Official Episode Discussion: S2 #6 "Target: April O'Neil"

**Machias Banshee** · 11-22-2013, 11:23 PM

Greetings, fellow Dromers!

Well, April's tried her damnedest to get into a normal mutant-free routine again. Kinda hard since her dad's been turned into a red-bearded fruit bat or something... She's cut her ties with the turtles and found a gap-faced hockey player to latch onto for some human companionship.

There's been some setbacks - namely one heart-broken ninja turtle and his jacked-up pet blob gone rogue. But she somehow manages to escape this in one piece, and her and Casey take further steps forward in their friendship.

Not that this has gone unnoticed... Karai is taking action in her father's absence, and it could be that she's finding out on the streets that April has broken ties with the turtles. It couldn't have been planned any better.

Are we in for epic April/Karai fight round two? Or is this only going to be another round of mechanized foot soldiers coming to round up our heroine?

I'm sure some of us have some unanswered questions so far in this new season...

How is Casey Jones taking in all this new strangeness? Sure he might like jumping into a brawl, but he must be wondering what the heck is going on...

And then the situation with Splinter, Leo and Karai. THREE Weeks ago, Splinter revealed to Leonardo that Karai was his daughter. All the creepy "hitting on your half-sister" aside, we have seen and heard NOTHING else about this. Has Leonardo shared this with his brothers? Has any seed of doubt sprouted in her mind...? She seemed conflicted in her final scene with Leo in 'Follow the Leader', but who knows..

I have a feeling tomorrow's going to be a serious plot push..

Stay Tuned!

**Machias Banshee** · 11-23-2013, 09:31 AM

We're Open!

CowabungaMikey · 11-23-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

We're Open!

AWESOME EPISODE! I love being a Turtle!

*CyberCubed* · 11-23-2013, 09:31 AM

Looks like Chrome Dome made his Nick debut today.

*JTH* · 11-23-2013, 09:32 AM

Holy crap, was that good!

*Luckyday* · 11-23-2013, 09:32 AM

Oh no she didn't!

Shippers are going to have a field day on this one.

*CyberCubed* · 11-23-2013, 09:32 AM

Forget shipping, we have CHROME DOME!

turtletoons81 · 11-23-2013, 09:33 AM

man that ending apritello fans must've exploded lol

*NinjaMan* · 11-23-2013, 09:33 AM

Casey is a true badass. I love this version! I can't wait till he meets the turtles. And the chemistry with him and April is great.

*ObiWanFan4life* · 11-23-2013, 09:33 AM

Ok, pretty good episode. I love how the Shredder points out how much of an idiot Karai was for trying to kill Leo.

*pannoni1* · 11-23-2013, 09:33 AM

And for the first time in this series, we see...

COWABUNGA!

During the fight where the Turtles cleverly disguise themselves as a rabbit, small elephant, and some ballet dancer, we see a sign with the old word, so in a way Cowabunga has returned!

As for the episode, a pretty good one (great one if you're in April fanatic), which teaches us the lesson that there are some things that are out of our control, but it also proves that after being disloyal for the past several episodes, April returns her loyalty to the guy is green, which ends with one of the most famous quotes in TMNT history. We get to see Shredder, Robotic Foot Soldiers, the Kraang, Karai, plus an OT favorite return to provide us with perhaps the best action episode of the season so far. The only disappointment was the Chrome Dome design, which while wasn't as good as the OT's, isn't too bad either. It was ironic at one point where April felt that she wanted to be kidnapped. Michelangelo also provided one of the most disgusting pizza slices in this series. Keep up the good work Nick, this is turning out to be a great series!

Overall: 9/10

*Coola Yagami* · 11-23-2013, 09:34 AM

Whoops, never mind.

Does anyone else really hate Chrome Dome's lame-ass lazy-ass design? Is there any particular reason Karai made a pre-mutated Chris Bradford robot?

*CyberCubed* · 11-23-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

Whoops, never mind.

Does anyone else really hate Chrome Dome's lame-ass lazy-ass design? Is there any particular reason Karai made a pre-mutated Chris Bradford robot?

