characters Nolan North has voiced.

    • @-Spartanoblivion1515
      @-Spartanoblivion1515 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Really he’s your favorite too?

    • @Rubywing4
      @Rubywing4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Feels fitting that Smokescreen and Superboy are voiced by the same guy, because both boys have a "Superman" in their lives. XD

    • @potatospeedwagon3994
      @potatospeedwagon3994 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Someone actually drew fanart of Superboy and Smokescreen meeting.

    • @nil981
      @nil981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Didn't he also voice skylynx?

    • @kamiyakato
      @kamiyakato ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same. However, when I look at Smokescreen, I always see Cayde-6, Deadpool and Raphael TMNT. Nolan North is so familiar. 😂

  • @Rubywing4
    @Rubywing4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I never cared much for the previous Smokescreens in the various TF continuities, but I really love this one's design and character development, plus he's definitely the cutest Smokecreen so far. Especially his Romanian voice is so adorable.

  • @heavymusicguy8227
    @heavymusicguy8227 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Smokescreen, Megatron, and Starscream got priority in the animation department and no one can prove me wrong.

    • @zemox2534
      @zemox2534 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Armada Megatron begs to differ

    • @ViburaBlanca
      @ViburaBlanca 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@zemox2534armada starscream is better

  • @ignitedmotion5807
    @ignitedmotion5807 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Kumquat:”How smokescreen grew up.”
    Vanoss:”First you start by physically maturing him.”

    • @ru_gamerandotaku2431
      @ru_gamerandotaku2431 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When and which vid did vanoss say that...??

    • @DavisPickle2004
      @DavisPickle2004 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ru_gamerandotaku2431during the Minecraft TNT Prank video where he blows up everyone’s houses

  • @littlemisstfc
    @littlemisstfc ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Smokescreen is one of my favorite characters from this show, because his character development is delicious food. 💕

  • @DragonStar524
    @DragonStar524 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Smokescreens development feels natural. He takes a long time to mature from an arrogant hotshot, to a well rounded team player, while still keeping that lighthearted tone he's so loved for.

  • @xenialasso9084
    @xenialasso9084 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Might also add Smokescreen was fed propaganda since day one, so I honestly never felt it was actually out of place for him. Boys been brainwashed to be loyal to authority and if he does good he'll get promoted.
    Could write a whole essay about this but my head hurts right now

  • @aurafireheart
    @aurafireheart 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Gotta say I was originally expecting Smokescreen to be one of those young hotshot rookies that does make a lot of mistakes (which he did) but when I saw what he did in his first battle and how he was actually using his head and being smart, I liked that. Most of the time with this kind of character being introduced often they get in trouble for showboating and ruining their first mission but this one showed despite being cocky he was also cunning too. I really liked how they did his character development without changing his whole persona suddenly changes. Like yeah he was still cocky and reckless but also a quick study like Optimus said. I think they did his character development really well

  • @KodyCrimson
    @KodyCrimson ปีที่แล้ว +38

    It really would have worked if he was the main protag in RID 2015, and Bumblebee could have taken Optimus' place as the big deal legacy character, or even Drift's as the seasoned warrior. He could have popped by and helped Smokescreen out now and then, with Smokescreen being reminded of how he used to be by Sideswipe.

  • @vandergrift5557
    @vandergrift5557 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    11:16 at this moment my heart throbbed cause it was such a delicate scene where this might be the last time we would've seen him. But smokescreen really did the right thing

  • @evanf1293
    @evanf1293 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I remember watching Transformers Prime right as it ended in early 2013 and how my favorite character was Smokescreen. I don't remember why I liked it that much but when I rewatched all 3 seasons in 2018, I remembered why. And this video perfectly explains why I liked him a lot. He might've started off in a bad situation as the newest Autobot, but by the time we got to Predacons Rising, he had changed so much since he appeared in the second half of Season 2. Kinda wish he got to return in the 2015 RID show, but I'll still take the other characters who returned.

