Does anybody else hate Casey from the Nick TMNT cartoon?

[SkolNation26]

I loved the Casey Jones character from back in the day, but Casey from the Nick show is horrible! He is an idiot, who always just causes problems. The "This is awesome" comment from the end of the season 3 finale pretty much sums it up.

[VaughnMichael]

I don't care for him very much myself.

[Shark_Blade]

The comment at the end of Season 3 was dumb, but other than that I have nothing to complain much about his character.

[plastroncafe]

Nope.

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[Ceres]

He and April are on my top hate list for the new cartoon lol. I just hate teenage Casey...he is just...i can't stand him :/

[IndigoErth]

Hate, no, though I do find him a bit annoying.

[Luckyday]

He seem more like his age but just a little less mellow.

I don't know. He had always been cocky so it doesn't bother me as much.

[plastroncafe]

Of the teenagers represented on that show, he's the only one who acts his age.

[Autbot_Benz]

I like Nick Casey he is awesome. He is kind of an inventor too with his Exploding hockey pucks that shock thing on the end of his glove etc

[Metropoliskid41]

Hate him? No. But the Nick TMNT version of Casey is definitely my least favorite take on him.

[Powder]

I don't hate him, & I absolutely love his design, but he can get on my nerves at times.

[Technogeek29]

I don't hate him, & I absolutely love his design, but he can get on my nerves at times.

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[Huzzah]

He at least can believably participate in the fighting, unlike April, who I genuinely hate in this show. Large and far my last favorite version of April. Casey is tolerable, though the only time I've ever really liked Casey is in the live action films, none of the other versions have even come close to matching thar representation.

[GoldMutant]

I don't hate this version of Casey, but wish more can be done with him. Good design and Josh Peck does a decent job with the character, but he is probably one of the weaker versions of the character.

I seriously wish though if Casey has the friend that destroyed their hockey championship opportunity, the guy gets voiced by Drake Bell. Please make it happen. :lol:

[Cure]

The "This is awesome" comment from the end of the season 3 finale pretty much sums it up.

I don't understand. You don't like him but you think he's awesome?

I like him fine.

[ssjup81]

I don't hate/dislike Casey or any character of this series. It's super rare for me to legit dislike or hate a character and it's usually characters that are super selfish, don't care about others (Light from Deathnote for example), those who act as if they're better than those around them (Kiyomi from Deathnote/Ayeka from Tenchi, for example), those who treat others unfairly or don't seem to show appreciation (ChibiUsa from the original Sailor Moon anime...liked her fine for the manga), etc. Casey doesn't fit any of these traits. He cares about his friends, city, and family. Can't dislike him for that. I don't favor him, but I don't dislike him either, as for me, I have favorites and non-favorites. I also like the fact that he acts his age...a cocky (this is a trait of Casey in general), impulsive (hm, this feels very Casey-ish too), teen.

The only thing I can think of that did legitimately bug me was his "awesome" line at the end of the finale, unless they are going to have him in denial, then I'll take it back and would want Raph to be the one to react to it.

[Cure]

What is people's problem with that line? I legitimately don't understand.

[ssjup81]

What is people's problem with that line? I legitimately don't understand.Really? Ok, his planet was completely destroyed. Everyone and everything he once knew are gone. A robot comes and says you're going on a space adventure.

To me, it was like...

*Earth is destroyed*

Casey: :-(

Fugitoid: *dangles keys*. Your planet is gone and everyone you cared about are dead, but hey, look at the shiny keys!

Casey: Shiny! Cool!

That's how it felt to me, like how when a toddler may fall or trip abd you quickly do something so that they don't notice the pain or discomfort. I don't see how he could switch like that. It felt very out of place given what just happened.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I don't hate this version of Casey but he's definitely not one of my favorite takes of the character. I know he's a teenager but he can be a jock sometimes. Flirts with April, then flirts with Karai, and enjoys being kissed by her. After that, I'm starting to have doubts of the idea of pairing April with this guy even though it's suppose to be this way.:ohwell:

[victory_angel]

Really? Ok, his planet was completely destroyed. Everyone and everything he once knew are gone. A robot comes and says you're going on a space adventure.

