Which TMNT Animated Series is your Favorite? - Page 2

Vi11AiN6 · 06-14-2013, 10:25 AM

Wow So much love for the Nick show already?
I thought the OT was going to win by a landslide.

They are all good in there own way, people will always love the OT because that was what we were first exposed to as kids, 2003 is just so close to the comics and a little more mature that it's got some great stories, but Nick's show is really funny, and entertaining, sure it's a little more kid friendly and less mature than the 2003 series but y'know it's the first series that actually has the turtles acting like they are TEENAGERS ( a point that I felt was often overshadowed in the comics and 2003)

LH · 06-14-2013, 11:19 AM

As the series that introduced me and the series I am currently hooked on... 2012

*NinjaPug* · 06-14-2013, 11:26 AM

I grew up watching and loving the OT series but 2003 is my favorite. I love what I've seen from the 2012 series so far too.

TMNT101 · 06-14-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vi11AiN6

Wow So much love for the Nick show already?
I thought the OT was going to win by a landslide.

They are all good in there own way, people will always love the OT because that was what we were first exposed to as kids, 2003 is just so close to the comics and a little more mature that it's got some great stories, but Nick's show is really funny, and entertaining, sure it's a little more kid friendly and less mature than the 2003 series but y'know it's the first series that actually has the turtles acting like they are TEENAGERS ( a point that I felt was often overshadowed in the comics and 2003)

I was shown the 1987 series when I was 5 years old. It was too kid friendly for me, even back then.

I was 9 years old when the 2003 series started. I loved how mature it was. When Raphael nearly tried killing Mikey for beating Raph in a sparring match (Season 1 Episode 4), I was pissed at Raph for that. I have a temper with someone rubbing winning in my face, I ain't gonna lie, but I wouldn't take a lead pipe and almost smash someone's face in over it. So, Leo was my favorite Turtle in that series.

I watch the 2012 series now and this series has the best voice cast here. It really gives definition to each character. Raphael is my favorite turtle in that show. Leo is just a little too geeky to be my favorite turtle in this series. I like the mix of mature action with joking.

*Refractive Reflections* · 06-14-2013, 01:48 PM

Sticking with the OT.

2003 was good, but as the seasons passed and got into seasons 4 and 5, especially that personally loathesome "Ninja Tribunal" season 5. It was taking itself too seriously, it's not to say I don't like serious plot lines, but the whole spirituality aspect with demons, etc. was just trying too hard. It just seemed like the show was trying to top itself over and over, with darker and darker storytelling. (I mean it lead down to that unfinished "Nightmares Recycled" episode.) Then of course there were the lackluster attempts to reinvent itself with Fast Forward (does have good storylines but its not as good as earlier season material in my eyes) and Back to the Sewer.

It was also frustrating how the show was trying to reinvent Shredder everytime. With Utrom Shredder, then Karai (okay I understand her wanting to assume his position), but then Tengu Shredder, and Cyber Shredder. With me I prefer that either he's dead kind of like with Mirage, or he remains a constant threat like in the OT rather than a new existential form of Shredder showing up all the time. At least if Tengu Shredder and Cyber Shredder were renamed something other than "Shredder", I wouldn't be so harsh with that aspect.

With the 2012 version, it's still in its first season so it would be unfair to fully judge the show, but it still has a way to go. I am pleased that they have a good balance of seriousness and humor to it. The humor helps as comic relief whenever the show ventures into more serious territory, in my opinion that the 2003 version just didn't effectively do well. But the reason the 2012 show is not close to the OT yet is because I hoping these tweenagers will develop some maturity into actual teenagers as the seasons progress. The lack of sympathy in "Pulverizer Returns!" from the Turtles and even Splinter in the end of the episode, was a big step back in my opinion, and is why I consider them "tweenagers".

Ch'redder · 06-14-2013, 06:55 PM

2003 Turtles is one of my all-time favorites shows. Hopefully 2012 Turtles could be up there someday.

*BabyTurtles* · 06-14-2013, 07:20 PM

wow 2012 and 2003 are tied~

<3

Ch'redder · 06-14-2013, 07:46 PM

Whoops, forgot to vote.

Bmaga123 · 06-14-2013, 07:52 PM

1987

The Sewer Lord · 06-14-2013, 08:17 PM

Went with the 2k3.
Although I am more of a fan of the comics.

InsaneZane · 06-14-2013, 08:30 PM

Man i REALLY LOVE all of them, but this is easy forme since I'm so big on nostalgia... OT all the way!

*CyberCubed* · 06-14-2013, 08:43 PM

I liked them all.

Still its too early to say for Nick, you're comparing the 22 or so episodes that aired so far to a 193 episode and 156 episode series....

