Mind Control: Good, Bad, or Disappointing?

*GoldMutant* · 11-22-2015, 02:43 PM

I've been thinking about this for a while with the mind control arc from season 3 and reading some of the comments on the episode threads, seems the arc didn't result too well especially now that we entered the realm of space.

Beginning in Casey Jones vs the Underworld, the arc certainly possessed excellent potential for drama and root the show to a serious nature; in addition, the IDW comics did City Fall involving Leonardo falling to mind control. Tons of opportunities were present, especially because two of the three mentions by Donatello in that episode happened; Karai suffered for a prolonged and almost annoying arc and the infamous control over Raphael happened, but never the control over the city...? (Seriously, this would have been great for Shredder!)

For me, I honestly felt the entire plot was ridiculed with serious deus ex resolves and overall didn't do well. The only one of actual substance was Fourfold Trap somewhat; by then, the arc ended for Karai. Karai's brief stint didn't last too long because of the time travel scenario and very little time to address her at all, especially with her mutation. Raph is similar, we know someone said the control over a turtle was set to occur, yet no results yield. I hate being a Negative Nancy, but for being the driving force barring Triceraton invasion and stopping the Kraang, the plot did feel poorly constructed.

I honestly am curious on everyone's thoughts: was the mind control an actual good plot or was it merely wasted potential that hindered other characters? Ignoring possible situations in the future, taking in what season 3 did only for the time being. Also, if you could see how the arc might have better benefited in the series.

View Poll Results: Thoughts on the mind control as a whole?
Well done storyline with decent to great episodes	2	15.38%
Good idea on paper, lackluster execution	5	38.46%
Mixed on the arc until the show ends	4	30.77%
Wasted arc and disappointing results	2	15.38%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

11-22-2015, 02:43 PM	#1
GoldMutant Control Your Narrative Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New England Posts: 1,763	Mind Control: Good, Bad, or Disappointing? I've been thinking about this for a while with the mind control arc from season 3 and reading some of the comments on the episode threads, seems the arc didn't result too well especially now that we entered the realm of space. Beginning in Casey Jones vs the Underworld, the arc certainly possessed excellent potential for drama and root the show to a serious nature; in addition, the IDW comics did City Fall involving Leonardo falling to mind control. Tons of opportunities were present, especially because two of the three mentions by Donatello in that episode happened; Karai suffered for a prolonged and almost annoying arc and the infamous control over Raphael happened, but never the control over the city...? (Seriously, this would have been great for Shredder!) For me, I honestly felt the entire plot was ridiculed with serious deus ex resolves and overall didn't do well. The only one of actual substance was Fourfold Trap somewhat; by then, the arc ended for Karai. Karai's brief stint didn't last too long because of the time travel scenario and very little time to address her at all, especially with her mutation. Raph is similar, we know someone said the control over a turtle was set to occur, yet no results yield. I hate being a Negative Nancy, but for being the driving force barring Triceraton invasion and stopping the Kraang, the plot did feel poorly constructed. I honestly am curious on everyone's thoughts: was the mind control an actual good plot or was it merely wasted potential that hindered other characters? Ignoring possible situations in the future, taking in what season 3 did only for the time being. Also, if you could see how the arc might have better benefited in the series. __________________