Re-used CG assets.

LH · 11-23-2013, 09:35 AM

Nice to see April and the gang back together again! I also liked Casey and April's interactions in the rink, and how he helped her realize that sometimes accidents happen, but you shouldn't hold a grudge because of them. April's really improved with her fighting technique too! The shadow puppets had me cracking up!

*snake* · 11-23-2013, 09:35 AM

Best.S2.Episode.EVAR!!!

The ending was great!

OrokuYoshiFilms · 11-23-2013, 09:36 AM

*rubs hands together*

Each episode makes me more excited about the toy line possibilities! Chrome Dome with Plasma Whip and Plasma Sword, 4-Arm Robo Foot Soldiers, Karai....! I'm going nuts!

As far as the episode goes: LOVE THE ACTION! I love action-packed episodes like this. Everyone goin' at it all across the city. I'm actually watching it again as I'm typing this to catch everything. Great to see April back. I'm excited to see Shredder come back to see what a mess things are...obviously Kraang have an agenda still.

Love how Mikey used the Kusarigama to shoot the other Kraang.......I thought that was really cool.

OH YEAH AND DONATELLO WHOOPED KARAI'S ASS! I loved how aggressive he was when trying to protect April. Never seen that side of him.

*Coola Yagami* · 11-23-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Re-used CG assets.

Annoying, lazy, and for the first time ever, a re-design I totally hate.

*NinjaMan* · 11-23-2013, 09:36 AM

Freaking Casey took out about what,10 Foot bots? This kid is awesome!! Dude has no fear!

Karai Samurai · 11-23-2013, 09:37 AM

I kind of wish April was still mad at the turtles, but this was a great episode. My favorite so far this season. Casey is a badass and poor Karai...I really wonder how she'll react when she finds out the truth about Splinter. Maybe Leo will tell her?

*CyberCubed* · 11-23-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

Annoying, lazy, and for the first time ever, a re-design I totally hate.

Chrome Dome has always just looked like a robot Shredder though.

View Poll Results: Karai's just digging that hole deeper, isn't she...?
Eat it, Chrome Dome!!	21	24.71%
Goodbye Apritello, hello Capril! ((I hear the beating of the drums of war.. ))	12	14.12%
The Consequences will be unfortunate..	6	7.06%
I sense a Shredder/Kraang battle to come!!!	7	8.24%
Some things are just beyong our control..	39	45.88%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

11-22-2013, 11:23 PM	#1
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Official Episode Discussion: S2 #6 "Target: April O'Neil" Greetings, fellow Dromers! Well, April's tried her damnedest to get into a normal mutant-free routine again. Kinda hard since her dad's been turned into a red-bearded fruit bat or something... She's cut her ties with the turtles and found a gap-faced hockey player to latch onto for some human companionship. There's been some setbacks - namely one heart-broken ninja turtle and his jacked-up pet blob gone rogue. But she somehow manages to escape this in one piece, and her and Casey take further steps forward in their friendship. Not that this has gone unnoticed... Karai is taking action in her father's absence, and it could be that she's finding out on the streets that April has broken ties with the turtles. It couldn't have been planned any better. Are we in for epic April/Karai fight round two? Or is this only going to be another round of mechanized foot soldiers coming to round up our heroine? I'm sure some of us have some unanswered questions so far in this new season... How is Casey Jones taking in all this new strangeness? Sure he might like jumping into a brawl, but he must be wondering what the heck is going on... And then the situation with Splinter, Leo and Karai. THREE Weeks ago, Splinter revealed to Leonardo that Karai was his daughter. All the creepy "hitting on your half-sister" aside, we have seen and heard NOTHING else about this. Has Leonardo shared this with his brothers? Has any seed of doubt sprouted in her mind...? She seemed conflicted in her final scene with Leo in 'Follow the Leader', but who knows.. I have a feeling tomorrow's going to be a serious plot push.. Stay Tuned!

