After two seasons, how do you feel about the Nickelodeon series? - Page 2

Gunpowder · 10-09-2014, 06:48 PM

This series has never ceased to maintain my interest, so it must be doing something right. That said, I feel like there's been a consistent linear pattern to these episodes...well, maybe that isn't the best way of putting it. What I mean is that the interesting themes of the show never go above and beyond the expectations. And I feel like, even though they've had their moments, the characters haven't really evolved since "Rise of the Turtles." That's not to say they've gotten zero character development, but I still can't take them any more or less seriously than I always have. It's complicated, I guess.

But the show's still going strong for me, no doubt. You can bet that I'll keep watching. It'd be nice to see some new elements, though. Backstory episodes, for instance; anything that gives more depth and substance. The only characters that have had that thus far are Karai and Splinter.

Mona_Lisa · 10-09-2014, 07:56 PM

Despite some complaining I like the Nickelodeon ninja turtles. I think for the most part they (Nick) do an awesome job.

Ramboraph4life aka Matt · 10-09-2014, 08:14 PM

Didn't care for the show at first, then it grew on me, but not it's just painful to watch.

Not too interested in the 'The Leo & Don Show', which (in my opinion) it has become.

*snake* · 10-09-2014, 08:17 PM

I like it a tiny bit more after Season 2. Three looks awesome, though.

Pizzalover94 · 10-09-2014, 09:08 PM

I will agree that we have had to endure some filler, and the season finale, while fantastic, repeated the same Kraang plot. I hope that Leo's personality will change somewhat, like it did in the 2K3 series. However, I hope it is not overdone. TMNT is one of the only shows I can watch multiple times and still enjoy it. I think it is a lot funnier than the OT, and although it is not as serious as 2K3, the fight scenes are awesome. We just have to remember that this is a kid's show first and foremost. I for one love all the references we are getting in this show. Also, we can't have the same exact story every time. There will be little changes with every show. I feel sometimes that fans want a "Mirage animated series," but that can't always happen. At least Shredder is human, and they have set up the cool story of them being adopted brothers. Where they will go with that story remains to be seen. This show brings up some ideas, and then they leave them unadressed.

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*Warhorse* · 10-09-2014, 09:17 PM

I don't know if there is an option for me. I like the show, but I just feel since the Wormquake episode, except for a few episodes here and there, I just feel the quality has really dropped, and I'm often left underwhelmed or disappointed. Granted, I enjoyed the first season more than the second as a whole.

Gunpowder · 10-09-2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhorse

I don't know if there is an option for me. I like the show, but I just feel since the Wormquake episode, except for a few episodes here and there, I just feel the quality has really dropped, and I'm often left underwhelmed or disappointed. Granted, I enjoyed the first season more than the second as a whole.

I can relate. I think that's because you've developed expectations for it by now, but the show hasn't really done anything to blow us out of the water - aside from the Season 2 finale, arguably. So we're left disappointed because it never exceeds our expectations.

*Drose18* · 10-09-2014, 09:32 PM

i think this show definitely took a turn for the worse at some point.

*ssjup81* · 10-09-2014, 09:36 PM

I chose the second option. I'm enjoying it more as it goes on, but I'm sure there are things that can make it better...like tea time girl. lol

*Warhorse* · 10-09-2014, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81

I chose the second option. I'm enjoying it more as it goes on, but I'm sure there are things that can make it better...like tea time girl. lol

Damn, I hope they bring her back for another episode. She was definitely a highlight of season 2 for me. It would be great if the writers slowly build her up to become a major character later on.

tmntpower1988 · 10-10-2014, 04:28 AM

The show can be great at times then meh other times. It gets really repetitive with the same plots over and over again. I did think the season 2 finale was impressive with the action and emotional scenes but I wish it wasn't another Kraang plot tbh Imo the 2k3 series had the best stories and animation. I still can't get used to the CGI in the Nick show, makes me cringe every time I watch an episode.

*ObiWanFan4life* · 10-10-2014, 04:43 AM

The filler episodes are hit and miss, but in my opinion, the show is at it's best when it focuses on the main story. However, there are a few things that I could do without. For example, I didn't care for the romance subplot in season 1, and I liked it even less when it became a love triangle in season 2. I also don't like how limited the show felt during the first two seasons. Reusing the same streets and warehouses. But Despite It's faults, It's still a well-written, entertaining show.

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 10-10-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81

I chose the second option. I'm enjoying it more as it goes on, but I'm sure there are things that can make it better...like tea time girl. lol

I feel the same way. This show is definitely picking up but it still has quite a ways to go in terms of storytelling. And there are still some issues I have that I want to see resolved like Donnie's flirting with April being toned down. I feel that he needs to take baby steps even though we know he's not going to get her. Mike's intelligence is STILL all over the place (although in Into The Technodrome, he did do very well to impress me but let's see how well the writers will handle him throughout the rest of the series). The writers still don't know what to do with Raph. There are a lot of fans of the angry turtle and yet Nick can't seem to grasp this. I am really hoping for a lot less mutants and more human opponents.

