If it was a sitcom?

*neatoman* · 05-21-2017, 11:21 AM

So considering how Nickelodeon initially wanted a sitcom and Rise may very well end up being that, how do you think the show would have turned out if it ended up being one? Better? Worse? Not that different?

*CyberCubed* · 05-21-2017, 01:10 PM

It would essentially be this then:

*sdp* · 05-21-2017, 02:07 PM

It would be something different and new for TMNT.

*snake* · 05-21-2017, 02:14 PM

Not my ideal TMNT

*neatoman* · 05-21-2017, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

It would essentially be this then:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...dcf3ec0b04.jpg

Well, "Pizza" isn't that different from "Waffles"...

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Originally Posted by sdp

It would be something different and new for TMNT.

Not quite and you know it.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 05-21-2017, 02:26 PM

I think it would've been worse since they woudlnt have been able to tell a serialized story in the Nick show if it was an episodic sitcom.

*Coola Yagami* · 05-21-2017, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

It would essentially be this then:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...dcf3ec0b04.jpg

I doubt they would have had the 'random for the sake of random, who cares if it's funny or not it's RANDOM' humor TTG has.

*BubblyShell22* · 05-21-2017, 03:10 PM

I honestly think a sitcom wouldn't fit the TMNT style at all. If they did this, I definitely would never watch it.

*Shark_Blade* · 05-21-2017, 10:24 PM

Sure why not.

*snake* · 05-22-2017, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Sure why not.

but why tho

*DestronMirage22* · 05-22-2017, 08:25 AM

It wouldn't be doing the franchise any favors, that's for sure.

Splinter the boss · 05-22-2017, 11:09 AM

It would surely be a disgrace to the franchise.

Danetello · 05-22-2017, 11:57 AM

Of all three cartoon incarnations, I like the 2003 series best over all because, in part, of the darker tone of it, but I think the 2012 series definitely had the edge with the right balance of comedy and drama. They weren't afraid to let tragedy into the series, and then in the next breath have Mikey or one of the Foot mutants do something ridiculous - and it worked well, too (for the most part). I would prefer that Nick stayed far away from making a whole sitcom series. I think it would discredit the brand some, IMO.

*neatoman* · 05-22-2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DestronMirage22

It wouldn't be doing the franchise any favors, that's for sure.

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Originally Posted by Splinter the boss

It would surely be a disgrace to the franchise.

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Originally Posted by Danetello

Of all three cartoon incarnations, I like the 2003 series best over all because, in part, of the darker tone of it, but I think the 2012 series definitely had the edge with the right balance of comedy and drama. They weren't afraid to let tragedy into the series, and then in the next breath have Mikey or one of the Foot mutants do something ridiculous - and it worked well, too (for the most part). I would prefer that Nick stayed far away from making a whole sitcom series. I think it would discredit the brand some, IMO.

So I take it the prospect of Rise potentially being a sitcom is one you don't like then? Or do you think they averted the damage by not having this particular one as a straight up sitcom?

*Kendamu* · 05-24-2017, 12:15 AM

*CyberCubed* · 05-24-2017, 11:59 AM

I wouldn't mind if Rise looked like the first short to be honest. It's cartoonish without being too silly or chibi looking.

*Kendamu* · 05-26-2017, 10:03 PM

I'm more of a fan of "Don vs Raph." I loved Invader Zim so the writing and art direction were perfect for me. I think the Workaholics guys, being TMNT fans themselves, made for a good cast, too.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 05-28-2017, 06:55 AM

The original series sometimes make me think of sitcoms, probably because of the couch.

DisKosh · 05-30-2017, 02:59 PM

Objectively, I think it could work, but personally I think it's a shame because I want TMNT to be taken more seriously. I want the plotlines to be more emotionally intense, really character focused and serious.

However, I know there has been some good comedy with the turtles, I just would prefer it to be a little injection in an otherwise serious storyline.

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Danetello Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 571	Of all three cartoon incarnations, I like the 2003 series best over all because, in part, of the darker tone of it, but I think the 2012 series definitely had the edge with the right balance of comedy and drama. They weren't afraid to let tragedy into the series, and then in the next breath have Mikey or one of the Foot mutants do something ridiculous - and it worked well, too (for the most part). I would prefer that Nick stayed far away from making a whole sitcom series. I think it would discredit the brand some, IMO. __________________ Dan. Check out all of my TMNT reviews here!

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Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,155	couch The original series sometimes make me think of sitcoms, probably because of the couch.

05-21-2017, 01:10 PM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	It would essentially be this then:

05-21-2017, 02:14 PM	#4
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,230	Not my ideal TMNT

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FredWolfLeonardo Big Blue Boy Scout Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Bark Town Posts: 4,484	I think it would've been worse since they woudlnt have been able to tell a serialized story in the Nick show if it was an episodic sitcom.

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Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,902	Sure why not.

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DestronMirage22 Yukipedia Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 1,723	It wouldn't be doing the franchise any favors, that's for sure.

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Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,890

05-24-2017, 11:59 AM	#16
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	I wouldn't mind if Rise looked like the first short to be honest. It's cartoonish without being too silly or chibi looking.

05-26-2017, 10:03 PM	#17
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,890	I'm more of a fan of "Don vs Raph." I loved Invader Zim so the writing and art direction were perfect for me. I think the Workaholics guys, being TMNT fans themselves, made for a good cast, too.

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DisKosh Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 245	Objectively, I think it could work, but personally I think it's a shame because I want TMNT to be taken more seriously. I want the plotlines to be more emotionally intense, really character focused and serious. However, I know there has been some good comedy with the turtles, I just would prefer it to be a little injection in an otherwise serious storyline.