Do we only enjoy the show because we're already TMNT fans?

*Donatello19* · 08-03-2013, 05:38 PM

Don't get me wrong, I think this show is awesome...and not just because I already love TMNT. The writing, the humor, the action, everything is just great..so anyway, here's the reason I made this thread. One day I was watching a rant on some of Nickelodeon's current shows on Youtube (I came across it while searching for people's reactions on the new show) and the guy in the video basically just blew TMNT to the side as a stupid and uninteresting show. Now I know what you're gonna say.."It's just his opinion, not everyone will like the show.." but after watching that, almost all the videos that did give positive reviews of the show were by TMNT fans..so I'm not trying to say anything like "Everyone should like the show" or "whoever doesn't watch this show is stupid"...what I'm asking is if we only enjoy the show because we're already fans of the franchise. Like, if TMNT never existed, and then this show came on, would we even like it? Maybe I'm just over analyzing this, but I want to hear your opinions.

*CyberCubed* · 08-03-2013, 05:42 PM

I think already being TMNT fans makes us appreciate it more since we get all the hidden Easter eggs and comparisons to past series.

But no, it's just a really good show. The plots aren't mind blowing or anything but its a very well made kids show with good humor and characterization. The show could have very well been bad, look at Ultimate Spider-Man. We lucked out.

I think all 3 TMNT cartoons are great for different reasons. They all do what they're trying to do very well.

*TurtleTitan97* · 08-03-2013, 05:48 PM

I enjoy this show not just because I'm a TMNT fan, but because it's good. It has everything a good cartoon needs: A cast of awesome characters, well written humor, an interesting storyline, awesome animation, etc. So even if I wasn't a TMNT before this show arrived, I'm sure I would've still enjoyed it.

*JTH* · 08-03-2013, 05:48 PM

As a person that didn't start watching the show until about 14 episodes in, to it being my favorite show on TV right now; I have the mixed of reasons, but being a TMNT fan was clearly "a" reason, but not "the" reason. The main reasons being what you said, the writing is great and the show is fun and entertaining.

I feel like I'm an 8 year old again watching Turtles on Saturday Morning. I personally didn't realize how much I missed Ninja Turtles until I got caught up with the show.

Blossombrooks · 08-03-2013, 05:48 PM

Hmmm, interesting point. Honestly, as much as the new show has grown on me and I enjoy it, it's still not going to replace my favourite incarnation. I don't think if I'd never seen tmnt that I'd watch it as an adult, if I was a kid i'm sure I would but I definitely watch it now because I'm a life long fan.

*NinjaPug* · 08-03-2013, 06:02 PM

I enjoy TMNT as a whole because I like the characters\premise\backstory\universe that has been created. That said, if the Nick show wasn't good then my love of what was already created wouldn't matter. The creators have done a great job of story telling with the universe Ive been a fan of for 20 years. If this was the first version of TMNT then I would still enjoy it.

Cubed brings up a good point with USM. I love Spider-Man but won't watch the new show because it isn't any good.

*Shark_Blade* · 08-03-2013, 06:47 PM

Nope. To me it's because the show is really good.

I was initially skeptical and dislike the design before watching the show. Turns out I really like their direction and execution on this show very much.

Just because I'm a tmnt fan doesn't mean I'd like everything they throw at me. Next Mutation comes to mind.

Captain PunchYouHard · 08-03-2013, 06:47 PM

I can honestly say that if I hadn't developed a love of martial arts-performing anthropomorphic turtles as a little kid, there's no way I would watch this show. I hate scatological humor and most visual gags, and have the bulls**t tolerance of a drill sergeant. In fact, I'm actually a little embarrassed that I love it so much.

*BabyTurtles* · 08-03-2013, 08:29 PM

nope :3 I liked the 2003 version but I only watched it when it happened to come on XD I didn't try following it...and I missed alot of episodes.

but I have been following the Nick TMNT every time it comes on XD and even bought the first season on I-tunes. (I've never bought any episodes on I-tunes before)

*Luckyday* · 08-03-2013, 08:32 PM

Well if this was true then my personal enjoyment would had only come from the things that they kept consistent from the tmnt mythos rather then the changes that were made within the show. The point is that I love the style of the show more then I love the fact it's TMNT if that help makes any sense. But there are days when I wonder if I'll still love this ten years down the road when the there is a new version of tmnt on the horizon.

*Cipher* · 08-03-2013, 09:06 PM

No.

This is a good show like its spiritual predecessor Teen Titans was a good show. Truly functional all-ages entertainment (as opposed to "just kids" entertainment).

I mean, yes, it's a kids' cartoon. But it's so successful in what it goes for that I dare anyone to watch it and not enjoy it on some level.

*Eiko* · 08-03-2013, 09:40 PM

I do believe it has a lot to do with being TMNT fan just like most franchises all the good reviws come from the fans the bad are not. If i was not a fan i prob would think dif about it.

Karai Samurai · 08-03-2013, 09:46 PM

Well, I wasn't a TMNT fan before this show so in my case no. I like it because it's a good show.

