New Ep Discussion: "Scion of the Shredder"

[Machias Banshee]

That's right, folks! After weeks of eager anticipation, the next Newest Episode is exploding onto your TV screen this Saturday!!!

And as always.. it is my obligation--and utter joy-- to revv up the inquiring minds.


As we saw previously on "The Ancient One", Leonardo was sent to Japan to learn under a new Sensei to deal with his personal issues. Now with Leo gone, you would think things would be a bit quiet. No inter-dimensional travelers coming for his head, no attacks from the government, nothing...


Think Again!!


It is only the calm before the storm. Or maybe even the eye...? The Hamato Clan isn't the only group that has been using this time for important matters. It could possibly be the worst blow suffered by our heroes since--- possibly Ever.

Now, for those that do not know, 'scion' means 'descendant' or 'heir'. So unless we have some strange Episode of Jerry Springer come up with the title "I had an alien overlord's Baby"... I think we all know who it might be.

And it makes you wonder what the Purple Dragons have been doing in the time between Leo leaving and up to current time. Will we be seeing 'siblings' joining forces again to avenge their 'father'? Or will ties be broken... bridges burnt?

And for those of you who have stopped by the Official site today, you will be rather surprised at a turn of events in the upcoming Season FIVE. Could Donnie's Alternate Dimensional Nightmare come true? Who knows! I shouldn't even be writing about THAT anyways!

So prepare your TV stations! Get those VCR tapes rewound and set on time to record! Stock your sugary cereal reserves and set up camp, whether it be on your couch, living room floor, or your dormitory lounge!

WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO THE CLAN?!
WHAT HAS KARAI BEEN DOING BEHIND THE SCENES?!
WILL LEO COME BACK TO A DEATHZONE?!
JERRY!JERRY!!JERR-- Waitasec...


And even though it may results in nuclear fangirl warfare whenever I say it...

STAY TUNED!!!

[Machias Banshee]

Hot Damn we're open!!!

[Kiss_My_Shell]

This episode was pretty sad. I think we can say that we know the guys are alright.

When Raph asked Don about the time and he replied"ask Leo..". I was like"wow that's gotta hurt".

[Leonardo_Warrior_Turtle]

That is what I'm feeling with this episode. Oh the carnage! Leo is going to be super pissed when he gets back.

[syk_skillz]

Wow what a great episode. Did anyone else notice the animation was just a slight bit better and smooth in most of the episode. I can't wait until next week.

[Katie]

What a wild ride!

Maybe we shouldda been keeping a closer eye on karai. she put the foot on steroids or something.

So, Leo's been gone for two months and it sees like things have been pretty quiet. But, much like Mikey's house of cards, stability is an illusion. Pressure builds up....and just one little thing sends the false security into chaos. Ok...one really big thing...that has been nursing a grudge it seems.

I wonder how well Leonardo is going to remember the lessons he has learned when he comes home to find his home in shambles and his family missing. I wonder how fast April made it down to the lair....only to find it junked.

This is SUCH a great show!~

[Rhane]

This is only me i'm sure, but this ep made me wanna hit something. It was fine and well in animation and voice acting, but the underlining plot of "everyone's dead and only Leo can save them all" it just overdone and to be honest, annoying in my oppinion. This could be my bias against leo talking though so don't take any of this to heart. Also the next ep's title is "the Prodigal Son ". That should NOT be anyone's new title ((and by looks of the preview, it's Leo's)). Raising one turtle above or below the others is just going to a) get people mad b) start wars between fans c)put way too much spotlight on one character.

On a side note, how did April not know it was Karai? The "stranger" Spoke like Karai, acted like Karai, she IS Karai. Sorry if i offend, just alot of frustration.

[rayfillet101]

OH MY GOD.
From this episode on, it is a whole new series. new Foot Mystic elite type things, new foot costumes(that kind of bugged me), new location for the turtles, new vehicles, new shredder.

I was just thinking OH NO the whole time. It was amazing. But what happens with Leatherhead and Fugitoid? They live close by dont they? and Usagi and Gen know where the lair is. I cant wait to see what happens next. I was screaming SAVE KLUNK! and CALL APRIL OR CASEY! the whole time. Karai and April...wow.

[stege-chan]

For some reason this eppy didn't get me too excited. Glad the guys are all right...probably hiding out at April's, or maybe Casey's or Leatherhead's? April didn't look quite surprised enough when Karai told her the others were dead. As for Karai herself, I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I feel sorry for her. Oroku Saki has messed up her head but good. She's been lied to her whole life, and she's in some serious denial. Either she's gonna realize the truth eventually, or she'll be smacked in the face with it. And maybe I'm in the minority again, but I see salvation for her in the end.

