Which TMNT show should I watch? 1987 or 2003?

Bossk · 07-13-2012, 10:55 AM

I've been in the mood to watch some turtles and I have the ability to watch all episodes of both. I'm about 6 episodes in on season one of each of the series and I honestly can't decide which one I prefer. I like them both equally and I don't really think I should switch off of episode after episode going in between the series.

*CyberCubed* · 07-13-2012, 10:58 AM

Watch both as they're both very different but valid takes on the TMNT franchise.

There is no right or wrong answer.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 07-13-2012, 01:44 PM

Watch both

*Zany Orange Dude* · 07-13-2012, 01:51 PM

Watch both dude.

Though if you must pick one, watch the OT if your in the mood to laugh and watch 2k3 if you want something more serious! Either one is a good choice though.

Impervium Gem · 07-13-2012, 01:52 PM

How about watching all the 1987 episodes one after another and then continue with the 2003 show? Both are certainly worth watching, might feel more comfortable to focus separately on each version.

joetheripper · 07-13-2012, 02:36 PM

ummm 87? classic me down

*pannoni1* · 07-13-2012, 02:42 PM

Looking at your earlier posts and your avatar, I would lean ever so slightly to the 2003 series, since the first six episodes of the OT are a good enough feel for that series, but you're not quite at the first Shredder episode of 4kids. But I don't mind you watching both at the same time since its easier to compare and mixes up the feel.

*TurtleTitan97* · 07-13-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zany Orange Dude

Though if you must pick one, watch the OT if your in the mood to laugh and watch 2k3 if you want something more serious! Either one is a good choice though.

^ Exactly. Both shows are great.

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-13-2012, 08:04 PM

2k3 any questions?

*MikeandRaph87* · 07-13-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tina Turtle

How about watching all the 1987 episodes one after another and then continue with the 2003 show? Both are certainly worth watching, might feel more comfortable to focus separately on each version.

Tina,for the win!

I believe the 1987 cartoon had a better character set and Shredder and Rat King versions but the seamless story of the 2003 cartoon is stronger. Both have strong points and weak points. I perfer the '87 cartoon grew up with it or not. Yet you may perfer the other. Watch the '87 cartoon first and follow it up with the 2003 cartoon. I will finish a marathon watch through of the 2003 cartoon which took me 9 weeks. So it will be time consuming if you watch a combined 351 episodes!

Genesis · 07-13-2012, 08:37 PM

Both.

At the same time.

Seriously, though, if you intend to complete both anyway, it hardly matters. 2k3 might spoil you on the action scenes, though.

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-13-2012, 08:44 PM

^ in that case, i d watch movie 2007 1st if i was a new fan...

Genesis · 07-13-2012, 08:47 PM

Oh, god, no. The nonsensical nature of that film can only be appreciated by people who are already fans.

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-13-2012, 09:06 PM

i dont think its nonsensical at all i think it successfully brought back lots tmnt fans.

Genesis · 07-13-2012, 09:24 PM

To its credit, you're right. It definitely did. Doesn't mean the flick made even a lick of sense.

Bossk · 07-13-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pannoni1

Looking at your earlier posts and your avatar, I would lean ever so slightly to the 2003 series, since the first six episodes of the OT are a good enough feel for that series, but you're not quite at the first Shredder episode of 4kids. But I don't mind you watching both at the same time since its easier to compare and mixes up the feel.

Yeah, well Shredder, in my opinion, is one of the most bad*** looking characters out of anything in the world in the 2003 series. Comparable to Darth Vader. x)

But I think with everyone here's posts I think I will watch all of 87, then watch all of '03. I did want to watch some before the new show came out, because in all honesty, I never did finish the 87 show. I was born as it ended (96) so I actually grew up with the '03 first and then I started getting into the 87 series. I had to get the DVDs, but they were impossible to find without eBay. Now I have a means of watching all of both, and I intend to finish the series this time as I feel unlike a true fan having never even finished the original show. xD

But thanks for all of the opinions guys, I appreciate it.

thelouisguy · 07-13-2012, 10:04 PM

2k3 no question.

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-13-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Genesis

To its credit, you're right. It definitely did. Doesn't mean the flick made even a lick of sense.

its a movie that worth millions bucks n u call it a flick...

Newton Gimmick · 07-14-2012, 02:37 AM

Just know that there's a massive shift in quality in the vintage show, shortly after where you're at.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 07-14-2012, 03:29 AM

Season 1-2 of the 1987 show are better if you like a little bit darker tone (but not Red Sky years).

07-13-2012, 10:55 AM	#1
Bossk Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 37	Which TMNT show should I watch? 1987 or 2003? I've been in the mood to watch some turtles and I have the ability to watch all episodes of both. I'm about 6 episodes in on season one of each of the series and I honestly can't decide which one I prefer. I like them both equally and I don't really think I should switch off of episode after episode going in between the series.

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Zany Orange Dude The Little Nerdy Teacher Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my desk reading comics and writing lesson plans Posts: 2,292	Watch both dude. Though if you must pick one, watch the OT if your in the mood to laugh and watch 2k3 if you want something more serious! Either one is a good choice though. __________________

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CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,814	Watch both as they're both very different but valid takes on the TMNT franchise. There is no right or wrong answer.

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Impervium Gem Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 122	How about watching all the 1987 episodes one after another and then continue with the 2003 show? Both are certainly worth watching, might feel more comfortable to focus separately on each version.

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Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	2k3 any questions? __________________

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Genesis Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 624	Both. At the same time. Seriously, though, if you intend to complete both anyway, it hardly matters. 2k3 might spoil you on the action scenes, though. __________________ "Kage-Maru embodies the ninja philosophy through his elusiveness, deception, and mobility. A single false move can lose the game, and it is this knife-edge strategy that makes Kage exciting to play and fearsome to play against." Last edited by Genesis; 07-13-2012 at 08:44 PM.

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Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	^ in that case, i d watch movie 2007 1st if i was a new fan... __________________

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Genesis Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 624	Oh, god, no. The nonsensical nature of that film can only be appreciated by people who are already fans. __________________ "Kage-Maru embodies the ninja philosophy through his elusiveness, deception, and mobility. A single false move can lose the game, and it is this knife-edge strategy that makes Kage exciting to play and fearsome to play against."

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Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	i dont think its nonsensical at all i think it successfully brought back lots tmnt fans. __________________

07-13-2012, 09:24 PM	#15
Genesis Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 624	To its credit, you're right. It definitely did. Doesn't mean the flick made even a lick of sense. __________________ "Kage-Maru embodies the ninja philosophy through his elusiveness, deception, and mobility. A single false move can lose the game, and it is this knife-edge strategy that makes Kage exciting to play and fearsome to play against."

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thelouisguy Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montréal Posts: 313	2k3 no question. __________________ Lead the way, Toots. crossovercomics.ca/author/louis - @thelouisguy crossovercomics.ca/return-to-the-sewers - crossovercomics.ca/tag/tmnt+interview

07-14-2012, 02:37 AM	#19
Newton Gimmick Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,154	Just know that there's a massive shift in quality in the vintage show, shortly after where you're at.

07-14-2012, 03:29 AM	#20
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,480	Season 1-2 of the 1987 show Season 1-2 of the 1987 show are better if you like a little bit darker tone (but not Red Sky years).