Any seasons of the OT I should avoid? - Page 2

*Coola Yagami* · 02-13-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady, Beserko, Rat King, Megavolt, Titanus, Amok, OverDrive, Raptor, Seizure, Magma, HighBeam, Krakus*for awhile*, Commander Korak, Medusa, The Slorr, Sleazebug, Karg, Chronos, Enforcer Carter, Doomquest, Draconus...

Those are all the villains who appear in Red Sky. The only season that doesn't have a bunch of them is the last one which is only Dregg and Shredder's gang. There was almost a new villain every episode before that so I don't think they did to bad for themselves considering the old toon recycled Krang and Shredder for entire seasons.

He probably means too much new and not enough old. I know Shredder and Krang were used alot in the older seasons, but it wouldn't have hurt to see some more familiar faces in there. Rat King and Casey Jones did get one final appearance in those Red Sky eps, but it wouldn't have hurt to see Leatherhead, Baxter, Slash, Mondo Gecko, the Frogs Groundchuck and Dirtbag come back too. I'm also surprised there were no Lord Dregg, Mung and Carter toys at the time.

*CyberCubed* · 02-13-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

I'm also surprised there were no Lord Dregg, Mung and Carter toys at the time.

Isn't that just because Playmates were being idiots, as usual? You'd think they'd make toys of characters who actually appear in the show, and they never do it which is so stupid.

*Drtooth* · 02-14-2009, 08:48 AM

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Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady, Beserko, Rat King, Megavolt, Titanus, Amok, OverDrive, Raptor, Seizure, Magma, HighBeam, Krakus*for awhile*, Commander Korak, Medusa, The Slorr, Sleazebug, Karg, Chronos, Enforcer Carter, Doomquest, Draconus...

Oh... okay, okay. Must be my fault for remembering it wrong. I musta got confused with season 10.

Still hate the turtles mutating into the Incredible Hulk, though...

*ZariusTwo* · 02-14-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I say everything after the pilot is garbage. Worst...series....ever!

In the immortal bellow of Lex Luthor:

WRONG

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That's pretty much half the entire series.

Some of you take this show way too seriously.

People like you don't know when to distingush between what people find enjoyable and what there "obsessed" by. Quite frankly, one might even say the pedastel you put the modern series on is dubious at best.

Tabularasa · 02-14-2009, 11:04 AM

Season 2 & 6 didn't really do anything for me.

staypuftweepel · 02-14-2009, 11:26 AM

I personally think that you could probably skip most of the cartoons after season 2. For awhile I kind of dredded picking up Season 3 dvds just because I felt they were too boring. Not only that, but even as a kid I disliked the foot tickling torture episode and that episode with the hamster statue. I would definitly pick up the regular season 7 episodes. It's great when they actually use all of the toy characters in the cartoon. I think that pretty much the only good episodes after season 2 are the episodes that feature villians other than Shredder. The Baxter episodes all have a cool arc, the leatherhead episodes are pretty good and so forth. When it's just the guys vs. the Shredder and Krang everything gets redundant. Most of the times the last couple episodes of a season are good with the Shredder like the Big trilogy at the end of season 3. I don't have a problem with campy stories, they just have keep me interested.

I use to think that when I was a kid I watched the cartoon all of the time. But now I only recognize a few episodes of season 3 and pretty much nothing after that. I think maybe I bailed on the show when X-men, batman, spiderman and all of that started to come out.

I think maybe the toys and archie comics held my interest in the turtles. Then when I got to college I looked them up on the net and found the whole mirage universe. It certainly wasn't the tv show. Being that I am obsessive compulsive I'll collect all of the DVD's regardless.

-Gary

*ZariusTwo* · 02-14-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by staypuftweepel

I think maybe I bailed on the show when X-men, batman, spiderman and all of that started to come out.

None of which hold up anymore, except maybe Batman: TAS. The original TMNT series is actually more fun than than any of the 1990s Marvel cartoons. Season Three isnt repetitive at all, it's one of the last times until season seven that the series had an edge to it

staypuftweepel · 02-14-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

None of which hold up anymore, except maybe Batman: TAS. The original TMNT series is actually more fun than than any of the 1990s Marvel cartoons. Season Three isnt repetitive at all, it's one of the last times until season seven that the series had an edge to it

I would have to completely disagree with you. Spiderman may not hold up as well, but the xmen cartoon is still pretty good. It does a pretty good job of representing the source material. Every xmen show since has done nothing but try to make the stories generic and cut out anything closely resembling the comic. After season two most of the Turtles doesn't hold up at all. I can still continue to watch The first 78 of RGB (which came out around the same time) over and over again, but I've only watched season 3 through twice.

