Official Episode Discussion: "The Engagement Ring"

**Machias Banshee** · 10-02-2008, 11:33 AM

Greetings, My precious...

Once again, I propose to you another eye-rolling teaser for this week's upcoming episode. Let's hope this plot won't bring you to your knees...

*ducks tomatoes*

Okay, so this week (according to TVGuide), Casey's getting ready to pop the question to the lovely April O'neil (much to Donnie's inner chagrin, I'm sure). So whom better to go with Casey to the jewelers for ring shopping than... Raph.

...What? Raph just doesn't seem the type to be looking a pretty sparkly Dainty lil diamond rings. Can you imagine the poor jeweler seeing these two come into the store, and being told, "We're here for an engagement ring."? My first thought would be to look at the hunched over trenchcoat wearing 'beauty' with the chain-smoker voice and ask Casey 'what the hell are you thinking?'

...but I digress.

So, Raph and Casey are checking out the rings. Big rings, small rings, simple, complex... hundreds of options to choose from. My opinion would be a simple gold ring with a three stone grouping.

Instead of this, they pick out something unique.

...you would think if the ring is floating and surrounded by FIRE... they would look at each other and say "Hmm... this might not be a good idea." But this is Raph and Casey we're talking about.

So they take the ring, not knowing the Evil that's connected to it. Thiis attracks the interest of Hun and the ever popular Purple Dragons. Are we going to see Hun denegrate into this nasty big version of Gollum from the Lord of the Rings? Or are they gonna go a different route (aka movie reference), and start crawling out of April's TV to get her soul?

And while they're messing around with apocalyptic jewelry, what's going on with the other turtles? Are they still diligently searching for the remaining fragments of Splinter? Is Donnie slowly turning into a caffee-drinking, brain-fried homocidal insomniac with his relentless struggle to return his father to normal and end his torment of guilt?

And what of this Ring? Will they have to destroy the ring, or could Donnie take that evil power and transform it into something he could use for his mission? Or is this too outlandish an idea? Heck, this is a show about mutant ninja turtles traveling the internet...

Who knows! And as I close out, I will leave you with the questions, yet again...

WILL CASEY POP THE QUESTION TO APRIL IN THIS EPISODE?!
WILL SHE SAY YES?!
WILL HUN AND THE PD's RETRIEVE THE RING FOR THEIR OWN SEEDY PURPOSES?!
HOW LONG WILL I BE ABLE TO TYPE LIKE THIS BEFORE I GET YELLED AT?!

STAY TUNED!!!

*VaughnMichael* · 10-04-2008, 08:03 AM

This was much much much much better than last week!
Even if there are allot of stereo types floating around lol
It also seems for some odd reason that the art is much better in this episode than the previous ones, or am I the only one that noticed this?
You know it's odd I seem to enjoy the show when it has less to do with the turtles or just one turtle.
Ok possessed April is awesome! I want a toy of that lol what makes her even more awesome is that she created the 2 figures we've yet to see in stores (thanks Playmates).

I was very excited to see them, it's a shame it all ended so quickly.
Did I say yet how much I enjoyed this episode?
It's crazy how they showed Casey hitting her with the trash can, I can't believe they got away with that.
It also sounds like Hun's voice is back to how it was before.
Geez this just keeps getting better and better, I love that Dark possessed version of April.
I keep thinking 2 things while watching this episode that it reminds me of something that would be in an Archie TMNT Adventures issue & the other thing is boy Playmates are seriously idiots not to be making toys based on this series but what they do anymore does not surprise me at all.
The only thing that surprised me with this episode was the fact that we didn't see Cyber Shredder or the Foot at all.
I think over all this was one of the best episodes from the ones we've seen so far as it had allot to offer and added allot to the story line.

Casual Matt · 10-04-2008, 08:12 AM

Yeah, the animation seemed somewhat nice in this episode.

It was nice to see Hun with his old voice back. I really hope they go back and apply the effect to his voice in future DVD releases of Season 5 and 6.

Also, am I nuts or did the weapons that Hun used look like Bishop's tech? Probably stolen from one of Bishop's convoys. The Purple Dragons were heisting military tech from Bishop in Season 4, afterall.

