How has your view on the Nick cartoon changed since September 2012?

[demonsweat]

Originally Posted by kelligrafie

I always like it when you read about real life vigilantes in the papers with "Batman Syndrome". They usually turn out to be wimps who live with their mothers. I'm just like, "Dude, leave it to the cartoons. They can take a beating. You however..."

Aw, I know. I want to like those guys, but they are just so sad. Some of them do good stuff, like helping the homeless and such... but you don't really need a costume for all that. I'd love to read about some crazy dude actually taking out criminals on his own, though. Hm... you could probably get away with it in Detroit. Cops would probably look the other way too.

Back on topic - this show really has delivered. That's why I'm especially stoked for Casey in Season 2. I'm really curious as to how they're going to handle him. I hope we get a look at him at SDCC this year.

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[zodiac brave]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

My only gripe is that the Kraang get so much screentime in the show over the Foot Soldiers. Kids watching this show first might actually think the Kraang are the main villains over the Foot, heh.

Shredder has also surprisingly done very little. In the 4kids series we already had 3 major Shredder rights by the 23rd episode of Season 1.

- the kraang ARE shaping up to be the main villain of this show, for the very reason you mentioned. Shredder hasn't done much.

- also, this isn't the 4kids series. for the millionth time.

personally, i've loved it! i think it's a pretty good acheivement in terms of the animation and writing. it's captured the imaginations of kids in a way that no tmnt show since the ot has and that only means good things for the future of the franchise. on a personal level, it's something my gf and i can watch together and both enjoy. it's got something for everyone really, and given nickelodeon's track record for the past decade or so, thats saying something.

[kelligrafie]

Originally Posted by zodiac brave

it's got something for everyone really, and given nickelodeon's track record for the past decade or so, thats saying something.

Yeah I think they've tried to please as many people as possible. Obviously you can't make everyone 100% happy 100% of the time but they've achieved a good balance of humour, fighting and lightness vs. darkness.

There seems to be a massive emphasis on the brothers' camraderie this time round though. I have no complaints about that.

[demonsweat]

My guess is that they're taking it easy on the Shredder/Foot Clan thing so they can ramp that arc up slowly over a few seasons. I would like to see more Foot ninja action myself but I sort of like the way they're just teasing us with it.

I'm just waiting for the inevitable Splinter/Shredder showdown, that's going to be crazy awesome. Throw in the fact that Karai might be Miwa... damn, I can only imagine how pissed Splinter would be. Also, Shredder doesn't know Splinter is a rat yet, does he? And we haven't really seen Shredder without his mask either. I bet Splinter will knock it off. That way they'll both see each other's current forms at the same time.

Yeah... there's some good stuff to look forward to. The season break is going to be a killer.

[BabyTurtles]

Originally Posted by kelligrafie

Yeah I think they've tried to please as many people as possible. Obviously you can't make everyone 100% happy 100% of the time but they've achieved a good balance of humour, fighting and lightness vs. darkness.

There seems to be a massive emphasis on the brothers' camraderie this time round though. I have no complaints about that.

not gonna lie the bro stuff is half the reason I love this show so much XD

[kelligrafie]

Originally Posted by demonsweat

I'm just waiting for the inevitable Splinter/Shredder showdown, that's going to be crazy awesome. And we haven't really seen Shredder without his mask either. I bet Splinter will knock it off. That way they'll both see each other's current forms at the same time.

I think the chance to see Splinter losing his cool is exciting. And the extent that both of them are willing to go to destroy each other for good.

It will reveal a side of them to the Turtles and Karai that they have never seen before and therefore change the dynamics of everyones' relationships.

On a quick note, Shredder's facial scarring is a nice touch. Lends more belief to this rivalry back story he and Splinter have.

Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

not gonna lie the bro stuff is half the reason I love this show so much XD

Same! I want to see more scenes of Mikey or Donnie with Leo though. It seems to be whenever Leo has a brother scene it's a stand off with Raph.

[TurtleMaster4]

Hmm, it meet higher than my expectations for sure! I am really used to the animations now, and the story is awesome! But the 2k3s are still my favorite, i doubt that will ever change.

Some episodes are weaker than others, but most episodes are more than great! The only episode I don't like that much was the Pulverizer, and I'm all for comedy relief! But I didn't like they way he was represented.

But I am proud to say that the latest episode Enemy of my Enemy was awesome! And really picked up the slack! Can't wait for the rest of the season!