Also "maybe Batman TAS"? That cartoon was probably the best action cartoon ever made. There's no maybe about it.

If I wanted to watch a cartoon for it's goofiness I'd just watch my Looney Tunes DVD's.

*Sage Ninja* · 02-14-2009, 12:25 PM

I think this boils down to personal taste. Season one obviously, and season two and three are good. Season three had a concept that built up that was finally delivered in glory in the three part finale which served as a delicious pay off to all the "we need to get fuel for the technodrome" episodes.

Season four doesn't have the structure or edge season three has, but it still is fun and entertaining on several levels and funny IMHO. They really relied on the humour factor in season four. Season five is the weakest I believe. Six was ok, only the episodes on the first dvd disc are worth while to me.

Season seven is my favorite season. DON'T MISS THIS SEASON!!!

Jelly Bean · 02-17-2009, 05:35 PM

I'm not particularly enjoying season five right now. It's just, boring me. I've been mostly rewatching season three and season four.

*MrPliggins* · 02-18-2009, 11:19 PM

I just got through season five..it was pretty painful. I'm watching season six now..I've actually enjoyed the first few episodes much more than s5...but then I got to "Adventures In TurtleSitting"...lol.

*Cipher* · 02-18-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPliggins

I just got through season five..it was pretty painful. I'm watching season six now..I've actually enjoyed the first few episodes much more than s5...but then I got to "Adventures In TurtleSitting"...lol.

Honestly, what's so bad about season five? It's leagues better than season four at least, and most of six as well.

Do people just not like other mutants or something?

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 02-19-2009, 09:08 AM

All seasons 1-7 + vacation in Europe are good, season 8-10 if you like the "Red Sky" changes.

*Sage Ninja* · 02-19-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cipher

Honestly, what's so bad about season five? It's leagues better than season four at least, and most of six as well.

Do people just not like other mutants or something?

season five just didn't do it for me. Besides a couple episodes and the awsome interviews with the turtle voice, I didn't care for most of it season five.

TheUltimateShredhead · 02-19-2009, 09:38 PM

Season 5 is good, might not be the best, but i think tmnt keep it's standard pretty high throughout the show, the only leak is europe vacation.

The Terror of Death · 02-20-2009, 03:13 AM

Is season 3 a vast improvement over season 2 because I'm just about ready to give up on this show? I laughed a few times and there were two episodes I actually enjoyed but overall the season was mostly a chore to get through. If the show doesn't get much better than this than someone please tell me. I don't want to waste money on a show that doesn't hold up to today's standards.

*Spitfire* · 02-20-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

Still hate the turtles mutating into the Incredible Hulk, though...

Yeah I hated that arc too.

*CyberCubed* · 02-20-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Terror of Death

Is season 3 a vast improvement over season 2 because I'm just about ready to give up on this show? I laughed a few times and there were two episodes I actually enjoyed but overall the season was mostly a chore to get through. If the show doesn't get much better than this than someone please tell me. I don't want to waste money on a show that doesn't hold up to today's standards.

I liked Season 3 more than Season 2, mainly because they go with the crazy sci-fi plots.

You have to remember, the original cartoon isn't like the new one. This show was mainly about crazy sci-fi plots, fun campy moments, and the Turtles saving the day.

I figure fans more used to the 2k3 series may not like the old toon, but I guess its up to you.

*sdp* · 02-20-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Terror of Death

Is season 3 a vast improvement over season 2 because I'm just about ready to give up on this show? I laughed a few times and there were two episodes I actually enjoyed but overall the season was mostly a chore to get through. If the show doesn't get much better than this than someone please tell me. I don't want to waste money on a show that doesn't hold up to today's standards.

I think you are watching this show the wrong way, you are expecting 2k3 and you aren't getting it and you are not going to get.

As someone who saw this show mostly without nostalgia glasses since I barely got to watch the show as a kid this show holds up extremely well. I had very low expectations when first watching it on dvd and not only did it hold up well I liked it very much.

