During the recording of this episode, Scott McNeil was attempting to deliver Dinobot's last words, but was continually interrupted by the recording crew's laughter. He is reputed to have said while still in character, "Do you mind?! I'm trying to die here!"

The fact that Megatron took a hostage even when Dinobot was so badly damaged tells you how much he still feared his abilities.

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence."

Remember that while Dinobot is a Maximal in title he is and will always be a predacon by birth and programming. How poetically beautifully to know that an enemy transformer was the savior of humanity. Dinobot rules.

He died fighting. With honor. As he would've wanted it. Such an amazing episode, and what a way to go out.

Beast Wars is seriously underrated.

For those of you who don't remember the context on Dinobot's dilemma... The Beast Wars started, because the Maximals and Predicons (future of Autobots and Decepticons) were sent to the past in the beginning to the ancient Earth. Dinobot (a Predicon) had a lot of disagreements with Megatron (the leader of Predicons), so he defected to Maximal. At the time, it was believed that the future cannot be changed, as the time flow will always correct the ebb of the events to what it was supposed to be (this was supported by multiple events throughout the series), and therefore what Maximals and Predicons did in the past had no effect in the "history", and they're simply living out their own Present time (that's why Maximals and Predicons blew up lots of craps throughout the series, regardless of what it did to the past Earth). Eventually, the Golden Disc (in possession of Megatron), which recorded the "further future" events of their own time, proved that the Maximals will lose the Beast War, and Predicons will take over (although in a non-totalitarian than the current Predicons). Dinobot lost all of his hopes, as the disc proved that any actions that anyone takes (including himself) is meaningless, since the future cannot be changed. So he defected to Predicons again, as he simply found no point in doing anything anymore. He refused to kill his former allies though (the Maximals), so he was kicked out of the Predicons and was accepted back to Maximals (although with lots of frictions). In the beginning of this episode, Dinobot tried to commit suicide, as he simply found no point of going on anymore. However, his own sense of strange morality refused to not die in the battlefield (hence his frustration). When Megatron did lots experiments with the Golden Disc, he (as well as spying Dinobot) found out that the future can be changed, and therefore, the actions that they take have real meaning -- that their destiny is carved by themselves. Ironically, Dinobot found himself that his own morality left him no choice but to fight for the future of humanity and what is right (he said this himself). And then this fight.

I love how it's Rattrap holding Dinobot's hand in the end. They always seemed to have the biggest gap between them as Maximals. They were really secret best friends all along.

It was thanks to Dinobot that the humans started to adapt to protect themselves

"The question which once haunted my being has been answered. The future is not fixed, and my choices are my own... and yet, how ironic! For I now find, I have no choice at all! I am warrior... let the battle be joined."

That final battle cry when he destroys the disk always sends chills down my spine and fills me with sadness :(

He lived a warrior, died a hero and became a legend. Rest In Peace Dinobot, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

I'll never forget seeing this as a kid... Dinobot FOREVER sealed his place as a G in my book

I was not prepared for this at all. I knew that he would die. For over seven years, I was spoiled. And still it hit me pretty hard. For a kids show in the 90's, this is damn good writing.

This scene is tragic / epic / majestic / heroic. And the music...damn...

I'm 31 years old, I just watched this scene again and fuck I have tears down my cheek. This show was ahead of its time, the writing was brilliant and the characterization was phenomenal. You grew so attached to characters and when they actually died your heart wrenched.

I love that Rattrap is the one holding his hand when he finally goes.

"I am a warrior.....let the battle be joined"........BAD FUCKING ASS

Dinobot was a true legend. He was an honorable warrior, like a Maximal, but also ruthless and cruel, like a Predacon. Truly, he was one of the best characters during the beast wars, and he died with great honor. Rest in peace, Dinobot, may your spark be one with the Matrix.

I seriously want a recreation of this show! NOT a reboot with new stories and homages to the original, but imagine the same stories with the same audio, but with modern CGI! I know the outdated CGI is part of the charm, but I think more people would take the show more seriously with a more modern and polished look.

2:00-2:15 That part stuck with me for years. As a kind, Dinobot was the first time a character I loved died. And that moment, where he overrides his systems to keep fighting, limping as he is, knowing what'll happen, will stay with me as one of the greatest character deaths ever. He lived a warrior. He died a hero

😢He lived a warrior... He died a hero. let his spark join the Matrix... The Greatest of Cybertron.😢 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Dinobot taught me what honor looks like as a kid. Now i can teach and show others what it looks like in my everyday life. As optimus said, may his spark join the matrix, the greatest of cybertron.

i seriously miss this series. Scott Mcniel was BRILLIANT as Dinobot. he did about 4 of the characters in this series, Dinobot, SilverBolt, Waspinator, and Rattrap. he did phenomenal on all of them but Dinobot was always my favorite. the Shakespeare quote at the end of Dinobots life was some superb acting that is almost impossible to find now.

