Official Ep Discussion: S3 Ep7: "Eyes of the Chimera" - Page 4

*TigerClaw* · 01-11-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky82

I was watching the episode again and noticed that Mikey knows about Mythology but he couldn't remember the name, Chimera. I thought that was cute.

I believe he called it the Turducken
http://turtlepedia.wikia.com/wiki/Turducken

*TigerClaw* · 01-11-2015, 04:11 PM

Here is IGN's review of the episode, They gave it a 7.7
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/...chimera-review

Donnieangelo · 01-11-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by evan2000

Loved this episode! This part was the best!

Uh, oh! APRIL IS NOW PSYCHOTIC!

*Ninjinister* · 01-11-2015, 04:15 PM

How is chimera pronounced in the show? It should be "kai-mair-uh" or "kim-air-uh"

*Cure* · 01-11-2015, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

How is chimera pronounced in the show? It should be "kai-mair-uh" or "kim-air-uh"

The first way. AKA the right way.

*TigerClaw* · 01-11-2015, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

How is chimera pronounced in the show? It should be "kai-mair-uh" or "kim-air-uh"

I think its probably as kai-meer-ra

JH24 · 01-11-2015, 04:22 PM

It was another "mutant of the week" episode, but in contrast with the others I fully enjoyed this one. Cleverly and well written. In a subtle and good way it felt different from the other episodes.

Loved the many character interactions. From Casey, Raph and Leo at the start, to Raph and the others trying to escape, to Leo and April trying to save the others, this episode was full of it. And I enjoyed every moment.

Characters were well written too, with lines and jokes that actually fit them without being annoying. Really liked this take on Mikey. And it seems there's still a bit of rivalry between Casey and Donnie, which will likely remain between them.

My favorite episode so far this season. It actually re-ignited my interest for this series again. Looking forward to the next episodes.

EDIT: I think I'm finally getting used to Seth's voice for Leo. I enjoyed his voice in this episode.

*Vicky82* · 01-11-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JH24

It was another "mutant of the week" episode, but in contrast with the others I fully enjoyed this one. Cleverly and well written. In a subtle and good way it felt different from the other episodes.

Loved the many character interactions, from Casey, Raph and Leo at the start, to Raph and the others trying to escape, to Leo and April trying to save the others, this episode was full of it. And I enjoyed every moment.

Characters were well written too, with lines and jokes that actually fit them without being annoying. Really liked this take on Mikey. And it seems there's still a bit of rivalry between Casey and Donnie, which will likely remain between them.

My favorite episode so far this season. It actually re-ignited my interest for this series again. Looking forward to the next episodes.

It was written by Greg Weisman, creator of Gargoyles that's why it was so well written. I hope he writes more episodes.

*IndigoErth* · 01-11-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by evan2000

Loved this episode! This part was the best!

http://i.imgur.com/PZJ1FVZ.gif

Completely love Leo's expression/reaction.

Bitsy83 · 01-11-2015, 04:48 PM

YEEEES!!! Good news, everyone! (yes, I said it in the Dr. Farnsworth voice) I was able to get to work early today and got to the break room JUST as the credits for Spongebob were rolling and didn't miss a minute. So I don't have to worry about avoiding Tumblr or this forum.

Well, this was a pretty great episode, to be honest. When I read the synopsis about how April had to overcome an obstacle, I thought it'd be a cold or something lame like that. But having her be semi-blind/psychically attached to the chimera was not only clever, but helpful to the plot. Plus, how weird would it be if you were able to do that. You're not technically possessing another body since you're still in your physical body, but it's almost like an out-of-body experience!

Although the chimera (Yeah, I've been saying it wrong, too) is another MotW, it's a pretty creative one. In fact, ALL the MotWs have been pretty clever in design. That's the only thing keeping me from hating them. I love how they made the talons be worm segments and the wings like fish fins. I've always been a sucker for detailed designs in stuff like this.

Leo and April. I love how April was showing a lot of tough love to Leo, even though you know she still thought highly of him. And this really gave Seth Green a chance to perform better as Leo aside from the weak, helpless Leo from the beginning of the season. And when they hugged, I could almost hear THOUSANDS of shippers squeeing their heads off...

All in all, I think this season gets better and better with each passing episode. I can't wait to see what The Spirit Quest will give us and I'm curious as to whether the bad guys from the city are actually THERE or it's part of some weird....vision.

Plus, I can't help but wonder why Donnie is paired off with Tigerclaw. I really thought that Tigerclaw would go against Leo.

**Jester** · 01-11-2015, 05:01 PM

I liked it. Good action, good story, good character bits all around.

*Jephael* · 01-11-2015, 05:08 PM

Really enjoyed this episode. I was kind of expecting a Ghostbusters reference during the part with the flashcards because it reminded me of that scene with Venkman who was doing the same thing with that geeky dude and the pretty co-ed.