Konchadunga · 08-04-2013, 01:03 AM

At 28, I probably would not watch this show if I wasn't familiar with TMNT; these days, I only tend to watch cartoons if they have characters with whom I'm familiar. However, as a longtime fan, I can say this series definitely does some things that no others accomplished; mostly, it really lives up to the "teenage" part. It's also got a unique sense of humor that plays more with conversation than past brands.

*Kendamu* · 08-04-2013, 01:10 AM

Being a TMNT fan is why I was looking forward to it. The fact that I like the show a lot is why I continue to watch it.

Same can't be said for a large portion of 2k3. I liked 2k3, but not enough to go out of my way to watch or rewatch it like I do NickTurtles.

Vivi · 08-04-2013, 06:21 AM

To be honest, probably yes. Although if it happened to be on, I'd watch it. Korra on the other hand, I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for (and I'm a far bigger TMNT fan).

sirroscoe · 08-04-2013, 06:39 AM

Remember, during the beginning, we all egged on this show before it aired, because we were TMNT fans, and what Nick was doing seemed like a radical departure from what we've seen before. They won us over because the show is GOOD. The humor, which is thankfully not toilet humor, the action, and the characters, are all well done. This show has also even created new TMNT fans. The only ones that don't like the show are the diehards of previous incarnations, or just too prejudiced to give this show a chance.

*drgon78* · 08-04-2013, 06:49 AM

No, because the show is good, if I only liked it because I am a turtles fan then I would have liked the 2003's series.

CowabungaMikey · 08-04-2013, 07:06 AM

No, because I started liking TMNT because of this show. So not me.

Aaronardo · 08-04-2013, 07:52 AM

I had an arguement with a guy on YouTube about the show.

He was all, "OH BUT THE REAL LEO WOULDN'T READ COMIC BOOKS BLEH BLEH BLEH".

I'm pretty sure the guy saw a dumb episode like Turtle Temper and wacked the series around for one episode.

Yup, Ultimate TROLLLL.

But no, it's not because we're already TMNT fans. I might not have watched the show if I didn't already know about TMNT, though xD

08-03-2013, 05:38 PM	#1
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	Do we only enjoy the show because we're already TMNT fans? Don't get me wrong, I think this show is awesome...and not just because I already love TMNT. The writing, the humor, the action, everything is just great..so anyway, here's the reason I made this thread. One day I was watching a rant on some of Nickelodeon's current shows on Youtube (I came across it while searching for people's reactions on the new show) and the guy in the video basically just blew TMNT to the side as a stupid and uninteresting show. Now I know what you're gonna say.."It's just his opinion, not everyone will like the show.." but after watching that, almost all the videos that did give positive reviews of the show were by TMNT fans..so I'm not trying to say anything like "Everyone should like the show" or "whoever doesn't watch this show is stupid"...what I'm asking is if we only enjoy the show because we're already fans of the franchise. Like, if TMNT never existed, and then this show came on, would we even like it? Maybe I'm just over analyzing this, but I want to hear your opinions.

08-03-2013, 05:48 PM	#3
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	I enjoy this show not just because I'm a TMNT fan, but because it's good. It has everything a good cartoon needs: A cast of awesome characters, well written humor, an interesting storyline, awesome animation, etc. So even if I wasn't a TMNT before this show arrived, I'm sure I would've still enjoyed it. __________________

08-03-2013, 05:48 PM	#4
JTH "ME" Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,660	As a person that didn't start watching the show until about 14 episodes in, to it being my favorite show on TV right now; I have the mixed of reasons, but being a TMNT fan was clearly "a" reason, but not "the" reason. The main reasons being what you said, the writing is great and the show is fun and entertaining. I feel like I'm an 8 year old again watching Turtles on Saturday Morning. I personally didn't realize how much I missed Ninja Turtles until I got caught up with the show. Last edited by JTH; 08-03-2013 at 05:54 PM.

08-03-2013, 05:48 PM	#5
Blossombrooks Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: 'hero' turtle land Posts: 946	Hmmm, interesting point. Honestly, as much as the new show has grown on me and I enjoy it, it's still not going to replace my favourite incarnation. I don't think if I'd never seen tmnt that I'd watch it as an adult, if I was a kid i'm sure I would but I definitely watch it now because I'm a life long fan. __________________ There's too much green to feel blue! http://blossombrooks.deviantart.com/

08-03-2013, 06:47 PM	#8
Captain PunchYouHard Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 334	I can honestly say that if I hadn't developed a love of martial arts-performing anthropomorphic turtles as a little kid, there's no way I would watch this show. I hate scatological humor and most visual gags, and have the bulls**t tolerance of a drill sergeant. In fact, I'm actually a little embarrassed that I love it so much. __________________ (GIF by Martinf)

08-03-2013, 05:42 PM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,869	I think already being TMNT fans makes us appreciate it more since we get all the hidden Easter eggs and comparisons to past series. But no, it's just a really good show. The plots aren't mind blowing or anything but its a very well made kids show with good humor and characterization. The show could have very well been bad, look at Ultimate Spider-Man. We lucked out. I think all 3 TMNT cartoons are great for different reasons. They all do what they're trying to do very well.

