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Their personalities actually diverted a bit in future episodes. Ralph became a little more serious and responsible yet also hotheaded and reckless. Donny became more snarky, confident, and sarcastic. Mikey is basically the same classic cinnamon roll, and Leo is cool and laid back, but is hinted that he truly is more logical and reasonable than the others.
Really? I’m thinking abt buying the series on itunes, but I’m not completely sold yet. If their characteristics actually improve, I’d be much happier. Some ppl complain abt April not being the white redhead everyone knows, and while I find this show’s changes to her a bit odd, if her character is done a little better, I think she could be a more likable April than some of the other shows’ own.
@@cringenetwork3962 I honestly like her more then 2013 tmnt. Im just rewatching 2003 recently (only few episodes in) and new April is still charming. But I would wait a little more when s3 is more exposed (sorry bad english)
I can understand the confusion as to why Raphael is so big compared to his brothers, but keep in mind that in this rewriting instead of the four turtles being of the same species their actually different types of turtles: Leo is a red eared slider, Mickey is a box turtle, Donnie is a soft shell turtle and Raphael is an alligator snapping turtle, which is significantly larger.
If anybody is interested in what types of turtles they are, here we go Raphael: Alligator snapping turtle (hence his size) Donatello: Spiny softshell turtle (he actually has an artificial shell) Leonardo: Red-eared slider (the red markings on his eyes) Michelangelo: Ornate box turtle (his bright colors and his ability to quickly retreat into his shell)
The show has gotten a LOT better since it's been revealed there actually is an underlying story arc (a HUGE difference from Teen Titans Go). The biggest improvement is probably Splinter. He still has less than stellar moments, but it's shown he truly does love the Turtles and is making a much better effort in teaching them. I think what I like most about him is the fact we're still asking questions about him. We learned nearly everything about 2012 Splinter in that show's first few episodes. This Splinter has a lot more mystery surrounding him and while I can't say he's better than other Splinters, he's distinct and I appreciate it a lot. Eric Bauza's performance as him also endears me to him. I like him as Splinter just as much as Tiger Claw.
I know this is old, but i genuinely have to ask: What is your favorite splinter? I still say 2012 for mine, but that was cause that was my first turtle series despite being like 4 or 5 while 2003 turtles happened.
There’s a very big problem with that argument though, in that you have to keep watching through less interesting episodes. Honestly for me it was the same way with Steven universe, and even though I eventually got to watch the show and enjoy it I still won’t go back and watch the first 10 or so episodes because they’re so much less than what the show is later. It’s why shows usually start off with their best material and if they’re episodic then usually the least interesting parts will come in the middle after people have already gotten hooked on the show.
Because most of the problems people have are addressed by around episode 7. (Which is ten whole 11 minute segments between episode 1 and 7) a lot of those 10 episodes are important to world building and character development, but you don't realize that on first watch. Like the episode "repo mantis" establishes repo mantis as an antagonist, best recurring character Todd, and gets the turtles the Jupiter Jim moon buggy, which will later become the turtle tank. But on first watch none of that is important. "Longest fight" officially kicks off the dark armor/shredder storyline, but doesn't establish that until half a season later. Though if you don't like the character designs or art style there's no getting around that. It's just legitimate criticism
Here’s what their personalities actually are: Raph- serious, responsible, warm-hearted but sometimes could get reckless and hotheaded Donnie- intelligent, snarky, sarcastic, a little sassy and egotistical Mikey- still the same goofy and wise cracking party dude Leo- cool, laid back and kind of a trickster but has shown some signs of being a little more reasonable and logical, both of which could qualify Leo as being the leader
I do like how they made mikey more of a character in rise instead of just a comic relief punching bag with no brain. In rise they made him a little goofy, positive and artistic.
@@ticcitobycreepypasta6969 As long as they don't go further making them all soft and sensitive. They are supposed to be fighters, but their kids yet. So I suppose. I watched some of the clips online and I enjoyed it. But tried watching the show and couldn't. And that Splinter is a bum!
Here are the turtles actual personalitys: Raphael: Likes to smash things, dimwitted, act's first, asks questions later. Leonardo: An immature prankster, got the smart's to be the leader,(Hopefully...) but is much more invested into life as a teenager. Donatello: The machine guy, smart but cocky about it, sarcastic and constantly tries to come up with ways to fix the team under his vision, also likes to dance. Michaelangelo: The happy-go lucky optimist, wants him and his brothers to be known by the outside world, the party dude.
Well, to be fair, this review was made a while ago. I bet if he was to come back and watch how much has been thrown on the table since it started, he'd genuinely enjoy it!
I think Splinter is actually one of the best parts of the show. He grows and develops along with his sons, he's flawed and makes mistakes, but he keeps learning from them just as much as his sons do. That's another thing, his sons. He's not their detached sensei. He's their father first and foremost and their teacher second. That's why the turtles get to call him Dad, Pops, etc. , because their relationship with him and with each other is so much closer and openly affectionate than any other iteration. He cares about them all equally and doesn't show favoritism. just... oh man, there's so much to say about this version of Splinter. this show is so goddamn good. I'd love to talk about how much they improved on all other characters but it'd be too long, and I think Splinter's was one of the best/most underrated changes that Rise made to the franchise.
⚠️ROTTMT SPOILERS⚠️ True but I wasn’t a fan of that one episode where the turtles do something in reward of a hug, it felt like Splinter was a bad parent and didn’t treat his sons right.. But I still like this splinter, I think the 2012 splinter was good and badass but I didn’t really see any character development..
@@petscopkid the fact that the creators tried to kill him off half a dozen times just goes to show they really didn’t have anything waiting for 2012 splinter except a backstory & being the protector of his family
@@eonkaritori-ki1345 2012 started off kind of bad but then it had some really good episodes later on (they even killed off a main character and they showed all of it on screen). The 2003 is much better though, it is more realistic and loyal to the comics.
I still love the 2012 one it was my first exposure to teenage Mutant ninja turtles i really enjoyed the darkness of tmnt to me it was how the turtles should be portrayed that's why i didn't really give rise of teenage mutant ninja turtles a chance
I love this show, and the characters, and the animation, and the voice acting, it's ART. The first episode makes sure to CLEARLY set its tone, but it's sad that people had such a negative reaction to it just because of its fresh, unique, new take on the series. You get to know the characters throughout the season, not in the first half hour of knowing them. This isn't a show with a continuous plot, and it's very episodic, but there's no use in disliking a show because it's not something you're familiar with.
The more u watch it the more you realize its not that episodic. Even if it's not as plot driven as 2012. Like "repo mantis" introduces repo mantis, Tod, the best side character, it gives us a stealth cameo of his kitty "Mrs nubbins" pre-mutation and the Jupiter Jim moon buggy that becomes the turtle tank. A lot of episodes that come off as "filler" for lack of a better term, on first glance have stuff that comes back later. Though there is still some "filler", like "down with the sickness"
That tends to be a thing I've noticed a lot: whenever people tend to see a lot of the same thing, they become accustomed to that. And when the creators attempt to deviate from the norm, they get upset because it's not the same, regardless of it's actual quality. I've seen this happen with Disney Movies, video games, and now this. Have you seen it anywhere or is it just me?
This show focuses on the story arc as well as the fact that they are TEENAGE mutant ninja turtles. They are still teenagers so they’re not always gonna be serious every moment of the day. That’s mainly because unlike other incarnations, they act like kids they’re own age weather than students because splinter acts like their father rather than mentor most of the time.
after watching all the current episodes the show is actually pretty good as there is a small ongoing story the turtles origin is eventually explained, and why not in the intro? because it is very different then the usual origin and why does Splinter call them by there mask color? because before his mutation he kinda became a hippie like character + he does care for them, he does fear there danger
I can imagine Splinter smoking a doobie.. wreathed in incense smoke.. listening to some ambiance bullshito.. then starts toking as his "kids" starts a mosh pit in the living room and breaks his TV. What dysfunction! Lol
Hoping all the people hating on a series they didn't give a chance are watching it... it does get so good. what a shame how it ended. Seriously check it out, first you stay for the jokes and the action but then you stay for the turtles and april and splinter who grows so much.
Amazing show.. Tbh its the best tmnt show in terms of action, creativeness, animation and character development. The other tmnt shows are animated so badly i cant even watch and 2012 had the dumbest ugly childish designs of the turtles ever. Also how tf you judge a series off 1 episode you havent seen shit to make a judgment lol
After watching this several times it has become clear to me: No matter what season or iteration it is, I will always be in love with Leonardo, whether he’s the leader or not, absolute devoted Boy Scout or not, wise-cracking smartass or not
@@Steven9567 I disagree. He very much is when it counts. For all his bad jokes and laid-back attitude he still has his strategic skills, though not quite as honed as in previous versions, he still (mostly) tends to be the responsible one, especially if Raph is out of the picture, and, compared to others, is actually quite composed. He can be annoying or annoyed, disappointed, competitive, but I don't think I've ever seen him fully angered once. Like, when Raph chides someone he can be intimidating, or he can be irritated, or he can yell. But Leo, on the rare occasions he deems it necessary, just goes into that parental I-am-expecting-to-be-obeyed mode which is quite effective. I actually enjoy what they did to the character, it's a nice change (not that I don't like the other Leos, he's usually my favorite as well).
2:55 *Adjusts glasses* Actually, it does. Part of the intro goes “Raph is ready for a fight, Leo’s making a scene Mikey’s got mad skills, Donnie rocks machines.”
12:21 He was literally trapped in some kind of anti-teleportation bubble since he was captured! The only he could teleport after was because the machine was falling apart and it broke his prison!
What you call stylish, I call incredibly simplistic. It's a LOT easier to draw this than the old cartoon. There is actually minimal animation happening, just a lot of movement. But ALL the detail work? Gone. It's like anime now, which is probably why they went with it. Hopefully it'll be good, but it's definitely not for me.
@I Just Ate Your Grapes Bro You still have old show here. It is hard to complain about Rise when you have alternatives. Speaking about Teen Titans Go the reason why people are pissed is that it isn't just dumb spin off, but it is instead anticipated relaunch of previous series (or at least proper reboot). Plus despite mentioned flaws (what can be repaired over time) Rise in fact is well written and animated for the most part. For example what NC miss is that mutations in town were caused by those mutating Mosquito as we do see them later.