For all we know the Nick cartoon could get really bad in coming seasons or on the plus side it could turn out phenomenal....we don't know.

Tora · 06-14-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DVD

They are all good.
I really enjoy the new show, but I have realized that after nearly a year, I have never revisited any of the episodes.
The 2003 stuff is great and I find myself cycling through it, and I think I'm in my third sitting since the new series started.
The classic show though, is just that, classic. If video files could get fuzzy and worn like a VHS tape, then my video files would need replaced. I was so pleased to get that release of the Turtles van DVD collection, and that was all watched straight through.
Not saying that the other shows are not good..quite the opposite, as I think they are both great as well. Just the Classics would be my Turtles of choice.

Same here. 1987 All the way!

CowabungaMikey · 06-15-2013, 02:31 AM

Why do I have to choose D:

I love them all

But I choose 1987, for Michelangelo. I love him in that version.

DonatelloNinja82 · 06-15-2013, 06:05 PM

Such a hard decision...like many have said, I love OT for it being what I grew up with. I also love the story arcs in 2003 and some of the more serious tone. But I ultimately chose 2012. I love the mix of humor and action. I love how Leo is learning to become the leader, Mike's innocence and humor, Raph's blend of 87/2003 saracasm and attitude, and Donatello being a little high -strung and going on genius tangents

It's funny when I think back to right before the show started. I was wondering if it would be any good and iffy about April being a teen. But I knew I was going to watch it anyways since it was a new TMNT show...and it was amazing!!!

allie300 · 06-16-2013, 01:56 PM

2k3 all the way really loved all the overarching story arcs,the nick show is cute but just feels too disjointed at times,I haven't gotten a chance to see any of the 80's show yet

*gobo* · 06-16-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by allie300

I haven't gotten a chance to see any of the 80's show yet

Fair warning, it's even more disjointed than Nick.

Krum · 06-16-2013, 07:33 PM

My first instinct is to go with 80's but if I give it any thought I realize it's mostly nostalgia. If I were to see it for the first time today I would probably not care for it much. I found the 2003 series a little too serious and started getting too repetitive after 3 seasons. I lost interest in it. I only saw one episode of Fast Forward and none at all of Back to the Sewers. I have to vote for the new Nick series. From what I've seen so far it has the best of both the older series. Like the 80's one it can be a little goofy, but the jokes are much more clever, and it has serious plots and a continuing story arc like 2003. I don't get into new cartoons as easily now as when I was a kid, but this one is really keeping my attention. My vote goes to Nick.

~~ABrown~~ · 06-17-2013, 08:46 AM

It's really weird that as of this post, about one third of the votes have gone to the Nickelodeon series. It takes more than around 20 episodes for me to really fall in love with a show. It wasn't until at least the third season of the 4Kids series that I realized that it had become by favorite TMNT series. I guess some people get attached quicker than I do.

*CyberCubed* · 06-17-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ABrown

It's really weird that as of this post, about one third of the votes have gone to the Nickelodeon series. It takes more than around 20 episodes for me to really fall in love with a show. It wasn't until at least the third season of the 4Kids series that I realized that it had become by favorite TMNT series. I guess some people get attached quicker than I do.

Well the Nick show has a lot of humor and charm. Some people just prefer comedy over dark action, there's nothing wrong with that.

Had the 4kids series not existed I think the Nick show would have been too much after the OT, but I feel like we already got our dark action TMNT show so I'm content with Nick's direction.

View Poll Results: Which TMNT Series is your favorite?
1987	53	28.96%
2003	78	42.62%
2012	52	28.42%
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06-14-2013, 01:48 PM	#25
Refractive Reflections Mad Scientist $Refractive Reflections's Avatar$ Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,371	Sticking with the OT. 2003 was good, but as the seasons passed and got into seasons 4 and 5, especially that personally loathesome "Ninja Tribunal" season 5. It was taking itself too seriously, it's not to say I don't like serious plot lines, but the whole spirituality aspect with demons, etc. was just trying too hard. It just seemed like the show was trying to top itself over and over, with darker and darker storytelling. (I mean it lead down to that unfinished "Nightmares Recycled" episode.) Then of course there were the lackluster attempts to reinvent itself with Fast Forward (does have good storylines but its not as good as earlier season material in my eyes) and Back to the Sewer. It was also frustrating how the show was trying to reinvent Shredder everytime. With Utrom Shredder, then Karai (okay I understand her wanting to assume his position), but then Tengu Shredder, and Cyber Shredder. With me I prefer that either he's dead kind of like with Mirage, or he remains a constant threat like in the OT rather than a new existential form of Shredder showing up all the time. At least if Tengu Shredder and Cyber Shredder were renamed something other than "Shredder", I wouldn't be so harsh with that aspect. With the 2012 version, it's still in its first season so it would be unfair to fully judge the show, but it still has a way to go. I am pleased that they have a good balance of seriousness and humor to it. The humor helps as comic relief whenever the show ventures into more serious territory, in my opinion that the 2003 version just didn't effectively do well. But the reason the 2012 show is not close to the OT yet is because I hoping these tweenagers will develop some maturity into actual teenagers as the seasons progress. The lack of sympathy in "Pulverizer Returns!" from the Turtles and even Splinter in the end of the episode, was a big step back in my opinion, and is why I consider them "tweenagers". Last edited by Refractive Reflections; 06-14-2013 at 01:55 PM.
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06-14-2013, 07:20 PM	#27
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	wow 2012 and 2003 are tied~ <3 __________________

