One Episode

k_lala · 03-16-2017, 02:25 PM

Hey, if you had to introduce the series to someone who's never watch the show before. And you had to give him ONE episode to watch, to give him an idea of what the show was about what would it be and why?

~~ABrown~~ · 03-16-2017, 02:29 PM

Given the storybook nature of the series, I think pretty much the only episode that you can show is the first one. It wasn't a very episodic show like the first cartoon was.

*CyberCubed* · 03-16-2017, 02:35 PM

The first episode. Literally that episode alone should be enough to get people interested.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 03-16-2017, 02:37 PM

If it was someone who's never seen the show before but is a tmnt fan, Id show them turtles forever. Otherwise, the first episode.

*Powder* · 03-16-2017, 02:43 PM

I can't see why you'd pick anything but the first...

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 03-16-2017, 03:21 PM

If not the first episode, "Hun on the Run." It prominently features Bishop and Hun, the two good 4Kids originals.

*ToTheNines* · 03-16-2017, 03:31 PM

If they were a Mirage fan, maybe Kirby and the Warp Crystal? That's the most faithful adaption.

Otherwise... Things Change.

I've watched the Christmas and Halloween episodes with friends a couple times over the years. Those certainly didn't convert any viewers.

TMNachoT · 03-17-2017, 09:11 AM

I´ll say "Things change", the first episode I watched, I still remember how curious and anxious I was about this version, it didn´t fail me, cool episode and introduction to this series.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 03-17-2017, 04:54 PM

Things Change (so he and she can continue following the series in correct order)

*MikeandRaph87* · 03-17-2017, 05:04 PM

The first episode of course is the one episode that would be recommended as other stated above. Outside of 'Things Change' though I would say the two part 'Shredder Strikes' episodes 10 and 11.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 03-17-2017, 08:20 PM

Obvious answer is "Things Change", but if we were to go on hard mode, I'd go with "Hun on the Run" or "The Darkness Within". Lots of good character moments in those two episodes.

For 'Hun on the Run', we get some really fun dynamics between the bad guys: Hun hates Karai, but has to save her; Stockman hates both of them, but has to work under the employ of the Shredder, whom he hates more. Plus some great Bishop v. Hun action.

'Darkness Within' is definitely a weird one but gives you a pretty well-rounded look at the turtles' more private thoughts. Definitely should be an introduction to the 4Kids series more for the otherwise versed TMNT fan rather than someone who doesn't know the turtles at all, who'll just think it's a f*cked up weird ass show.

~~ABrown~~ · 03-18-2017, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

If not the first episode, "Hun on the Run." It prominently features Bishop and Hun, the two good 4Kids originals.

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Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

Obvious answer is "Things Change", but if we were to go on hard mode, I'd go with "Hun on the Run" or "The Darkness Within". Lots of good character moments in those two episodes.

For 'Hun on the Run', we get some really fun dynamics between the bad guys: Hun hates Karai, but has to save her; Stockman hates both of them, but has to work under the employ of the Shredder, whom he hates more. Plus some great Bishop v. Hun action.

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE the Hun On The Run episode. But how is someone who's never seen the show before going to have any idea what's going on? Specifically, what events happened thus far in the series that have lead up to that episode. I just don't think someone could possibly appreciate the episode without having seen the show to that point.

*CyberCubed* · 03-18-2017, 05:56 PM

I think the 2k3 series is hard to recommend just one episode because unlike the original cartoon or even Nick cartoon, so many of the episodes are connected to one another or multi-parters, that it's hard to jump in anywhere in the middle and not be confused.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 03-18-2017, 09:43 PM

Fallen Angel.

*Wesley* · 03-19-2017, 11:11 AM

It took me a while to get into the series first, but I'd say The Shredder Strikes two-parter is a good episode to start with, as it was that episode that made me a fan of the show.

*neatoman* · 03-19-2017, 01:21 PM

Garbageman

Nah but seriously, I'd go with Insane in the Membrane. If an episode got "banned", you know it's going to leave an impact.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 03-19-2017, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

Garbageman

Nah but seriously, I'd go with Insane in the Membrane. If an episode got "banned", you know it's going to leave an impact.

