"Transformers: Beast Wars" is an animated television series that aired from 1996 to 1999. It is part of the larger Transformers franchise and focuses on the conflict between two factions of transforming robots: the Maximals, descendants of the Autobots, and the Predacons, descendants of the Decepticons. Set in the distant future, the story takes place on a prehistoric Earth where these factions battle for control over energon and to prevent the destruction of their home planets. The series is notable for its use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) and character development, which was innovative for its time. Each character transforms into an animal, allowing them to adapt to their environment and engage in combat. "Transformers: Beast Wars" received critical acclaim and won several awards, solidifying its place in the Transformers legacy and influencing subsequent series and media within the franchise.