What it does right is that it doesn't go overboard on the humor like the 1987 cartoon does and it knows when to take itself seriously. Season 3's looking very exciting! I hope we will see more improvements but I'm not holding my breath on some of the issues.

*neatoman* · 10-14-2014, 01:32 PM

A good show show.

Might have been much better if it focused on the story and less on introducing characters we barely even see after their introduction episode, or the Kraang doing whatever random thing pops up in their heads.

But for what it is, it's good.

View Poll Results: How has the second season changed your opinion of the show?
Enjoy the series MUCH more now, I can't get enough!	23	37.70%
Enjoy it a bit more, but there are a few things that could make it fantastic.	17	27.87%
Same or unchanged, since the end of the first season.	11	18.03%
Slightly dislike the series now, a bit disappointed.	5	8.20%
Painful to watch now, I can't stand watching it sometimes.	1	1.64%
Don't watch the series anymore to be honest.	4	6.56%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

10-09-2014, 06:48 PM	#21
Gunpowder Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 715	This series has never ceased to maintain my interest, so it must be doing something right. That said, I feel like there's been a consistent linear pattern to these episodes...well, maybe that isn't the best way of putting it. What I mean is that the interesting themes of the show never go above and beyond the expectations. And I feel like, even though they've had their moments, the characters haven't really evolved since "Rise of the Turtles." That's not to say they've gotten zero character development, but I still can't take them any more or less seriously than I always have. It's complicated, I guess. But the show's still going strong for me, no doubt. You can bet that I'll keep watching. It'd be nice to see some new elements, though. Backstory episodes, for instance; anything that gives more depth and substance. The only characters that have had that thus far are Karai and Splinter. __________________ Jason Biggs was the best Leonardo.

10-09-2014, 07:56 PM	#22
Mona_Lisa Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 516	Despite some complaining I like the Nickelodeon ninja turtles. I think for the most part they (Nick) do an awesome job. __________________

10-09-2014, 09:08 PM	#25
Pizzalover94 Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 161	I will agree that we have had to endure some filler, and the season finale, while fantastic, repeated the same Kraang plot. I hope that Leo's personality will change somewhat, like it did in the 2K3 series. However, I hope it is not overdone. TMNT is one of the only shows I can watch multiple times and still enjoy it. I think it is a lot funnier than the OT, and although it is not as serious as 2K3, the fight scenes are awesome. We just have to remember that this is a kid's show first and foremost. I for one love all the references we are getting in this show. Also, we can't have the same exact story every time. There will be little changes with every show. I feel sometimes that fans want a "Mirage animated series," but that can't always happen. At least Shredder is human, and they have set up the cool story of them being adopted brothers. Where they will go with that story remains to be seen. This show brings up some ideas, and then they leave them unadressed. Spoiler: An example is April being a half-mutant and what happened to her mom. I heard this will be addressed soon though. __________________ Looking for 2003 Donnie, Mikey, Leo, and Don Next Mutation group of all five turtles OG Movie Star Turtles CGI 2007 Turtles Toon Turtles

10-10-2014, 04:43 AM	#32
ObiWanFan4life Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,724	The filler episodes are hit and miss, but in my opinion, the show is at it's best when it focuses on the main story. However, there are a few things that I could do without. For example, I didn't care for the romance subplot in season 1, and I liked it even less when it became a love triangle in season 2. I also don't like how limited the show felt during the first two seasons. Reusing the same streets and warehouses. But Despite It's faults, It's still a well-written, entertaining show. __________________ "The force will be with you, always" - Obi-Wan Kenobi

10-09-2014, 08:14 PM	#23
Ramboraph4life aka Matt Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Liberty, Iowa Posts: 1,234	Didn't care for the show at first, then it grew on me, but not it's just painful to watch. Not too interested in the 'The Leo & Don Show', which (in my opinion) it has become.

10-09-2014, 08:17 PM	#24
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	I like it a tiny bit more after Season 2. Three looks awesome, though.

10-09-2014, 09:17 PM	#26
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	I don't know if there is an option for me. I like the show, but I just feel since the Wormquake episode, except for a few episodes here and there, I just feel the quality has really dropped, and I'm often left underwhelmed or disappointed. Granted, I enjoyed the first season more than the second as a whole.

10-09-2014, 09:32 PM	#28
Drose18 The Catalina Wine Mixer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,865	i think this show definitely took a turn for the worse at some point.

10-09-2014, 09:36 PM	#29
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,734	I chose the second option. I'm enjoying it more as it goes on, but I'm sure there are things that can make it better...like tea time girl. lol

10-10-2014, 04:28 AM	#31
tmntpower1988 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 793	The show can be great at times then meh other times. It gets really repetitive with the same plots over and over again. I did think the season 2 finale was impressive with the action and emotional scenes but I wish it wasn't another Kraang plot tbh Imo the 2k3 series had the best stories and animation. I still can't get used to the CGI in the Nick show, makes me cringe every time I watch an episode.