Is this how it works or they set a bad example? - Page 2

~~Commenter 42~~ · 11-06-2015, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Amaranthus

I had a huge crush based solely on looks last year and it tore me apart. I didn't even know the girl. I'm over it now but I still can't help looking at her a lot.
Fml.

I think we've all been there man. It's rough.

Eurydemus · 11-08-2015, 02:50 PM

Real relationships are messy with all sorts of ups and downs and inbetweens. I don't think episodes with in depth relationship drama will go over well with many viewers.

I mean, the whole April-Casey-Donnie thing is already borderline (or outright) exhausting for some people and the writers probably recognise that, which could be why we're not seeing much of the triangle this season. I can't begin to imagine what the show would be like if the Turtles had to deal with significant others on top of saving New York/the world/the galaxy.

*ssjup81* · 11-08-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Eurydemus

Real relationships are messy with all sorts of ups and downs and inbetweens. I don't think episodes with in depth relationship drama will go over well with many viewers.

I mean, the whole April-Casey-Donnie thing is already borderline (or outright) exhausting for some people and the writers probably recognise that, which could be why we're not seeing much of the triangle this season. I can't begin to imagine what the show would be like if the Turtles had to deal with significant others on top of saving New York/the world/the galaxy.

Personally, I feel that it's been toned down since season 2. Seems the triangle isn't fully referenced or focused on unless the plot actually calls for it, hence episodes like Chinatown Ghost Story.

Tarris Vaal · 11-09-2015, 03:48 AM

It has toned down and matured a lot - if anything its been more realistically presented since the last few episodes of Season 3 than at any other point. A brief example perhaps, but just look at the way Don and April interact in the latest episode for example (especially in the background). Its a lot quieter, a lot more subtle, a lot more friendly and honestly a lot more like the foundation for a real relationship.

Its been more presented now that they are at that sort of starting point where they are clearly friends, but you couldn't say for certain it wasnt developing further (or if it was developing at all).

Personally I'm very fond of this change of style. It keeps things hinting at the possibility its a blossoming relationship, without making it a central plot point or distracting from an already over loaded (plot wise) episode.

I also have to defend Raph's head over heels approach. I dont think Raph was presently unrealistically at all in that regard (I even know people who have fallen off the deep end into a romance like that). Its Mona I found to have been a bit harder to accept - she really did just switch from hate to love a bit too extremely, there should have been a bit more of a progression there.

*victory_angel* · 11-09-2015, 03:26 PM

I like how they are presenting the Don O'Neil relationship now as well.

Season 1. Donnie was acting like a boy who had just discovered love for the first time. But since he doesn't have any personal experience with being around an actual girl he didn't really known how to behave around her. And because of that he would come across as creepy. It's only the occasional moments when he's there as her friend that his love for her truly shines through.

Season 2. Donnie has experience what it was like to lose the girl he loves. And of course having the present challenge of having a rival for April's affections. All the Turtles make a serious mistake, and Donnie is determined to make everything right again, between April and himself. But even after that, there is a need to prove himself to April that he is more then just a friend.

Season 3. Donnie's been given an experience that has given him a first hand experience that his pursuit of April was not helping. While he still loves her he needed to take a step back from her and let her get to know both her suitors art her own pace. And April herself has started emotionally evaluating both boys. She loves and cares about both of them, but at the same time she also knows her future and her entire life will be affected by the one she chooses. And in a way part of her is afraid of love Donnie because if the look Kirby has out the window in Deadly venom is any indication. He doesn't seem to approve of April hanging around Casey... and he doesn't seem to mind April's friendship with Donnie. However that appears to be only so long as they are just friends at this time.

Season 4. Don and April have thus far just hanging out in some moments or talking as friends or Psudo Siblings. And things will certainly define themselves. But it does still seem to be an underlying fear of losing April to Casey. Because April was devastated that Casey would betray them and join Wyrm, but also Casey seemed to be tormenting Donnie most of all in the nightmare sequences.

11-09-2015, 03:48 AM	#24
Tarris Vaal Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cullompton, Devon Posts: 505	It has toned down and matured a lot - if anything its been more realistically presented since the last few episodes of Season 3 than at any other point. A brief example perhaps, but just look at the way Don and April interact in the latest episode for example (especially in the background). Its a lot quieter, a lot more subtle, a lot more friendly and honestly a lot more like the foundation for a real relationship. Its been more presented now that they are at that sort of starting point where they are clearly friends, but you couldn't say for certain it wasnt developing further (or if it was developing at all). Personally I'm very fond of this change of style. It keeps things hinting at the possibility its a blossoming relationship, without making it a central plot point or distracting from an already over loaded (plot wise) episode. I also have to defend Raph's head over heels approach. I dont think Raph was presently unrealistically at all in that regard (I even know people who have fallen off the deep end into a romance like that). Its Mona I found to have been a bit harder to accept - she really did just switch from hate to love a bit too extremely, there should have been a bit more of a progression there. __________________ Help animate the Sedisverse - Kickstarter at; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...the-sedisverse

11-09-2015, 03:26 PM	#25
victory_angel Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ca Posts: 3,108	I like how they are presenting the Don O'Neil relationship now as well. Season 1. Donnie was acting like a boy who had just discovered love for the first time. But since he doesn't have any personal experience with being around an actual girl he didn't really known how to behave around her. And because of that he would come across as creepy. It's only the occasional moments when he's there as her friend that his love for her truly shines through. Season 2. Donnie has experience what it was like to lose the girl he loves. And of course having the present challenge of having a rival for April's affections. All the Turtles make a serious mistake, and Donnie is determined to make everything right again, between April and himself. But even after that, there is a need to prove himself to April that he is more then just a friend. Season 3. Donnie's been given an experience that has given him a first hand experience that his pursuit of April was not helping. While he still loves her he needed to take a step back from her and let her get to know both her suitors art her own pace. And April herself has started emotionally evaluating both boys. She loves and cares about both of them, but at the same time she also knows her future and her entire life will be affected by the one she chooses. And in a way part of her is afraid of love Donnie because if the look Kirby has out the window in Deadly venom is any indication. He doesn't seem to approve of April hanging around Casey... and he doesn't seem to mind April's friendship with Donnie. However that appears to be only so long as they are just friends at this time. Season 4. Don and April have thus far just hanging out in some moments or talking as friends or Psudo Siblings. And things will certainly define themselves. But it does still seem to be an underlying fear of losing April to Casey. Because April was devastated that Casey would betray them and join Wyrm, but also Casey seemed to be tormenting Donnie most of all in the nightmare sequences. __________________ Last edited by victory_angel; 11-11-2015 at 01:59 PM.

11-08-2015, 02:50 PM	#22
Eurydemus Thug Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 59	Real relationships are messy with all sorts of ups and downs and inbetweens. I don't think episodes with in depth relationship drama will go over well with many viewers. I mean, the whole April-Casey-Donnie thing is already borderline (or outright) exhausting for some people and the writers probably recognise that, which could be why we're not seeing much of the triangle this season. I can't begin to imagine what the show would be like if the Turtles had to deal with significant others on top of saving New York/the world/the galaxy.