Woah man... you can't introduce someone to the show with something like 'Insane in the Membrane'.

*Wesley* · 03-20-2017, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

Garbageman

Nah but seriously, I'd go with Insane in the Membrane. If an episode got "banned", you know it's going to leave an impact.

The funny thing is Garbageman was the first episode that I watched.

k_lala · 03-22-2017, 03:29 PM

Just to play devils advocate. What if they watch the first episode and they think its ok or alright and then based off that don't want to watch the entire series.

Like you can't tell based off the first episode how dark / violent / cool fighting scenes / story telling (character development) the series has. Although yes, most of the series or shows are connected to one another.

AlessandraDC · 03-22-2017, 04:47 PM

For Nick TMNT I would pick Invasion or Tales of the Yokai.

03-16-2017, 02:25 PM	#1
k_lala Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 413	One Episode Hey, if you had to introduce the series to someone who's never watch the show before. And you had to give him ONE episode to watch, to give him an idea of what the show was about what would it be and why?

03-16-2017, 02:43 PM	#5
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	I can't see why you'd pick anything but the first... __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

03-16-2017, 03:21 PM	#6
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	If not the first episode, "Hun on the Run." It prominently features Bishop and Hun, the two good 4Kids originals. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

03-17-2017, 04:54 PM	#9
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,155	Things Change Things Change (so he and she can continue following the series in correct order)

03-17-2017, 05:04 PM	#10
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,131	The first episode of course is the one episode that would be recommended as other stated above. Outside of 'Things Change' though I would say the two part 'Shredder Strikes' episodes 10 and 11. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

03-16-2017, 02:29 PM	#2
~~ABrown~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,831	Given the storybook nature of the series, I think pretty much the only episode that you can show is the first one. It wasn't a very episodic show like the first cartoon was.

03-16-2017, 02:35 PM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,031	The first episode. Literally that episode alone should be enough to get people interested.

03-16-2017, 02:37 PM	#4
FredWolfLeonardo Big Blue Boy Scout Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Bark Town Posts: 4,474	If it was someone who's never seen the show before but is a tmnt fan, Id show them turtles forever. Otherwise, the first episode.

03-16-2017, 03:31 PM	#7
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	If they were a Mirage fan, maybe Kirby and the Warp Crystal? That's the most faithful adaption. Otherwise... Things Change. I've watched the Christmas and Halloween episodes with friends a couple times over the years. Those certainly didn't convert any viewers.

03-17-2017, 09:11 AM	#8
TMNachoT Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mendoza Posts: 807	I´ll say "Things change", the first episode I watched, I still remember how curious and anxious I was about this version, it didn´t fail me, cool episode and introduction to this series.

03-18-2017, 05:56 PM	#13
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,031	I think the 2k3 series is hard to recommend just one episode because unlike the original cartoon or even Nick cartoon, so many of the episodes are connected to one another or multi-parters, that it's hard to jump in anywhere in the middle and not be confused.

03-19-2017, 11:11 AM	#15
Wesley Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Republic of Ireland Posts: 1,589	It took me a while to get into the series first, but I'd say The Shredder Strikes two-parter is a good episode to start with, as it was that episode that made me a fan of the show. __________________ Donatello: The tracker! It might work. Donatello goes to the back of the Turtle Van Raphael: Shrewd move, Donatello. If we ignore the problem, it might go away by itself. (from The Mean Machines)

03-22-2017, 03:29 PM	#19
k_lala Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 413	Just to play devils advocate. What if they watch the first episode and they think its ok or alright and then based off that don't want to watch the entire series. Like you can't tell based off the first episode how dark / violent / cool fighting scenes / story telling (character development) the series has. Although yes, most of the series or shows are connected to one another.

03-22-2017, 04:47 PM	#20
AlessandraDC Thug Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 95	For Nick TMNT I would pick Invasion or Tales of the Yokai.