I'm actually pretty curious on what you think of the 2012 Turtles series, it was very well done and did a pretty good job balancing comedy and drama and honestly had some of the darkest moments I've ever seen in TMNT
It had an uphill battle with it's changes, but man did it really manage to come into it's own. Like, I had very similar feelings to 2012 Turtles starting off to the feelings I have for this incarnation. The biggest difference is, as Doug described... they're all basically the same character.
jdalefan You must be new to TMNT then. With the exception of April having powers, all of that stuff has been around since the first very start of the series.
jdalefan Except there was like, a REASON they were all in space. If you actually watched the show, it surprisingly doesn't feel like there was a very abrupt change. Mostly because of an alien invasion plot.
This thing with Master Splinter calling the turtles by the colors that they wear instead off their names really botered me. It looks more like a thing that Cassy Jones would do (because he wouldn't know the turtles 's names when they first met, and would kep this as a joke later), but not Splinter.
Mabey in this series, they gave themselves their names instead of Splinter doing it, I'm pretty sure if you had to raise a bunch of hyperactive turtle children, naming them would be your last problem
Clinica Dalla Nora The 2012 Splinter was the best Splinter. He was a badass warrior, a great sensei, a loving father, and was able to balance his tragic backstory & occasional jokes.
MaxZaps Gaming I guess, but he’s supposed to b their father. Wat kind of loving parent doesn’t name their own kids, or refuses to refer to them as their names
Tbh as a newcomer, the Rottmnt movie was the first tmnt content I was introduced to and I enjoyed it and got attached to the characters from there so when I watched the first episode of it it was fun since I already knew a basis of what their personalities might be.
the turtles being different species and different ages just. Galaxy brained decision. It opens up for SO MANY new and awesome dynamics between them and. god, i love it so much. Raph is definetely my favourite, ngl i'm weak for the "big tough guy is actually a huge softie" trope and it's done so well with him. "But he's not angry like in other iterations!" yeah. that's because *due to his massive size and strength* he had to learn to be gentle and control his strength early on to avoid hurting his family. I just. This show man, it doesn't miss a beat. it's so awesome
dude your just a boomer if you really think all of them are just party kids with no real personality. Raph: is loving caring older brother who wants nothing but to protect his family and has self esteem issues leo: is `the face guy, he talks his way out of things and doesn't fight unless he needs, and has a lot of potential at being level headed among the three donnie: is a smart eccentric guy who loves tech and science, loves to dance and craves validation from his parental figures cause like raph he wants to feel like what he does matters to the people he loves mikey: is the baby brother, he loves art and is very caring and a lot more understanding and has more faith in people, but he can put his foot down if what that person is doing is wrong (cough* cough* mr. delicate touch) april: is a young teen who is looking and finding her place in the world, she is hardcore and determined, taking any job she get and finding her career in the process, she isn't perfect, she isn't incompetent, she's a good friend and practically family to the turtles >:(
I really wish the Critic would take a look at the 2003 and 2012 versions of the TMNT. it be awesome to see what he thinks about them. maybe V-Logs like he did with Avatar back in the day?
I'm here waiting for the studio that did Avatar and Korra to give the Ninja Turtles a shot by adapting the biggest comic book arcs. Including the brutal part where bebop and rocksteady beat donatello nearly to death and break his shell.
It’s funny how a comic book involving secret government conspiracies, mutant yakuza, and an instant pantheon of anthropomorphic deities is less confusing and more compelling than watching the first few episodes of this show. Also, should probably add the arc where Leo goes evil.
Is It the shows or the movies that he is comparing, because that mighty be a little harder to call, considering what I heard about the Teen Titans Go movie.
I know what happened to Raph. It looks like his former pet turtle Slash killed him, stole his bandana, and took his place. Surprisingly dark origin for a silly cartoon.
I picked this show to watch with my sister and thought: Yeah, let's just have a good laugh with the characters of my childhood. No drama or sentimental stuff, just a few laughs. I can't believe how wrong we all were.
And what he would say about it? Original TT show is fine, and TTGo is a comedic spin off like Rise. The only reason why he mention Rise outside being TMNT fan is that at lest people have split opinion about it. Though it also show my how way more mature TMNT fans are (as weird as it sound). It is most likely because those really are Millennial's, and not whining post-Millennial's polluting hate forums from some time.
For me, comparing Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go is like comparing Dark Knight and Adam West's Batman. It's almost impossible to make a comparison, because of so much differences in style.
4:21 ummmmm actually, they are not the same. They are actually different species, Leo is a red-ear turtle, Micey is a box turtle, Donnie is a softshell turtle, while Raph is a snapping turtle, explaining why he look like that
I like this newest incarnation just because it’s the unexpected changes that make it fresh. Granted it will get some time to get used to but I welcome these changes and especially Love how openly affectionate they are. They are ninjas yes, but family foremost.
Right! Like I am kinda glad they changed it up a bit, like we already know their personalities from the other versions, but I love that they FEEL like siblings. Like the little jabs at each other and the competitions. I think people forget that the TMNT genre has already established that there's multi-universes so why wouldn't there be a universe where they can be different turtles, Raphael is the leader and their personalities are similar. Or even the fact that splinter is still a great fighter but not necessarily a great dad at least until later on when he realizes the benefits of being a parent. I actually love the fact that he was still stuck in his old ways and missing the Glory Days a bit until he realizes that he needs to grow up. Why would we expect the Ninja turtles to grow up if their dad hadn't even done it yet.
I do like the concept of the Turtles developing into the personalities they're known for while Michelangelo mostly stays the same! Although, this doesn't fix the Master Splinter downgrade.
True that was not needed. And yeah I seriously like it mostly because.....well it's in the name TEENAGE mutant ninja turtles. There teenagers....which you kinda forget at some point. So of course they act goofy and are very unskilled at many points like being able to hide on the shadows (I'll be it though it dud annoy me that they couldn't do that like in the 2012 show)
The show is called rise of the TMNT but splinter gets to "rise" too. And ends up being the most fleshed out character in the series, since he's the only character that actually has a backstory out of the 5.
WeebKage81 Overrated trash with crap animation and generic storyline. 2003 was the only good show, the rest being boring unfunny garbage. Change my mind.
My problem with the whole “their all the party dude” argument, is that in order to reach that conclusion you have to look at the old intro which describes Michelangelo as the “party dude.” This show is anything but the 90s cartoon and trying to compare them just won’t work. The new intro never describes any of them as the “party dude” so it doesn’t set up anyone to be that wild persona, so it doesn’t matter that all of them are wise cracks (even though if you pay attention they all have different senses of humor) Also so many of the incarnations forget the “teenage” part of the TMNT. The turtles feel more like teenagers than they have in any other incarnation except maybe 2012.
In my opinion it’s like this Leonardo: the chill guy Raph: the big guy who is kinda like the fighting guy Mickey: the cute innocent one Donny: the sarcastic smart one
@@SweetChildofMine-l5y yeah.. u could tell they're teenagers, but they were like battle hardened children of war. Sure they're young but they don't act like teenagers.
@@SweetChildofMine-l5y only good? I think rise also did a good job! Love the 2012 one but I never related to any of the characters, I mean, call me crazy, but I personally don't usually fall in love with my sister
Trust me when I say this, the show gets MUCH better in later episodes. After the first few, they flesh out the characters more, add a more solid story, and bring in some other TMNT characters.
I feel like Splinter's character in my opinion is similar to Master Roshi from DragonBall Z where he seems like a goofy, lazy (not a pervert) old man, but if shit hits the fan he can become a serious and capable fighter/sensei he just have to be motivated to do it. Either that or he similar to Ancient One from the 2003 series who was similar to Rise's Splinter but was a good teacher for Leonardo.
Travis Herndon personally I think he has no challenge and he feels that the turtles can handle themselves(if they don't do anything stupid) so what's the point?
George Dodd well tbh in everything he has been he has been the same thing over and over, I like the new splinter. Something different to see also it shows that why he is not fighting with the others. Not just "I'm old but for one fight I will show you all that I lie and go back to old. " Breaks up the same thing and makes things fresh
The original series was a classic. Lots of problems, but will always be the original. The 2003 series went for a darker and edgier, action oriented approach. The 2012 series was probably my favorite incarnation, well-balanced with good character designs. This series should be... fine. Nothing wrong with a more light-hearted approach... as long as the jokes are actually funny...
Not really, the Original Mirage Comic turtles ARE and will always BE the Original. I mean theres a reason of why Most TMNT products follow the plots of the comics but with only the characterization and Image of the 80s show (Cowabunga, Pizza, colored bands,etc)
In the cases of Star Vs, Gravity Falls, and Steven Universe, there is such a thing as too much character development. Along the way in Star Vs, they substituted all the action sequences in favor of story driven and filler episodes, there is such thing as too much of a dynamic.
Imma inject some positivity towards Rise into this comment section I didn't know about this until NC did this review of the episode and I'm honestly really glad I decided to watch more by myself. I've even gotten some friends hooked on it and we watch together! And as much as I can get why NC says they've got the same personality he's definitely exaggerating how indistinguishable they are after those first available episodes. The first episode could have handled presenting the characters better, including those bug transformation guys but from then on the teens get more and more recognisablely unique traits that stay consistent throughout the show and that are more apparent on a rewatch of the first episode, and a roster of honestly interesting villains builds up fast, including my personal favourite, a foot recruit who takes the honour of her job more seriously than her trainers who behave almost like a married couple half the time. Plus a consistent story starts going pretty damn quickly after those first 4, considering the episodes are all 11 minutes, including a really interesting backstory for Splinter and the boys. So yeah it was clearly planned to be the same idea as Adventure Time instead of Teen Titans Go.
People who compare this to teen titans go forget teen titans exists. Teen titans was a huge departure from its predecessors in terms of art style and animation, (Super friends, justice league, etc) focused more on humor (the team are turned into animals and forced to perform.. a magic gremlin pops out of Robin's forehead..) and unlike Rise, was COMPLETELY episodic. (Except for a few through lines with villains like brother blood, and I think season 4) Rise isn't Teen Titans Go. It's Teen Titans.