LeoRaph · 01-11-2015, 05:10 PM

For a Mutant of The Week Episode, this one was done really well and probably is the best of the season so far for me. Seth Green did a great Job, you could hear all the inflections in his voice and his vulnerability as Leo, his voice was deep in the dramatic moments but a higher Calmer 'Leo' voice when normal. I think he finally has Leo and I look forward to seeing where the writers take him and how he plays it.

There was some nice character development for Raph as well, through out Season 3 he has become the unconscious leader of the team and has showed another softer side to him in almost every episode whilst still being 'Raph' if/when he becomes dark Raph it makes it all the more heart breaking. I have to say the little tongue in cheek of Raph commenting on a mutant of the week joke was a nice touch

This episode just had such a nice balance of Comedy, Tension, Vulnerability and even a little darkness (human skeletons a little 2K3ish guys

) the fact that Greg Weisman from Gargoyles was a guest writer on this shows what he could do with the series if given the chance.

Yeah, I was happy with this one, it was an excellent 'final' to the mutant of the week episodes and a great 'transition episode' for Leo to get into the right frame of mind for the Spirit Quests. Can't wait to see more

*CyberCubed* · 01-11-2015, 05:59 PM

I think they've exhausted just about every mutant of the week type monster mutant that they possibly can. Especially if you count the ones in Seasons 1-2 where they did a Loch Ness homage, Aliens homage, a ghost, the Pizzaface ep were zombies, the Parascita wasps, etc.

*Jephael* · 01-11-2015, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I think they've exhausted just about every mutant of the week type monster mutant that they possibly can. Especially if you count the ones in Seasons 1-2 where they did a Loch Ness homage, Aliens homage, a ghost, the Pizzaface ep were zombies, the Parascita wasps, etc.

You forgot plants. Infact Snakeweed was the very first mutant monster they had to face and he was a plant. I'm there's something the writers haven't thought of yet. I'm sure there's a good chance we'll see an ice monster, or some winter themed mutant at some point.

*BabyTurtles* · 01-11-2015, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I think they've exhausted just about every mutant of the week type monster mutant that they possibly can. Especially if you count the ones in Seasons 1-2 where they did a Loch Ness homage, Aliens homage, a ghost, the Pizzaface ep were zombies, the Parascita wasps, etc.

Which means they will go back to reuse some of the mutants later.

They weren't kept alive for nothing I guess....

*TigerClaw* · 01-11-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

Which means they will go back to reuse some of the mutants later.

They weren't kept alive for nothing I guess....

I just hope they go back to more humanoid mutants, and I know where getting some with Bebop and Rocksteady, and Mondo Gecko later on during the season.

*CyberCubed* · 01-11-2015, 07:18 PM

Even Rahzar is based on a werewolf. Snakeweed was a plant monster who absorbs humans, Mutagen Man is literally a freak of nature. Cockroach Terminator was literally a bug terminator. We had an evil robot schoolteacher, etc.

There aren't many "animal" mutants aside from Tiger Claw, Bebop/Rocksteady, Fishface and Baxter.

*drgon78* · 01-11-2015, 07:45 PM

Great episode, love the Leo/April interaction, Raph and Casey being buds, the card part, and April's blind/psychic link thing.

*Ninturtle* · 01-11-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Foombamaroom

Probably the second best episode of the season. I loved how the show acknowledged that there are so many mutants. I'd rank the episodes...
1. Within the Woods.
2. Eyes of the Chimera
3. In Dreams
4. Buried Secrets
5. The Croaking
6. Race with the Demon
7. A Foot Too Big.

for me it would be
1within the woods
2the croaking
3dream bevers or in dreams
4buried secrets
5eyes of the chimera
6race with the demon
7a foot too big ( I really dislike this episode one of my least favorite in the series)

View Poll Results: If you're not leading, who am I supposed to complain about?
Leo... you...you smell... Really.. sniff GOOD!! :9	31	40.79%
OW!! My sweet lil turtle tush!!	16	21.05%
Turducken! But chimera works...	18	23.68%
Uh... where was Raph storing that grappling hook?	11	14.47%
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01-11-2015, 04:11 PM	#62
TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 14,160	Here is IGN's review of the episode, They gave it a 7.7 http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/...chimera-review __________________ Follow me on my Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@tygerclaw305

01-11-2015, 04:15 PM	#64
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	How is chimera pronounced in the show? It should be "kai-mair-uh" or "kim-air-uh" __________________

