How has your view on the Nick cartoon changed since September 2012?

*CyberCubed* · 04-23-2013, 11:32 AM

The show is almost a year old now (hard to believe), so how has your view on the series changed from September 2012?

Overall I am very impressed with the show and its gone above expectations for me. While I don't think any of the stories so far have been particularly deep, the show manages to keep itself entertaining with the banter and characterisation of the main cast, particularly the Turtles and Splinter.

There are a few minor elements I don't like (some stupid characters like Spiderbitez or Pulverizer), but overall I have enjoyed a lot of the new characters introduced as well.

If you told me 2 years ago I would enjoy watching a show with a teenage April, a younger Splinter, and the Turtles fighting a Dog and Fish mutant, I would have thought it would be nonsense. Overall I hope they can improve more into Season 2.

*Oculus Orbus* · 04-23-2013, 01:35 PM

I had very low expectations, so it surpised me big time when it first started. For a pretty long while, it continued to grow on me, and I liked it better with every new episode. Then, after "I, Monster", I haven't been enjoying it that much, with "The Pulverizer" and "Cockroach Terminator" being specially weak, but the series still has my interest. I'm sure it'll get better in the next few episodes, the last one has been very good.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 04-23-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The show is almost a year old now (hard to believe), so how has your view on the series changed from September 2012?

Have you forgotten how to tell time?

jenna · 04-23-2013, 01:48 PM

The show has some major plus points. High quality martial arts, atmosphere, a gritty city and numerous homages to other incarnations.

For me, the best point is the characters. They've done a really good job. From voice artists to turtle design - the result is outstanding.

I've also been surprised at how easily I've accepted aspects I thought I'd hate, like a teenage April.

My only criticism is actually something that is highly subjective: there are a few too many mutants running around New York City for my taste. I prefer the turtles and splinter as the only mutants, like the extraordinary in an ordinary setting. But that's just me. I enjoy so many other aspects of the show that I can easily see past this.

Really excited for more episodes and season 2.

HerpDerp · 04-23-2013, 02:05 PM

TIL: 7 months is almost a year.

To answer the question, I'm not as interested as I used to be. If I had to cite a reason it would probably be that I'm getting a little tired of the same jokes and tropes over and over again. The world feels very limited, too. I know that's partly because they're mutant turtles and have to stay hidden, but everything is just starting to feel kind of ... samey.

*CyberCubed* · 04-23-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

Have you forgotten how to tell time?

There are only 6 eps left in the season and we're fairly deep in its first year.

LH · 04-23-2013, 02:51 PM

Hmm.. Well, back in September I wasn't watching the show.. I had heard of it, and saw the toys on the shelves, but my perspective of the series didn't start until December... Speaking from that point, I still love it. I love the fact that the series can be both fun and serious at the same time. I love how the story of each episode has the ability to pull you in and make you want to keep watching. This is my favorite show on television.

*BabyTurtles* · 04-23-2013, 03:02 PM

when I first saw it...I thought "what are they doing to TMNT!?"

than I started seeing promos for the show and wanted to see it badly!

and now it's my favorite show right now

*Donatello19* · 04-23-2013, 03:07 PM

I never really doubted that it would be good, but it sure was fun listening to everyone complaining about the three toes, a teenage April, and having a race of aliens called The Kraang instead of Krang himself. I am happy they didn't go with those original leaked designs though, those were terrible.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 04-23-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

There are only 6 eps left in the season and we're fairly deep in its first year.

Well, it's only about half a year old, regardless of how many episodes are left.

*TurtleTitan97* · 04-23-2013, 03:37 PM

I still find the show enjoyable. Although I was a bit worried at first, I had confidence that the show would be good. Way to go to the Nick crew!

Gwydion · 04-23-2013, 03:50 PM

When I first saw there was going to be a new Turtles show done in CGI, I was extremely skeptical. I can't say I'm a huge fan of that sort of animation, so I really wasn't expecting to like it on that front. I also knew it'd be weird getting used to "Raphael" as Donatello and April as a teenager. But on the flip side, I also heard a lot of news that I thought was pretty cool. So while I went into it not sure I would like it, I kept an open mind and wound up being fairly excited nonetheless.

