Official Episode Discussion: "Web Wranglers"

[kerfootw]

Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Im thinking that Raph definatly was just spouting random numbers. Don's IQ is probably around 200. Da Vinci and Michelangelo Bounarati's were 180. Albert Einstein's was 160. Both Einstein and Michelangelo are believed to have had Aspergers syndrome.

But man with an IQ like that Don needs to join Mensa, the Genius Society or heck...he could become the 27th member of the Mega Society.

While that would seem the logical answer, don't forget about all the stuff he's been able to do throughout the series that would support Raph's big number--after all, 200 ain't 637. Still, with all the stuff he's done, you'd think he wouldn't be beaten by a virus a week ago.

[Buslady]

Originally Posted by Andromeda32

Whoohoo! My first time being able to see the new 'toon (no CW at home - visiting family).

My first question is, why are Raph and Leo wearing unitards?! Ick!

Raph wasnt wearing unitards, more like bike pants.
Leo's the dork, he wears anything.
Raph's shoulda been black at least.



OK ep. nice teamwork.

[Scrabblemouse]

Like a Johnny Depp rolling down a hill in chocolate, this just got better and better...

It was off to a 'meh' start with a few recycled themes, such as the XTREME!!! sports bit, the mutant animals and the monster-hunting, but those bits could be forgiven for the kick-ass fighting and fairly decent blend of action and comedy...as explained...

Positives:

- Leo commenting on the Splinter situation was a nice lead on from the previous episodes. After Don's epiphany in 'Hacking Stockman', it was a good touch of continuity to have the others acknowledging that not everything is back to normal and Don is still working his shell off.

- Something finally died! This may sound weird but I always thought that one of the defining points of the first five seasons was that it showed some realism - people die, it happens. I know it was only a mutant rat (a non-talking one) but still...the only way is up!

- I think the writers must have had a movie night recently! I loved the Ghostbusters-style scanner that Don had And did anyone else think Silent Hill when the mutant Shredder went all red and wibbly? Great little touches, even if they weren't intentional.

- A fair bit of action, particularly at the end. Plus, all the guys were involved so Don wasn't left behind to man the phones

- Mikey and Raph seem to be getting back on track with the humour side of things. Maybe they locked Serling in a cupboard for taking all the best lines...?

Not-so-positives:

- I'm not sure whether this episode was a nod to the previous ones or was simply a recycled plot? Having Monster Don's distant cousin and other mutated animals turn up made me smile, but the whole thing merely reminded me that this simply isn't as good as season four...

- I wasn't entirely clear on the whole Real vs Digital thing. If the chipmunk was real, why didn't it drown in that tube thing? And how did Khan take out his double? Did he steal Don's darts? This didn't bother me too much because in all likelihood, the rules will have changed again by next week...a benefit of making it up as you go along I suppose...

- They didn't need black suits before, so why now? It makes them look like the Michelin Man dunked in tar...

- In season one/two, they rode bikes, scooters, etc...without helmets. Again, I say - why now? Has being in the future made them safety conscious?

- And finally, I'm sure Leo is not going to leave his scooter outfit in the school locker room so I don't think he needs his name sown on the front...


So, in conclusion, a pretty solid episode, let down by only a few daft moments. Hopefully the plot will begin to pick up soon and we'll get to see some more action coupled with a decent storyline.

Or failing that, the Turtles will become exterminators for the City.... Good work if you can get it...

[Harukuro]

This episode was pretty good. All the mutants were interesting design wise, too bad they only had a short amount of screen time. I wonder if they'll keep 'George' . Also Mike seems to have gotten a lot more active in this season in terms of what he contributes to the team. The scene with the Foot HQ getting destroyed thanks to Cyber Shredder made me feel bad for the Foot Soldiers... Any way next week looks...intesting with Raph wearing a Harley Quinn cosplay.

[Leonardo15]

My Review:

I was wondering why Leo wasn't acting himself a few episodes. It's bit on the late side to explain he felt useless for not helping out finding Splinter's bits. Okay, at least I know now.

I believe Donnie's IQ is 637. He's a genius, how many people has his knowledge?

I found it neat that Leo used his scotter as a weapon against that digital mutant mouse.

If that mouse was digital how could it die at all?

Oh look there's another homeage to old TMNT series! Channel six, the yellow suit, and is her name April too?

I love it when they jump the rooftops, so glad BttS has scenes like these, feels like 2K3 again, including buildings or stuff blowing up.

There's something about extra legs that gives me the creeps. I feel sorry for those clone animals who look more like a huge twisted version of themselves. It reminds me of this hybrid bug I saw 2 weeks ago with too many legs.

Was that that mutated turtle an alligator snapping turtle?

I guess all the clone animals are going to a zoo.

Was that a poison dart, Khan shot into his clone?

The part about Mikey said "I will love, and hug him, and call him George." Reminded me of Looney Toons, It usually went like this. "I will call him George, I will love him, and kiss him, and hug him." Or something like that.

