Do you think the tone would be right for 2012?

FlippytheMaster · 06-09-2011, 10:00 PM

As I understand it, they're mixing elements of the 80's show with elements of the 2003 show. Now, I'm a bit on the fence about this for a few reasons, though I can probably see why they did it. I'm just not sure how well it'd work for today's audience.
Don't get me wrong, the 80's show was a great show.... but it was a great show FOR the 80's. It holds up fine due to nostalgia, but TV animation has made leaps and bounds since then in terms of tone and story development.
I just don't think the 80's show's tone would work for a modern day audience. I understand it won't be TOO goofy, but it'll be goofier than the 2003 series. But, let's face it, the 2003 series could be pretty goofy. So that makes me a bit worried that people won't accept the new show because of its lighter tone in 2012. The trend seems to be going for more mature and serious shows (especially with The Dark Knight making tons) So my question is... do you think it'd be accepted by a modern audience as a show that has a larger focus towards comedy instead of action?

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06-09-2011, 10:00 PM	#1
FlippytheMaster Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Right behind you. Posts: 47	Do you think the tone would be right for 2012? As I understand it, they're mixing elements of the 80's show with elements of the 2003 show. Now, I'm a bit on the fence about this for a few reasons, though I can probably see why they did it. I'm just not sure how well it'd work for today's audience. Don't get me wrong, the 80's show was a great show.... but it was a great show FOR the 80's. It holds up fine due to nostalgia, but TV animation has made leaps and bounds since then in terms of tone and story development. I just don't think the 80's show's tone would work for a modern day audience. I understand it won't be TOO goofy, but it'll be goofier than the 2003 series. But, let's face it, the 2003 series could be pretty goofy. So that makes me a bit worried that people won't accept the new show because of its lighter tone in 2012. The trend seems to be going for more mature and serious shows (especially with The Dark Knight making tons) So my question is... do you think it'd be accepted by a modern audience as a show that has a larger focus towards comedy instead of action?