Raph's Treatment on the show

*Sabacooza* · 11-12-2015, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kelligrafie

I think people can and do understand perfectly well, without being 'Raphael fans'. For you to think that unless we're Raph fanboys/girls we won't 'get it', is quite patronising really.

We all have our favourites and we'd all wish for certain story lines or events for them to encounter. We'd all like the writers to 'handle' them a certain way.

But unless we ourselves are a writer on the show, we have to face facts that more often than not, it's not going to happen 100% according to our own individual plans.

We also have to face facts that the show isn't written for our individual benefit. They have an enormous variety of people to please.

Some people want hardcore nutter Raph. Some want soft as pie, sensitive Raph. Both are different but equally valid interpretations.

Someone's going to be disappointed whatever route they take.

And yes I would describe myself as a Raphael fan.

Sorry if you feel that way, Yes there are varying degrees of Raph fans. For the record, I have no problem with Raph having a soft side. I loved how he cared for Leo on the farm and his interaction with spike.The Mona Lisa bit was too forced, rushed and out of character. It could've been handled better. The point is Raph is not nearly as respected in the show as he should be. I wish more people could actually see that but it is what it is.

Just because something has the TMNT name slapped on it doesn't mean it's a totally flawless product. As a consumer and supporter of the show, it's our responsibility to voice our concerns so that improvements can be made. I for one want the show to get better over time, not to be chained to a tired formula and slip into the realm of mediocrity. I want the characters to be handled equally and fairly. I still feel Raph needs serious help here but Mikey also does to a small degree. I don't want him to be known for being an idiot all the time. These fixes can be made considering the show used to be pretty equal and solid in Season one.