This season also seems to be pushing what they can show on a kids show again, if only by a little. Hitting April with a trashcan, an onscreen kiss, and Hun practically saying he was going to cut off April's finger all took me by surprise. Especially that last one. Seems like the only controversial elements of the last season at all were the implications that Dunn wanted to kill his nephew.

This season is definitely shaping up to be great.

*Drtooth* · 10-04-2008, 08:15 AM

Epic. Freaking epic! How long has it been since we've seen a Casey/Raph episode? Only thing that came close was that segment in "The Notebook." This is a moment I was looking forward to since FF started up. Casey and Raph back together in action. Even if this was a lousy episode, they'd make it work.

I guess the fact that we know they're getting married was a little drop in the surprise... though I thought they'd do it much, much later. Not on the series, when they were in their 30's or something. Though, I guess this is why they didn't want to include that sequence in the movie.

Anyone else think that Hun trying to justify that he didn't really destroy the turtles was precious? "No,... that's a clown in a Turtle suit... or a clone...or a... never mind!" And props to Casey for still going through with the engagement when April when she was shouting about the dishes. Possession or not, all I could think of is hair curlers and rolling pins... BONK!

And I agree... a Monster April figure would kick so much shell. Too bad they aren't gonna get their rears in gear and make some great BTTS stuff like they planned with FF.

I will say, that final exchange between Donny and Mikey about how that guy reminds him of Splinter was kind of a drag. Yeah, we know you're guilty about it, and you're doing all you can (hopefully between episodes) but we get the idea.

Aneras713 · 10-04-2008, 08:31 AM

Good ep, I like it. The look Casey had when Raph talked to him about the marriage was kind of funny

Hun's face was worth some chukles when he saw Raph, and I liked Raph's comment about being "best man material".

Mikey's joke about being maid of honor at the end was so stupid, I thought Raph or someone would've smacked him.

*ToTheNines* · 10-04-2008, 08:46 AM

This one really picked up fast, I was banging my head against the wall while Casey acted like a dill-weed trying to propose. I know it's a kids show, but god.

Then Raph's half assed disguise... he talked to the old guy face to face, a shift towards the OT in a bad way.

But still the best episode yet, so I'm happy.

*Cipher* · 10-04-2008, 09:13 AM

Best episode of the season. It was fun, it had its little shockers (threatening to cut of fingers is just rude), and the animation was the best we've seen in a while.

Also cool to see how far the Purple Dragons have progressed towards being a legitimate crime syndicate.

Oh, and we finally got a glimpse of that mole mutant. I guess they wanted him in there to advertise a future toy release. I was kind of hoping he'd be an actual mutant. It would've been a throwback to one of the better elements of the old toon.

*gobo* · 10-04-2008, 09:16 AM

The writers were trying too hard to make Raph funny. That was rather lame. But, I enjoyed the ep overall. If that actually was Mansley's interpretation of Hun, my mind is thoroughly blown to bits.

That was just too perfect. I liked Mikey's lone joke at the end. I think his humor is just easily overdone. That's why it usually pisses us all off.

*Drtooth* · 10-04-2008, 09:18 AM

I wanna add, I'm glad the writers remembered Casey's Gretzky fandom!

*gobo* · 10-04-2008, 09:37 AM

Oh, the trashcan thing... Did it not make anyone else roll their eyes? I applaud them for having the gumption to play the 'desperate times call for desperate measures' card, but magically-enhanced, possessed April was looking right at the thing as it was being thrown. Is this the limitations of those powers? They just have no defense against garbage?

Gimme a break.

So, I think I'll put this one as my second favorite BttS ep, right under "Karate Schooled". Just a few too many lame jokes (and they weren't Mikey's this time).

TerranigmaFreak · 10-04-2008, 09:37 AM

Very good episode. There's nothing more to add... except for the design of April's monster form. I really hate it. When she flew into the air, I got a Winx Club vibe out of it. Uck.

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Oh, the trashcan thing... Did it not make anyone else roll their eyes? I applaud them for having the gumption to play the 'desperate times call for desperate measures' card, but magically-enhanced, possessed April was looking right at the thing as it was being thrown. Is this the limitations of those powers? They just have no defense against garbage? Gimme a break.

