Codename KND Series Finale January 21st (Spoilers Included)

*ZariusTwo* · 01-20-2008, 01:49 PM

The series finale of KND airs on January 21st on Cartoon Network, but the episode premiered in December in the Phillapeens.

Spoiler:

At first, I thought the idea was a little too much like a throwaway season two plot, but then the twists kept coming, and I enjoyed it more on a second viewing. All of the decisions Warburton made lately with the characters all made sense here, and the live-action portion was an innovative idea.

I still prefer "Operation: T.R.E.A.T.Y" as a finale though, as it had the scale and pace of a KND episode, this seemed like an old-school story, with a final touching epilouge. It also serves as an excellent means of foreshadowing the live-action KND movie

*Kunoichi_Haruko* · 01-20-2008, 02:10 PM

This makes me very sad. It was a lovely series. Never seemed to get to watch as many of the episodes as I would've liked, but I'll miss it just the same.

*ZariusTwo* · 01-20-2008, 02:17 PM

Yeah, it did rather well, saving CN when most viewers had "given up" on it, and paving the way for stronger content than it's had in several years. KND and "Grim" really paved the way for shows with substance and sharper edge humour again

Leonardo Mystic · 01-21-2008, 09:56 PM

I didn't start watching KND until middle to late last year when CN would air reruns every now and then. At first, I wasn't sure if I'd keep watching it after a few episodes, but I've now grown very attached to this series. Numbuh 1 has become my favorite character, for many obvious reasons.

The finale was interesting, if not just a little cheesy with the live-action. I'll admit I was a little teary-eyed near the end. Emotional scenes can kind of get to me.

*Mars-Chan* · 01-21-2008, 11:52 PM

I watched it and I have to admit, I liked it...especially the ending...but I will say this much...

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*ZariusTwo* · 01-22-2008, 03:10 AM

It was blatantly telegraphed throughout the entire series

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Ra · 01-22-2008, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mars-Chan

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You and I both, Mars. You and I both...

Although I have yet to watch it. At least it sounds like a fitting ending to the series. I liked it quite a bit, to be truthful. Great stories, insane weapon designs...oh, what I would have given to work with them. Oh well...the show had a great run.

*Drtooth* · 01-22-2008, 09:10 AM

Man, I really wish CN warners or whomever would start releasing these on DVD. I'm still waiting for the movie they chickened out of theatrically releasing.

It is a shame that CN has slipped down to just a random little network that may still have cartoons on it by the end of the year. Fosters is alright, but the rest of what they have smacks of no effort. Especially that Gym partner is a Monkey thing. I haven't seen Squirrel Boy yet, though. I do like the series creator, Everrett Peck. But expecting Duckman style humor out of that is out of the question, considering how Camp Lazlo turned out. I like the Character designs on both shows, but character designs do not a show make.

*ZariusTwo* · 01-22-2008, 02:03 PM

Transformers Animated and Ben 10 are awesome.

*Drtooth* · 01-22-2008, 02:32 PM

I hear positive things about both, but I can't get into Ben at all. It just isn't for me. But I'm talking about something a little wackier. Something that's just flat out wacky comedy. They seem to have lost the formula for weird stuff like that.

*Cure* · 01-22-2008, 02:54 PM

Has anyone seen Chowder? That show's kinda alright.

*Dr. Doom* · 01-22-2008, 03:08 PM

Chowder's a decent show. And I sort of enjoyed the one episode of Transformers I saw. I can't get behind Ben 10 at all though, even though I like the theme song.

*Kunoichi_Haruko* · 01-22-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo Mystic

The finale was interesting, if not just a little cheesy with the live-action. I'll admit I was a little teary-eyed near the end. Emotional scenes can kind of get to me.

Heh, you're not alone. I had to wipe a tear away, too.