[Leofan26]

Well, Karai arc has changed my views on this show, I like it a lot better now. I think things would improve if they had Shredder appear more though, I know they are trying to change things a little from the past series but putting out random villain of the day doesn't add in more fun. Though I guess they make Shredder episodes more intense when they do this, I just wish we didn't have to wait that long for them, to me they make the best episodes

[Coola Yagami]

Considering they went the full first season without Casey and it worked out just fine.... I don't really see a problem with him being a 'guest character' in a few episodes, like Leatherhead and Snakeweed, and not a recurring character.

[pannoni1]

For me I was hoping that it would do well while having doubts where I thought that "If it doesn't do well, at least there were lots of other good series." With the exception of three episodes (Turtle Temper, The Pulverizer, and The Cockroach Terminator), every episode has that quality that really gives your imagination and is worthwhile watching repeatedly. The Turtles have distinct personalities and attitudes that work very well. I'm hoping that this series goes beyond the initial 65 episodes and through gradual development of the Foot/Shredder/Karai, revealing what Dimension X consists of, various new characters that expand the franchise, along with the ambitions of April's life as she becomes an adult, remains fresh for a long time.

[JTH]

I was a late bloomer to the show.

I had heard about the show watching a Youtube of a Rob Paulsen interview session. I hadn't planned on watching and missed a good chunk of the series when it started.

I guess fortunetly for me, the first episode I saw was about the last half of "It Came From the Depths" which is one of the best episodes yet. I was intrigued so I starting finding them and watching them from the beginning, by episode 4 I got hooked.

It's my favorite show on TV right now.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by pannoni1

For me I was hoping that it would do well while having doubts where I thought that "If it doesn't do well, at least there were lots of other good series." With the exception of three episodes (Turtle Temper, The Pulverizer, and The Cockroach Terminator), every episode has that quality that really gives your imagination and is worthwhile watching repeatedly. The Turtles have distinct personalities and attitudes that work very well. I'm hoping that this series goes beyond the initial 65 episodes and through gradual development of the Foot/Shredder/Karai, revealing what Dimension X consists of, various new characters that expand the franchise, along with the ambitions of April's life as she becomes an adult, remains fresh for a long time.

The show has already been renewed for 3 seasons so its going to have 78 episodes at the minimum.

[kelligrafie]

A lot of people have really slammed The Pulverizer episode. I know he's annoying but isn't that the point of him? At least he's a convincing character! I can't hate that episode because I got my favourite Mikey line out of it.

The show has already been renewed for 3 seasons so its going to have 78 episodes at the minimum.

In the UK we're just getting the series through on our more 'native' TV channels, which will be good for me during the wait for the new series. I'm hoping we'll get the 2nd series at the same time-ish as 'Team America'.

[TheCanadiandrome]

i still feel the same way, i absolutely love this cartoon

[CyberCubed]

I can't get over how funny the show is. While there are some jokes that fall flat and are obviously aimed at a younger audience, its amazing how a lot of the other jokes are actually funny for adults.

The show could give Simpsons a run for its money.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I can't get over how funny the show is. While there are some jokes that fall flat and are obviously aimed at a younger audience, its amazing how a lot of the other jokes are actually funny for adults.

The show could give Simpsons a run for its money.

yeah for sure

[gobo]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

How has your view on the Nick cartoon changed since September 2012?

It's less of a chore to sit through these days.

[raphfan84]

I'll be simple, short, and sweet...the cartoon rocks!! I enjoy every episode more and more!!

[DonatelloNinja82]

I love it more as more time goes by!

[snake]

Originally Posted by kelligrafie

Maybe I touched a nerve with Casey. I'll explain.

I have very limited experience of Casey but he struck me as being a character who is just there to generate scenes when the writers hit a block. That's just the impression I got.

I'd only be interested in him appearing to see how it changes the dynamic between Donnie and April. For me it is 99% Turtles 1% other characters. I understand you need other people/mutants in there or it gets repetitive. But I don't feel Casey to be essential as say Splinter would be.

I don't pretend to know all the characters from TMNT inside out. I just know who I like, who I relate to and who I don't.



Alas we don't get Cartoon Network in my house. I've had to resort to 'other means' of viewing *cough*. BUT the series has just literally started coming through the CITV channel which we DO get. So maybe TT will also show up. In a perfect world.

I wouldn't watch Teen Titans Go! If I were you. T'was terrible!