Since then, the show has exceeded my expectations. While there are some things I think it could improve upon, I'm absolutely loving it so far! It's fun and has my favorite Turtle personalities to date. I really like what they did with the Kraang, and I personally like Fishface and Dogpound as Shredder's new henchmen. All the homages to various other versions of the franchise make me as an older fan smile, and dare I say I might even like this theme song better than the original.

Occasionally the story is a bit jerky (like them losing the power cell to the Kraang at the end of one episode and then suddenly chasing them down only to lose them again(?) at the beginning of the next or April not knowing who was in the photo despite being right there when Splinter explained that it was of himself and his family), and some of the character designs/animation make me wince (like Spiderbytez/lot of the human cast), but overall I think those are fairly minor nitpicks in the grand scheme of things. It's very entertaining, and much better than I would originally have given it credit for!

*DVD* · 04-23-2013, 04:05 PM

I was really looking forward to it.
I saw the first episode (in the half hour preview before the one hour premiere), and I thought it was brilliant.
The first story set the style and I was impressed.
Since then, I've looked forward to each new episode, and I think, without exception, I hav enjoyed every one of them.
With 6 to go, I agree that it's hard to believe that this first year has almost gone by already.
I hope there isn't too big a gap, an we see season two before September.

demonsweat · 04-23-2013, 04:08 PM

Several episodes ago I thought that this show had the potential to be my favorite of the three, and I haven't swayed from that. It's still a little too early to say for sure but that idea is solidifying with each and every episode.

All I really wanted out of this show was good, real martial arts choreography and decent focus on their individual personalities (and good dialogue between the four). Needless to say it's delivered on those fronts, and then some. No way did I expect to love it this much. You really do get a sense that the people behind the show really are hardcore fans themselves and that's just so rad. I watch a lot of toons, but this is definitely my current fave.

Ryanator008 · 04-23-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Donatello19

I never really doubted that it would be good, but it sure was fun listening to everyone complaining about the three toes, a teenage April, and having a race of aliens called The Kraang instead of Krang himself. I am happy they didn't go with those original leaked designs though, those were terrible.

What leaked designs?

Ninja Tiptup · 04-23-2013, 04:16 PM

My view has basically remained the same. I loved it from day one and besides a few weaker episodes I've continued to love it and love it even more. So I guess it was a gradual increase from an already high view.

Bossa Nova · 04-23-2013, 07:53 PM

Not a whole lot has changed. I didn't like a teenage April, I didn't like the emphasis on Don's crush on her and I didn't like the new design/attitude of Splinter and I still don't like these things now or see myself ever really changing my opinion on them. On the flip side, I liked (for the most part) the animated designs of the turtles themselves, I liked that Kraang =/= Shredder and I liked the overall characters of Dogpound and Fishface, and as the show has continued this has only solidified even more, especially the more we learn about the latter two in particular.

I'm still really attached to the 2k3 series and it's difficult not to compare this series to that one, but I do fully support it for all its elements that I DO like and its own spin on the characters. With this last episode my view on Karai has started to slowly shift since although I've always liked her character I just HATED how Nick brought her into the series and I was very disappointed that I'd come to dislike one of my favorite characters. But already they're putting her in a light I'm really warming up to so I'm pretty excited that Nick can shift my opinion so well.

*drgon78* · 04-23-2013, 09:15 PM

When I first heard about it, I wasn't sure if I would like it, but I am really liking this show. The main reason is that I really like this show's version of the turtles, April, Splinter, Shredder, and Karai. I was unsure at first because it was going to be computer animated 3d series but I really do like the style, characters, and the story of the series.

Miles · 04-23-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HerpDerp

TIL: 7 months is almost a year.

To answer the question, I'm not as interested as I used to be. If I had to cite a reason it would probably be that I'm getting a little tired of the same jokes and tropes over and over again. The world feels very limited, too. I know that's partly because they're mutant turtles and have to stay hidden, but everything is just starting to feel kind of ... samey.

