Official Episode Discussion S2 #15 "Mazes and Mutants"

[Tabetaira Hamato]

Oh, I forgot. I love the ice cream kitty cameo Has anyone mentioned it already?

[victory_angel]

What about Splinter echoing the fan base with his "Don't you boys have mutagen to find?" question.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

Originally Posted by victory_angel

What about Splinter echoing the fan base with his "Don't you boys have mutagen to find?" question.

I also thought Splinter echoed the sentiments of those that find tabletop rpgs to be REALLY dorky. I honestly wonder how old Splinter is supposed to be in this incarnation. Maybe that line also represents the sorta "generation gap" that always seems to exist between kids and parents.

[victory_angel]

Originally Posted by T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!

I also thought Splinter echoed the sentiments of those that find tabletop rpgs to be REALLY dorky. I honestly wonder how old Splinter is supposed to be in this incarnation. Maybe that line also represents the sorta "generation gap" that always seems to exist between kids and parents.

It's just that in the first episode of the season Splinter told them they can't rest until they found all the mutagen canisters they had inadvertently dumped over the city. And for the first couple of episodes they were doing that. But the many of the other episodes they have been kicking around the lair, and doing anything but look for the mutagen. Hence the fan base saying "Don't you guys have mutagen to find?"

[rodster6]

Fun episode but another that doesn't really go anywhere.
How did the bird guy get his illusion powers and how did he lose his leg and end up with a peg leg?

I'd Say Mikey was a cross between Legolas and Golum as he was an archer but also got a bit golumly over the ring.

[Asha]

Originally Posted by rodster6

Fun episode but another that doesn't really go anywhere.
How did the bird guy get his illusion powers and how did he lose his leg and end up with a peg leg?

I'd Say Mikey was a cross between Legolas and Golum as he was an archer but also got a bit golumly over the ring.

He already had a prosthetic leg before his mutation.

[JH24]

Originally Posted by rodster6

Fun episode but another that doesn't really go anywhere.
How did the bird guy get his illusion powers and how did he lose his leg and end up with a peg leg?

I'd Say Mikey was a cross between Legolas and Golum as he was an archer but also got a bit golumly over the ring.

The magic powers were probably just a positive random effect from the Mutagen, unless there's an element that also incorporates someone's interests/traits into the transformation but that seems a bit unlikely. (Although Bradford's secondary mutation for example made him a lot more faster and agile, just like he had been wishing for)


As far as transformations go, the Mutagen Milton/Malachi got hit with was pretty "kind" to him, compared to some of the other mutations we've seen.

[raphmike]

wow good episode i like it so far 10/10 raph12 did samething when raph03 turn
into frog superquest episode.

i like
slow motion mikey face.
turtles have fun game like good family
turtles wear costume really cool

[Electric]

As someone who normally enjoys most episodes, this one i didn't not a fan of sir Malachi, no plot advancements whatsoever, and the whole "i just want someone to play with" ending was a little cheesy and boring. I felt like I had the same attitude as raph throughout the episode. It could be that this episode came after the manhattan project, which was incredible, and just seemed to fall short.

Even so, I still liked seeing Rockwell and leather head again, even if they were imaginary, and am glad the turtles recognized them as each. And was It just me or did leather head look even more badass this season than he did last? (Excluding the fire breathing)

[JH24]

@ ElectriCN

I understand what you mean, it wasn't the best episode but I don't think we should really take this one seriously.

It's more a light-hearted episode for fun after all the crazyness and darker things from before. Sometimes a bit of fun inbetween is exactly what this show needs IMHO, as it has a tendency to be a bit depressing/dark.


I was surprised at the ending though, I actually thought Malachi would have to pay or end up badly for what he did, but the turtles weren't even hostile. Personally I found that a nice change for once, and having a mutant that doesn't need to be their enemy. (loved that little fist bump at the end)


Leonardo's playful attitude in this episode made me smile, and Mikey got some laughs out of me as well. Actually all turtles had some good moments, it's nice to see them trying to relax and have fun as brothers, instead of fighting against the Kraang, Shredder or another dangerous mutant.


The Mutagen definitely gave Malachi some strong powers though. The ability to read other people's thoughts and memories is one thing, but actually using memories against them in illusions is pretty amazing. Some characters get some pretty good mutations (Malachi, Tigerclaw) while others definitely have worse results. (Timothy, Kirby, Rockwell, Snakeweed)

[demonsweat]

D&D, LotR, Dragon's Lair and Labyrinth references?? I'm in nerd heaven. Great espisode, I laughed all the way through.

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

To be honest I never cared for larp or real-life role playing. The whole thing always sounded so awful and boring to me.

Is this what nerds did in real life before online multiplayer RPG's were created? Glad I wasn't born in ancient times.

Ancient?

Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

TMNT playing D&D? Awesome! I sometimes run D&D games with a few friends when I can get a group together (Yes, it IS still a thing, and is a lot of fun!) on a regular basis. Our games are done around the table, though- I haven't done any LARPing in YEARS. It was a lot of fun when I did, though. And Raph saying he doesn't do rings is ironically funny, considering who his VA is! (Makes me wonder though- how would that story have been different if Samwise was the ring-bearer?)

Nice! I'm in a Pathfinder campaign with some buddies right now. CN Half-orc Sorceress, here.

[Shark_Blade]

Originally Posted by Tabetaira Hamato

Oh, I forgot. I love the ice cream kitty cameo Has anyone mentioned it already?

I'm glad Splinter isn't a least bit afraid of her lol.

[victory_angel]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

http://i.imgur.com/utesf3w.gif

I'm glad Splinter isn't a least bit afraid of her lol.

Revealing Icecream Kitty to Splinter must have been part of the "long talk" Donnie had with Mikey at the end of Rats and Men.