To me, it was like...

*Earth is destroyed*

Casey: :-(

Fugitoid: *dangles keys*. Your planet is gone and everyone you cared about are dead, but hey, look at the shiny keys!
Casey: Shiny! Cool!

That's how it felt to me, like how when a toddler may fall or trip abd you quickly do something so that they don't notice the pain or discomfort. I don't see how he could switch like that. It felt very out of place given what just happened.


Yeah, but Casey tends to live in the moment and he is in denial. So he is using the fact they are going on an adventure in space to distract him from the heavier subject that their planet and everyone they knew has just been destroyed.

Which yes is like dangling key's in front of a child to distract them.


For example my Room Mate enjoys watching Gray's anatomy so I saw Casey's reaction as being not all that different then this f1SlbCxQjxY

While Izzy is acting like an asshole by laughing at the fact one of her friends just died right now, the impact of George's death really hits her later on in that episode.

[cryan]

In the end you are not going to please everybody.

[Cure]

Really? Ok, his planet was completely destroyed. Everyone and everything he once knew are gone. A robot comes and says you're going on a space adventure.

To me, it was like...

*Earth is destroyed*

Casey: :-(

Fugitoid: *dangles keys*. Your planet is gone and everyone you cared about are dead, but hey, look at the shiny keys!

Casey: Shiny! Cool!

That's how it felt to me, like how when a toddler may fall or trip abd you quickly do something so that they don't notice the pain or discomfort. I don't see how he could switch like that. It felt very out of place given what just happened.

Oh. I don't really see it that way, but whatevs. I just see it as a line that's meant to be like "You hear that, kids?! They're going to space! Be excited!".

Also he's not very bright. He just might not understand the gravity of the situation.

[Shark_Blade]

Casey's sister and parents(?) ARE DEAD. And his first reaction after seeing earth's destruction and offered an outerspace adventure was: "this is awesome"?

That's just plain retarded tbh. I blame the stupid writers.

[shinefra]

I really don’t like this Casey, he is retarded and annoying as hell. I don't hate him, but if he dies, I would care as much as he cared for the destruction of his family and home planet.

[SkolNation26]

I really don’t like this Casey, he is retarded and annoying as hell. I don't hate him, but if he dies, I would care as much as he cared for the destruction of his family and home planet.

Lol...that was a good one...:tlol:

[ssjup81]

Yeah, but Casey tends to live in the moment and he is in denial. So he is using the fact they are going on an adventure in space to distract him from the heavier subject that their planet and everyone they knew has just been destroyed.

Which yes is like dangling key's in front of a child to distract them.


For example my Room Mate enjoys watching Gray's anatomy so I saw Casey's reaction as being not all that different then this f1SlbCxQjxY

While Izzy is acting like an asshole by laughing at the fact one of her friends just died right now, the impact of George's death really hits her later on in that episode.That's why I'm hoping it picks up where it left off.

[Luckyday]

I really don’t like this Casey, he is retarded and annoying as hell. I don't hate him, but if he dies, I would care as much as he cared for the destruction of his family and home planet.

I just think he just slightly underuse or not really given a lot of screen time to the hidden depth of his character due the nature of this show being very fast pace and action oriented. Character development is not really the focus of this show. I could say the same for plenty of other characters.

In a nutshell, Casey is a overconfident idiot who likes going into situations that are way over his head. He a complete counter point to April, who unlike him never chose this crazy life, but he on other hand jumps without a second thought.

I have to wonder if he gets a little envies of her but then again there are times when both Casey and April have felt left out but are frustrated for different reasons.

Casey frustrated to not get part of the "cool and awesome" action. Some of it is to deliver justice and protect the weak but most of it is to have a chance to go an wild ride or to be in a interactive horror movie. At far he's concern, he living out every teenage boy fantasy, but there hasn't been a moment of deconstruction with him yet of when it's not a game anymore.