@@phlpcockrell Couldn't agree more. People just choose to remember Teen Titans' more serious episodes because the comedy and character growth that surrounded them gave the drama much more weight. Same with Rise. Great characters and fun times which make the darker moments stick.
Mikey is the sensitive artist. He's the most likely to be scared and the one who is most comfortable showing his vulnerable side. Ralph is the dimwitted but responsible one. He views himself as the big brother and he's very protective of the other three while also looking for their approval. Leonardo is gloryseeker. He thrives on attention from his brothers and from the world and he's constantly scheming to get it. Don is the cynical mad scientist, who actually acts as though he's intelligent, even if he's got the same base drives as his brothers. The personalities are different, but they're definitely distinct. And unlike most incarnations, there's more emphasis on them being a family of best friends rather than a team of superheroes who work together.
Now you have described all this, and now the question is how to empathize with these characters if the authors did not bother to immediately present these characters? Even from the first series it is not possible to understand who is who ...
@@diverse3417 - A good approach? Don't go into it expecting what the other series have given you. It's not trying to be those other series. It's a cartoon that slowly builds development and expands on the turtles' traits. These things need time. If you give a little, you get a lot. This is my first TMNT series that I've actually seen every episode of, and for the first time, I remember who is who. Donnatello faded into the background for me in almost every other incarnation, for example, and half the time I didn't remember anyone's name but Raphael.
@@CreditR01 Only here is one small detail, this cartoon is the real prohodnyk, I have already watched 20 episodes and I still do not understand how the authors could be so screwed up? In this cartoon there is no drama, there is no conflict, there is no one for which we loved the old Tmnt 2003 and 2012. What can they offer us the new? A bunch of stupid and childish humor at the level of Ja Ja Binks or what? And about the magic lore Tmnt is not disclosed (
@@diverse3417 its also just a bunch of black stereotypes living in the ghetto :/. I think most of the cast is black too... Now its starting to feel like an sjw turtles.
Wait, did they parody My Neighbor Totoro?! I was already getting Kill la Kill vibes from the action, but to just admit to the inspiration from anime warms my heart :)
The show's weird, it likes to make references that I can almost say with full certainty that the generation the general show is made to appeal to won't get. Hell, their first episode had a Leroy Jenkins joke and I can tell you now, none of my younger siblings (age ranging from 7 to 14) even know what that is.
Honestly if you want the best ninja turtles every i highly recommend reading the IDW comic run its a mix of the original and 2000s show plus the 1980s show its so good and it not kid friendly like where they cant have emotional moments, no spoilers but this is what got me reading it one turtle dies and it is a really sad moment like very very very sad wont say who but read it and you will love it.
Everyone definitely has their own favourite. I love all iterations (including the comics), but my own personal fave is the 2012 series. I just liked that they actually felt like teens, could reference all versions of the turtles, and be dark and funny. I mean, the 2003 one is the one I grew up with, and I liked the grittiness of it, but it did start falling flat around season 6-7 (although I don't mind those seasons that much), and even season 5 got a little ridiculous with Tengu Shredder. They really refused to let Shredder die in that series ahaha.
I’m gonna just say, I’m not a big cartoon guy like I used to be when I was younger. Yet this is one of the very few new shows that I’ve really been enjoying. Legit this is the first cartoon, meant for kids, where I laugh. Not because the jokes are secretly adult in any way. It’s just all in the timing and delivery of what’s going on. Still really enjoy the 1989 series, the one I grew up with. As well as 2003 and 2012. I just really appreciate this rendition as well.
4:58 sorry for party rocking I thought the T in tmnt stands for teenage, they're teenagers at rope slide into a pool and your confused because they're having fun.
Well, yeh.. it is basically a Sonic Boom of this franchise (what is a great comedic spin off), but you are Knuckles if you think that it is Knuckles ;D
Nick is smart enough as a network to know that comedy =/= superheroes. The Turtles are a comic book-like parody, so they get the exemption like Deadpool.
deathlegionair the comic book was too gritty and serious for the concept, the 2003 and 2012 serious both handled serious subject matter with a more comedic tone
Give this show a shot it'll take a bit of getting used to but just know the people that made this truly loved and cared for the turtles and didn't mean to do them any injustice. Seeing the turtles in another style is truly amazing
JakeyStar 2020! They are the same ass kicking turtles, just different, new concepts, and etc. They kick ass in the most beautiful animation I’ve ever seen and from what I heard, the characters have more personality than ever.
@@apineapple1629 it's okay no one's a same cut, it's okay to not like it, but other's do and it's their version of your favorite turtles. As long as you don't just diss this show just because it's not your cup of tea, your not exactly a good critic
Lol its like the turtles have original designs or original personalities but can't have both. It looks like they transfered their personality to their bodies and just lock them there
Guanglai Kangyi, Age 15 To be fair even TTG has 4 kinda characters instead of 1, basicaly it gets worse. I understand 11 minutes comedy, but you can't do that with an action show it makes the action meaningless after a while because there are no stakes.(not the meat)
+Jacob St.Clair yes but this was 2003 vs 2012. As the story progressed (in Fast Forward Season, forgot the number) they actually had different skin tones and heights. That's where Nick got the idea from.
Fk jl Casey’s always been a stupid muscle boy. But he made up for it with his bravery and in how much he cared about his friends and loved ones. There’s was an entire episode where one of his relatives is trying to find money that they’re grandfather stole in a heist and there’s great chemistry between the two. And one of April’s earliest incarnations started with her as a scientist, she helped Donatello with the tech stuff and solved a lot of problem in the show all without being a secret mutant or trained ninja she was just a. Smart cookie
So the moment April becomes a redhead she gets turned black...am I the only person who has noticed this oddly specific pattern on television lately? Especially with DC: Iris West, Wally West, Jimmy Olsen, Hawkgirl, etc. All redheads, all race-bended to black. The gingers really got to step up their advocacy.
Bobbynibbles: Turn a black cartoon character into a white one. Watch liberals get offended. Turn a white character into a black one, watch conservative get offended \o/ People will always be stupid...
I could make dozens of arguments on why Rise is my favourite iteration on the TMNT franchise, but there is something that, no matter what, it will ALWAYS hold over the 2012 version. and that is the fact that Donnie is not a simp.
for me, the 2012 version will ALWAYS be a cut above the terrible 2018 version. In 2018, all the characters were made clowns, and there is no family armosphere that in 2012
@@Ёршиквтумане Respectfully, most modern day teenagers are clowns in different(after all its *teenage* mutant ninja turtles) don't wanna start a fight or anything just my opinion
Maybe in the future you could compare the 2003 and 2012 versions, both are absolutely awesome and it would be fun to do a Old vs New about them because it’s been a while since we’ve seen one of those.
12:20 - He couldnt teleport out before because the machine he was in wouldn't let him. The machine broke when the place started to fall apart...i mean lol come on bro.
Will Hicks, I mean it's interesting, but I wouldn't exactly say surprising in my view. His job on here is basically to talk about entertainment media and he gets lots of requests to look at various things, as well as visiting to quite a few cons. If it's relatively popular and gotten anywhere near mainstream entertainment, he probably has seen it.
I always hated the 2003 version it may be dark but it’s not violent enough, Casey Jones has the worst catchphrase and that whole Shredder being an alien thing really puts me off watching the series, the live-action movies were more violent even with the funny sound effects
Well, you like what you want. I did not watch the original as a kid, so i did not know who krang was even. That's why i see alien shredder to be better, because that was the first point I saw a shredder
after season 2 has come out, i have to say the story really did flesh out more and gave the turtles more personality as 'party dudes'. i just wish n*ckelodeon didn't make the producers rush for a finale and that rottmnt won't possibly get canceled. the animation is phenomenal, and let me remind you- all of the intro is in one cut. ONE CUT. i have been blown away time and time again at how astounding the team on rottmnt is, holy shit. bring back rottmnt.
"My name is Mikey, and I like to party. Alright Leo, you're up." "Hi, my name is Leo, and I like to party" "Uh no Leo, I just said that I party, so maybe you could do something different" "My name is Leo, and I'm the jokester" "You know what, let's move on. Raph, you're up" "Hello, I'm Raph and I like to party" "Yeah, Raph what did I just say to Leo?" "Who?" "LEO" "I like to party, I'm Mikey" "No, you're Donny!" "Right, Donny. I party" "No, you don't. Nobody parties but me" "Yes, and we party" "NO!" "Yeah, just Mikey" "YES" "And me" "No, I'm the only one who parties!" "I'm pretty sure I've partied before" "No Donny, I know for a FACT you don't party, ok? You do NOT party!" "You're right. Leo's the party guy" "Haha sweet" "Oh my god, shut up. Ok? I'm just gonna do it for you. April, this is the team. Leo's the leader. Raph makes the one-liners. And Donny is the inventor/scientist. NONE OF THEM PARTY. Right? Got it? Ok."
@@BrowningThirty And that is exactly the irony of your statement. You blame the Rise turtles for being party dudes because this is "out of character" for you. But you knew Raph as the one that does one liners and is suite chill, while someone else would know him as the angsty loner but still nice like the one from that 3D movie. Or just very impulsive and short tempered like 2012 Raph. While Rise Raph is basically a teddy bear. Some people will remember Donnie as a more humble and shy turtle (87 and 2003) while others would only knew the simp, snarky Donnie (2012) or the full-on mad scientist with daddy issues that is Rise Donnie. But they're all still Donnie. See? Different personality in each iteration. Why are you all acting like Rise screwed every characterization while they changed all the time? The only exception on hightly diverting a character is Splinter. In Rise, he actually gets to be a character, with flaws and growth and his own arc, instead of being a plot-device.
Truthfully, I don't have a problem with the animation, that the turtles are different shapes and sizes or that April O Neil is African American this time around. I'm more concerned about this version of Master Splinter. Splinter has (for the most part) always been the badass yet kindly and wise father figure in the Turtles' lives. Here, he seems like a lazy, deadbeat uncaring father who doesn't see his adoptive sons' potential to be heroes in a half shell. If this is supposed to be played for laughs--I don't find it very funny and if they stick with this concept, it's going to get stale very fast.
Exactly, “seems like a lazy deadbeat uncaring father”. You should watch the show, because he is actually a good character, even tho he looks different from the other Splinter’s incarnations
I too thought that was odd. But honestly I don't think Doug and Rob are that invested in SU. So perhaps they just took a pic they thought was from the real show.