06-14-2013, 08:30 PM	#31
InsaneZane Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Silent Hill Posts: 1,198	Man i REALLY LOVE all of them, but this is easy forme since I'm so big on nostalgia... OT all the way! __________________

06-15-2013, 02:31 AM	#34
CowabungaMikey Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 661	Why do I have to choose D: I love them all But I choose 1987, for Michelangelo. I love him in that version. __________________ Cowabunga says it all!

06-14-2013, 10:25 AM	#21
Vi11AiN6 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 198	Wow So much love for the Nick show already? I thought the OT was going to win by a landslide. They are all good in there own way, people will always love the OT because that was what we were first exposed to as kids, 2003 is just so close to the comics and a little more mature that it's got some great stories, but Nick's show is really funny, and entertaining, sure it's a little more kid friendly and less mature than the 2003 series but y'know it's the first series that actually has the turtles acting like they are TEENAGERS ( a point that I felt was often overshadowed in the comics and 2003)

06-14-2013, 11:19 AM	#22
LH Leatherhead Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,705	As the series that introduced me and the series I am currently hooked on... 2012

06-14-2013, 11:26 AM	#23
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	I grew up watching and loving the OT series but 2003 is my favorite. I love what I've seen from the 2012 series so far too.

06-14-2013, 06:55 PM	#26
Ch'redder Random Punk Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 45	2003 Turtles is one of my all-time favorites shows. Hopefully 2012 Turtles could be up there someday.

06-14-2013, 07:46 PM	#28
Ch'redder Random Punk Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 45	Whoops, forgot to vote.

06-14-2013, 07:52 PM	#29
Bmaga123 Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA Posts: 861	1987

06-14-2013, 08:43 PM	#32
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,727	I liked them all. Still its too early to say for Nick, you're comparing the 22 or so episodes that aired so far to a 193 episode and 156 episode series.... For all we know the Nick cartoon could get really bad in coming seasons or on the plus side it could turn out phenomenal....we don't know.

06-15-2013, 06:05 PM	#35
DonatelloNinja82 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,345	Such a hard decision...like many have said, I love OT for it being what I grew up with. I also love the story arcs in 2003 and some of the more serious tone. But I ultimately chose 2012. I love the mix of humor and action. I love how Leo is learning to become the leader, Mike's innocence and humor, Raph's blend of 87/2003 saracasm and attitude, and Donatello being a little high -strung and going on genius tangents It's funny when I think back to right before the show started. I was wondering if it would be any good and iffy about April being a teen. But I knew I was going to watch it anyways since it was a new TMNT show...and it was amazing!!! __________________ Michelangelo: Holy guacamole with hot sauce and jalapenos!

06-16-2013, 01:56 PM	#36
allie300 Random Punk Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: florida...unfortunately Posts: 20	2k3 all the way really loved all the overarching story arcs,the nick show is cute but just feels too disjointed at times,I haven't gotten a chance to see any of the 80's show yet

06-16-2013, 07:33 PM	#38
Krum Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 28	My first instinct is to go with 80's but if I give it any thought I realize it's mostly nostalgia. If I were to see it for the first time today I would probably not care for it much. I found the 2003 series a little too serious and started getting too repetitive after 3 seasons. I lost interest in it. I only saw one episode of Fast Forward and none at all of Back to the Sewers. I have to vote for the new Nick series. From what I've seen so far it has the best of both the older series. Like the 80's one it can be a little goofy, but the jokes are much more clever, and it has serious plots and a continuing story arc like 2003. I don't get into new cartoons as easily now as when I was a kid, but this one is really keeping my attention. My vote goes to Nick.

06-17-2013, 08:46 AM	#39
~~ABrown~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,831	It's really weird that as of this post, about one third of the votes have gone to the Nickelodeon series. It takes more than around 20 episodes for me to really fall in love with a show. It wasn't until at least the third season of the 4Kids series that I realized that it had become by favorite TMNT series. I guess some people get attached quicker than I do.