DNA Is Thicker Than Water (new ep)

*Raph's Girl* · 10-06-2007, 12:03 AM

Just checked Yahoo and this episode is airing Saturday morning at 9:30 AND 10am......no idea why it's being shown twice...but hey... for those who haven't seen it it's a new ep (and one of my fave FF eps).

*Spitfire* · 10-06-2007, 12:08 AM

Yeah good episode, I don't know about you guys but I think the Dark TMNT are funny.

Splinter's Iroonna · 10-06-2007, 12:24 AM

Fast Forward was steadily getting better and better-- and the Dark Turtles, though on the surface were rather cliché, I really did rather like them-- for one thing, it gave the voice actors something rather "evil" to do, and secondly, it LENDS itself greatly to so much story plotline!!!

I saw this ep. on YouTube, and honestly, when the Dark-Leo at the END splits the meat up equally, and the Dark-Mike mentions this, I absolutely LOVED the "It's called 'Sharing'-- you should try it sometime!"-- yet he was openly challenging Darius Dunn-- THAT was the TMNT that I came to LOVE due to the 2K3 series!!!!

*Buslady* · 10-06-2007, 02:28 AM

This eps probably the best one of the FF series.

*gobo* · 10-06-2007, 03:43 AM

Oh... That's this weekend? I checked my local listings a couple days ago, and it said "The Fall of Darius Dunn" and some other rerun. Anyway, I never knew this ep was so widely favored. It's my favorite too! ^_^ It's the closest they got to a perfect ep. I love character growth.

It'll be a year before we find out if it stuck though (assuming we ever see the Dark Turtles again, that is).

*Spitfire* · 10-06-2007, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gobo

It's the closest they got to a perfect ep.

You missed alot of episodes then. Milk Run? Timing Is Everything? Fall Of Darius Dun?

Then again I'm one of the 8 people who are over the age of 12 that likes FF.

*Scandia* · 10-06-2007, 06:09 AM

This is one of my favorite FF episodes as well. And not just because it is Leonardo-centric. Sure sure, it deals with the usual Leonardo episode themes- honor, courage, doing the right thing, etc. But it is a fresh new angle. I like how Leo says he did not like a certain story after all. I like how Dark Leo reacted. One of the best for sure. One of the reasons why I like FF- even though I do not like it as much as the first 2k3 seasons.

*CyberCubed* · 10-06-2007, 08:13 AM

This is why I wanted the Dark Turtles to somehow go back in time next season with the TMNT.

I think they should further be explored in the past rather than ignoring them entirely.

*ToTheNines* · 10-06-2007, 08:38 AM

I loved this episode, great all around. I'm a big Slash fan, so seeing Dark Leo centric episode was nice.

TerranigmaFreak · 10-06-2007, 10:01 AM

It's a pretty good episode. I missed the first 3 minutes, but I think they didn't say "it's ninja time" at all today.

*cowabunga14* · 10-06-2007, 01:14 PM

I thought this episode was great. Like some people said, it was good to see the Dark Turtles again.

*VaughnMichael* · 10-06-2007, 03:03 PM

Yeah this is good but like spifire said fall of darius I like allot more as well as head of state.

Avatar Yuffie · 10-06-2007, 04:54 PM

Weird I just saw that episode last week. So it's just being aired in the US now?

I'm in the Philippines, BTW, and I randomly watch FF, which is aired everyday... Timing Is Everything and Head of State are good episodes, which surprised me, considering fans voiced their dislike with this series.

Jon · 10-06-2007, 05:16 PM

Yeah, it just aired on TV here.

But, it's also been made available before (through Comcast's Cable Feature "On Demand"; as well as on DVD).

*Drtooth* · 10-07-2007, 09:00 AM

I haven't given up on trying to buy the FF V2 DVD.... I just decided to watch this episode since there is nothing else good on. And I really have to say... if the writing were this sharp, and had this amount of direction, FF wouldn't have been a wasted concept.

I've been looking forward to this episode since Anime Boston, since I heard about it from the mouth of leonardo Himself. Or rather his voice actor. I was in a discussion with him saying I really wasn't feeling FF, but It was Turtles, so I loved it anyway. Then he told about this episode and I thought... wow... now this is the direction they needed to take. And it took them until the end of the series to get it.