In this incarnation, the turtles are actually different species of turtle! Donnie is a softshell turtle, which explains his "tech shell" to protect his real shell, and I believe Raph is a snapping turtle, explaining his large size and single tooth, as snapping turtles have a beak.
"like teen titans go" literally shows them getting new weapons, foreshadowing future development. So much judgement off the first episode. It's like reading the first few pages of a chapter in a book.
i have to say the animation is actualy amazing and some of the lines are actualy well writting but this series suffers from too much of teen titans go disease That feeling that you know you are seeing something but you do not have the slightest idea of what you are seeing, given how bizarre everything becomes, and as a fan of the turtles that is a problem, I know that the previous incarnations had their problems but at least I felt that something was achieved and that each action had a consequence but with this series I feel rather confusion and at the same time admiration, it is like if the objective of this series was to hypnotize you to leave you confused.
2003 is still the top best in the series, it had the personalities correct and likable, the animation style was beautiful, action-packed and almost realistic, the jokes were solid, it had the most good seasons in a TMNT show, the villains were actually dangerous threats that could be taken seriously (Stockman, Bishop and Shredder for example), and most importantly the show didn't Pander too much to nostalgia and attempted to be more original while still being faithful to the Turtle's rooted origins in the Mirage comics, and Japanese subculture.
The turtles are different species in this show so that explains the size difference. And if you keep watching you’d see they have their own personalities- The writers just played around with their roles this time around so it’s not the same formula every single time. Honestly I’m glad Raph was given a chance to be leader for once and they all grow as the show goes on, plus you see they *do* have their own personalities fairly quick and the show gets so much fucking better as it goes, especially in the finales. They’re teenagers and siblings so they all like to have fun while doing their missions and with each other, or they get cocky lol, so ofc they aren’t always serious and I’m fine with that cause they’re all hilarious and cool in their own ways. Also all the villains but Shredder are original- how awesome is that?? Seriously Critic and anyone else, keep watching it, I swear it’s fucking awesome 95% of the time.
There are some complaints I have with this video, which are: 1. The turtles are different species now. Raph is a snapping turtle, which is the reason why he's bigger than the rest. Donnie is a softshell turtle, which is why he has a mechanic shell. It's there to protect his soft shell(at least that's what I believe is the reason) 2. The show I think will be sort of like Steven Universe, where it starts out rough, but with some solid points, but becomes a very plot-driven show. Again, at least that's how I see it. 3. Character developement. I am certain that over the course of the show, the turtles will be more developed and grow up. I believe they'll change into different characters. 4. Yes, Raph is the leader now. Which is great in my eyes. Leo and Raph have had a rivalry for a while now, and most of the time Raph was just jealous of Leo's position as the leader. Let me put this in your eyes: Raph screws up and Leo is now the leader. Raph doesn't just want to be the leader. He was the leader and had that taken away from him. See, that just gets me excited about the show. 5. Mutants are there because the mosquitos flew all over the city. 6. This is my biggest complaint. The rest were mad up of a lot of speculation. This show is I believe 4 or 5 episodes in its run. I think it's too early to judge this show like this. It can very easily improve.
The thing that makes me believe it will take a more serious turn later on, is the fact that it's called 'RISE OF the teenage mutant ninja turtles', as in we start of before they're mature enough to become heroes, and follow them along their development. Tho im not betting all my money on it, the show can just as easily be mostly for comedy which is fine too.
Regarding the various mutants, so no one is bothered by mutants, at all. No mass panic? No news coverage? People are just fine with mantis men towing cars? And Mutants in the streets? I've only watched 3 eps but none of that is covered?
So now they are not brothers, splinter a deadbeat uncle type, rather than a masterful sensei/father. Everyone is Michaelangelo. April is a SJW mascot. Raphael sucks ass! diluted to nothing...
MegaBRD The Movie Nerd he is leader because he is the oldest, which makes sense. This is supposed to be before they establish themselves as crime fighters, so it makes sense for the characters not knowing who is the most capable turtle is
12:16 okay, first: he couldn't teleport out because of the energy cage holding him. When the metal barbell drop on the cage, he teleports. It's a very simple thing to get even from your clip.
the thing is you could very clearly see him trying to escape by teleporting out of there but it doesn’t work until his little cage thingy is destroyed so you cant say that mayhem was being dumb ya know (not sayin* you said that just further pointing out this critics bs)
Watched the first episode...I like it alot actually..They are all goofballs yes..But they still are a bit different from eachother. Funnily enough Michelangelo is more the straight man while Leonardo is the "naturally gifted" one and kinda more laid back.And yes Raphael is the leader now and in this dynamic it kinda works actually.
They actually explained the new designs in Splatoon 2 of all places. Nickelodeon sponsored a tournament-style splatfest. In Splatoon 2, before you pick your team, they try to convince you to pick their team. During the newscast in the game, it mentioned that they are all different species of turtles in this version.
It wasn't that we wanted the theme to stop, it was more so that by the third round people were burned out by the splatfest due to how it's played. And, yes Donnie won
satireknight how are they supposed to explain that in the show though? Do you want Raph to spontaneously say "Btw, I'm a snapping turtle"? Because it would be as random and stupid as I made it sound.
Gwen InspiredGibberish You don't think that it could be explained better than that? Maybe he could save himself by his mouth or something. Just because you have no imagination doesn't mean others don't.
Doug keeps praising shows like Gravity Falls and Steven Universe, but he hasn't once mentioned how good The Amazing World of Gumball is. For shame, NC. For shame!
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Their personalities actually diverted a bit in future episodes. Ralph became a little more serious and responsible yet also hotheaded and reckless. Donny became more snarky, confident, and sarcastic. Mikey is basically the same classic cinnamon roll, and Leo is cool and laid back, but is hinted that he truly is more logical and reasonable than the others.
preach. People really need to learn not to judge the book by the cover, or the series by the first episode
Audrey Raph*
Really? I’m thinking abt buying the series on itunes, but I’m not completely sold yet. If their characteristics actually improve, I’d be much happier. Some ppl complain abt April not being the white redhead everyone knows, and while I find this show’s changes to her a bit odd, if her character is done a little better, I think she could be a more likable April than some of the other shows’ own.
@@cringenetwork3962 I honestly like her more then 2013 tmnt. Im just rewatching 2003 recently (only few episodes in) and new April is still charming. But I would wait a little more when s3 is more exposed (sorry bad english)
@@cringenetwork3962 wasn't April black in the original comics
I can understand the confusion as to why Raphael is so big compared to his brothers, but keep in mind that in this rewriting instead of the four turtles being of the same species their actually different types of turtles: Leo is a red eared slider, Mickey is a box turtle, Donnie is a soft shell turtle and Raphael is an alligator snapping turtle, which is significantly larger.
Making each of the turtles different species is such a creative spin on the franchise. I kinda hope future Ninja Turtle reboots do this more often.
*When you have a red eared slider as a pet* : O_O
So what you're saying is they aren't really brothers.
@@dougymoney379 They are brothers, just not the way you would expect, you need to watch the show or if you want I can spoil it for you
Doron Becker Go ahead. I’m not interested in that show anyway. Spoil away.
If anybody is interested in what types of turtles they are, here we go
Raphael: Alligator snapping turtle (hence his size)
Donatello: Spiny softshell turtle (he actually has an artificial shell)
Leonardo: Red-eared slider (the red markings on his eyes)
Michelangelo: Ornate box turtle (his bright colors and his ability to quickly retreat into his shell)
@Jake LaGotta 2012 isn’t a masterpiece stop it
In most incarnations all four of the turtles are all red eared sliders but I do like the idea of them being different species of turtle
Let’s think up substitutes for “Rise”:
1 - Surfacing
2 - Awakening
3 - Ascension
I like Ascension of the TMNT the most. It fits in multiple ways, and it sounds cool!
The Asassination of the Teenaged mutant Ninjago turtles
@@NamelesslyNamed64 or maybe, The coming of the TMNT!
Idk, I'm not that good with naming things.
Gamersmashlog Productions Awakening of the TMNT sounds better
A S C E N D
The show has gotten a LOT better since it's been revealed there actually is an underlying story arc (a HUGE difference from Teen Titans Go). The biggest improvement is probably Splinter. He still has less than stellar moments, but it's shown he truly does love the Turtles and is making a much better effort in teaching them. I think what I like most about him is the fact we're still asking questions about him. We learned nearly everything about 2012 Splinter in that show's first few episodes. This Splinter has a lot more mystery surrounding him and while I can't say he's better than other Splinters, he's distinct and I appreciate it a lot. Eric Bauza's performance as him also endears me to him. I like him as Splinter just as much as Tiger Claw.
I know this is old, but i genuinely have to ask: What is your favorite splinter? I still say 2012 for mine, but that was cause that was my first turtle series despite being like 4 or 5 while 2003 turtles happened.
@@romdan7136 Probably a tie between 2012 and Rise Splinter.
The season 2 finale episodes omggggg they were soooo good and the movie was AMAZING
@@SogekingFirebirdStar Same.
Every complain Critic mentions for this show can be answered with : "Just keep watching."
There’s a very big problem with that argument though, in that you have to keep watching through less interesting episodes. Honestly for me it was the same way with Steven universe, and even though I eventually got to watch the show and enjoy it I still won’t go back and watch the first 10 or so episodes because they’re so much less than what the show is later. It’s why shows usually start off with their best material and if they’re episodic then usually the least interesting parts will come in the middle after people have already gotten hooked on the show.
Because most of the problems people have are addressed by around episode 7. (Which is ten whole 11 minute segments between episode 1 and 7) a lot of those 10 episodes are important to world building and character development, but you don't realize that on first watch. Like the episode "repo mantis" establishes repo mantis as an antagonist, best recurring character Todd, and gets the turtles the Jupiter Jim moon buggy, which will later become the turtle tank. But on first watch none of that is important. "Longest fight" officially kicks off the dark armor/shredder storyline, but doesn't establish that until half a season later. Though if you don't like the character designs or art style there's no getting around that. It's just legitimate criticism
@@OmegaX9 I managed to get hooked on the series even though I didn't watch it in order.
Why?
This is terrible.
