Season 3: Main Issues

*GoldMutant* · 09-20-2015, 02:26 PM

You know, when looking back at the show when it began, tons of promised potential. There's stories, there's references, there's comedy, a little something for everyone. Nearly everyone defends the first two seasons, and it's hard not to see why. Then we get to season 3...

I'm not going to beat around the bush with anyone who's said it, but season 3 is probably the weakest season of the show. It does have some stuff I personally like, such as the mutations of Bebop and Rocksteady, my favorite episode of the season of Casey vs the Underworld, and incredible animation. Following an epic season 2 finale that can be considered the best episode of the series, you would expect some emotional development and great plots. Karai mutated, the Kraang triumphant, the disappearance of Splinter, and other plots offer great potential.

Then, things take a dive depending on what you personally like. There's a lot of filler, the most in a season by far. It could be the characterization of some characters, especially Raph with a thread that sums it up with his treatment. Furthermore, it could even be the lack of potential of some episodes getting expanded upon into two parters, rushing some plots more. To say the least, it can be jarring to some but others can like what they want with the show. (we are humans, makes sense)

Though it had some positives going for it, season 3 to me personally is by far the weakest of the entire show at least until we proceed. With season 3 finally concluded, time to beg the question: what are the worst elements of the entire season? Also, if you could, how would these issues be improved to make it better in quality?

09-20-2015, 02:26 PM	#1
GoldMutant Control Your Narrative Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New England Posts: 1,763	Season 3: Main Issues You know, when looking back at the show when it began, tons of promised potential. There's stories, there's references, there's comedy, a little something for everyone. Nearly everyone defends the first two seasons, and it's hard not to see why. Then we get to season 3... I'm not going to beat around the bush with anyone who's said it, but season 3 is probably the weakest season of the show. It does have some stuff I personally like, such as the mutations of Bebop and Rocksteady, my favorite episode of the season of Casey vs the Underworld, and incredible animation. Following an epic season 2 finale that can be considered the best episode of the series, you would expect some emotional development and great plots. Karai mutated, the Kraang triumphant, the disappearance of Splinter, and other plots offer great potential. Then, things take a dive depending on what you personally like. There's a lot of filler, the most in a season by far. It could be the characterization of some characters, especially Raph with a thread that sums it up with his treatment. Furthermore, it could even be the lack of potential of some episodes getting expanded upon into two parters, rushing some plots more. To say the least, it can be jarring to some but others can like what they want with the show. (we are humans, makes sense) Though it had some positives going for it, season 3 to me personally is by far the weakest of the entire show at least until we proceed. With season 3 finally concluded, time to beg the question: what are the worst elements of the entire season? Also, if you could, how would these issues be improved to make it better in quality?