I just wonder next week how Leo is gonna find out that his family is still alive...I was looking to see if Splinter or one of the others left some kind of clue in the lair, but I didn't see anything. I guess Leo could assume they got out though, since all their vehicles, and Klunk are gone.

>.> Okay's, that's all I've got for now. ^^

[BigApple3AM]

Kind of disappointed as nothing truly happened in the episode besides fighting and set up. I mean fighting is good, but cartoon fighting is lame when no one truly gets hurt.

The turtles are fine, they pull this junk with us almost every episode arc. Oh no the turtles are in a burning down house, maybe dead? No wait after waiting 6 months for the new episode they just go out the back door instead.

Next week's episode will blow this one out of the water, I wish they woulda have done a back to back deal hour long kind of thing.

[Kiss_My_Shell]

I loved April's reaction when Karai said how Leo's family was destroyed. You know she's not just gonna stand there.

I can image now Leo's reaction when he goes to the lair.

[Dan]

Originally Posted by Rhane

On a side note, how did April not know it was Karai? The "stranger" Spoke like Karai, acted like Karai, she IS Karai. Sorry if i offend, just alot of frustration.

I don't think April every met Karai before.

[Leonardo_Warrior_Turtle]

Yeah, other than the alternate future (which, this episode could be exactly what will begin to happen that leads to SAinW) Karai and April have never crossed paths. I really hope she and Casey get their act together and do something in next week's episode. I got a feeling Leo is going to come to them to figure out what to do next.

[TerranigmaFreak]

Anyone notice the animation mistake with Karai's new Shredder suit? At the end where she laughs as the lair gets destroyed, the Shredder suit looks more feminine? Also, the suit looks more feminine in the episode preview for next week.

I like fighting. I like explosions. I like this episode.

[Katie]

I don't think it was a mistake. I have noticed that all the characters move differently....Like you could never mistake Shredder for Karai in Shredder's suit. Or one turtle for another for that matter. I think the reason it looked different was that Karai was the one in it.....not Saki

[Doppleganger]

Originally Posted by stege-chan

For some reason this eppy didn't get me too excited. Glad the guys are all right...probably hiding out at April's, or maybe Casey's or Leatherhead's? April didn't look quite surprised enough when Karai told her the others were dead. As for Karai herself, I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I feel sorry for her. Oroku Saki has messed up her head but good. She's been lied to her whole life, and she's in some serious denial. Either she's gonna realize the truth eventually, or she'll be smacked in the face with it. And maybe I'm in the minority again, but I see salvation for her in the end.

I just wonder next week how Leo is gonna find out that his family is still alive...I was looking to see if Splinter or one of the others left some kind of clue in the lair, but I didn't see anything. I guess Leo could assume they got out though, since all their vehicles, and Klunk are gone.

>.> Okay's, that's all I've got for now. ^^

Ah don't worry you're not alone, I too feel for Karai. ^^;;; *waves tiny Karai support flag and quickly hides it* I mean the Shreddar was the only father she's known. And then the turtles destroyed him, with good reason, but they destroyed him. How would you expect she should feel? Glad? Yes this is a very sad episode because Karai is in the exact same place Leo used to be. That maniacal laughter...she's not exactly in a very healthy state of mind. She needs guidance. She needs someone good in her life to make her see the error of her ways (and no I don't necessarily mean romance ). But most of all she needs help professional help!

Okay when Splinter said he "reached out to her". That confused me. When did he ever do this? Was it something he did offscreen? I know Leonardo did but when did Splinter? I dunno if he ever did give her a chance.

But yeah I do agree. Nothing justifies murder nothing. Karai has gone over the edge and she needs to be stopped.

[Leonardo_Warrior_Turtle]

Oh, I got next week's preview for download if you guys want to check it out. It's a 2.95 MB AVI file. Enjoy it!

http://rapidshare.de/files/12546477/...eview.avi.html

[Sakirules]

Amazing episode. I mean truelly

[Dan]

Wasn't this episode kind of similar to the Image comics? Where Shredder had a daughter and there was a female Shredder?

[TerranigmaFreak]

I don't think it was a mistake. I have noticed that all the characters move differently....Like you could never mistake Shredder for Karai in Shredder's suit. Or one turtle for another for that matter. I think the reason it looked different was that Karai was the one in it.....not Saki

No, I'm not talking about the movement, I'm talking about the look of the suit. It look completely normal throughout the entire episode EXCEPT for when she's standing there laughing as the turtles' home was being destoryed. It has nothing to do with who's in there. Plus, the suit is metalic, I doubt it'll transform just cause someone else is in it. Watch that part again, then watch next week's preview, even the helmet looks slightly different in the preview.