@@monsieurdubitatif8567 trust me, it is amazing by episode 10
With the Rise movie out now, I would really like fir him to review it and give his opinions on what the show itself was like.
Same, I'm really looking forward for it
Here’s what their personalities actually are:
Raph- serious, responsible, warm-hearted but sometimes could get reckless and hotheaded
Donnie- intelligent, snarky, sarcastic, a little sassy and egotistical
Mikey- still the same goofy and wise cracking party dude
Leo- cool, laid back and kind of a trickster but has shown some signs of being a little more reasonable and logical, both of which could qualify Leo as being the leader
I do like how they made mikey more of a character in rise instead of just a comic relief punching bag with no brain.
In rise they made him a little goofy, positive and artistic.
@@ticcitobycreepypasta6969 DR. DELICATE TOUCH
@@zencyn4682 DOCTOR DELICATE TOUCH FEELS NOTHING
@@ticcitobycreepypasta6969 As long as they don't go further making them all soft and sensitive. They are supposed to be fighters, but their kids yet. So I suppose. I watched some of the clips online and I enjoyed it. But tried watching the show and couldn't. And that Splinter is a bum!
This version of Donnie is the best, Mikey is fine, Raph is okay, and they just did F IT and changed Leo. Wtf
Here are the turtles actual personalitys:
Raphael: Likes to smash things, dimwitted, act's first, asks questions later.
Leonardo: An immature prankster, got the smart's to be the leader,(Hopefully...) but is much more invested into life as a teenager.
Donatello: The machine guy, smart but cocky about it, sarcastic and constantly tries to come up with ways to fix the team under his vision, also likes to dance.
Michaelangelo: The happy-go lucky optimist, wants him and his brothers to be known by the outside world, the party dude.
Well, to be fair, this review was made a while ago. I bet if he was to come back and watch how much has been thrown on the table since it started, he'd genuinely enjoy it!
They all kinda like to party pretty evenly. Donnie is "booty shaker 9000" after all. Mikey became more artistic, and the "heart" of the group.
I can only remember one time donnie "tried" to "fix" the team. He respects that raph is the leader and looks to him before acting on his own ideas.
Yep imagine reviewing an entire series when you have only watched one episode
He basically put a death sentence on this show from the first episode and it was killed. It seems childish and a grab for controversy.
I think Splinter is actually one of the best parts of the show. He grows and develops along with his sons, he's flawed and makes mistakes, but he keeps learning from them just as much as his sons do. That's another thing, his sons. He's not their detached sensei. He's their father first and foremost and their teacher second. That's why the turtles get to call him Dad, Pops, etc. , because their relationship with him and with each other is so much closer and openly affectionate than any other iteration. He cares about them all equally and doesn't show favoritism. just... oh man, there's so much to say about this version of Splinter. this show is so goddamn good. I'd love to talk about how much they improved on all other characters but it'd be too long, and I think Splinter's was one of the best/most underrated changes that Rise made to the franchise.
He’s like that dad most kids have that sit around watching TV but are still super fun! *cough* my dad
Yeah the show is amazing and it sucks it was cancelled
Got a great ending scene and fight Though
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True but I wasn’t a fan of that one episode where the turtles do something in reward of a hug, it felt like Splinter was a bad parent and didn’t treat his sons right.. But I still like this splinter, I think the 2012 splinter was good and badass but I didn’t really see any character development..
@@petscopkid the fact that the creators tried to kill him off half a dozen times just goes to show they really didn’t have anything waiting for 2012 splinter except a backstory & being the protector of his family
@@missizz1595 yeah I think he dies like 2 or 3 times-
The show has gotten a lot better with the plot, turtles, and splinter getting more fleshed out.
2003 version was honestly the best one
@@rhian6459 2003 was actually the one I grew up with and one of my favorites. I could never get into 2012 though, even after watching all of season 1.
@@eonkaritori-ki1345 2012 started off kind of bad but then it had some really good episodes later on (they even killed off a main character and they showed all of it on screen). The 2003 is much better though, it is more realistic and loyal to the comics.
@Gucci Larry2 That's probably because the humour in it is older since its 2003
I still love the 2012 one it was my first exposure to teenage Mutant ninja turtles i really enjoyed the darkness of tmnt to me it was how the turtles should be portrayed that's why i didn't really give rise of teenage mutant ninja turtles a chance
I love this show, and the characters, and the animation, and the voice acting, it's ART. The first episode makes sure to CLEARLY set its tone, but it's sad that people had such a negative reaction to it just because of its fresh, unique, new take on the series. You get to know the characters throughout the season, not in the first half hour of knowing them. This isn't a show with a continuous plot, and it's very episodic, but there's no use in disliking a show because it's not something you're familiar with.
The more u watch it the more you realize its not that episodic. Even if it's not as plot driven as 2012. Like "repo mantis" introduces repo mantis, Tod, the best side character, it gives us a stealth cameo of his kitty "Mrs nubbins" pre-mutation and the Jupiter Jim moon buggy that becomes the turtle tank. A lot of episodes that come off as "filler" for lack of a better term, on first glance have stuff that comes back later. Though there is still some "filler", like "down with the sickness"
That tends to be a thing I've noticed a lot: whenever people tend to see a lot of the same thing, they become accustomed to that. And when the creators attempt to deviate from the norm, they get upset because it's not the same, regardless of it's actual quality. I've seen this happen with Disney Movies, video games, and now this. Have you seen it anywhere or is it just me?
Some fans are just hypocrites. They hate this show for being goofy but love the “overrated as fuck imo” ass 87 show.
@@phlpcockrell Tod could’ve soloed Krang
Why does the new Raph remind me of Sonic Boom Knuckles?
They got BEEF
Pretty sure they're both hitting up on the same steroids :P
Because...He no's De Wey!
OH NO
@@sanguinemde5031 knows the way to the gym mate
I would recommend watching THE ENTIRE SHOW...yes, it's over, screw Nickelodeon for cancelling it.
Aw come on! 😭
We can save it
We need to make a petition
Omg remember that flicking anime like fight with shredder
The rottmnt movie is supposed to come out on Netflix this year tho, I’m looking forward to that.
This show focuses on the story arc as well as the fact that they are TEENAGE mutant ninja turtles. They are still teenagers so they’re not always gonna be serious every moment of the day. That’s mainly because unlike other incarnations, they act like kids they’re own age weather than students because splinter acts like their father rather than mentor most of the time.
after watching all the current episodes
the show is actually pretty good
as there is a small ongoing story
the turtles origin is eventually explained, and why not in the intro? because it is very different then the usual origin
and why does Splinter call them by there mask color? because before his mutation he kinda became a hippie like character + he does care for them, he does fear there danger
I can imagine Splinter smoking a doobie.. wreathed in incense smoke.. listening to some ambiance bullshito.. then starts toking as his "kids" starts a mosh pit in the living room and breaks his TV. What dysfunction! Lol
Actually the personalities are:
Micheangelo - party dude
Donatello - party dude
Raphael - party dude
Leonardo - Ben Schwartz
The guy’s played 2 ninjas
Leonardo- Sonic
And that's exactly how I like it.
Uhh...... Meow?
Uhh, are we forgetting that they’re all teenagers....
Hoping all the people hating on a series they didn't give a chance are watching it... it does get so good. what a shame how it ended. Seriously check it out, first you stay for the jokes and the action but then you stay for the turtles and april and splinter who grows so much.
It’s a good show but it’s not a good ninja turtle show. It’s kinda of like Joker and Joaquin Phoenix Joker.
@@MrSlashblade i wouldn't call it a tmnt
Yeh... I tried giving it a watch and still didn't like it. So..nah.
It’s a terrible show
Amazing show.. Tbh its the best tmnt show in terms of action, creativeness, animation and character development. The other tmnt shows are animated so badly i cant even watch and 2012 had the dumbest ugly childish designs of the turtles ever. Also how tf you judge a series off 1 episode you havent seen shit to make a judgment lol
After watching this several times it has become clear to me: No matter what season or iteration it is, I will always be in love with Leonardo, whether he’s the leader or not, absolute devoted Boy Scout or not, wise-cracking smartass or not
but its not Leonardo
@@Steven9567 I disagree. He very much is when it counts. For all his bad jokes and laid-back attitude he still has his strategic skills, though not quite as honed as in previous versions, he still (mostly) tends to be the responsible one, especially if Raph is out of the picture, and, compared to others, is actually quite composed. He can be annoying or annoyed, disappointed, competitive, but I don't think I've ever seen him fully angered once. Like, when Raph chides someone he can be intimidating, or he can be irritated, or he can yell. But Leo, on the rare occasions he deems it necessary, just goes into that parental I-am-expecting-to-be-obeyed mode which is quite effective. I actually enjoy what they did to the character, it's a nice change (not that I don't like the other Leos, he's usually my favorite as well).
I believe this show deserves a re-review. Its gotten so so so much better
Fr
Definitely
Especially the movie
The movie was great
2:55
*Adjusts glasses*
Actually, it does. Part of the intro goes “Raph is ready for a fight, Leo’s making a scene
Mikey’s got mad skills, Donnie rocks machines.”
"making a scene"? wtf does that mean? That tells me nothing.
@@cyrecks it means hes making a fucking scene
@@cyrecks
It means he's creating son kind of incedent, or
Doing dumb shit.
@@cyrecks Like he gets people's attention. he's the "face man" quick-thinking, charismatic and tends to do the talking.
caleb allor u dumb ?
Not gonna lie, rottmnt did have some research. In the mascot episode, they did recreate the dance from the second TMNT movie from the 90's.
12:21 He was literally trapped in some kind of anti-teleportation bubble since he was captured! The only he could teleport after was because the machine was falling apart and it broke his prison!
Why does a comedy show have the most stylish fast and fluid animations?
Because it isn't realistic? I mean several realistic and grounded shows I've seen are rarely fast paced and witty. And more slow and sad.
HELL SPOON Because it's a long running legacy series that is guaranteed to get attention regardless. So they are going to go all out.
The rule is less detail mean less budget. Thus more animation.
What you call stylish, I call incredibly simplistic. It's a LOT easier to draw this than the old cartoon. There is actually minimal animation happening, just a lot of movement. But ALL the detail work? Gone. It's like anime now, which is probably why they went with it. Hopefully it'll be good, but it's definitely not for me.