I kind of find myself in this boat as well. Some of it is probably due to the computer animation wearing a bit thin for me. I'm a bit old-fashioned, I guess. I just prefer the 2-D stuff.

That, and I have moments where I feel as though I'm watching a show written and directed by hyperactive kids for hyperactive kids. Seriously, I blink and I feel like I've missed something. How's a person supposed to eat a bowl of cereal and watch cartoons if entire plot points are wrapped up between bites?

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 04-24-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by drgon78

When I first heard about it, I wasn't sure if I would like it, but I am really liking this show. The main reason is that I really like this show's version of the turtles, April, Splinter, Shredder, and Karai. I was unsure at first because it was going to be computer animated 3d series but I really do like the style, characters, and the story of the series.

I 100% agree this. Its a great show!

04-23-2013, 11:32 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,869	How has your view on the Nick cartoon changed since September 2012? The show is almost a year old now (hard to believe), so how has your view on the series changed from September 2012? Overall I am very impressed with the show and its gone above expectations for me. While I don't think any of the stories so far have been particularly deep, the show manages to keep itself entertaining with the banter and characterisation of the main cast, particularly the Turtles and Splinter. There are a few minor elements I don't like (some stupid characters like Spiderbitez or Pulverizer), but overall I have enjoyed a lot of the new characters introduced as well. If you told me 2 years ago I would enjoy watching a show with a teenage April, a younger Splinter, and the Turtles fighting a Dog and Fish mutant, I would have thought it would be nonsense. Overall I hope they can improve more into Season 2.

04-23-2013, 03:02 PM	#8
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	when I first saw it...I thought "what are they doing to TMNT!?" than I started seeing promos for the show and wanted to see it badly! and now it's my favorite show right now __________________

04-23-2013, 03:37 PM	#11
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	I still find the show enjoyable. Although I was a bit worried at first, I had confidence that the show would be good. Way to go to the Nick crew! __________________

04-23-2013, 03:50 PM	#12
Gwydion Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 331	When I first saw there was going to be a new Turtles show done in CGI, I was extremely skeptical. I can't say I'm a huge fan of that sort of animation, so I really wasn't expecting to like it on that front. I also knew it'd be weird getting used to "Raphael" as Donatello and April as a teenager. But on the flip side, I also heard a lot of news that I thought was pretty cool. So while I went into it not sure I would like it, I kept an open mind and wound up being fairly excited nonetheless. Since then, the show has exceeded my expectations. While there are some things I think it could improve upon, I'm absolutely loving it so far! It's fun and has my favorite Turtle personalities to date. I really like what they did with the Kraang, and I personally like Fishface and Dogpound as Shredder's new henchmen. All the homages to various other versions of the franchise make me as an older fan smile, and dare I say I might even like this theme song better than the original. Occasionally the story is a bit jerky (like them losing the power cell to the Kraang at the end of one episode and then suddenly chasing them down only to lose them again(?) at the beginning of the next or April not knowing who was in the photo despite being right there when Splinter explained that it was of himself and his family), and some of the character designs/animation make me wince (like Spiderbytez/lot of the human cast), but overall I think those are fairly minor nitpicks in the grand scheme of things. It's very entertaining, and much better than I would originally have given it credit for! __________________

04-23-2013, 04:08 PM	#14
demonsweat Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: a warm place Posts: 555	Several episodes ago I thought that this show had the potential to be my favorite of the three, and I haven't swayed from that. It's still a little too early to say for sure but that idea is solidifying with each and every episode. All I really wanted out of this show was good, real martial arts choreography and decent focus on their individual personalities (and good dialogue between the four). Needless to say it's delivered on those fronts, and then some. No way did I expect to love it this much. You really do get a sense that the people behind the show really are hardcore fans themselves and that's just so rad. I watch a lot of toons, but this is definitely my current fave. __________________ stuff to read: fanfiction.net / deviantArt stuff to look at: Sweat's Dojo / Screencap Gallery

04-23-2013, 01:35 PM	#2
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	I had very low expectations, so it surpised me big time when it first started. For a pretty long while, it continued to grow on me, and I liked it better with every new episode. Then, after "I, Monster", I haven't been enjoying it that much, with "The Pulverizer" and "Cockroach Terminator" being specially weak, but the series still has my interest. I'm sure it'll get better in the next few episodes, the last one has been very good.