  • @tobiaslawrence8928
    @tobiaslawrence8928 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The fact that it shows that a cartoon about transformers that can deal with different themes, goes to show how it's not impossible to have robot characters go through character growth and change. Hopefully the movies can catch the hint. Bumblebee movie not included

  • @Pumpkkin
    @Pumpkkin ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Smokescreen was one of my favs when I first watch the show years ago, and he still is to this day. Honestly, young me was a bit disappointed when he didn't become a prime, but yeah, recognize that he wasn't ready for something so big as becoming a Prime was a key point in his development, from an arrogant bot to a responsible warrior. It takes maturity to recognize that you are not ready for something.
    (But, eh, if somebody knows a good fic where he becomes a prime , I will be really happy, young me would appreciate it)

  • @shadowmarauder6033
    @shadowmarauder6033 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Ironically, with how he ended he definitely became worthy of being a prime. I wish we got more of him, but I think he isn’t even mentioned in any other show at all.

  • @SergeantondeckProductions
    @SergeantondeckProductions ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Strangely, Smokescreen feels like Hotrod at the beginning of 1986. He was an eager hotshot trying to play hero, and when he messed up, he had to face the consequences. And the both had to witness their leaders die in front of them.

    • @kade-qt1zu
      @kade-qt1zu ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's likely that had the name Hot Rod not been in legal trouble at the time, they would have used his name. Using Smokescreen may have been a way to maintain the trademark on that name.

    • @kalebj16003
      @kalebj16003 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@kade-qt1zu I’ve always been convinced he was originally written and designed to be Hot Rod. Even his character model, except for the door wings, resembles Hot Rod much more than any version of Smokescreen.

    • @kade-qt1zu
      @kade-qt1zu ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kalebj16003 That's transformers for you. If you can't use a character because of their name, make a new character. And if you want to maintain another character's name, give your new character the name of an old character.

  • @Flameku
    @Flameku ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Smokescreen Is so amazing overall in basically everything he is in. He is so Underrated especially in prime and he is one of my favorite transformers ever, just good to see him get some respect

  • @Peter_nzl97
    @Peter_nzl97 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You got to admit, swiping an Omega key right out of Megatron's hand was quite expected...but not really, knowing how much of a pain he is 😅

  • @happystalker.
    @happystalker. ปีที่แล้ว +10

    as a kid i didn't even know smoke screen was supposed to be a "suspicious not yet trust worthy" character, i just thought HE was a cool ally 😂

  • @jayd.doubledubs
    @jayd.doubledubs ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He's a bit one note and linear, but man do I love Smokescreen
    The Autobots were so upright before he came along; I can appreciate the different vibe that the peppy, arrogant brat with a heart of gold brings

  • @orion_paxx
    @orion_paxx ปีที่แล้ว +11

    he and sideswipe wouldve been an amzing duo to watch develop

  • @vandergrift5557
    @vandergrift5557 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This dude really moved my heart when he decided to use the last reserve of Solus's hammer to save prime

  • @ReyRey277
    @ReyRey277 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This show and Animated are the only Transformers Shows/Movies to have depth in it.
    Most Transformers Shows and the Bay Movies either A;
    - exist for the sole purpose of selling toys.
    Or B - exist only for the sole purpose of selling toys.
    This show had consistency, characters didnt just pull up with random power boosts and appearance changes.
    The writting also had depth and consistency. Optimus Prime didnt just one shot megatron and every decepticon.
    And the decepticons themselves had motives and personalities. It's not just "kill kill kill I hate humans" like the bay movies.
    10/10 show

  • @The-Gojira-Kaiju-Kid
    @The-Gojira-Kaiju-Kid ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He Has A Teenage Attitude Like Sideswipe From RID 2015

    • @jojoly1354
      @jojoly1354 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That was after him

    • @The-Gojira-Kaiju-Kid
      @The-Gojira-Kaiju-Kid ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@jojoly1354 Let's Not Forget Jazz From The 2007 Movie And Mirage From Rise Of The Beasts Have Teenage Attitude As Well

  • @slumdemon1276
    @slumdemon1276 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bumblebees childlike personally is to deal with the trauma of millions of years of war that's why when he puts on that mask if it's kind of terrifying your like where did that come from

  • @DragonStar524
    @DragonStar524 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    When Smokescreen turned down Optimus' offer to be a prime, I was sold.