His arc is one of the absolute best in Trasformers history yet it's in a series that was always debated as good or not due to it's uniqueness. Absolutely fantastic action, writing and that final eye-beam, fired with the last bit of energy and that powerful scream (Scott McNeil is a GIANT) really is one of the most bone chilling moments. Really, really hope we'll get a Masterpiece for Dinobot, the guy deserved it more than anyone else.

“Honor no matter how dire the battle, you never forsake it.” Rest In Peace Dinobot.

Beast Wars is what made me a Transformers fan, and Dinobot proves why the show was great. It was more than just a glorified toy commercial, but an actual series with story and characters you care about. Dinobot gave his all to fight off Predacons and save the future of humanity. He is a truly honorable warrior doing what was right. He lived a warrior, and died a hero. R.I.P. Dinobot. You were and are my favorite Beast Wars character.

RIP Dinobot. He may be a former Predacon, but he really is a great warrior, and he does have a heart of a Maximal.

Took down all the Preds. Saved the future and the lives of several billion. His actions made sure the maximals would win this phase of the war. Lived a warrior, died a Hero. Cant put it any better than that. May be the single most epic moment outside of Starscream's duel with Galvatron in Armada. God willing. We all go out with as Noble a death as this.

This is the saddest and the most epic episode of this series. He died saving the human ancestors, took out 6 predacons and won, killing himself to protect humanity in the process but still very epic

A warrior who never feared dying with honour, may he be cherished and remembered.

his last words always got to me was not ashamed of his past and accepted his mistakes and tried to become better person

Dinobot died for your sins.

That fight, how he destroyed the Golden Disk, his death... The entire episode, to this very day, sends chills down my spine. This show was astonishing, and this episode proves it. It is underrated to the highest extent.

Dinobot was vegeta in beast wars

Let this sink in: Dinobot took on the entire Predacon army. He *_WON._* Dinobot decided to Dare. He dared to believe that he could survive. He had the power within his hands.

"Override... [Warning: Repeat! Power lose critical. Further expenditures will result in lose of spark. Stasis lock must commence] OVERRIDE!!!" When I was a kid, that line haunted me. Its when I knew Dinobot was at his limit. God what a great scene

I think the saddest part of Dinobot's death was the way his team members reacted especially Rattrap's reaction. Rattrap and Dinobot's bickering throughout the series was some of the best comedy and the best character interaction and seeing Rattrap's reaction to coming upon Dinobot's mangled body was hard to see and then when Dinobot does die the way Rattrap gets real quiet and starts shaking a bit was just heart breaking.

I cried hard when I saw this as a kid. Truly redeemed everything Dinobot ever did. Died the way he wanted to go, a warrior.

The acting, writing, direction of this episode is perfect. The missing man formation is just icing on an already delicious cake. Dinobot deserves his spot in the Transformers HOF more than any other from Beast Wars. Imagine if he was resurrected for Beast Machines

Ah man, skipped the best line. Quickstrike: "What's a warrior without his weapons?" Dinobot: "A warrior still" *smashes Quickstrikes face in*

Propably one of Scott Mcneil's most iconic, one of if not best roles ever

I started crying so hard when I first saw this

this is the saddest moment in Beast Wars ;(

A true warrior who fought like a true hero, like Starscream in Armada.

He died with honor like the true warrior he was. R.I.P Dinobot

Of all of the deaths in this series, this one of the best. Dinobot went out like a badass. Fighting all of the Predicons, then destroying the golden disk before he dies and wants his tale to be told as it was. RIP Dinobot. You won't be forgotten.

There are VERY few shows for kids that ever got so deep. This show, this scene I really don't know if it could be done today. Respect to such a great show

I still remember when I first saw the scene where Dinobot almost kills himself, at the beginning of the episode. Dinobot taught me as a kid that suicide was a coward's way out, no matter how bad things got or how badly you screwed up, and that it was better to face your demons head on and do everything you can to set things right. That message, imparted onto my young brain, helped me get through some dark times growing up.

My favorite part is when he uses Inferno as a meat shield XD

Here in September 2022, I watched this show 2 years ago it was a great watch and this was a very emotional moment for me. This is literally the moment when Dinobot shows what he is made of.

Optimus Primal: He lived a Warrior.....& died a Hero. May his Spark join the Matrix. The greatest of Cybertron.😢 😭 This scene always still makes me cry

Death is not the end, it's just another transformation. And his actions and sacrifice were worth of a prime. I won't say good bye Dinobot, but thank you Creatatous Prime. Rest in peace

One of the coolest things to me is the fact that he never needed any upgrades to even hold his own against a group of Transmetals. It would’ve helped, sure, maybe even would’ve survived, but he still managed to win at the end of the day.

"The question that once haunted my being has been answered, my choices are my own. And yet, how ironic, for I now have no choice, no choice at all... I am a warrior, let the battle be joined." "What's a warrior without weapons, eh?" "A warrior STILL!"