@I Just Ate Your Grapes Bro
You still have old show here. It is hard to complain about Rise when you have alternatives. Speaking about Teen Titans Go the reason why people are pissed is that it isn't just dumb spin off, but it is instead anticipated relaunch of previous series (or at least proper reboot). Plus despite mentioned flaws (what can be repaired over time) Rise in fact is well written and animated for the most part. For example what NC miss is that mutations in town were caused by those mutating Mosquito as we do see them later.
I'm actually pretty curious on what you think of the 2012 Turtles series, it was very well done and did a pretty good job balancing comedy and drama and honestly had some of the darkest moments I've ever seen in TMNT
I said some of the darkest moments, my dude, not all of the darkest .3.
xxTC-96xx it was super boring to me
It had an uphill battle with it's changes, but man did it really manage to come into it's own.
Like, I had very similar feelings to 2012 Turtles starting off to the feelings I have for this incarnation.
The biggest difference is, as Doug described... they're all basically the same character.
jdalefan You must be new to TMNT then. With the exception of April having powers, all of that stuff has been around since the first very start of the series.
jdalefan Except there was like, a REASON they were all in space. If you actually watched the show, it surprisingly doesn't feel like there was a very abrupt change. Mostly because of an alien invasion plot.
This thing with Master Splinter calling the turtles by the colors that they wear instead off their names really botered me. It looks more like a thing that Cassy Jones would do (because he wouldn't know the turtles 's names when they first met, and would kep this as a joke later), but not Splinter.
That would've been much better.
Mabey in this series, they gave themselves their names instead of Splinter doing it, I'm pretty sure if you had to raise a bunch of hyperactive turtle children, naming them would be your last problem
that.... actually makes more sense
Clinica Dalla Nora The 2012 Splinter was the best Splinter. He was a badass warrior, a great sensei, a loving father, and was able to balance his tragic backstory & occasional jokes.
MaxZaps Gaming I guess, but he’s supposed to b their father. Wat kind of loving parent doesn’t name their own kids, or refuses to refer to them as their names
Tbh as a newcomer, the Rottmnt movie was the first tmnt content I was introduced to and I enjoyed it and got attached to the characters from there so when I watched the first episode of it it was fun since I already knew a basis of what their personalities might be.
the turtles being different species and different ages just. Galaxy brained decision. It opens up for SO MANY new and awesome dynamics between them and. god, i love it so much. Raph is definetely my favourite, ngl i'm weak for the "big tough guy is actually a huge softie" trope and it's done so well with him. "But he's not angry like in other iterations!" yeah. that's because *due to his massive size and strength* he had to learn to be gentle and control his strength early on to avoid hurting his family. I just. This show man, it doesn't miss a beat. it's so awesome
The turtles have always been different ages. They just changed the order.
@@phlpcockrell well I mean the age difference is more different
It's wokeness and cancel culture, nothing more.
Good shilling.
@@monsieurdubitatif8567 Dude, you spelled anime /very/ wrong-
Sure enough, the series did get a lot better IMO, especially since it's implied the Foot Clan is gathering pieces of Shredder's armor.
You should revisit the show it got a lot better.
Facts
@Robert Mitchell yes, go watch it! Movie is coming to Netflix next summer too!
FACTS!
dude your just a boomer if you really think all of them are just party kids with no real personality.
Raph: is loving caring older brother who wants nothing but to protect his family and has self esteem issues
leo: is `the face guy, he talks his way out of things and doesn't fight unless he needs, and has a lot of potential at being level headed among the three
donnie: is a smart eccentric guy who loves tech and science, loves to dance and craves validation from his parental figures cause like raph he wants to feel like what he does matters to the people he loves
mikey: is the baby brother, he loves art and is very caring and a lot more understanding and has more faith in people, but he can put his foot down if what that person is doing is wrong (cough* cough* mr. delicate touch)
april: is a young teen who is looking and finding her place in the world, she is hardcore and determined, taking any job she get and finding her career in the process, she isn't perfect, she isn't incompetent, she's a good friend and practically family to the turtles >:(
I really wish the Critic would take a look at the 2003 and 2012 versions of the TMNT. it be awesome to see what he thinks about them. maybe V-Logs like he did with Avatar back in the day?
Autobot Productions especially with how 2003 had Peter Laird involved in making it
Is it weird that Splinter reminds me of the ancient one, but worse?
Crimson Dynamo before Nickelodeon bought the rights the good old days
The 2012 one was pretty great.
2003 though...
The Smart-Casual Gamer the 2012 is an abomination
I'm here waiting for the studio that did Avatar and Korra to give the Ninja Turtles a shot by adapting the biggest comic book arcs. Including the brutal part where bebop and rocksteady beat donatello nearly to death and break his shell.
...wtf?
What nooo, thats horrible hahaha
Woah...
Gimme city at war and a whole season of city at war whole we're at it.
It’s funny how a comic book involving secret government conspiracies, mutant yakuza, and an instant pantheon of anthropomorphic deities is less confusing and more compelling than watching the first few episodes of this show.
Also, should probably add the arc where Leo goes evil.
Do Raphel and Sonic boom Knuckles The Echidna take the same steroids?
Raph is a snapper turtle, that's why he is bigger. Look up how big those things are... Apparently in this show all the turtles are different species.
No because Raph's legs are jacked while Knux's legs lack
@@SwiftNimblefoot That actually makes a LOT of sense!
At least raph doesn't skip leg day
I think Nickelodeon just looked at Sonic Boom's violation of Knuckles and said: "Hold my beer"
This terrible take on only the first few episodes of this phenomenal show caused a rallying cry for so many people resisting change.
really excited for Old Vs New on Teen Titans
The old better win
Is It the shows or the movies that he is comparing, because that mighty be a little harder to call, considering what I heard about the Teen Titans Go movie.
The old teen titans obviously is gonna win
That would make it the first time He's done an *Old vs. New* on a tv series instead of just a movie.
I thought he was NEVER going to do that.
Andreas Mohr I doubt it, there will at least be 1 category where Go will win
I know what happened to Raph. It looks like his former pet turtle Slash killed him, stole his bandana, and took his place. Surprisingly dark origin for a silly cartoon.
RicardoJenson No...He's just a snapping turtle now in this incaranation...
he was bitten by the same mosquito which have bitten Knuckles in Sonic Boom
Nope. Raph met Sonic Boom's Knuckles.
Manuel Alberto Romero r/woosh
Its definitely more childish than the 2012 series. But I really like this shows animation since it adds more personality to their fights
No this is Patrick the 2012 one is pretty much the best incarnation
The 2012 series was definitely better
No this is Patrick this is the perfect comment to describe the series
tmnt 2005 BAR NONE
Edward Castro III personallyi think 2003 is best incarnation.
I picked this show to watch with my sister and thought: Yeah, let's just have a good laugh with the characters of my childhood. No drama or sentimental stuff, just a few laughs.
I can't believe how wrong we all were.
WATCH THE 2003 SERIES FOR GODS SAKE
No
RlyStuff agreed. It's the best one for sure.
EnickTojo the crossover that show did with the 80’s turtles basically insulted the 80’s.
he did a few years back.
he's never actually reviewed it, just in an offhand mention during a TMNT movie real thoughts with Rob.
"When is Critic going to talk about Teen Titans?"
Sees thumbnail for next week's video.
*I couldn't think of anything funny to say...*
And what he would say about it? Original TT show is fine, and TTGo is a comedic spin off like Rise. The only reason why he mention Rise outside being TMNT fan is that at lest people have split opinion about it. Though it also show my how way more mature TMNT fans are (as weird as it sound). It is most likely because those really are Millennial's, and not whining post-Millennial's polluting hate forums from some time.
For me, comparing Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go is like comparing Dark Knight and Adam West's Batman. It's almost impossible to make a comparison, because of so much differences in style.
KierenStudios
I got you.
JELLY SIDE DOWN!!,
HellRay Devil reference?
Its at 7:33
4:21 ummmmm actually, they are not the same. They are actually different species, Leo is a red-ear turtle, Micey is a box turtle, Donnie is a softshell turtle, while Raph is a snapping turtle, explaining why he look like that
THANK YOU!! I hoped someone would point that out!
I like this newest incarnation just because it’s the unexpected changes that make it fresh. Granted it will get some time to get used to but I welcome these changes and especially
Love how openly affectionate they are. They are ninjas yes, but family foremost.
Right! Like I am kinda glad they changed it up a bit, like we already know their personalities from the other versions, but I love that they FEEL like siblings. Like the little jabs at each other and the competitions. I think people forget that the TMNT genre has already established that there's multi-universes so why wouldn't there be a universe where they can be different turtles, Raphael is the leader and their personalities are similar. Or even the fact that splinter is still a great fighter but not necessarily a great dad at least until later on when he realizes the benefits of being a parent. I actually love the fact that he was still stuck in his old ways and missing the Glory Days a bit until he realizes that he needs to grow up. Why would we expect the Ninja turtles to grow up if their dad hadn't even done it yet.
*Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*
*Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*
*Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*
*Heroes in a Half-Shell*
*TURTLE POWER!!!* 🐢
Nickz2500 TEENAGE MUTANT ninja turtles
It's "HEROES in a Half-shelf"
Teenage MUTAN*T* Ninja Turtles.
CONGRATS!!! You Fixed the Lyrics!
It only took you guys 53 minutes!!!
(hope you play again next time) 👌
@@Nz-tm3gs well you could've fixed the "mutant" part after the first comment.
I do like the concept of the Turtles developing into the personalities they're known for while Michelangelo mostly stays the same! Although, this doesn't fix the Master Splinter downgrade.
True that was not needed. And yeah I seriously like it mostly because.....well it's in the name TEENAGE mutant ninja turtles. There teenagers....which you kinda forget at some point. So of course they act goofy and are very unskilled at many points like being able to hide on the shadows (I'll be it though it dud annoy me that they couldn't do that like in the 2012 show)
Master Splinters getting similar development actually!
This master splinter is good
The show is called rise of the TMNT but splinter gets to "rise" too. And ends up being the most fleshed out character in the series, since he's the only character that actually has a backstory out of the 5.
Hey, there are these things called backstory and character development don’t think you’ve heard of them.