  • @joshuavis2736
    @joshuavis2736 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Only just realised how much smokescreen looks like jazz. Aside from the head of course

  • @jaffarebellion292
    @jaffarebellion292 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I'll admit to being disappointed that Arcee didn't deck him at the end of Legacy for dragging Jack into an active combat zone without backup. After losing two of her own to the enemy, I think she'd probably be a lot less forgiving when a supposed ally very, VERY nearly gets her partner killed. It just seemed a bit out of character for her to just drop a few harsh words and leave it at that.

    • @TF2Fan101
      @TF2Fan101 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Funny how Miko never got a lecture whenever HER reckless actions nearly got someone killed.

    • @jaffarebellion292
      @jaffarebellion292 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@TF2Fan101 I couldn't stand Miko. Nails on a fucking chalkboard, I tell you what.

    • @endo8835
      @endo8835 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jaffarebellion292 Literally the worst character in the show imo

    • @jaffarebellion292
      @jaffarebellion292 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@endo8835 Definitely, though early Smokescreen gave her a run for her money sometimes.

    • @kade-qt1zu
      @kade-qt1zu ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@jaffarebellion292 At least Smoke matured.

  • @MogusMasterSaikawa22
    @MogusMasterSaikawa22 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I remember not liking him too much and feeling they went too far with him at points but seeing it again I think he's fantastic thinking back

    • @MogusMasterSaikawa22
      @MogusMasterSaikawa22 ปีที่แล้ว

      I might have to make one of these myself on michael bay starscream who appeared in the first two movies and point out that he's literally never shown to be anything like any other starscream so Idk why people act like he is XD

    • @TF2Fan101
      @TF2Fan101 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Honestly, Smokescreen feels like the only character in Prime who not only had a fleshed-out personality, but had his own story arc.
      Then all the interesting stuff with his character was dropped after Prime was revived and there was never any resolution or follow-up.

    • @MogusMasterSaikawa22
      @MogusMasterSaikawa22 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TF2Fan101 I think there was enough at least for him to still be fantastic

  • @AutobotSonicTheTelltaleGamer
    @AutobotSonicTheTelltaleGamer ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Aww man, I've been waiting for you to make a video like this on Smokescreen! He's without a doubt my favorite character in TFP and one of my favorites across the whole franchise! I'm one of the people who while first watching TFP wanted Smokescreen SO BADLY to become a Prime, but I honestly LOVED his arc in the show. Nolan North was the perfect voice for him.
    I would've loved to see him in RiD15, maybe co-leading the Bee team with Bee, or to see that maybe he's the head of the Elite Guard academy on Cybertron now! Idk, I just wanna see something with him so badly! Thank you so much again for making this great video!

  • @clairemercer3099
    @clairemercer3099 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    In all fairness Bumblebee did lose his voice box. That would take away a lot of cockiness.

  • @worldssmallestdestron7819
    @worldssmallestdestron7819 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is Hot Rod given a white coat of paint, and you CANNOT tell me otherwise.

  • @KadenKenz
    @KadenKenz ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wake up babe, EK uploaded a character essay.

  • @Ministry_of_Truth_Officer04
    @Ministry_of_Truth_Officer04 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    And that's why this show's strongest point are the characters.

  • @Maxipoo630
    @Maxipoo630 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    nice job looking at smokescreen

  • @mauriciotuesta2745
    @mauriciotuesta2745 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “I… did what I felt was right”

  • @joshuasatterwhite9520
    @joshuasatterwhite9520 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another fantastic essay from the TF GOAT 💯

  • @jordanelbertnathanaelsibue7818
    @jordanelbertnathanaelsibue7818 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is why prime is better than RID 2015, we have a young autobot smokescreen that grows and become more serious teached by the other teammates, while in RID 2015 the whole teammates are kids that fight each other that the grown up (optimus) join the fight

  • @chineduokafo4856
    @chineduokafo4856 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Today is my Birthday. And I must say that this is quite the treat. I have always liked this particular character across the spectrum of the franchise. To mention his development and the decision he made to reject the matrix was great.