01-20-2008, 01:49 PM	#1
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,497	Codename KND Series Finale January 21st (Spoilers Included) The series finale of KND airs on January 21st on Cartoon Network, but the episode premiered in December in the Phillapeens. Spoiler: The episode begins with live-action interviews of the older KND agents, having been recommisoned to discuss their final mission with Numbah One. Nigel, the KND, and their enemies, compete against one another to secure the most delicious birthday cake ever developed. Nigel wins the contest, but it's revealed to be the final test arranged for him by the mysterious Splinter Cell. The Cell reveal Nigel will become the leader of the Galactic KND federation, leaving behind Sector V, his parents (his true mother is revealed to be Numbah 999), and his life on Earth. Nigel gives Abigale his glasses and departs. Father arrives too late to stop his departure. Abigale also reveals she became surpreme leader of the KND three months later (either 362 was decommisoned, promoted herself, or she went after Nigel since there a popular couple in the fandom, and Nigel and Lizzie broke up a few episodes prior to this), and that after decommisioning, she married Numbah 2. Numbah 3 and 4 also married. The interviewer is revealed to be the obsessed Father, stil trying to locate Nigel after being cheated of his revenge. Abigale contacts someone by phone alerting them to the danger, before saying "Welcome back Nigel" At first, I thought the idea was a little too much like a throwaway season two plot, but then the twists kept coming, and I enjoyed it more on a second viewing. All of the decisions Warburton made lately with the characters all made sense here, and the live-action portion was an innovative idea. I still prefer "Operation: T.R.E.A.T.Y" as a finale though, as it had the scale and pace of a KND episode, this seemed like an old-school story, with a final touching epilouge. It also serves as an excellent means of foreshadowing the live-action KND movie __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

01-20-2008, 02:10 PM	#2
Kunoichi_Haruko A shell of a good hit! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 1,685	This makes me very sad. It was a lovely series. Never seemed to get to watch as many of the episodes as I would've liked, but I'll miss it just the same. __________________

01-20-2008, 02:17 PM	#3
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,497	Yeah, it did rather well, saving CN when most viewers had "given up" on it, and paving the way for stronger content than it's had in several years. KND and "Grim" really paved the way for shows with substance and sharper edge humour again __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

01-21-2008, 09:56 PM	#4
Leonardo Mystic Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 904	I didn't start watching KND until middle to late last year when CN would air reruns every now and then. At first, I wasn't sure if I'd keep watching it after a few episodes, but I've now grown very attached to this series. Numbuh 1 has become my favorite character, for many obvious reasons. The finale was interesting, if not just a little cheesy with the live-action. I'll admit I was a little teary-eyed near the end. Emotional scenes can kind of get to me. __________________

01-21-2008, 11:52 PM	#5
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	I watched it and I have to admit, I liked it...especially the ending...but I will say this much... Spoiler: I KNEW IT! I *KNEW* Numbahs 3 and 4 would get married!! Fandom is GLORIOUS like that... __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)

01-22-2008, 03:10 AM	#6
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,497	It was blatantly telegraphed throughout the entire series Spoiler: I found 2 and 5 getting married much better. It was'nt very obvious, even if it was an arguable plausibility __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

01-22-2008, 09:10 AM	#8
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	Man, I really wish CN warners or whomever would start releasing these on DVD. I'm still waiting for the movie they chickened out of theatrically releasing. It is a shame that CN has slipped down to just a random little network that may still have cartoons on it by the end of the year. Fosters is alright, but the rest of what they have smacks of no effort. Especially that Gym partner is a Monkey thing. I haven't seen Squirrel Boy yet, though. I do like the series creator, Everrett Peck. But expecting Duckman style humor out of that is out of the question, considering how Camp Lazlo turned out. I like the Character designs on both shows, but character designs do not a show make. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

01-22-2008, 02:03 PM	#9
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,497	Transformers Animated and Ben 10 are awesome. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

01-22-2008, 02:32 PM	#10
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	I hear positive things about both, but I can't get into Ben at all. It just isn't for me. But I'm talking about something a little wackier. Something that's just flat out wacky comedy. They seem to have lost the formula for weird stuff like that. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

01-22-2008, 02:54 PM	#11
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Has anyone seen Chowder? That show's kinda alright. __________________

01-22-2008, 03:08 PM	#12
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Chowder's a decent show. And I sort of enjoyed the one episode of Transformers I saw. I can't get behind Ben 10 at all though, even though I like the theme song. __________________ I love you, Pickle.