01-11-2015, 04:48 PM	#70
Bitsy83 Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: My house Posts: 266	YEEEES!!! Good news, everyone! (yes, I said it in the Dr. Farnsworth voice) I was able to get to work early today and got to the break room JUST as the credits for Spongebob were rolling and didn't miss a minute. So I don't have to worry about avoiding Tumblr or this forum. Well, this was a pretty great episode, to be honest. When I read the synopsis about how April had to overcome an obstacle, I thought it'd be a cold or something lame like that. But having her be semi-blind/psychically attached to the chimera was not only clever, but helpful to the plot. Plus, how weird would it be if you were able to do that. You're not technically possessing another body since you're still in your physical body, but it's almost like an out-of-body experience! Although the chimera (Yeah, I've been saying it wrong, too) is another MotW, it's a pretty creative one. In fact, ALL the MotWs have been pretty clever in design. That's the only thing keeping me from hating them. I love how they made the talons be worm segments and the wings like fish fins. I've always been a sucker for detailed designs in stuff like this. Leo and April. I love how April was showing a lot of tough love to Leo, even though you know she still thought highly of him. And this really gave Seth Green a chance to perform better as Leo aside from the weak, helpless Leo from the beginning of the season. And when they hugged, I could almost hear THOUSANDS of shippers squeeing their heads off... All in all, I think this season gets better and better with each passing episode. I can't wait to see what The Spirit Quest will give us and I'm curious as to whether the bad guys from the city are actually THERE or it's part of some weird....vision. Plus, I can't help but wonder why Donnie is paired off with Tigerclaw. I really thought that Tigerclaw would go against Leo. __________________ "Question: Do you like penicillin on your pizza?"

01-11-2015, 05:01 PM	#71
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,293	I liked it. Good action, good story, good character bits all around. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-11-2015, 04:22 PM	#67
JH24 Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 470	It was another "mutant of the week" episode, but in contrast with the others I fully enjoyed this one. Cleverly and well written. In a subtle and good way it felt different from the other episodes. Loved the many character interactions. From Casey, Raph and Leo at the start, to Raph and the others trying to escape, to Leo and April trying to save the others, this episode was full of it. And I enjoyed every moment. Characters were well written too, with lines and jokes that actually fit them without being annoying. Really liked this take on Mikey. And it seems there's still a bit of rivalry between Casey and Donnie, which will likely remain between them. My favorite episode so far this season. It actually re-ignited my interest for this series again. Looking forward to the next episodes. EDIT: I think I'm finally getting used to Seth's voice for Leo. I enjoyed his voice in this episode.

01-11-2015, 05:08 PM	#72
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,142	Really enjoyed this episode. I was kind of expecting a Ghostbusters reference during the part with the flashcards because it reminded me of that scene with Venkman who was doing the same thing with that geeky dude and the pretty co-ed. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

01-11-2015, 05:10 PM	#73
LeoRaph Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sydney Posts: 357	For a Mutant of The Week Episode, this one was done really well and probably is the best of the season so far for me. Seth Green did a great Job, you could hear all the inflections in his voice and his vulnerability as Leo, his voice was deep in the dramatic moments but a higher Calmer 'Leo' voice when normal. I think he finally has Leo and I look forward to seeing where the writers take him and how he plays it. There was some nice character development for Raph as well, through out Season 3 he has become the unconscious leader of the team and has showed another softer side to him in almost every episode whilst still being 'Raph' if/when he becomes dark Raph it makes it all the more heart breaking. I have to say the little tongue in cheek of Raph commenting on a mutant of the week joke was a nice touch This episode just had such a nice balance of Comedy, Tension, Vulnerability and even a little darkness (human skeletons a little 2K3ish guys ) the fact that Greg Weisman from Gargoyles was a guest writer on this shows what he could do with the series if given the chance. Yeah, I was happy with this one, it was an excellent 'final' to the mutant of the week episodes and a great 'transition episode' for Leo to get into the right frame of mind for the Spirit Quests. Can't wait to see more Last edited by LeoRaph; 01-11-2015 at 05:19 PM.

01-11-2015, 05:59 PM	#74
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,721	I think they've exhausted just about every mutant of the week type monster mutant that they possibly can. Especially if you count the ones in Seasons 1-2 where they did a Loch Ness homage, Aliens homage, a ghost, the Pizzaface ep were zombies, the Parascita wasps, etc.

01-11-2015, 07:18 PM	#78
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,721	Even Rahzar is based on a werewolf. Snakeweed was a plant monster who absorbs humans, Mutagen Man is literally a freak of nature. Cockroach Terminator was literally a bug terminator. We had an evil robot schoolteacher, etc. There aren't many "animal" mutants aside from Tiger Claw, Bebop/Rocksteady, Fishface and Baxter.

01-11-2015, 07:45 PM	#79
drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,399	Great episode, love the Leo/April interaction, Raph and Casey being buds, the card part, and April's blind/psychic link thing.