Would this show be better if it was binge watch?

[Luckyday]

Do you think that you would have notice less of this season's problems if you had binge watch it?

[ssjup81]

I binge watched the show up until Pizzaface, as that was the most recent ep out. Still was enjoyable.

[Gunpowder]

I just started watching the show this year, so I had to binge watch the DVDs to catch up. And I loved every minute of it. So I'd say yes.

(Watching the same episodes over and over again will obviously burn you out, though.)

[pannoni1]

I find that at certain checkpoints is the best time to marathon, especially after Season finales to grasp what played out in the previous season, though a few weak episodes that didn't contribute to the season in general I would pass on. I've only watched most episodes once, so refreshing what happened after so many episodes would help since it isn't like the OT when I would keep watching the same 65 episodes over and over again until Season 4 started, and those reruns made it easier to understand the series in full.

[CyberCubed]

I think any show is more enjoyable when you watch it quickly rather than waiting for one episode every week or every two months.

[Powder]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I think any show is more enjoyable when you watch it quickly rather than waiting for one episode every week or every two months.

This is true, but it doesn't mean the show will be any better, per se.

I feel that the Nick show has very few problems, I am huuuge fan of it & haven't been very critical of it. But, I think the issues it does have are somewhat glaring, which would only make them harder to swallow or whatever in high doses, I imagine. So I voted no.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by Powder

I feel that the Nick show has very few problems, I am huuuge fan of it & haven't been very critical of it. But, I think the issues it does have are somewhat glaring, which would only make them harder to swallow or whatever in high doses, I imagine. So I voted no.

I think the few problems the show has is the inability to move on from the Kraang storyline. Its hard to believe they'll still be doing the Kraang stuff well into Season 3.

The Season 2 finale was almost a repeat of Season 1's except it was darker since the good guys "lost" this time around rather than the happy ending of Season 1's finale.

[Powder]

Yeah man, that's the kinda thing I mean. If you're not big on the Kraang plots, April/Donnie, Mikey's personality, etc, you might find it difficult to do episodes consecutively.

[ssjup81]

Surprisingly, the Kraang stuff amuses me.

[Luckyday]

Originally Posted by Powder

Yeah man, that's the kinda thing I mean. If you're not big on the Kraang plots, April/Donnie, Mikey's personality, etc, you might find it difficult to do episodes consecutively.

That may be true but I think if I have watch it through a sitting, I wouldn't be constantly nit picking each episode on some minor details like April's family or school, Shredder's lack of strategy, any character's lack of a reaction, or anything that has do with continuity. I just wouldn't have time to think about these things.

[plastroncafe]

I think there's something to be said for the digestion between episodes, rather than the mainlining of one right after another.

Up until the most recent break I watched them when they aired, but now that I've moved and we've ditched our cable package...I guess I'll be seeing them when I see them.

Maybe I'll view the show more favorably with less time to think about nitpicks.
Time will tell.

[Jinxed-Outtaluck]

I've also only just started watching this show this year. I binged watched for about a week to catch up to 'Vengeance is Mine' and then joined everyone else in dragging ourselves through the hiatus.

But from the first episode I saw (Parasitica..before I started over from the beginning) I was HOOKED. This show is SO funny and clever and unique. Its interpretations of the past series' and its comic book feel is perfect.

I voted "yes" to the poll because watching each episode one right after the other only gave me enough time to love what I was watching. There was nothing to be critical of because I was having too much of a good time having my own personal marathon

[Luckyday]

Originally Posted by Jinxed-Outtaluck

I've also only just started watching this show this year. I binged watched for about a week to catch up to 'Vengeance is Mine' and then joined everyone else in dragging ourselves through the hiatus.

But from the first episode I saw (Parasitica..before I started over from the beginning) I was HOOKED. This show is SO funny and clever and unique. Its interpretations of the past series' and its comic book feel is perfect.

I voted "yes" to the poll because watching each episode one right after the other only gave me enough time to love what I was watching. There was nothing to be critical of because I was having too much of a good time having my own personal marathon

I remember going through the same situation with Breaking Bad. I binge watch through the first four season and then fifth season. After that I was hype on this show, I had craving to see each episode from week to week. Some people were disappointed with the ending but I guess I was too much on a hype high to be critical.

[Jinxed-Outtaluck]

Originally Posted by Luckyday

I remember going through the same situation with Breaking Bad. I binge watch through the first four season and then fifth season. After that I was hype on this show, I had craving to see each episode from week to week. Some people were disappointed with the ending but I guess I was too much on a hype high to be critical.

SAME! Thank you. I've read alot of good reviews from people but I've also seen alot of disappointment with this show and alot of people comparing it to the old stuff or wishing for something different. But no show is perfect and even though TMNT 2012 is no exception you have to admit it's good. It's better than good. It's great! And I love it and I think I'll stand behind it no matter what.

[Coola Yagami]

People have to accept that the kraang are the A threat and shredder is the B threat in this version. Shredder just wants to kill the heroes and possibly rule the city. The kraang want to conquer the world and kill everyone on it. That more than just a contained revenge story.

Plus if shredder is down he's down but the kraang are an entire race of alien invaders.

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

People have to accept that the kraang are the A threat and shredder is the B threat in this version. Shredder just wants to kill the heroes and possibly rule the city. The kraang want to conquer the world and kill everyone on it. That more than just a contained revenge story.

Plus if shredder is down he's down but the kraang are an entire race of alien invaders.

Well now, maybe they have to conquer Earth because maybe another alien species was in Dimension X and swallowed up most of the resources, so they have to kind of movie their civilization to survive. Would be great if that other race were the Triceratons.

[JTH]

Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

People have to accept that the kraang are the A threat and shredder is the B threat in this version. Shredder just wants to kill the heroes and possibly rule the city. The kraang want to conquer the world and kill everyone on it. That more than just a contained revenge story.

Plus if shredder is down he's down but the kraang are an entire race of alien invaders.

That and the fact that The Kraang should be written as an even bigger threat than they are now, even after the finale.

The story could be even better if it comes to the point where the sake of Earth's annihilation rests on The Turtles and Shredder realizing they may actually have to work together and comingle to rid the Kraang from destroying them all.

[Jinxed-Outtaluck]

Originally Posted by JTH

That and the fact that The Kraang should be written as an even bigger threat than they are now, even after the finale.

The story could be even better if it comes to the point where the sake of Earth's annihilation rests on The Turtles and Shredder realizing they may actually have to work together and comingle to rid the Kraang from destroying them all.

That would be pretty cool except Shredder has already proven that he cares nothing for the human race, including himself. He's so blinded by revenge and power I don't think he would ever go out of his way to save anyone or anything (except maybe Karai at some point).

[Luckyday]

Originally Posted by Warhorse

Well now, maybe they have to conquer Earth because maybe another alien species was in Dimension X and swallowed up most of the resources, so they have to kind of movie their civilization to survive. Would be great if that other race were the Triceratons.

This going to sound crazy, but I kind of want the Kraang and maybe Kraang Prime specifically to have this tragic backstory of how originally they use to be peace loving utroms that came to Earth, took some dinosaurs and turn them into highly evolve creatures but one day the Triceratons turn on them like that one scene from the classic Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. Kraang Prime somehow survived the genocide and ever since then, He has been on this war path of revenge.

[Netkeeper]

Generally, I prefer to watch my shows as quickly as possible. I get a thrill out of marathoning the **** out of a series in only a few days with little sleep.

But for this show, since it really is not my cup of tea, I can only handle one episode at a time.