Official Episode Discussion S2 #15 "Mazes and Mutants"

[Shark_Blade]

All the people who doesn't watch LOTR/Hobbit..

What have you been doing with your life? You're missing out on some of the most essential movies of all time! Go watch em NOW.

Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

oh yea....about that!

why the heck didn't they help that kid!? XD he looked like he was only 12.

Yeah imagine he's a loner type of guy since young before being mutated, it'll be worse now that he's a mutant. All alone, cast away from society with no one to play with for all his life...

It'll be nice if he comes again from time to time to visit the turtles though.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

All the people who doesn't watch LOTR/Hobbit..

What have you been doing with your life? You're missing out on some of the most essential movies of all time! Go watch em NOW.

Fantasy bores me to the point of tears. I never got into Harry Potter either for the same reasons. Don't like stuff with middle earth, trolls, magic, witches, giant gnomes, elves, etc.

Much prefer sci-fi stuff like Star Wars and Star Trek. Or superheroes like DC and Marvel.

[fridaynightdestination]

I loved this episode, I thought it really fun and entertaining. 8/10

[OrokuYoshiFilms]

This episode was a lot of fun! Felt like a big commercial for the LARP turtle figures coming out soon, but done very well!

Favs:

1. Slow-mo time
2. Fire-breathing Leatherhead
3. "Solo LARP?!? *sob*"

[FoxBoxKid]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Fantasy bores me to the point of tears. I never got into Harry Potter either for the same reasons. Don't like stuff with middle earth, trolls, magic, witches, giant gnomes, elves, etc.

Much prefer sci-fi stuff like Star Wars and Star Trek. Or superheroes like DC and Marvel.

I used to hate anime, for similarly arbitrary reasons, but then I watched Dragon Ball Z Kai and Gurren Lagann, and now I'm much more open to Japanimation. You just gotta be open-minded.

As for the episode, it was okay, in my opinion. The costumes just screamed "toys!" Sir Malachi, was at least a not-boring character, but I don't think his mind powers were sufficiently explained. However, I did appreciate some of the jokes, like the line about the 1980s. All in all, it was enjoyable, but a bit of a letdown after Of Rats and Men & Wormquake. I think the next couple of episodes look good, though, with actual story development and whatnot.

[blindturtle02]

Yeah Foxbox, I kept thinking about toy adverts myself. I'm glad to see alternate costumes featured in the show rather than simply being part of a toyline and nothing else. neat

Hear ya about the dragons, Babyturtles. Especially when it's a big fire breathing Lh! Ok so he's a gator. But they both have scales, so that counts for something. Maybe Mikey should have rubbed his belly. Might have calmed him down.

[Sewer Sirens Podcast]

Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

I thought this episode was all kinds of fun with the LOTR references and the cameos by LH, Rockwell, and April. I felt sorry for Sir Malachi, though I also am curious as to how he warped the Turtles' minds to make them think this was real. Don's, "You shall not pass!" had me rolling as well as Raph turning into the turkey and also saying, "I don't do rings." That was just great. Overall, a fun little episode. I do hope we see Sir Malachi again at some point as it would be nice for the Turtles to have another ally. Can't wait for next week's ep. So glad new eps are airing again!

Agreed. Definitely liked the episode for the one-off comedic parts. The LARP aspect was interesting, but not something that really turned me on. It's a cool aspect, but from what I saw, I don't really want to return to the subject. However, would love to see Malachi come back, because I would love to see his character grow and I didn't find him that annoying. And Raph's turkey head ... that was great. Was expecting April being an illusion from the start, along with the other things we saw. Kinda predictable, but oh well, still had fun watching. Loved the LOTR nods and references, that was really cool.

It was a good episode ... but is probably somewhere lower on my list if I would compare it to previous episodes. I'm definitely looking forward to next weeks episode, I'm definitely more excited for that then I was this episode.

[victory_angel]

All the people who doesn't watch LOTR/Hobbit..

What have you been doing with your life? You're missing out on some of the most essential movies of all time! Go watch em NOW.