Me too. I had more problem with that than the fact that they got away with it. I thought he would slip the trash can over her head or something. I can't believe she couldn't dodge or blast it. At least they should have turned her around so she's couldn't see it in time to dodge or do anything.

*CyberCubed* · 10-04-2008, 10:53 AM

Great episode, probably the best of the season.

So all those other Purple Dragon died when April blew up the helicopter? We didn't get a "I can see their parachutes!" type of line.

Overall I really liked this episode, the darkness from the previous seasons returned such as Hun threatening to cut off April's finger and a lot of other moments.

I hope this show gets a Season 8, I really love this animation and I want to see it continue. Here's hoping when Laird announces the 5th movie 4kids renews it for another season.

maryshine · 10-04-2008, 10:53 AM

Masc (sorry I can't recall the rest of your name!) you do an awesome job of reviewing! Keep it up!

As for "Engagment Ring," I loved it! I screamed with delight when Casey poped the question!

Even though it was a Raph/Casey episode, I'm glad they had the rest of the turtles there.

So, which "Shreeder," Do you think Hun was refering to? Tengu, Uton, or Cyber? I'm assuming it is the Cyber, I don't know.

Also, do you think Karai will be back next week? I hope so! I want to see her and Kluck the cat back!

*Raph's Girl* · 10-04-2008, 11:09 AM

OMG I loved this ep!! Casey's proposal to April was very sweet. He looked hot in the tux but the top hat was a bit much. *L*

I have a feeling that the Mr. Myagi type dude will show up again. Seemed like reacurring character material.

At least we know the origin of the mole rat monster and it seems that the Purple Dragon's have gone up in the world since the foot disbanded.

Of all the locations Casey suggested for the wedding I like the beach one the best. Altho perhaps it'll be in Central Park? Mike wanting to be the maid of honour was weird but maybe he's seen the movie "Made of Honour"???

Quotes:

"And we shall sacrifice Oxen on the alter!" - April

*Cure* · 10-04-2008, 11:12 AM

This was a lot better than last week's episode. Did anyone notice that the ring was on her right hand instead of her left? I thought that was odd, haha.

*Sage Ninja* · 10-04-2008, 11:35 AM

all right we are back in the saddle with the city based story lines.

I loved this episde and it was nice to see Hun in it as well. I'm liking his new pimp white outfit, and I'm liking the new purple dragons, although, although I noticed they didn't show any of the girl PD memebers. I was a bit suprised that Hun still has old voice, but I'm happy none the less, I was sure I was going to be alienated by a new voice for so I'm glad he still has the same guy, or if he doesn't the new actor does a bang up job immitating the old actor. I'm glad the plot for this episdoe wasn't some generic stand alone episode and had an actual connection to the over all plot of this season of him wanting the ring to have cahnce against the Shredder coming back, and not some genric "I want to me more pwerful so all will fear me!!!" Though I'm confused on why Hun's afraid of Shredder, he genrally did everything he was told so why the fear? Baxter is the one who reason to worry since he was the one that F*cked Shredder over in season three. But this gives more question on what Karai is up to and why she isn't head of the foot any more.

I'm glad that Casey and Raphael still have their good friendship. I was afraid it was going to be ignored in foavor of getting the plot played out in tihs season but I was happy to see that that they still have that rapport with each other. It wasn't till this episde I realized how much I missed Casey and Raph's friendship, it's little tid bits like this that make the show great. And Casey was just to adorable in this episode, his awkwardness really endeared me in this episode. I've never really been a big fan of the Casey+April realtiosnhip, since I always found them really forced and flat, but this episode really put me in touch with Casey feelings for April and I think I'm starting to like them. He really cares for her abnd I felt that, he showed such concern for her welfare that it ewasheart breaking. The fact that he showed up in a tux and top hat made me chuckle, but I'm glad that he threw out the paper of crap on it and just got down on one knee and told her how he felt from the heart. That proposal got an awww, out of me. Casey showed a wide range of emotions in from concern and helplessness, he really caresfor Arpil so much that he doesn't even want to hurt her even if it's for own good. The Casey sliding the ring off of April finger was well played out, with him struggling and then finnally puting his emoptions into the act. Awsome! I like how this episode focused on Casey and April, it's nice when the show has supporting characters that are dynamic enough where that they can take center stage and the main characters can take a back seat with out the showlosing it impact. And Raphael and the turtles really felt like sidecharacters in this one.