*Spitfire* · 10-07-2007, 12:17 PM

And it's only ending because you guys complained about it. So good job.

*BubblyShell22* · 10-10-2007, 07:23 AM

This episode was definitely good. I liked it because it dealt with Dark Leo's character depth and showed that he did change. I also like the fact that the dumb battle cry was not said, which I was bracing myself for. Overall, this ep gets a 5/5 from me.

*Spitfire* · 10-10-2007, 07:46 PM

You guys really can't handle "It's Ninja Time"? There's way worse battle cries then that. "Let's Turtleize'em" was pretty bad. I did love "Turtle Power" though but they won't ever use that again, thanks Laird.

clockstomper · 10-11-2007, 12:31 PM

This was a good one, mainly because it was once again Leo centric (both Dark and Light.) It's interesting he could be so forgiving considering he was so mistrustful of Karai. Maybe the events with The Journal and Bishop's reform made him change his outlook?

It's a pity Fast Forward took so long to get good, but I'm glad it's nearly over. Cody's no replacement for Casey and April. It's Playmates fault in the first place for fast-tracking this season and constantly complaining the show isn't all jokes like the other Saturday Morning garbage. They're still pulling that same old trick with the new direction and they should just really get their hooks out of the creator's nostrils and let them make a watchable show.

In the end, the toyline failed, the ratings failed and yet Playmates won't change their faulty ideas (look at the new Alien Hunters line, which is doomed to rot on the shelves.) Fan complaints had nothing to do with FF's faiilure, it drove away casual viewers who thought the franchise sold out and became another generic 'comedy' toon. By the time the improvement came it was deemed a failure and had fallen under the radar and burned off like a cancelled network show.

*gobo* · 10-11-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by clockstomper

Fan complaints had nothing to do with FF's faiilure, it drove away casual viewers who thought the franchise sold out and became another generic 'comedy' toon. By the time the improvement came it was deemed a failure and had fallen under the radar and burned off like a cancelled network show.

While fan-outrage did worsen things a bit, you've got the rest completely right. Few people are going to watch a show that almost everyone says is lame.

10-06-2007, 12:03 AM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	DNA Is Thicker Than Water (new ep) Just checked Yahoo and this episode is airing Saturday morning at 9:30 AND 10am......no idea why it's being shown twice...but hey... for those who haven't seen it it's a new ep (and one of my fave FF eps). __________________

10-06-2007, 12:08 AM	#2
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Yeah good episode, I don't know about you guys but I think the Dark TMNT are funny. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

10-06-2007, 12:24 AM	#3
Splinter's Iroonna Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 401	Fast Forward was steadily getting better and better-- and the Dark Turtles, though on the surface were rather cliché, I really did rather like them-- for one thing, it gave the voice actors something rather "evil" to do, and secondly, it LENDS itself greatly to so much story plotline!!! I saw this ep. on YouTube, and honestly, when the Dark-Leo at the END splits the meat up equally, and the Dark-Mike mentions this, I absolutely LOVED the "It's called 'Sharing'-- you should try it sometime!"-- yet he was openly challenging Darius Dunn-- THAT was the TMNT that I came to LOVE due to the 2K3 series!!!! __________________ Original banner by Imagi, comments/adaptations by Ninjatron-- check out his blog! http://astroboyworld.blogspot.com/

10-06-2007, 02:28 AM	#4
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	This eps probably the best one of the FF series. __________________

10-06-2007, 03:43 AM	#5
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Oh... That's this weekend? I checked my local listings a couple days ago, and it said "The Fall of Darius Dunn" and some other rerun. Anyway, I never knew this ep was so widely favored. It's my favorite too! ^_^ It's the closest they got to a perfect ep. I love character growth. It'll be a year before we find out if it stuck though (assuming we ever see the Dark Turtles again, that is). __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

10-06-2007, 06:09 AM	#7
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	This is one of my favorite FF episodes as well. And not just because it is Leonardo-centric. Sure sure, it deals with the usual Leonardo episode themes- honor, courage, doing the right thing, etc. But it is a fresh new angle. I like how Leo says he did not like a certain story after all. I like how Dark Leo reacted. One of the best for sure. One of the reasons why I like FF- even though I do not like it as much as the first 2k3 seasons. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

10-06-2007, 08:13 AM	#8
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,709	This is why I wanted the Dark Turtles to somehow go back in time next season with the TMNT. I think they should further be explored in the past rather than ignoring them entirely.