The books are well worth it.

[Ninja Tiptup]

What the shell turtles, don't you think you should have some way to at least contact this kid?

Do they really think leaving a mind-manipulating mutant who likely used to be ostracized by his peers, by himself down in the sewer wont lead to any future problems? Why aren't they taking him home so he's not alone? That seems pretty cold. How about telling him that you're looking for a cure for mutations? I mean really guys, this kid is in trouble and you're just sending him away?

I do hope Malachi comes back at some point regardless.

Great LOTR references. The LARPing was a riot. I didn't realize the Dragon's Lair homage before but I see it now. Got a good laugh out of Mikey saying the 1980s were the dark ages. Overall an enjoyable episode.

[Rukitron]

re-watching pre-mutation Malachi had a prosthetic left leg.

[JTH]

"I don't want to be stuck in the 1980s!"

I don't know if I laughed more at that because of the 80s Turtles gag or the fact that Mikey says that, then a character voiced by Pee Wee Herman appears.

[BabyTurtles]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

All the people who doesn't watch LOTR/Hobbit..

What have you been doing with your life? You're missing out on some of the most essential movies of all time! Go watch em NOW.

I tried! I really did...but I fell asleep....T^T it was so loooong and I don't like how fantasy people speak....it's so....noble?? I don't even know how to put it....

I'm more into Superheroes and Star wars ^_^

[snake]

Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

I tried! I really did...but I fell asleep....T^T it was so loooong and I don't like how fantasy people speak....it's so....noble?? I don't even know how to put it....

I'm more into Superheroes and Star wars ^_^

I'm into all 3...

[Ninjawolf]

This was a well deserved breather episode honestly, from all the insanity of the last few episodes it was nice for a more fillerish episode. It was an interesting episode though and Malichi has the potential to be a great ally considering his powers border on reality warping... think what tux kid could do if he wasn't playing. But yeah he was mutated from the mutagan rain it seems.

[BabyTurtles]

It was a short.......but I kinda liked the part where Leo told everyone to believe it's not real and Mikey is like "Leo says it's not real! Leo says it's not real!"

Idk I thought that was cute. Out of all the brothers Mikey seems to listen to Leo the most XD It's like a little brother and big brother thing~

[Kanon]

I like how Leos helmet reminds me of Galactus.
And Mikeys face when he talks about his unicorn-ring of awesomeness is priceless.

[Wildcat]

They never explained how he created the illusions.

Are we just supposed to assume Mutagen gives you magical powers now?

[Shark_Blade]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

They never explained how he created the illusions.

Are we just supposed to assume Mutagen gives you magical powers now?

Nah it's more of mind power imo, kinda like Rat King.

He has no power in the physical world.

Originally Posted by TurtleTron

Right!
apparently TMNT is a fandom that brings together all different fandoms, and when they do an episode like this, it shows whose on what side, not that that's a bad thing! I find it very humorous really I guess I'm just a "fan of all trades"

I LOVED this episode! Might replace "Cockroach Terminator" as my new favorite. so many awesome references! LOTR, D&D, Dragon Slayer, Laybrith. I think my favorite was when Raph, aka Sean Astin, aka Samwise Gamgee, says he doesn't do rings

Me too, I like fantasy and sci-fi alike.

I like that Raph "doesn't do rings", it kinda reflects how he doesn't carry the burden of the Ring in LOTR.

[TheJ-manTurtleMan]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

All the people who doesn't watch LOTR/Hobbit..

What have you been doing with your life? You're missing out on some of the most essential movies of all time! Go watch em NOW.

Right!
apparently TMNT is a fandom that brings together all different fandoms, and when they do an episode like this, it shows whose on what side, not that that's a bad thing! I find it very humorous really I guess I'm just a "fan of all trades"

I LOVED this episode! Might replace "Cockroach Terminator" as my new favorite. so many awesome references! LOTR, D&D, Dragon Slayer, Laybrith. I think my favorite was when Raph, aka Sean Astin, aka Samwise Gamgee, says he doesn't do rings