April being posses was cool. April's actor really did a good possed April in this episde, by sounding menacing and evil. I liked how the show made her act like a beast by walking on the cieling and crouching down like an animal. Her oxen sacrifice comet really made her sound demonic, it's too bad they couldn'yt keep her like that because I thought her turning her into a flying bat took away some of her menace. All in all good episde.

*ToTheNines* · 10-04-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Seemed like reacurring character material.

More like cliche wise asian material.

**Jester** · 10-04-2008, 12:37 PM

Watching it now....I'm gonna do running commentary and I'll spoiler tag it.

Spoiler:

All in all a good episode, but I'm a Raphie fan so I'm biased.

X · 10-04-2008, 12:44 PM

VERY GOOD EPISODE!

Felt like good old seasons 1-5 again to me, but with a lighter tone. I don't mind the lighter tone so long as they keep the balance they have with this season.

PLEASE... DO... NOT... LET... THIS... SHOW... END!!!

I know you see this 4kids...

You found a good balance, now work with it for about 5-10 more seasons.

-X-

maryshine · 10-04-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by X

VERY GOOD EPISODE!

Felt like good old seasons 1-5 again to me, but with a lighter tone. I don't mind the lighter tone so long as they keep the balance they have with this season.

PLEASE... DO... NOT... LET... THIS... SHOW... END!!!

I know you see this 4kids...

You found a good balance, now work with it for about 5-10 more seasons.

-X-

Please tell me you haven't heard the show is going to end after this season. BTW, anyone know what next week's episode is about?

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10-02-2008, 11:33 AM	#1
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Official Episode Discussion: "The Engagement Ring" Greetings, My precious... Once again, I propose to you another eye-rolling teaser for this week's upcoming episode. Let's hope this plot won't bring you to your knees... ducks tomatoes Okay, so this week (according to TVGuide), Casey's getting ready to pop the question to the lovely April O'neil (much to Donnie's inner chagrin, I'm sure). So whom better to go with Casey to the jewelers for ring shopping than... Raph. ...What? Raph just doesn't seem the type to be looking a pretty sparkly Dainty lil diamond rings. Can you imagine the poor jeweler seeing these two come into the store, and being told, "We're here for an engagement ring."? My first thought would be to look at the hunched over trenchcoat wearing 'beauty' with the chain-smoker voice and ask Casey 'what the hell are you thinking?' ...but I digress. So, Raph and Casey are checking out the rings. Big rings, small rings, simple, complex... hundreds of options to choose from. My opinion would be a simple gold ring with a three stone grouping. Instead of this, they pick out something unique. ...you would think if the ring is floating and surrounded by FIRE... they would look at each other and say "Hmm... this might not be a good idea." But this is Raph and Casey we're talking about. So they take the ring, not knowing the Evil that's connected to it. Thiis attracks the interest of Hun and the ever popular Purple Dragons. Are we going to see Hun denegrate into this nasty big version of Gollum from the Lord of the Rings? Or are they gonna go a different route (aka movie reference), and start crawling out of April's TV to get her soul? And while they're messing around with apocalyptic jewelry, what's going on with the other turtles? Are they still diligently searching for the remaining fragments of Splinter? Is Donnie slowly turning into a caffee-drinking, brain-fried homocidal insomniac with his relentless struggle to return his father to normal and end his torment of guilt? And what of this Ring? Will they have to destroy the ring, or could Donnie take that evil power and transform it into something he could use for his mission? Or is this too outlandish an idea? Heck, this is a show about mutant ninja turtles traveling the internet... Who knows! And as I close out, I will leave you with the questions, yet again... WILL CASEY POP THE QUESTION TO APRIL IN THIS EPISODE?! WILL SHE SAY YES?! WILL HUN AND THE PD's RETRIEVE THE RING FOR THEIR OWN SEEDY PURPOSES?! HOW LONG WILL I BE ABLE TO TYPE LIKE THIS BEFORE I GET YELLED AT?! STAY TUNED!!!