  • @suki-artsanimations807
    @suki-artsanimations807 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love smokescreen the dude was picked by fucking ALOHA TRION himself to have the key. Not to mention met up and won against megatron 3 freaking times and take the keys from the ship shows how good he is. Not to mention optimus really thought of giving the matrix to him when he gotten everything to heal optimus with.
    I would of loved to see him become the legendary warrior in RID instead of getting bumblebee again. He would of been a cool ass leader imo seeing mpre of what he could of grown into compare to bumblebee who already knew how a team works and relearn. The fact smokescreen refused to be a prime was the greatest development imo.

  • @Azrel00
    @Azrel00 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Smokescreen is probably my favorite character in Prime

  • @MemeTeam6900
    @MemeTeam6900 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Smokescreen is underrated af I wish he was there in rid and he deserves a live action appearance

  • @arnavrao7514
    @arnavrao7514 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    what an amazing video, as usual, keep up the good work

  • @user-jc1ir2qh3j
    @user-jc1ir2qh3j ปีที่แล้ว +4

    OMG, the essay about my favourite Smokescreen!!!! Emperor Kumquat, thank you❤

  • @ursidae97
    @ursidae97 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I appreciate that they introduced and committed to keeping a character who most fans didn't like, without forcing into places he doesn't belong. He earned his metal.

  • @peppersusieralsei4261
    @peppersusieralsei4261 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Tbh bumblebee and smokescreen are like friends but i can find 2 simlaritys. 1, they both have doors on their back 2.both have blue eyes

  • @supersailorformershedgehog
    @supersailorformershedgehog ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I do wish they brought back his personality in tfp again I always liked him back when tfp came out even though he was originally plan to killed in season 1 that I heard instead was replace by cliffhanger

  • @henryheavy8044
    @henryheavy8044 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gotta say I like this interpretation of smokescreen and I wish they follow this more

  • @sorashi6766
    @sorashi6766 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your videos and I'm so glad you talked about smokescreen! When I was little his character was annoying to me but now I absolutely love him and he deserves a head pat from me. :D

  • @stoopledaboogle5100
    @stoopledaboogle5100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my gosh thank u for making content about this guy I love him so much and he doesn’t get enough attention 😊

  • @SapphireStar23
    @SapphireStar23 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The smokescreen's introduction in season 2 was a little jarring for me. As he first came on screen rearing for battle. I love his character and the development he goes through. Sure he is full of himself but he adds that young recruit energy that Team Prime needs. After all that heavy emotion previous episodes had with Bulkhead and Miko.

  • @Smashboi76
    @Smashboi76 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I still find it baffling that smokescreen felt it appropriate to comment on Magnus losing his hand like it was something cool, going out of his way to imply that Megatron brutally mutilating bumblebee was actually something awesome. It's baffling mostly due to the stage in his development he said this in because by that point he had rejected primehood and matured enough that he should probably know not to say stuff like that

  • @Knock0u7-Starscream
    @Knock0u7-Starscream ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, Smokescreen is an awesome character.

  • @hwk_art2k23
    @hwk_art2k23 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Smokescreen is by far my favorite autobot

  • @issackaiser
    @issackaiser ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Question is, how would they even name him if he ever became a prime ?
    Smoketimus Prime ?
    Smokescreenus Prime ?
    Smokescronus Prime ?

    • @Theboredgod
      @Theboredgod 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sentinel prime would be good (you don't need to have your original name when u become prime)
      So it would be actually good choice that sentinel prime would be smokescreen, or he can become rodaimus prime like hotrod

  • @darlinqq_
    @darlinqq_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a new subscriber who finished watching transformers prime,, I just wanted to say I LOVE your content 🙏😭💙💙💙💙

  • @denazavala8331
    @denazavala8331 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You know Smokescreen kinda reminds me of Orion,they both have been cooped up for Primus knows how long and were under Alpha trion wing and you know now that I think about it Orion and Smokescreen had the same reaction to them becoming the next prime they thought they weren't worthy of it and yes Smokescreen might have been more energetic then Orion but Orion had more bots to talk to like Ratchet,Jazz and Megatron and Smokescreen might have had friends in the Elite guard but then he was assigned to protect Alpha trion,like I've siad before,for Primus know how long but Smokescreen and Orion or in my opinion vary similar.