10-06-2007, 08:38 AM	#9
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,068	I loved this episode, great all around. I'm a big Slash fan, so seeing Dark Leo centric episode was nice. Last edited by ToTheNines; 06-17-2026 at 07:51 AM.

10-06-2007, 10:01 AM	#10
TerranigmaFreak Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 715	It's a pretty good episode. I missed the first 3 minutes, but I think they didn't say "it's ninja time" at all today. __________________ First footage of the new R rated TMNT movie.

10-06-2007, 01:14 PM	#11
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	I thought this episode was great. Like some people said, it was good to see the Dark Turtles again. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

10-06-2007, 03:03 PM	#12
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	Yeah this is good but like spifire said fall of darius I like allot more as well as head of state.

10-06-2007, 04:54 PM	#13
Avatar Yuffie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 805	Weird I just saw that episode last week. So it's just being aired in the US now? I'm in the Philippines, BTW, and I randomly watch FF, which is aired everyday... Timing Is Everything and Head of State are good episodes, which surprised me, considering fans voiced their dislike with this series. __________________ We all know that Most Writers Are Male. Something like eighty percent of media aimed at children have male main characters, whereas half the population is female. At best, women will often be minor characters or will not be present at all. Stories about women are for women, stories about men are for general consumption. (TV Tropes Feminist Fantasy)

10-06-2007, 05:16 PM	#14
Jon Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,356	Yeah, it just aired on TV here. But, it's also been made available before (through Comcast's Cable Feature "On Demand"; as well as on DVD).

10-07-2007, 09:00 AM	#15
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	I haven't given up on trying to buy the FF V2 DVD.... I just decided to watch this episode since there is nothing else good on. And I really have to say... if the writing were this sharp, and had this amount of direction, FF wouldn't have been a wasted concept. I've been looking forward to this episode since Anime Boston, since I heard about it from the mouth of leonardo Himself. Or rather his voice actor. I was in a discussion with him saying I really wasn't feeling FF, but It was Turtles, so I loved it anyway. Then he told about this episode and I thought... wow... now this is the direction they needed to take. And it took them until the end of the series to get it. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

10-07-2007, 12:17 PM	#16
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	And it's only ending because you guys complained about it. So good job. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

10-10-2007, 07:23 AM	#17
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	This episode was definitely good. I liked it because it dealt with Dark Leo's character depth and showed that he did change. I also like the fact that the dumb battle cry was not said, which I was bracing myself for. Overall, this ep gets a 5/5 from me.

10-10-2007, 07:46 PM	#18
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	You guys really can't handle "It's Ninja Time"? There's way worse battle cries then that. "Let's Turtleize'em" was pretty bad. I did love "Turtle Power" though but they won't ever use that again, thanks Laird. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

10-11-2007, 12:31 PM	#19
clockstomper Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 115	This was a good one, mainly because it was once again Leo centric (both Dark and Light.) It's interesting he could be so forgiving considering he was so mistrustful of Karai. Maybe the events with The Journal and Bishop's reform made him change his outlook? It's a pity Fast Forward took so long to get good, but I'm glad it's nearly over. Cody's no replacement for Casey and April. It's Playmates fault in the first place for fast-tracking this season and constantly complaining the show isn't all jokes like the other Saturday Morning garbage. They're still pulling that same old trick with the new direction and they should just really get their hooks out of the creator's nostrils and let them make a watchable show. In the end, the toyline failed, the ratings failed and yet Playmates won't change their faulty ideas (look at the new Alien Hunters line, which is doomed to rot on the shelves.) Fan complaints had nothing to do with FF's faiilure, it drove away casual viewers who thought the franchise sold out and became another generic 'comedy' toon. By the time the improvement came it was deemed a failure and had fallen under the radar and burned off like a cancelled network show. Last edited by clockstomper; 10-11-2007 at 12:40 PM.