With April it's to hard to explain without making it sound like broken kraang english but I would say because all the weirdness is directly connected to her, it makes her feel that she has a personal stake in the matter so being push out to her feels like being denied of what she had come to accept of who she is at her core and what's expected of her in her life. It's not so much like desire of self gratification like Casey, but a contradiction of what she should really be doing with her life and denying the place of where she feels that she fits in the most.

But I don't know if thats case with April because the show isn't interested in examine its characters or complex situations with them that can't be solve with a sword fight so yeah what the f$% do I know? Just me making stupid headcanons again that are probably not true at all.

[Commenter 42]

He's CJ-lite - which is to say, he is Casey Jones, but without all that charisma and competence.

[Luckyday]

He's CJ-lite - which is to say, he is Casey Jones, but without all that charisma and competence.

Would you say the real Casey Jones is basically Ash from the Evil Dead series? The guy who just sucks hard at real life but for some reason is explicitly good at handling the weird fanatical elements that doesn't make a lick of sense?

[Commenter 42]

Would you say the real Casey Jones is basically Ash from the Evil Dead series? The guy who just sucks hard at real life but for some reason is explicitly good at handling the weird fanatical elements that doesn't make a lick of sense?


err, no... no I wouldn't.

[Luckyday]

err, no... no I wouldn't.

http://tmntentity.blogspot.com/2010/05/casey-jones-badass-or-loser.html

You sure about that?

[Commenter 42]

http://tmntentity.blogspot.com/2010/05/casey-jones-badass-or-loser.html

You sure about that?

Yes, yes I am. Ash is Ash, Jones is Jones. Very different people.

I agree with a lot that was written, except for the part where the OP calls Jones a "loser".

If you're online writing about Casey Jones, and analyzing his psyche...well, glass houses and stuff, right?

Jones is a deeply flawed guy - but all the characters of TMNT are damaged. It's what makes them interesting.

When I think of Jones, I imagine a cross between the personalities of Tuco (of BB), John Wick, with a hint of Dennis Leary's angst (just not as cerebral), coming out of a young, lean Jason Momoa.

[Luckyday]

Yes, yes I am. Ash is Ash, Jones is Jones. Very different people.

I agree with a lot that was written, except for the part where the OP calls Jones a "loser".

If you're online writing about Casey Jones, and analyzing his psyche...well, glass houses and stuff, right?

Jones is a deeply flawed guy - but all the characters of TMNT are damaged. It's what makes them interesting.

I meant Ash and Jones are similar in character. In Evil Dead 3, Ash has a miserable existence working at a minimum wage job, but when ***** the fan, he suddenly the most important guy in the room. Casey is almost the same way with being more at ease at the weird abnormal stuff that comes with hanging with the turtles. The only different between Ash and Jones, is that Jones is sort of more content with normal small things and secretly wants it unlike Ash who secretly yearns to go back to the craziness of the chaos to leave the mundane life behind.

[Commenter 42]

I meant Ash and Jones are similar in character. In Evil Dead 3, Ash has a miserable existence working at a minimum wage job, but when ***** the fan, he suddenly the most important guy in the room. Casey is almost the same way with being more at ease at the weird abnormal stuff that comes with hanging with the turtles. The only different between Ash and Jones, is that Jones is sort of more content with normal small things and secretly wants it unlike Ash who secretly yearns to go back to the craziness of the chaos to leave the mundane life behind.

But no.

You're trying to wedge Jones into Ash. That's not him. Maybe you like think about it that way, but I would argue jones is always just being Jones. He doesn't suddenly become competent the way ash does. He's not hiding a "gift" for dealing with paranormal better than the average guy - he inserts himself into situations that maybe he shouldn't. Ash is a coward, somewhat, and given the choice, he's not going to deal with it if he doesn't have to. He's reluctant as all hell, all the time. Jones on the otherhand, might see trouble where there isn't any - and likes to play tough guy. He enjoys being brutal - and thrill seeks.

I find your comparison troubling. In short, Ash is reactionary, while Jones is provocative.