Since when did chimpmunks have long tails? :/

So whenever the TMNT are going to fight their going to wear uniforms now??
It doesn't bother me. I remember that quote from the episode "Fallen Angel"
Leonardo:What is the deal with humans and clothes?In the same episode he mentioned it was too hard to move in them. And now he's fine with clothes. In fact, they all wear them now, like it's an everyday thing when they go outside their home or somewhere else.

I knew Don was going to something to Cyber Shredder's portal, but I didn't know he was going to digital that way and destroy it.

Mutant Cyber Shredder was plain weird.

It's a good thing the TMNT stop Shredder before he came to real world. Don't just love those hero speeches at the end. I'm glad Leo's going to act like himself again.

So, this episode ends with Shredder throwing another fit about Turtles destroying his plans and he'll plans making them part of his Exodus.

This was great episode, although I like last weekends better. The Turtles eyes kept changing colors again, I guess I gotta get use to that happening.

Next Week:Here's a description from the next episode.

SuperQuest

The good news is the Turtles have found more data! The bad news is they're imbedded within Mikey's favorite online video game, SuperQuest! To get the bits, out heroes must enter the game, fight their way through various levels--and complete against gamers from all over the world!

I saw the preview on TV I know Don's a wizard, Mikey's a knight, and Raph's a joker, but what is Leo suppose to be?

[Dan]

He's a shape shifter.

[Drtooth]

All I'm saying... they better finish off the Splinter stuff or bring Shredder into the "real World" (I always detested that saying in a cartoon show) with this next one.

[Cipher]

I love it when they jump the rooftops, so glad BttS has scenes like these, feels like 2K3 again, including buildings or stuff blowing up.

Since when is "blowing stuff up" a 2K3 thing? O'Neil Tech blew up like once a week in Fast Foward. They even made a joke about it in one episode.

And is it even that important? I swear people will come up with the most random reasons why the first five seasons and Back to the Sewers are supposed to be better...

[Ninjinister]

Originally Posted by Dan

He's a shape shifter.

Maybe it's because I don't play much fantasy RPGs anymore, but mythologically speaking, he's dressed more like a Berzerker.

[kerfootw]

Actually, he looks more like himself with a bear mat on (and he's being referred to as a changeling if there's a difference).

[Ninjinister]

Originally Posted by kerfootw

Actually, he looks more like himself with a bear mat on (and he's being referred to as a changeling if there's a difference).

Just for ease of access, quoth Wikipedia:

Originally Posted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berzerker

Berserkers (or Berserks) (Swedish: Bärsärk) were Norse warriors who wore coats of wolf or bear skin and who were commonly understood to have fought in an uncontrollable rage or trance of fury, hence the modern word berserk.

In fiction, sometimes the coat will transform a wearer into that animal, similar to a variation of the legend of the skin-walker.

[gobo]

Originally Posted by Leonardo15

The part about Mikey said "I will love, and hug him, and call him George." Reminded me of Looney Toons, It usually went like this. "I will call him George, I will love him, and kiss him, and hug him." Or something like that.

"And, I will pat him, and pat him..."

[Harukuro]

Originally Posted by The S

Maybe it's because I don't play much fantasy RPGs anymore, but mythologically speaking, he's dressed more like a Berzerker.

Yeah I was thinking the same thing...and I actually play RPGs. (Like Fire Emblem not Dungeons & Dragons)

[maryshine]

Originally Posted by Drtooth

Let's all come clean and realize something....




Plus, there really was the potential in a brief Bishop cameo... him popping up and saying, "I thought we got rid of all of them!!!"



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LOL! I was thinking that too. WHere is Bishop? Can't the writters try to have him or Karai back? Geez!!

[BubblyShell22]

This was an okay episode, but it wasn't that great. The mutants looked cool as did the outfits and weapons the Turtles sported. I liked the fact that Mikey came up with the plan, proving that he can be useful when the situation calls for it. I also was glad that Leo explained how everyone felt useless in the search for Splinter. This proves that they do want to help, but they don't have the knowledge to do so and they want to stay out of Don's way so he can do this himself.

I loved Mikey's quote about the squirrel. That was cute. So, Cyber Shredder was defeated, but now he's gonna enact revenge. Doesn't surprise me any. My guess is that his revenge will be enacted in next week's ep, which looks okay, but I'll have to watch it to really judge it.

[Avatar Yuffie]

Favorite Scenes:

I like Leo using his board to attack digital animals.

Man: Mutant Turtle!
Raph: They still don't like us!
*gets attacked by mutant turtle*
Me: LOL

Mikey figuring out a plan and did that cool shield/nunchuck/energy thingie? Awesome.

[odupianist]

Yeah I Was impressed how much they used Mike in a good light in this episode. The plan, the fighting. My one gripe is that Leo had his name on his shirt, seriously? c'mon people.