11-23-2013, 09:33 AM	#8
turtletoons81 Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2013 Location: in the wonderful land of awesomeness Posts: 206	man that ending apritello fans must've exploded lol __________________ COWABUNGA/BOOYAKASHA DUDES!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDCVP1Ls18A this music is awesome by the man himself jake "virt" kaufman

11-23-2013, 09:33 AM	#10
ObiWanFan4life Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,724	Ok, pretty good episode. I love how the Shredder points out how much of an idiot Karai was for trying to kill Leo. __________________ "The force will be with you, always" - Obi-Wan Kenobi

11-23-2013, 09:33 AM	#11
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	And for the first time in this series, we see... COWABUNGA! During the fight where the Turtles cleverly disguise themselves as a rabbit, small elephant, and some ballet dancer, we see a sign with the old word, so in a way Cowabunga has returned! As for the episode, a pretty good one (great one if you're in April fanatic), which teaches us the lesson that there are some things that are out of our control, but it also proves that after being disloyal for the past several episodes, April returns her loyalty to the guy is green, which ends with one of the most famous quotes in TMNT history. We get to see Shredder, Robotic Foot Soldiers, the Kraang, Karai, plus an OT favorite return to provide us with perhaps the best action episode of the season so far. The only disappointment was the Chrome Dome design, which while wasn't as good as the OT's, isn't too bad either. It was ironic at one point where April felt that she wanted to be kidnapped. Michelangelo also provided one of the most disgusting pizza slices in this series. Keep up the good work Nick, this is turning out to be a great series! Overall: 9/10 __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power! Last edited by pannoni1; 11-23-2013 at 09:39 AM.

11-23-2013, 09:31 AM	#2
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	We're Open!

11-23-2013, 09:31 AM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,031	Looks like Chrome Dome made his Nick debut today.

11-23-2013, 09:32 AM	#5
JTH "ME" Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,660	Holy crap, was that good!

11-23-2013, 09:32 AM	#6
Luckyday Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,292	Oh no she didn't! Shippers are going to have a field day on this one.

11-23-2013, 09:33 AM	#9
NinjaMan Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,579	Casey is a true badass. I love this version! I can't wait till he meets the turtles. And the chemistry with him and April is great.

11-23-2013, 09:34 AM	#12
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 14,004	Whoops, never mind. Does anyone else really hate Chrome Dome's lame-ass lazy-ass design? Is there any particular reason Karai made a pre-mutated Chris Bradford robot? __________________ "I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/

11-23-2013, 09:35 AM	#14
LH Leatherhead Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,705	Nice to see April and the gang back together again! I also liked Casey and April's interactions in the rink, and how he helped her realize that sometimes accidents happen, but you shouldn't hold a grudge because of them. April's really improved with her fighting technique too! The shadow puppets had me cracking up!

11-23-2013, 09:35 AM	#15
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,230	Best.S2.Episode.EVAR!!! The ending was great!

11-23-2013, 09:36 AM	#16
OrokuYoshiFilms Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The Mutant Module Posts: 908	rubs hands together Each episode makes me more excited about the toy line possibilities! Chrome Dome with Plasma Whip and Plasma Sword, 4-Arm Robo Foot Soldiers, Karai....! I'm going nuts! As far as the episode goes: LOVE THE ACTION! I love action-packed episodes like this. Everyone goin' at it all across the city. I'm actually watching it again as I'm typing this to catch everything. Great to see April back. I'm excited to see Shredder come back to see what a mess things are...obviously Kraang have an agenda still. Love how Mikey used the Kusarigama to shoot the other Kraang.......I thought that was really cool. OH YEAH AND DONATELLO WHOOPED KARAI'S ASS! I loved how aggressive he was when trying to protect April. Never seen that side of him. Last edited by OrokuYoshiFilms; 11-23-2013 at 09:44 AM.

11-23-2013, 09:37 AM	#19
Karai Samurai Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2013 Location: the school with the turtle mascot Posts: 175	I kind of wish April was still mad at the turtles, but this was a great episode. My favorite so far this season. Casey is a badass and poor Karai...I really wonder how she'll react when she finds out the truth about Splinter. Maybe Leo will tell her? __________________