[Luckyday]

But no.

You're trying to wedge Jones into Ash. That's not him. Maybe you like think about it that way, but I would argue jones is always just being Jones. He doesn't suddenly become competent the way ash does. He's not hiding a "gift" for dealing with paranormal better than the average guy - he inserts himself into situations that maybe he shouldn't. Ash is a coward, somewhat, and given the choice, he's not going to deal with it if he doesn't have to. He's reluctant as all hell, all the time. Jones on the otherhand, might see trouble where there isn't any - and likes to play tough guy. He enjoys being brutal - and thrill seeks.

I find your comparison troubling. In short, Ash is reactionary, while Jones is provocative.

I just have a subjective perspective of certain characters that sometimes goes into head canon territory although I can agree Jones is some sort of thrill seeker but base on what you said, Nick's April has in more in common with Ash with being an reluctant hero in a sense since they both wish that they can have normal first world problems rather thinking "What disturbing monster will I encounter today?"

Now I thinking about it, with Nick's Casey, he is more of a insert audience character. Instead of having realistic reactions of certain situations, his reaction is more in line on what the show's intended demographic audience is thinking.

[tylerdavies]

Hate him? No. But the Nick TMNT version of Casey is definitely my least favorite take on him.

I don't hate him, & I absolutely love his design, but he can get on my nerves at times.

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I loved the Casey Jones character from back in the day, but Casey from the Nick show is horrible! He is an idiot, who always just causes problems. The "This is awesome" comment from the end of the season 3 finale pretty much sums it up.

that got a good laugh out of me because I agree. Him spouting on about his supreme awesomeness just grates me to no end. To be fair I've never liked characters like that. His final line at the end of season 3 is just icing on the cake. I laughed at how stupidly-goofy it was and knew without a doubt that the finale was written by Brandon Auman. If only you could see my face when I checked the episode on the wiki lol

[Etsyturtle2]

With a passion.

[Drose18]

I hate casey but no where near as much as I hate this april. so annoying that she has unexplained force powers that magically save the day at the last second constantly.

[Commenter 42]

I hate casey but no where near as much as I hate this april. so annoying.

Agreed. Bring back OT April!

[Technogeek29]

Agreed. Bring back OT April!

I rather we have April do something else than be a reporter again. Not a scientist but er brainstorm with me here?

[Luckyday]

I rather we have April do something else than be a reporter again. Not a scientist but er brainstorm with me here?

A cop, or maybe a police detective? IDK, Ciro said that she'll grow up to be the OT April that we all know and love but I haven't really seen the investigating reporter type of personality coming from her lately. She feels more like someone who just wants to make a difference and fight the bad guy rather then just uncovering the truth.

Surprisingly if there was anyone who felt like a future reporter it was Irma back when she had tried to get Casey to spill on why he looked so beat up on the night when the hockey rink was close or something, but of course it was just Sub kraang prime being a spy looking for local intel.

My gut said cop or someone that can make a difference base on the little bits of scenes that we have seen her in, but most of the time and unlike Casey, her personal interest on what she likes or cares about are largely unknown.

Or an ethologist that explores the deep jungles to study animals in their native habitat? That's way out there though in the realms of fan fiction and head canon.

[ssjup81]

A cop, or maybe a police detective? IDK, Ciro said that she'll grow up to be the OT April that we all know and love but I haven't really seen the investigating reporter type of personality coming from her lately. She feels more like someone who just wants to make a difference and fight the bad guy rather then just uncovering the truth.

Surprisingly if there was anyone who felt like a future reporter it was Irma back when she had tried to get Casey to spill on why he looked so beat up on the night when the hockey rink was close or something, but of course it was just Sub kraang prime being a spy looking for local intel.

My gut said cop or someone that can make a difference base on the little bits of scenes that we have seen her in, but most of the time and unlike Casey, her personal interest on what she likes or cares about are largely unknown.