08-03-2013, 06:02 PM	#6
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	I enjoy TMNT as a whole because I like the characters\premise\backstory\universe that has been created. That said, if the Nick show wasn't good then my love of what was already created wouldn't matter. The creators have done a great job of story telling with the universe Ive been a fan of for 20 years. If this was the first version of TMNT then I would still enjoy it. Cubed brings up a good point with USM. I love Spider-Man but won't watch the new show because it isn't any good.

08-03-2013, 06:47 PM	#7
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Nope. To me it's because the show is really good. I was initially skeptical and dislike the design before watching the show. Turns out I really like their direction and execution on this show very much. Just because I'm a tmnt fan doesn't mean I'd like everything they throw at me. Next Mutation comes to mind.

08-03-2013, 08:29 PM	#9
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	nope :3 I liked the 2003 version but I only watched it when it happened to come on XD I didn't try following it...and I missed alot of episodes. but I have been following the Nick TMNT every time it comes on XD and even bought the first season on I-tunes. (I've never bought any episodes on I-tunes before) __________________

08-03-2013, 08:32 PM	#10
Luckyday Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,292	Well if this was true then my personal enjoyment would had only come from the things that they kept consistent from the tmnt mythos rather then the changes that were made within the show. The point is that I love the style of the show more then I love the fact it's TMNT if that help makes any sense. But there are days when I wonder if I'll still love this ten years down the road when the there is a new version of tmnt on the horizon. Last edited by Luckyday; 08-04-2013 at 03:29 AM.

08-03-2013, 09:06 PM	#11
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	No. This is a good show like its spiritual predecessor Teen Titans was a good show. Truly functional all-ages entertainment (as opposed to "just kids" entertainment). I mean, yes, it's a kids' cartoon. But it's so successful in what it goes for that I dare anyone to watch it and not enjoy it on some level.

08-03-2013, 09:40 PM	#12
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	I do believe it has a lot to do with being TMNT fan just like most franchises all the good reviws come from the fans the bad are not. If i was not a fan i prob would think dif about it. __________________

08-03-2013, 09:46 PM	#13
Karai Samurai Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2013 Location: the school with the turtle mascot Posts: 176	Well, I wasn't a TMNT fan before this show so in my case no. I like it because it's a good show. __________________

08-04-2013, 01:03 AM	#14
Konchadunga Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 912	At 28, I probably would not watch this show if I wasn't familiar with TMNT; these days, I only tend to watch cartoons if they have characters with whom I'm familiar. However, as a longtime fan, I can say this series definitely does some things that no others accomplished; mostly, it really lives up to the "teenage" part. It's also got a unique sense of humor that plays more with conversation than past brands. __________________

08-04-2013, 01:10 AM	#15
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	Being a TMNT fan is why I was looking forward to it. The fact that I like the show a lot is why I continue to watch it. Same can't be said for a large portion of 2k3. I liked 2k3, but not enough to go out of my way to watch or rewatch it like I do NickTurtles.

08-04-2013, 06:21 AM	#16
Vivi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ninja HQ, Moon Posts: 1,076	To be honest, probably yes. Although if it happened to be on, I'd watch it. Korra on the other hand, I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for (and I'm a far bigger TMNT fan). __________________ "I can't believe this place...it's all so horrible."

08-04-2013, 06:39 AM	#17
sirroscoe Thug Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 64	Remember, during the beginning, we all egged on this show before it aired, because we were TMNT fans, and what Nick was doing seemed like a radical departure from what we've seen before. They won us over because the show is GOOD. The humor, which is thankfully not toilet humor, the action, and the characters, are all well done. This show has also even created new TMNT fans. The only ones that don't like the show are the diehards of previous incarnations, or just too prejudiced to give this show a chance.

08-04-2013, 06:49 AM	#18
drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,405	No, because the show is good, if I only liked it because I am a turtles fan then I would have liked the 2003's series.

08-04-2013, 07:06 AM	#19
CowabungaMikey Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 661	No, because I started liking TMNT because of this show. So not me. __________________ Cowabunga says it all!

08-04-2013, 07:52 AM	#20
Aaronardo Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 1,043	I had an arguement with a guy on YouTube about the show. He was all, "OH BUT THE REAL LEO WOULDN'T READ COMIC BOOKS BLEH BLEH BLEH". I'm pretty sure the guy saw a dumb episode like Turtle Temper and wacked the series around for one episode. Yup, Ultimate TROLLLL. But no, it's not because we're already TMNT fans. I might not have watched the show if I didn't already know about TMNT, though xD __________________ "Shredder, you gotta listen to reason!" - Leonardo "Oh Turtles! Oh Turtles! Chew your gum properly." "If I miss this week's Kirby, heads are gonna roll." - Raphael "The Biosites have almost finished healing my flesh." - Shredder "Because we're takin' the heart and you're goin' to jail!" - Donatello