04-23-2013, 01:48 PM	#4
jenna Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,190	The show has some major plus points. High quality martial arts, atmosphere, a gritty city and numerous homages to other incarnations. For me, the best point is the characters. They've done a really good job. From voice artists to turtle design - the result is outstanding. I've also been surprised at how easily I've accepted aspects I thought I'd hate, like a teenage April. My only criticism is actually something that is highly subjective: there are a few too many mutants running around New York City for my taste. I prefer the turtles and splinter as the only mutants, like the extraordinary in an ordinary setting. But that's just me. I enjoy so many other aspects of the show that I can easily see past this. Really excited for more episodes and season 2.

04-23-2013, 02:05 PM	#5
HerpDerp Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 488	TIL: 7 months is almost a year. To answer the question, I'm not as interested as I used to be. If I had to cite a reason it would probably be that I'm getting a little tired of the same jokes and tropes over and over again. The world feels very limited, too. I know that's partly because they're mutant turtles and have to stay hidden, but everything is just starting to feel kind of ... samey.

04-23-2013, 02:51 PM	#7
LH Leatherhead Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,705	Hmm.. Well, back in September I wasn't watching the show.. I had heard of it, and saw the toys on the shelves, but my perspective of the series didn't start until December... Speaking from that point, I still love it. I love the fact that the series can be both fun and serious at the same time. I love how the story of each episode has the ability to pull you in and make you want to keep watching. This is my favorite show on television.

04-23-2013, 03:07 PM	#9
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	I never really doubted that it would be good, but it sure was fun listening to everyone complaining about the three toes, a teenage April, and having a race of aliens called The Kraang instead of Krang himself. I am happy they didn't go with those original leaked designs though, those were terrible.

04-23-2013, 04:05 PM	#13
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	I was really looking forward to it. I saw the first episode (in the half hour preview before the one hour premiere), and I thought it was brilliant. The first story set the style and I was impressed. Since then, I've looked forward to each new episode, and I think, without exception, I hav enjoyed every one of them. With 6 to go, I agree that it's hard to believe that this first year has almost gone by already. I hope there isn't too big a gap, an we see season two before September.

04-23-2013, 04:16 PM	#16
Ninja Tiptup Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 1,451	My view has basically remained the same. I loved it from day one and besides a few weaker episodes I've continued to love it and love it even more. So I guess it was a gradual increase from an already high view. __________________ It's weird to be normal, and it's normal to be weird.

04-23-2013, 07:53 PM	#17
Bossa Nova Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States, California Posts: 592	Not a whole lot has changed. I didn't like a teenage April, I didn't like the emphasis on Don's crush on her and I didn't like the new design/attitude of Splinter and I still don't like these things now or see myself ever really changing my opinion on them. On the flip side, I liked (for the most part) the animated designs of the turtles themselves, I liked that Kraang =/= Shredder and I liked the overall characters of Dogpound and Fishface, and as the show has continued this has only solidified even more, especially the more we learn about the latter two in particular. I'm still really attached to the 2k3 series and it's difficult not to compare this series to that one, but I do fully support it for all its elements that I DO like and its own spin on the characters. With this last episode my view on Karai has started to slowly shift since although I've always liked her character I just HATED how Nick brought her into the series and I was very disappointed that I'd come to dislike one of my favorite characters. But already they're putting her in a light I'm really warming up to so I'm pretty excited that Nick can shift my opinion so well. __________________ Nova's TMNT Fanfics

04-23-2013, 09:15 PM	#18
drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,405	When I first heard about it, I wasn't sure if I would like it, but I am really liking this show. The main reason is that I really like this show's version of the turtles, April, Splinter, Shredder, and Karai. I was unsure at first because it was going to be computer animated 3d series but I really do like the style, characters, and the story of the series.