As a kid, his last words fa real left an impression.

I rewatched the series recently, when dinobot died, I was on the verge of tears, but I held myself. when the ceremonial process was shown, I burst into tears. truly a masterpiece of a show...

One of the saddest deaths in transformers history! Dinobot will never be forgotten! Long live his legacy and honor!

"Tell my tale to those ask, tell it truly the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." can i have that as my epitaph?

The best moment in the story of the Transformers.

Best episode in the series, IMHO.

After i saw this episode as a kid I went out side and literally buried my dinobot toy and gave him a grave 😭😭😭

Out of all the deaths in the Transformers series, this is the saddest and most depressing one.

I was a little kid when this came out and cried, but where is the best part? When that ape grabs the tool and goes 'OOOO'

Tarantulas, Blackarachnia, Inferno,Waspinator, Rampage, Quickstrike and Megatron disliked this video along with 4 other Predacons from Cybertron.

The latest transformers on netflix just showed the maximals and a re imagining of dinobot's death. This old school show still did it better.

"He lived a warrior, but died a hero. Let his spark join The Matrix, the greatest of Cybertron." *Proceeds to be entered into the Transformers Hall of Fame 12 years later.*

2:34 "and I just ran out of fingers to continue this countdown"

Absolute gem of a show.. I think its the first time I teared up watching TV ... still came back here to rewatch 20ish years later ^_^

I watched this when it first aired, and now 20 something years later it still has such an emotional impact on me. Such a great character

I cried back then from this scene, I still cry from this very scene up to today. This was when cartoons were memorable.

What will you do? "Improvise."

He deserves so much praise of not just the Transformer character but a fictional character in general a character that will

This man took on the entire Predacon faction all by himself and won, *RESPECT*

He lived a warrior... and died a hero....one of the most touching and emotional episodes in the series.... still get onion tears every time I watch it

His quote about telling his tale truly is that of a warrior. One who wishes for their tale to be said in full, not of only his heroic actions, but also of his ill deeds. One who wishes to be judged by those to come to truly judge whether he was a hero or not. Truly a warrior of honor.

These scenes still carry their gravity after all these years and it's no wonder Dinobot is still one of the best transformers of all time

May Dinobot forever rest in the Cybertron version of Valhalla.

Dinobot will always be remembered as a warrior of true honor

after all these years, all the losses in other tv series from Avatar Roku to The Elder Namekian to The Finn Sword, Dinobot's farewell hits hard in the bad boys

No matter how much time passes, this still gets me in the feels. Oh, god… tears are coming back.

It might be blasphemy to say, but Dinobot’s sacrifice somehow tops that of Optimus Prime’s in 1986 for me...

Dinobot's character development was the best only second to Starscream (Armada) as the greatest warriors in Transformers history

"They all laughed at me on Cybertron for taking those Improv Classes. Well, who's laughing now?!"

This is one of the sassiest incarnations of Megatron.

Not even the animation can ruin this moment. That's how great this moment is.

I recently watch beast wars again because it was an amazing show and still is. this episode really catchs your feelings and you cant help but feel for dinobot the way he went out on his sheild deffinitley fits his character. odds against him and he was trying to make amends for some of the mistakes he made changing from pred to maximal back to pred. how the odds were against him and he still did that well telling his computer to override the fatal warning it was giving him and than going out with a bang to destroy the golden disk. this entire show is legendary and it cant be recreated. i have no idea how the makers of this show back in the 90's are not million airs. the graphics, style and layout, characters, the story this wasnt just a kids show it can appeal to anyone. if you have not seen the 3 seasons of beast wars to me thats like saying you never played final fantasy 7, 9 or played zelda.

We will never forget you, Dinobot. NEVER!!!!

You missed when he took out Quickstrike. That was a good one. "What kind of warrior doesn't have a weapon?" "A WARRIOR STILL!"

The death scene that always makes me cry, long live the greatest beast wars character

A true warrior and hero that he is was and ever will be. Thank you Dinobot u taught me very well

Megatron saying unimaginable glory with his little T-Rex arms is priceless!

0:16-3:55 I am a warrior... let the battle be joined

No matter how many times I watch this scene, I still remember the first time I saw this episode. I did not expect to wake up that morning and watch one of my favorite characters pass on.

Got a feeling the one Dinobot saved was a direct ancestor of Michael Bay.

He was one of my favorite characters in the show I actually cried

Dinobot was always my fav! He turned on his fellow villians and sacrificed himself for all of mankind. If that isn't badass I don't know what is! He maintained his integrity as a real warrior. HE IS THE VEGETA OF BEAST WARS!!

I watched this Episode as it originally aired.. To this day it still brings me to tears..

An excellent piece of art in all respects. Inspirational and heroic as hell... My son and daughter and I watched every episode of this season (and Reboot) together..long ago and faraway now...

a brother a fighter a hero