Or an ethologist that explores the deep jungles to study animals in their native habitat? That's way out there though in the realms of fan fiction and head canon.I feel that season 1 April could've made an interesting investigative reporter when becoming an adult. Like how she managed to get info out of the Purple Dragon and stuff or when she managed to get blue prints of TCRI or how she wanted to investigate the missing scientist thing.

[Luckyday]

I feel that season 1 April could've made an interesting investigative reporter when becoming an adult. Like how she managed to get info out of the Purple Dragon and stuff or when she managed to get blue prints of TCRI or how she wanted to investigate the missing scientist thing.

Really wish that they kept with that instead her metal fan and calling her "Kunoichi in training". http://www.narutoforums.com/images/smilies/series3/faceplam.png

I am okay with her learning how to fight but I really detest how it happen.

Like others have said. I can believe Casey can hold his own because he has so much homemade gear and weapons on himself.

She doesn't even have any protection..just a metal fan. Jeez.

[victory_angel]

I feel that season 1 April could've made an interesting investigative reporter when becoming an adult. Like how she managed to get info out of the Purple Dragon and stuff or when she managed to get blue prints of TCRI or how she wanted to investigate the missing scientist thing.

April may still get her chance to shine as a reporter. For example we have that Message Board she started in season 1 and then there was that moment when Joan Grody discovers and gets footage of the Turtles in Noxious Avenger.

So when that Humans vs. Mutant Plot line starts in late season 4.
Joan Grody would naturally paint the Turtle and Mutants in general as a menace to society because that would gain ratings.

To counter act this April could return to her message board or start a blog about how the Turtles are the City's prime defense against forces such as the Kraang and should be seen as Heroes not Monsters.

[Technogeek29]

A cop, or maybe a police detective? IDK, Ciro said that she'll grow up to be the OT April that we all know and love but I haven't really seen the investigating reporter type of personality coming from her lately. She feels more like someone who just wants to make a difference and fight the bad guy rather then just uncovering the truth.

Surprisingly if there was anyone who felt like a future reporter it was Irma back when she had tried to get Casey to spill on why he looked so beat up on the night when the hockey rink was close or something, but of course it was just Sub kraang prime being a spy looking for local intel.

My gut said cop or someone that can make a difference base on the little bits of scenes that we have seen her in, but most of the time and unlike Casey, her personal interest on what she likes or cares about are largely unknown.

Or an ethologist that explores the deep jungles to study animals in their native habitat? That's way out there though in the realms of fan fiction and head canon.

I played with the Idea but like a fellow member brought up she would often be at odds with the Turtles.

[Luckyday]

I played with the Idea but like a fellow member brought up she would often be at odds with the Turtles.

What if she takes up persona of Nobody but still kept the occupation as a cop like the original character did in the Mirage?

Working with turtles as Nobody but does normal police work when separated?

[Powder]

April shouldn't be in on the action much, if at all, IMO. Any more than this series does it would really be pushing it, I think.

[Luckyday]

Anyway is Casey written like an escapist character at times?

[Commenter 42]

April shouldn't be in on the action much, if at all, IMO. Any more than this series does it would really be pushing it, I think.

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[LeotheLateBloomer]

Can we not have an OT styled April again? Can't she grow up to be something else?

[Luckyday]

I don't know. April is such a empty canvas type of character that you can project your beliefs and likes on to April because so much of her is base on general assumption from just smallest details that she have said or things that we see of her. And even with some actions that are questionable like the ending of "The Foot to Big" with some of us have tried to make sense with putting our individual interpretations of it.

Casey acts more like his age then any of the characters with being a cocky teenager but with April she has more of the other side of being a teenager that is still in the dark of what she really wants to do with her life and to really find herself. We know and assumed she wants to go college because she cares about her school work but we don't know her end goal from graduating from college.

[Papenbrook]

I don't know. April is such a empty canvas type of character that you can project your beliefs and likes on to April because so much of her is base on general assumption from just smallest details that she have said or things that we see of her. And even with some actions that are questionable like the ending of "The Foot to Big" with some of us have tried to make sense with putting our individual interpretations of it.

