Nick comparisons to 2k3 series

aliena · 05-25-2015, 11:15 AM

I'm binge watching the 2k3 series and I must say to anyone who hasn't watched it, you need to watch it. So many moments make me cry and laugh, it is amazing.

But now that I've seen so many episodes, I'm looking at the Nick series and enjoying seeing the comparisons. I realize now that Nick is the kidification version of 2k3, but there are some things that are trade offs.

Warning, read no further if you have not seen the 2k3 series as this will be filled with spoilers...

Keep in mind, this is just my observed opinion, but for instance..
The 2k3 Mikey is selfish, whiny, braggy, and annoying a lot of the time. I also don't feel he is all that compassionate toward others, but he is respected by his brothers and depended on during fighting.

In comparison, I now see that Nick Mikey gets entire episodes where he is strong, smart and in control, and he is very compassionate toward his brothers as well as others. He also connects a lot more on a social playing field, even with the enemies. I now love this Mikey far more than I even did before.

Then there's Leo. In both series he's seen as the leader with all the responsibilities, but he is more so the prodigal son in 2k3. They both shared moments of darkness and brooding due to battles with Shredder and their caring of Karai, but 2k3 Leo goes on for a long time, which Nick Leo wraps it up sooner.

He doesn't get to have his journey to recovery like 2k3 and I wish they'd give Nick Leo something like that.(Even though I know there was a feisty thread on Leo becoming too perfect) I do not want the others to be pushed to the side to make it all about Leo.

As for Raph, man, if I loved him before, I really love him now in the 2k3 series. He's my favorite Raph, probably my favorite character out of all the incarnations. I could watch him do his own spin off I love him that much. Just seeing tears in his eyes...my my.

Having said that, Nick Raph does get to have a heck of a lot more character development. I know that sounds impossible, but we learn of his true fear of insects, his possible connection to animals, his ability to be a true leader in times of need and he went dark...for five minutes, but he still went dark. However, I'm not finished with the 2k3 series so that may still be something forthcoming, crossing my fingers that it is.

There is a so much more to compare, but I think this is long enough for now. I'd love to hear any other comparisons that I might be missing.

05-25-2015, 11:15 AM	#1
aliena Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 294	Nick comparisons to 2k3 series I'm binge watching the 2k3 series and I must say to anyone who hasn't watched it, you need to watch it. So many moments make me cry and laugh, it is amazing. But now that I've seen so many episodes, I'm looking at the Nick series and enjoying seeing the comparisons. I realize now that Nick is the kidification version of 2k3, but there are some things that are trade offs. Warning, read no further if you have not seen the 2k3 series as this will be filled with spoilers... Keep in mind, this is just my observed opinion, but for instance.. The 2k3 Mikey is selfish, whiny, braggy, and annoying a lot of the time. I also don't feel he is all that compassionate toward others, but he is respected by his brothers and depended on during fighting. In comparison, I now see that Nick Mikey gets entire episodes where he is strong, smart and in control, and he is very compassionate toward his brothers as well as others. He also connects a lot more on a social playing field, even with the enemies. I now love this Mikey far more than I even did before. Then there's Leo. In both series he's seen as the leader with all the responsibilities, but he is more so the prodigal son in 2k3. They both shared moments of darkness and brooding due to battles with Shredder and their caring of Karai, but 2k3 Leo goes on for a long time, which Nick Leo wraps it up sooner. He doesn't get to have his journey to recovery like 2k3 and I wish they'd give Nick Leo something like that.(Even though I know there was a feisty thread on Leo becoming too perfect) I do not want the others to be pushed to the side to make it all about Leo. As for Raph, man, if I loved him before, I really love him now in the 2k3 series. He's my favorite Raph, probably my favorite character out of all the incarnations. I could watch him do his own spin off I love him that much. Just seeing tears in his eyes...my my. Having said that, Nick Raph does get to have a heck of a lot more character development. I know that sounds impossible, but we learn of his true fear of insects, his possible connection to animals, his ability to be a true leader in times of need and he went dark...for five minutes, but he still went dark. However, I'm not finished with the 2k3 series so that may still be something forthcoming, crossing my fingers that it is. There is a so much more to compare, but I think this is long enough for now. I'd love to hear any other comparisons that I might be missing.