10-04-2008, 08:03 AM	#2
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	This was much much much much better than last week! Even if there are allot of stereo types floating around lol It also seems for some odd reason that the art is much better in this episode than the previous ones, or am I the only one that noticed this? You know it's odd I seem to enjoy the show when it has less to do with the turtles or just one turtle. Ok possessed April is awesome! I want a toy of that lol what makes her even more awesome is that she created the 2 figures we've yet to see in stores (thanks Playmates). I was very excited to see them, it's a shame it all ended so quickly. Did I say yet how much I enjoyed this episode? It's crazy how they showed Casey hitting her with the trash can, I can't believe they got away with that. It also sounds like Hun's voice is back to how it was before. Geez this just keeps getting better and better, I love that Dark possessed version of April. I keep thinking 2 things while watching this episode that it reminds me of something that would be in an Archie TMNT Adventures issue & the other thing is boy Playmates are seriously idiots not to be making toys based on this series but what they do anymore does not surprise me at all. The only thing that surprised me with this episode was the fact that we didn't see Cyber Shredder or the Foot at all. I think over all this was one of the best episodes from the ones we've seen so far as it had allot to offer and added allot to the story line. Last edited by VaughnMichael; 10-04-2008 at 08:11 AM.

10-04-2008, 08:12 AM	#3
Casual Matt Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 148	Yeah, the animation seemed somewhat nice in this episode. It was nice to see Hun with his old voice back. I really hope they go back and apply the effect to his voice in future DVD releases of Season 5 and 6. Also, am I nuts or did the weapons that Hun used look like Bishop's tech? Probably stolen from one of Bishop's convoys. The Purple Dragons were heisting military tech from Bishop in Season 4, afterall. This season also seems to be pushing what they can show on a kids show again, if only by a little. Hitting April with a trashcan, an onscreen kiss, and Hun practically saying he was going to cut off April's finger all took me by surprise. Especially that last one. Seems like the only controversial elements of the last season at all were the implications that Dunn wanted to kill his nephew. This season is definitely shaping up to be great. __________________ << Casual Matt's Random Corner of Internets >>

10-04-2008, 08:15 AM	#4
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	Epic. Freaking epic! How long has it been since we've seen a Casey/Raph episode? Only thing that came close was that segment in "The Notebook." This is a moment I was looking forward to since FF started up. Casey and Raph back together in action. Even if this was a lousy episode, they'd make it work. I guess the fact that we know they're getting married was a little drop in the surprise... though I thought they'd do it much, much later. Not on the series, when they were in their 30's or something. Though, I guess this is why they didn't want to include that sequence in the movie. Anyone else think that Hun trying to justify that he didn't really destroy the turtles was precious? "No,... that's a clown in a Turtle suit... or a clone...or a... never mind!" And props to Casey for still going through with the engagement when April when she was shouting about the dishes. Possession or not, all I could think of is hair curlers and rolling pins... BONK! And I agree... a Monster April figure would kick so much shell. Too bad they aren't gonna get their rears in gear and make some great BTTS stuff like they planned with FF. I will say, that final exchange between Donny and Mikey about how that guy reminds him of Splinter was kind of a drag. Yeah, we know you're guilty about it, and you're doing all you can (hopefully between episodes) but we get the idea. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

10-04-2008, 08:31 AM	#5
Aneras713 Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA (or anywhere near a computer) Posts: 314	Good ep, I like it. The look Casey had when Raph talked to him about the marriage was kind of funny Hun's face was worth some chukles when he saw Raph, and I liked Raph's comment about being "best man material". Mikey's joke about being maid of honor at the end was so stupid, I thought Raph or someone would've smacked him. __________________ Why the shell am I here? Cause it's 3:15 in the morning and what else am I gonna do?

10-04-2008, 08:46 AM	#6
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,044	This one really picked up fast, I was banging my head against the wall while Casey acted like a dill-weed trying to propose. I know it's a kids show, but god. Then Raph's half assed disguise... he talked to the old guy face to face, a shift towards the OT in a bad way. But still the best episode yet, so I'm happy.