The 2003 and 2012 Series were awesome. And the 2007 3D animated movie was so damn underrated.
They were great, i do enjoy this one as well though and the fact that they are different turtle species
I love the 2003 and 2007 stuff but I never watched 2012 just cause it didn’t look that good to me
Skyhunter it’s really good you should check it out
@@ajweldon1165 Do it! You're missing out
WeebKage81
Overrated trash with crap animation and generic storyline.
2003 was the only good show, the rest being boring unfunny garbage. Change my mind.
My problem with the whole “their all the party dude” argument, is that in order to reach that conclusion you have to look at the old intro which describes Michelangelo as the “party dude.” This show is anything but the 90s cartoon and trying to compare them just won’t work. The new intro never describes any of them as the “party dude” so it doesn’t set up anyone to be that wild persona, so it doesn’t matter that all of them are wise cracks (even though if you pay attention they all have different senses of humor) Also so many of the incarnations forget the “teenage” part of the TMNT. The turtles feel more like teenagers than they have in any other incarnation except maybe 2012.
Thank you. Sadly i think this series won't be appreciated until its ways too late. They are al allowed to be teenagers that have fun.
''Maybe 2012''? The 2012 show WAS the first and only good indication that they were teenagers.
In my opinion it’s like this
Leonardo: the chill guy
Raph: the big guy who is kinda like the fighting guy
Mickey: the cute innocent one
Donny: the sarcastic smart one
@@SweetChildofMine-l5y yeah.. u could tell they're teenagers, but they were like battle hardened children of war. Sure they're young but they don't act like teenagers.
@@SweetChildofMine-l5y only good? I think rise also did a good job! Love the 2012 one but I never related to any of the characters, I mean, call me crazy, but I personally don't usually fall in love with my sister
Trust me when I say this, the show gets MUCH better in later episodes. After the first few, they flesh out the characters more, add a more solid story, and bring in some other TMNT characters.
I feel like Splinter's character in my opinion is similar to Master Roshi from DragonBall Z where he seems like a goofy, lazy (not a pervert) old man, but if shit hits the fan he can become a serious and capable fighter/sensei he just have to be motivated to do it. Either that or he similar to Ancient One from the 2003 series who was similar to Rise's Splinter but was a good teacher for Leonardo.
Travis Herndon personally I think he has no challenge and he feels that the turtles can handle themselves(if they don't do anything stupid) so what's the point?
Well he could also be a pervert. He hasn't shared much screen time with April yet and for all we know "Purple one" could be a pet name~
Travis Herndon 3:25 pause and realize the meme
They turned Splinter into a fart joke. Very sad.
George Dodd well tbh in everything he has been he has been the same thing over and over, I like the new splinter. Something different to see also it shows that why he is not fighting with the others. Not just "I'm old but for one fight I will show you all that I lie and go back to old. " Breaks up the same thing and makes things fresh
The original series was a classic. Lots of problems, but will always be the original.
The 2003 series went for a darker and edgier, action oriented approach.
The 2012 series was probably my favorite incarnation, well-balanced with good character designs.
This series should be... fine. Nothing wrong with a more light-hearted approach... as long as the jokes are actually funny...
the original will always be a Mirage, not a 1987 series
The jokes ARE actually funny!
Not really, the Original Mirage Comic turtles ARE and will always BE the Original.
I mean theres a reason of why Most TMNT products follow the plots of the comics but with only the characterization and Image of the 80s show (Cowabunga, Pizza, colored bands,etc)
In the cases of Star Vs, Gravity Falls, and Steven Universe, there is such a thing as too much character development. Along the way in Star Vs, they substituted all the action sequences in favor of story driven and filler episodes, there is such thing as too much of a dynamic.
Ashley Rogers exactly!
Imma inject some positivity towards Rise into this comment section
I didn't know about this until NC did this review of the episode and I'm honestly really glad I decided to watch more by myself. I've even gotten some friends hooked on it and we watch together!
And as much as I can get why NC says they've got the same personality he's definitely exaggerating how indistinguishable they are after those first available episodes. The first episode could have handled presenting the characters better, including those bug transformation guys but from then on the teens get more and more recognisablely unique traits that stay consistent throughout the show and that are more apparent on a rewatch of the first episode, and a roster of honestly interesting villains builds up fast, including my personal favourite, a foot recruit who takes the honour of her job more seriously than her trainers who behave almost like a married couple half the time.
Plus a consistent story starts going pretty damn quickly after those first 4, considering the episodes are all 11 minutes, including a really interesting backstory for Splinter and the boys. So yeah it was clearly planned to be the same idea as Adventure Time instead of Teen Titans Go.
People who compare this to teen titans go forget teen titans exists. Teen titans was a huge departure from its predecessors in terms of art style and animation, (Super friends, justice league, etc) focused more on humor (the team are turned into animals and forced to perform.. a magic gremlin pops out of Robin's forehead..) and unlike Rise, was COMPLETELY episodic. (Except for a few through lines with villains like brother blood, and I think season 4) Rise isn't Teen Titans Go. It's Teen Titans.
@@phlpcockrell Couldn't agree more. People just choose to remember Teen Titans' more serious episodes because the comedy and character growth that surrounded them gave the drama much more weight.
Same with Rise. Great characters and fun times which make the darker moments stick.
@Jake LaGotta The thing about the split into 4 ways is how many fictional quartet teams are characterised; the 4 humours
@Jake LaGotta You do know that the 4 humours are different personalities and not comedy, right?
Mikey is the sensitive artist. He's the most likely to be scared and the one who is most comfortable showing his vulnerable side. Ralph is the dimwitted but responsible one. He views himself as the big brother and he's very protective of the other three while also looking for their approval. Leonardo is gloryseeker. He thrives on attention from his brothers and from the world and he's constantly scheming to get it. Don is the cynical mad scientist, who actually acts as though he's intelligent, even if he's got the same base drives as his brothers.
The personalities are different, but they're definitely distinct. And unlike most incarnations, there's more emphasis on them being a family of best friends rather than a team of superheroes who work together.
Now you have described all this, and now the question is how to empathize with these characters if the authors did not bother to immediately present these characters? Even from the first series it is not possible to understand who is who ...
@@diverse3417 - A good approach? Don't go into it expecting what the other series have given you. It's not trying to be those other series. It's a cartoon that slowly builds development and expands on the turtles' traits. These things need time. If you give a little, you get a lot.
This is my first TMNT series that I've actually seen every episode of, and for the first time, I remember who is who. Donnatello faded into the background for me in almost every other incarnation, for example, and half the time I didn't remember anyone's name but Raphael.
@@CreditR01 Only here is one small detail, this cartoon is the real prohodnyk, I have already watched 20 episodes and I still do not understand how the authors could be so screwed up? In this cartoon there is no drama, there is no conflict, there is no one for which we loved the old Tmnt 2003 and 2012. What can they offer us the new? A bunch of stupid and childish humor at the level of Ja Ja Binks or what? And about the magic lore Tmnt is not disclosed (
@@diverse3417 its also just a bunch of black stereotypes living in the ghetto :/.
I think most of the cast is black too...
Now its starting to feel like an sjw turtles.
@@_loveableidiot black character: exists
yall, for some reason: hmm, seems sjw to me ://
Wait, did they parody My Neighbor Totoro?! I was already getting Kill la Kill vibes from the action, but to just admit to the inspiration from anime warms my heart :)
Jup 100 a referenz too what.
Fluffymiyster this feels more like panty and stocking.
The show's weird, it likes to make references that I can almost say with full certainty that the generation the general show is made to appeal to won't get. Hell, their first episode had a Leroy Jenkins joke and I can tell you now, none of my younger siblings (age ranging from 7 to 14) even know what that is.
@@jacobitewiseman3696 Ah, yes, Panty and Stocking indeed would be more accurate.
I still think 2003 turtles is THE best version of them. I really like the more serious and darker tone of the series.
What about the 2016 version?
Honestly if you want the best ninja turtles every i highly recommend reading the IDW comic run its a mix of the original and 2000s show plus the 1980s show its so good and it not kid friendly like where they cant have emotional moments, no spoilers but this is what got me reading it one turtle dies and it is a really sad moment like very very very sad wont say who but read it and you will love it.
Everyone definitely has their own favourite. I love all iterations (including the comics), but my own personal fave is the 2012 series. I just liked that they actually felt like teens, could reference all versions of the turtles, and be dark and funny. I mean, the 2003 one is the one I grew up with, and I liked the grittiness of it, but it did start falling flat around season 6-7 (although I don't mind those seasons that much), and even season 5 got a little ridiculous with Tengu Shredder. They really refused to let Shredder die in that series ahaha.
I go with the 2012 one
kuku88 yeah fast forward and BTTS wasn’t that great.
My favourites are season 1-4. And the season 5 was ok.
I honestly love the art style of this show.
Praise the stars it's Wednesday which means it's..... *NOSTALGIA CRITIC DAY!!!!*
PRAISE THE SU-
Shit, wrong series.
Steven Bedford more like
It is Wednesday mah dudes
AaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
I immediately thought of the Wednesday vine
Jessica Brown it is Wednesday my dudes
A Guy With The Glasses Who Reviews TV Shows and Movies to See They're Good or Bad. Nostalgia Critic New Episodes Every Wednesday at 5 Only on TH-cam.
I’m gonna just say, I’m not a big cartoon guy like I used to be when I was younger. Yet this is one of the very few new shows that I’ve really been enjoying.
Legit this is the first cartoon, meant for kids, where I laugh. Not because the jokes are secretly adult in any way. It’s just all in the timing and delivery of what’s going on.
Still really enjoy the 1989 series, the one I grew up with. As well as 2003 and 2012. I just really appreciate this rendition as well.
Embrace the turtle baby!
@@liliecoffey8846 And now, cue the heroes breaking the spell!
@Marga The Capybara (dead channel)
**The spell proceeds to not break**
4:58 sorry for party rocking I thought the T in tmnt stands for teenage, they're teenagers at rope slide into a pool and your confused because they're having fun.
Despite the negative feedback on the show, it's still very enjoyable and funny
Sooo...Raph is to Rise of the TMNT as Knuckles is to Sonic Boom...
AeroRanger100 yeah pretty much
AeroRanger100 Sounds about right
...Not quite.