Its not an inferior version of the 2k3 show, its a different take on the characters and so different you can't compare them at all. Its like comparing 60s Batman to The Dark Knight. I'd say give it another try with a different state of mind, you'll eventually "get" the humor of the show and you'll see the action and few story-arcs it has as the frosting on the cake.

*Cipher* · 02-20-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Terror of Death

Is season 3 a vast improvement over season 2 because I'm just about ready to give up on this show? I laughed a few times and there were two episodes I actually enjoyed but overall the season was mostly a chore to get through. If the show doesn't get much better than this than someone please tell me. I don't want to waste money on a show that doesn't hold up to today's standards.

Don't expect the show to get any more serious, but Season Three, overall, is executed with a much higher quality than Season Two. More villains enter the roster, animation is better, and the humor is much more clever.

Season Two was really transitional, like they weren't sure how serious it should be, and so it suffered some wonky animation and poor writing. Everything has found its place by Season Three, and they begin to really advertise the toyline in the episodes, which gives it alot more variety.

Don't quit after Season Two. But if Season Three doesn't do it for you, then you should probably go ahead and stop watching it.

02-14-2009, 12:25 PM	#29
Sage Ninja Band of the Hawk Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,926	I think this boils down to personal taste. Season one obviously, and season two and three are good. Season three had a concept that built up that was finally delivered in glory in the three part finale which served as a delicious pay off to all the "we need to get fuel for the technodrome" episodes. Season four doesn't have the structure or edge season three has, but it still is fun and entertaining on several levels and funny IMHO. They really relied on the humour factor in season four. Season five is the weakest I believe. Six was ok, only the episodes on the first dvd disc are worth while to me. Season seven is my favorite season. DON'T MISS THIS SEASON!!! __________________ Cassandra: You won't fight me, but will you fight--for him! Cassandra's Revenge ~Tangled the Series ________________________________ http://frankviola.org/2012/01/30/godsviewofawoman/ _______________________________ http://nox-artemis.tumblr.com/post/4...k-and-feminism

02-19-2009, 09:08 AM	#33
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	All seasons 1-7 + vacation in Europe are good, season 8-10 if you like the "Red Sky". All seasons 1-7 + vacation in Europe are good, season 8-10 if you like the "Red Sky" changes.

02-14-2009, 11:04 AM	#25
Tabularasa Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 106	Season 2 & 6 didn't really do anything for me.

02-14-2009, 11:26 AM	#26
staypuftweepel Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 169	I personally think that you could probably skip most of the cartoons after season 2. For awhile I kind of dredded picking up Season 3 dvds just because I felt they were too boring. Not only that, but even as a kid I disliked the foot tickling torture episode and that episode with the hamster statue. I would definitly pick up the regular season 7 episodes. It's great when they actually use all of the toy characters in the cartoon. I think that pretty much the only good episodes after season 2 are the episodes that feature villians other than Shredder. The Baxter episodes all have a cool arc, the leatherhead episodes are pretty good and so forth. When it's just the guys vs. the Shredder and Krang everything gets redundant. Most of the times the last couple episodes of a season are good with the Shredder like the Big trilogy at the end of season 3. I don't have a problem with campy stories, they just have keep me interested. I use to think that when I was a kid I watched the cartoon all of the time. But now I only recognize a few episodes of season 3 and pretty much nothing after that. I think maybe I bailed on the show when X-men, batman, spiderman and all of that started to come out. I think maybe the toys and archie comics held my interest in the turtles. Then when I got to college I looked them up on the net and found the whole mirage universe. It certainly wasn't the tv show. Being that I am obsessive compulsive I'll collect all of the DVD's regardless. -Gary

02-18-2009, 11:19 PM	#31
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	I just got through season five..it was pretty painful. I'm watching season six now..I've actually enjoyed the first few episodes much more than s5...but then I got to "Adventures In TurtleSitting"...lol.

02-19-2009, 09:38 PM	#35
TheUltimateShredhead Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 642	Season 5 is good, might not be the best, but i think tmnt keep it's standard pretty high throughout the show, the only leak is europe vacation.

02-20-2009, 03:13 AM	#36
The Terror of Death Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 736	Is season 3 a vast improvement over season 2 because I'm just about ready to give up on this show? I laughed a few times and there were two episodes I actually enjoyed but overall the season was mostly a chore to get through. If the show doesn't get much better than this than someone please tell me. I don't want to waste money on a show that doesn't hold up to today's standards.