10-04-2008, 09:13 AM	#7
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	Best episode of the season. It was fun, it had its little shockers (threatening to cut of fingers is just rude), and the animation was the best we've seen in a while. Also cool to see how far the Purple Dragons have progressed towards being a legitimate crime syndicate. Oh, and we finally got a glimpse of that mole mutant. I guess they wanted him in there to advertise a future toy release. I was kind of hoping he'd be an actual mutant. It would've been a throwback to one of the better elements of the old toon.

10-04-2008, 09:16 AM	#8
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	The writers were trying too hard to make Raph funny. That was rather lame. But, I enjoyed the ep overall. If that actually was Mansley's interpretation of Hun, my mind is thoroughly blown to bits. That was just too perfect. I liked Mikey's lone joke at the end. I think his humor is just easily overdone. That's why it usually pisses us all off. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

10-04-2008, 09:18 AM	#9
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	I wanna add, I'm glad the writers remembered Casey's Gretzky fandom! __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

10-04-2008, 09:37 AM	#10
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Oh, the trashcan thing... Did it not make anyone else roll their eyes? I applaud them for having the gumption to play the 'desperate times call for desperate measures' card, but magically-enhanced, possessed April was looking right at the thing as it was being thrown. Is this the limitations of those powers? They just have no defense against garbage? Gimme a break. So, I think I'll put this one as my second favorite BttS ep, right under "Karate Schooled". Just a few too many lame jokes (and they weren't Mikey's this time). __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

10-04-2008, 10:53 AM	#12
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,694	Great episode, probably the best of the season. So all those other Purple Dragon died when April blew up the helicopter? We didn't get a "I can see their parachutes!" type of line. Overall I really liked this episode, the darkness from the previous seasons returned such as Hun threatening to cut off April's finger and a lot of other moments. I hope this show gets a Season 8, I really love this animation and I want to see it continue. Here's hoping when Laird announces the 5th movie 4kids renews it for another season.

10-04-2008, 10:53 AM	#13
maryshine Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 118	Masc (sorry I can't recall the rest of your name!) you do an awesome job of reviewing! Keep it up! As for "Engagment Ring," I loved it! I screamed with delight when Casey poped the question! Even though it was a Raph/Casey episode, I'm glad they had the rest of the turtles there. So, which "Shreeder," Do you think Hun was refering to? Tengu, Uton, or Cyber? I'm assuming it is the Cyber, I don't know. Also, do you think Karai will be back next week? I hope so! I want to see her and Kluck the cat back!

10-04-2008, 11:09 AM	#14
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	OMG I loved this ep!! Casey's proposal to April was very sweet. He looked hot in the tux but the top hat was a bit much. L I have a feeling that the Mr. Myagi type dude will show up again. Seemed like reacurring character material. At least we know the origin of the mole rat monster and it seems that the Purple Dragon's have gone up in the world since the foot disbanded. Of all the locations Casey suggested for the wedding I like the beach one the best. Altho perhaps it'll be in Central Park? Mike wanting to be the maid of honour was weird but maybe he's seen the movie "Made of Honour"??? Quotes: "And we shall sacrifice Oxen on the alter!" - April __________________

10-04-2008, 11:12 AM	#15
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	This was a lot better than last week's episode. Did anyone notice that the ring was on her right hand instead of her left? I thought that was odd, haha. __________________

