Should I go back and re-watch the original series or...

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

The OT had continuity

And "darker tone" doesnt always mean "good". Frankly, I think the 2003 series taking itself seriously is what makes it inferior. The old 'toon knew how ridiculous the premise of mutant Turtles actually is and had fun with it.

My problem with the show is in a similar vein. They lightened up the Mirage stores that they adapted, but didn't lighten the tone.
That's the fault with the "taking itself too seriously" thing. If you're gonna lighten the stories up, do the same to the mood. Otherwise it feels pretentious. I love 2k3 though, that's just my big complaint.