Casey acts more like his age then any of the characters with being a cocky teenager but with April she has more of the other side of being a teenager that is still in the dark of what she really wants to do with her life and to really find herself. We know and assumed she wants to go college because she cares about her school work but we don't know her end goal from graduating from college.

Maybe that new April spinoff will have her explored. I always wonder what she is thinking about during her time with the turtles.

[Garfield]

My feeling of this version of The Case is very polarizing. I can love one min and hate'em the next.

[Tetsu Deinonychus]

Yeah. I wouldn't really say I "hate" this version of Casey. But, I'm not that fond of him. He's just kind of an annoying brat at times and doesn't seem to add much to the show.

When I heard he'd be a teenager on the new show, I was picturing something more like Kevin 11 in a hockey mask, and I kinda wish they'd have gone that direction.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

No I really love him but they have certainly done some things with him lately that have made him obnoxious and annoying. Overall though I love this version of Casey. I think the writers sometimes go overboard with Mikey as well.

[Papenbrook]

No I really love him but they have certainly done some things with him lately that have made him obnoxious and annoying. Overall though I love this version of Casey. I think the writers sometimes go overboard with Mikey as well.

I think the writers should spend less time on reintroducing characters from the Fred Wolf cartoon, and spend more time developing the characters they already have (Casey, April, Raph, Mikey).

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

I think the writers should spend less time on reintroducing characters from the Fred Wolf cartoon, and spend more time developing the characters they already have (Casey, April, Raph Mikey).

I think they've done a pretty good job of introducing new characters. The only thing is that they seem to use them very sparingly. I wish the "b-team" would sorta get some more episodes. I'd say having celebrities voice them probably makes it harder to consistently feature them though. Maybe a double edged sword?

[Papenbrook]

I think they've done a pretty good job of introducing new characters. The only thing is that they seem to use them very sparingly. I wish the "b-team" would sorta get some more episodes. I'd say having celebrities voice them probably makes it harder to consistently feature them though. Maybe a double edged sword?

No, you don't understand. As a result of reintroducing so many old characters ,the show is neglecting the characters it already has. The main characters receive less episodes for character exploration and development. They suffer as a result.

[Nasubionna]

Yeeeeah. A lot of commenters have already summed up pretty well how I feel about this version of Casey: he has his moments and his design and voice are great, but he annoys me to no end. I don't hate him, but he frustrates me A LOT (much of this is the fault of the writers, because he has a lot more potential... though I feel that way about most/all of the characters, so...)
But, to be fair, Casey has never been my favorite character (not a fan of the cocky, overconfident types, personally), so my irritation with him is not all that surprising.

[BabyTurtles]

I could live without both April and Casey....I seem to enjoy the turtles more when they aren't around....(like that time travel special that aired online)

[bigb1986]

i thought the wyrm episode was going to change him permanently in some fashion but i was wrong. i absolutely hate casey on the nick show. i hate his look i hate his personality....i hate everything about his character.

[Bry]

Don't hate him at all, but his obnoxiousness does grate at times. I'd love it if some real personal consequences forced him to mature a little bit -- not changing him, but giving him a bit more anger and depth a la Casey Classic. But I think his addition has been a positive for the most part.

Can we not have an OT styled April again? Can't she grow up to be something else?

I've always preferred the scientist/lab assistant angle, myself... But I'd rather have something entirely new rather than retreading the '87 series.

[kelligrafie]

A cop, or maybe a police detective? IDK, Ciro said that she'll grow up to be the OT April that we all know and love but I haven't really seen the investigating reporter type of personality coming from her lately.

Well we're four seasons in and no obvious ageing to any of the characters. So we could be waiting a while to find out what April becomes.

[pannoni1]

Well after this arc ends, another six months will have passed. I definitely feel that this Casey lacks the macho-yet clean look in Nick, and this Casey definitely is the most selfish of them all. IMO he has a personality closer to Mike than Raph compared to other versions. But he definitely isn't the thing that I hate about this series, and a lot has been revealed about him and he can have strong finishes just like Mike.