10-04-2008, 11:35 AM	#16
Sage Ninja Band of the Hawk Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,924	all right we are back in the saddle with the city based story lines. I loved this episde and it was nice to see Hun in it as well. I'm liking his new pimp white outfit, and I'm liking the new purple dragons, although, although I noticed they didn't show any of the girl PD memebers. I was a bit suprised that Hun still has old voice, but I'm happy none the less, I was sure I was going to be alienated by a new voice for so I'm glad he still has the same guy, or if he doesn't the new actor does a bang up job immitating the old actor. I'm glad the plot for this episdoe wasn't some generic stand alone episode and had an actual connection to the over all plot of this season of him wanting the ring to have cahnce against the Shredder coming back, and not some genric "I want to me more pwerful so all will fear me!!!" Though I'm confused on why Hun's afraid of Shredder, he genrally did everything he was told so why the fear? Baxter is the one who reason to worry since he was the one that F*cked Shredder over in season three. But this gives more question on what Karai is up to and why she isn't head of the foot any more. I'm glad that Casey and Raphael still have their good friendship. I was afraid it was going to be ignored in foavor of getting the plot played out in tihs season but I was happy to see that that they still have that rapport with each other. It wasn't till this episde I realized how much I missed Casey and Raph's friendship, it's little tid bits like this that make the show great. And Casey was just to adorable in this episode, his awkwardness really endeared me in this episode. I've never really been a big fan of the Casey+April realtiosnhip, since I always found them really forced and flat, but this episode really put me in touch with Casey feelings for April and I think I'm starting to like them. He really cares for her abnd I felt that, he showed such concern for her welfare that it ewasheart breaking. The fact that he showed up in a tux and top hat made me chuckle, but I'm glad that he threw out the paper of crap on it and just got down on one knee and told her how he felt from the heart. That proposal got an awww, out of me. Casey showed a wide range of emotions in from concern and helplessness, he really caresfor Arpil so much that he doesn't even want to hurt her even if it's for own good. The Casey sliding the ring off of April finger was well played out, with him struggling and then finnally puting his emoptions into the act. Awsome! I like how this episode focused on Casey and April, it's nice when the show has supporting characters that are dynamic enough where that they can take center stage and the main characters can take a back seat with out the showlosing it impact. And Raphael and the turtles really felt like sidecharacters in this one. April being posses was cool. April's actor really did a good possed April in this episde, by sounding menacing and evil. I liked how the show made her act like a beast by walking on the cieling and crouching down like an animal. Her oxen sacrifice comet really made her sound demonic, it's too bad they couldn'yt keep her like that because I thought her turning her into a flying bat took away some of her menace. All in all good episde. __________________ Cassandra: You won't fight me, but will you fight--for him! Cassandra's Revenge ~Tangled the Series ________________________________ http://frankviola.org/2012/01/30/godsviewofawoman/ _______________________________ http://nox-artemis.tumblr.com/post/4...k-and-feminism

10-04-2008, 12:37 PM	#18
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,293	Watching it now....I'm gonna do running commentary and I'll spoiler tag it. Spoiler: Am I a sap for almost crying at Casey's proposal? Hun's voice is BACK...BACK TO THE SEWER! Sorry I couldn't resist! And man he is a hard nosed leader, though he's still scared of the Shredder, though he did tangle with the Tengu Shredder. So Red Kryptonite rings also affect normal humans.... April's gone Super-Sayian! "In my frog suit...ribbit..." It's one of the New Jersey Mole Men!! (see the Journal) Leave it to Casey to give April a possessed engagement ring. I was hoping that they'd comment on Hun's "trophies" and they did....I'm happy. The Purple Dragons are a biker gang? So, April's gonna become a monster, unless Casey can take the Ring of Yin off. Oh, boy. WTH?! April's all big ugly "evil made flesh." I was wondering if this would be just Raph and Casey, can't say I'm disappointed that the other made a showing. Mikey was actually funny...and not annoying. Huhzah! A Teenage Mutant Ninja Best-man? "Just as precious...minus the evil." Ok, they are really playing up the Donnie-angst. OK, I retract my "Mikey's not annoying" line. Did Donnie get excited about the wedding, right after being upset about Splinter? All in all a good episode, but I'm a Raphie fan so I'm biased. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656 Last edited by Jester; 10-04-2008 at 12:51 PM.

10-04-2008, 12:44 PM	#19
X Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 767	VERY GOOD EPISODE! Felt like good old seasons 1-5 again to me, but with a lighter tone. I don't mind the lighter tone so long as they keep the balance they have with this season. PLEASE... DO... NOT... LET... THIS... SHOW... END!!! I know you see this 4kids... You found a good balance, now work with it for about 5-10 more seasons. -X- __________________ "Wisemen say, forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for a late pizza."