  • @harrywhitfield2688
    @harrywhitfield2688 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Honestly a little before Optimus destroyed the star saber all I saw was a kid with a lot of ambition, arrogance but still a lot ambition and I respect that he did really need to grow

  • @TheRisingStorm316
    @TheRisingStorm316 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wake up, Solace Prime! Emperor Kumquat just uploaded-!
    *Oh, right…*

  • @nsm3783
    @nsm3783 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I rllly rllly wanna know more about that prison ship. Who were the other prisoners on the ship. Who was in charge of the ship and y didnt smokescreen help the other prisoners escape

    • @ancientdino5791
      @ancientdino5791 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      From the scene we were given, they looked dead. Or possibly in stasis?

  • @Optimusmaximus123
    @Optimusmaximus123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loved this analysis

  • @Z-EmberBladeAnimator
    @Z-EmberBladeAnimator 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I feel so fragging bad for BulkHead, the angry injured Wreaker literally dragged himself up to Smoke Screen telling him that war is hard. I mean I never been in war but I do know its extremely hard and exhausting, also I used to call some characters from this weird names when I was like 7, or 8? Or 9? I call Smoke Screen Throughing Walls bc of the Phase Shifter

  • @Bbee127
    @Bbee127 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Smokescreen should have been the main character ir RID 2015 With guidence from the others like Bee, Arcee, Bulk...

  • @froggyl7472
    @froggyl7472 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i kind of hate how Smokescreen's arc in season 3 is mostly just thrown in random places wherever they had space for it, it feels like he's mostly a backround character and in the rare occasions he gets a moment of focus again it feels weird. im sure its a result of the whole 13 episode thing but whatever.

    • @Isaac_potion
      @Isaac_potion 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree. I think he should have become a prime they did tease the line "there will be a new prime" in the promo trailers for season 3.

  • @meadowfeather176
    @meadowfeather176 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man. I was suspicious of him the entire rest of the series, until I finally realize, he’s one of the good guys. I thought he was going to backstab everyone at some point, but he never did. It wasn’t until I read some fan fictions, that I finally chilled out and relaxed. Hm. Does anyone else call Ultra Magnus, Ultra Mango?

  • @metalrob6713
    @metalrob6713 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can't help but think that Smokescreen could've been Hot Rod aka Rodimus.

  • @souldraigon6462
    @souldraigon6462 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn it's been awhile since Emperor uploaded

  • @1nterzept661
    @1nterzept661 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Still gutted Aligned Smokescreen didn't become a Prime. It would have been nice if he had a story same to G1 Hot Rod.

  • @whizzzvidz3400
    @whizzzvidz3400 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes please more essay videos

  • @cirinosaldana4289
    @cirinosaldana4289 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dudes RADIATES anime main protagonist!

  • @pandaisasian
    @pandaisasian ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the review

  • @sunburststudi0s224
    @sunburststudi0s224 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I make a connection between Smokescreen and Blurr from Prime’s sister series, “Rescue bots”. Both start out very similar, have similar personalities and go through nearly the same character development. And I love both of them, because both are such dumb knuckleheads 🤣

  • @christopherkillian3368
    @christopherkillian3368 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a surprising upload he was actually one of my favorite characters from prime growing up

  • @noahvadertheberserkerpacki6604
    @noahvadertheberserkerpacki6604 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey Kumquat, if I were to ask your opinion on my first TF fanfiction, uh, how would I go about doing that?

  • @dangeroustheannoying3618
    @dangeroustheannoying3618 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They posted, let's go!

  • @clouddreamurr4815
    @clouddreamurr4815 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this character and I love this series

  • @DaBoyzTTD
    @DaBoyzTTD 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I dont care how long it takes i will wait excitedly

  • @blueraccoon1088
    @blueraccoon1088 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'll be honest smokescreen reminds me of me when I was in middle school and arcee reminds me of a friend of mine who was like a sister to me. And bee was another friend of mine and alpha trion was like my late mentor I never had idols really not a fan of destiny at the time. I lost contact with my bee friend and miss most of them after all these years.

  • @DaredevilBlindJustice
    @DaredevilBlindJustice 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really wanted Smoke Screen to be like Rodimus

  • @TransformersPrimus
    @TransformersPrimus ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just Compared Him To Bumblebee In An Edit. Should Have Checked YT Earlier For Info.