Okay, what is Megatron's deal? Look, I'm more than willing to be convinced that Megatron is on the straight and narrow. I love me a good redemption story, but this is essientally G1 Megs we are talking about. Clearly Megatron is playing Optimus. He swore the oath, probably worded very carefully, we don't hear it after all, with the intention of preventing a long war of attrition that he couldn't win and preserving his Decepticon, fed and reasonably safe until they could restablish communications with Cybertron. Now I might have just accepted that this show was writing him "different" it's been done with Starscream often enough and the comics do go there. But this show is too well written, little moments mean things, and that smirk Megatron gives Optimus's back when Optimus makes the comment about Megatron growing to appreciate his leadership style. Megatron very carefully stating that the Seeker's freedom comprimises "my plans" That entire situation with Soundwave The signs are clear.