Well, yeh.. it is basically a Sonic Boom of this franchise (what is a great comedic spin off), but you are Knuckles if you think that it is Knuckles ;D
Raph is not THAT dumb.
6:05 I was a little surprised when critic asked which turtle is this, and I guessed all three right just by listening to their voices.
Me too! I also got it from what they said, they all have their own thing going on!
At least they aren't doing what "Teen Titans GO!" did and bastardize a very specific incarnation of the team like what I was worried would happen.
Nick is smart enough as a network to know that comedy =/= superheroes. The Turtles are a comic book-like parody, so they get the exemption like Deadpool.
St. Frank gwenpool
Except they aren't, the TMNT were originally a form of superheroes, while their shows have had comedy, their comics don't.
You mean have an incredibly successful spinoff of an already successful property?
deathlegionair the comic book was too gritty and serious for the concept, the 2003 and 2012 serious both handled serious subject matter with a more comedic tone
Give this show a shot it'll take a bit of getting used to but just know the people that made this truly loved and cared for the turtles and didn't mean to do them any injustice.
Seeing the turtles in another style is truly amazing
Sorry I only like serious ass kicking turtles. Not what ever this crap is and I did watch the show
JakeyStar 2020! They are the same ass kicking turtles, just different, new concepts, and etc. They kick ass in the most beautiful animation I’ve ever seen and from what I heard, the characters have more personality than ever.
Nope already did and it sucked for me
@@apineapple1629 it's okay no one's a same cut, it's okay to not like it, but other's do and it's their version of your favorite turtles. As long as you don't just diss this show just because it's not your cup of tea, your not exactly a good critic
Different designs yet the turtles all have same personality traits. What the hell Nick ?
Also why the hell Splinter look like that ?
It’s the TTG effect where you get characters that had distinct personalities and just made them all the same bumbling morons.
"This is indeed a disturbing universe."
Lol its like the turtles have original designs or original personalities but can't have both.
It looks like they transfered their personality to their bodies and just lock them there
Guanglai Kangyi, Age 15
To be fair even TTG has 4 kinda characters instead of 1, basicaly it gets worse. I understand 11 minutes comedy, but you can't do that with an action show it makes the action meaningless after a while because there are no stakes.(not the meat)
Its sjwism number one everyone must look different but all act and think exactly the same
Still sticking to my guns about the 2003 reboot. It's still the best iteration of TMNT.
Turtles was best at 2003 show...But Casey and April was bad.
Casey was just a stupid muscle boy, and April - characterless scientist.
+Jacob St.Clair yes but this was 2003 vs 2012. As the story progressed (in Fast Forward Season, forgot the number) they actually had different skin tones and heights. That's where Nick got the idea from.
Malcolm Thorne eh, it's still my least favorite
Amen to that
2012 version has the best Splinter though
Fk jl Casey’s always been a stupid muscle boy. But he made up for it with his bravery and in how much he cared about his friends and loved ones. There’s was an entire episode where one of his relatives is trying to find money that they’re grandfather stole in a heist and there’s great chemistry between the two. And one of April’s earliest incarnations started with her as a scientist, she helped Donatello with the tech stuff and solved a lot of problem in the show all without being a secret mutant or trained ninja she was just a. Smart cookie
So the moment April becomes a redhead she gets turned black...am I the only person who has noticed this oddly specific pattern on television lately? Especially with DC: Iris West, Wally West, Jimmy Olsen, Hawkgirl, etc. All redheads, all race-bended to black. The gingers really got to step up their advocacy.
10INTM uh, characters don't have to have a specific race because they're not real people.
Bobbynibbles: Turn a black cartoon character into a white one. Watch liberals get offended. Turn a white character into a black one, watch conservative get offended \o/
People will always be stupid...
@Ymlhael
cept one is liable to get you fired for doing so.
She was Black (Like Baxter stockman) In the OG comics. So she was made white in the cartoon.
Bobbynibbles What the hell are you talking about? That doesn't even make sense.
I could make dozens of arguments on why Rise is my favourite iteration on the TMNT franchise, but there is something that, no matter what, it will ALWAYS hold over the 2012 version. and that is the fact that Donnie is not a simp.
and that April isn't a manipulative Mary Sue who keeps leading on guys who she can't decide if she has a crush on them or not.
for me, the 2012 version will ALWAYS be a cut above the terrible 2018 version. In 2018, all the characters were made clowns, and there is no family armosphere that in 2012
@@Ёршиквтумане Respectfully, most modern day teenagers are clowns in different(after all its *teenage* mutant ninja turtles) don't wanna start a fight or anything just my opinion
I honestly prefer the 2003 version, though I think Rise is also good- just different. Still didn't deserve getting canceled.
wait aminute... where's the Nerds? This is a TMNT review!
I think that's only for movies
hes tired of this boomers fuckery
At least it wasn’t called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles “Go”
My Man! **high five**
No Young Justice Go anytime soon.
You know they took that part out last minute, you can feel it.
At least it isn’t Peppa Pig bad
Maybe in the future you could compare the 2003 and 2012 versions, both are absolutely awesome and it would be fun to do a Old vs New about them because it’s been a while since we’ve seen one of those.
That's a lot of episodes to watch for one video though.
jp3813 True, but at least it would be fun.
Do an Old vs Older vs Oldest comparing 2012, 2003 and 1987.
Rogue Fox this one shits one both
he DID look at the 2003 continuity's finale movie, Turtles Forever
12:20 - He couldnt teleport out before because the machine he was in wouldn't let him. The machine broke when the place started to fall apart...i mean lol come on bro.
I can't be the only one who was suprised by the fact that the critic knows about kill la kill
Will Hicks, I mean it's interesting, but I wouldn't exactly say surprising in my view. His job on here is basically to talk about entertainment media and he gets lots of requests to look at various things, as well as visiting to quite a few cons. If it's relatively popular and gotten anywhere near mainstream entertainment, he probably has seen it.
That surprised me too lol
Yeah.
Not really he makes anime references quite often I’m pretty sure he keeps up on a lot of them
Wait? Critic mentioned a anime that isn't sailor moon?
So wtf happened to the Pizza boy? Did they just leave him behind?
Nobody put THAT up as an occupational risk on Deliveroo's website...
Shitpost he got turned into a mutant and then left
What the fuck is your icon
Shitpost he wasn't a pizza delivery guy, he was a seafood delivery guy... And he was turned into a mutant imitation crab man...or Fishface
They say, Fuck him, just NPC.
2003 series is so good... one day... one day you'll do it... one can dream.
BagazZ123 you need some help.
I grew up with that version and think it's the best one
My favorite part of it was the way they were able to make it work without Krang.
I always hated the 2003 version it may be dark but it’s not violent enough, Casey Jones has the worst catchphrase and that whole Shredder being an alien thing really puts me off watching the series, the live-action movies were more violent even with the funny sound effects
Well, you like what you want. I did not watch the original as a kid, so i did not know who krang was even. That's why i see alien shredder to be better, because that was the first point I saw a shredder
after season 2 has come out, i have to say the story really did flesh out more and gave the turtles more personality as 'party dudes'. i just wish n*ckelodeon didn't make the producers rush for a finale and that rottmnt won't possibly get canceled. the animation is phenomenal, and let me remind you- all of the intro is in one cut. ONE CUT. i have been blown away time and time again at how astounding the team on rottmnt is, holy shit. bring back rottmnt.
I can't tell if new April is an adult or a teenager.
She's a teen
Definitely a teen, she has a part time job at a Chuck E Cheese ripoff lol
adult
Alex hey is april black?
I never knew April was black, she was black right?
7:34 OH HELL YEAH CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!
Steven Bedford that’s gonna be great! It’s time we get serious.
That is one big pile of shit
Adrianna Trinette what?
"My name is Mikey, and I like to party. Alright Leo, you're up."
"Hi, my name is Leo, and I like to party"
"Uh no Leo, I just said that I party, so maybe you could do something different"
"My name is Leo, and I'm the jokester"
"You know what, let's move on. Raph, you're up"
"Hello, I'm Raph and I like to party"
"Yeah, Raph what did I just say to Leo?"
"Who?"
"LEO"
"I like to party, I'm Mikey"
"No, you're Donny!"
"Right, Donny. I party"
"No, you don't. Nobody parties but me"
"Yes, and we party"
"NO!"
"Yeah, just Mikey"
"YES"
"And me"
"No, I'm the only one who parties!"
"I'm pretty sure I've partied before"
"No Donny, I know for a FACT you don't party, ok? You do NOT party!"
"You're right. Leo's the party guy"
"Haha sweet"
"Oh my god, shut up. Ok? I'm just gonna do it for you.
April, this is the team. Leo's the leader. Raph makes the one-liners. And Donny is the inventor/scientist. NONE OF THEM PARTY. Right? Got it? Ok."
Professor Utonium hahaha, this was hilarious! I loved Hot Rod growing up!
Since when is Raph the one who makes the one liners? Wouldn't he be the muscle?
AstrosGamer Maybe it's because I only ever watched the '87 cartoon, but I remember Raphael mostly for his sarcasm and dry wit.
@@BrowningThirty And that is exactly the irony of your statement. You blame the Rise turtles for being party dudes because this is "out of character" for you. But you knew Raph as the one that does one liners and is suite chill, while someone else would know him as the angsty loner but still nice like the one from that 3D movie. Or just very impulsive and short tempered like 2012 Raph. While Rise Raph is basically a teddy bear.
Some people will remember Donnie as a more humble and shy turtle (87 and 2003) while others would only knew the simp, snarky Donnie (2012) or the full-on mad scientist with daddy issues that is Rise Donnie.
But they're all still Donnie.
See? Different personality in each iteration. Why are you all acting like Rise screwed every characterization while they changed all the time?
The only exception on hightly diverting a character is Splinter.
In Rise, he actually gets to be a character, with flaws and growth and his own arc, instead of being a plot-device.
Trust me the show gets way better later on
Truthfully, I don't have a problem with the animation, that the turtles are different shapes and sizes or that April O Neil is African American this time around. I'm more concerned about this version of Master Splinter. Splinter has (for the most part) always been the badass yet kindly and wise father figure in the Turtles' lives. Here, he seems like a lazy, deadbeat uncaring father who doesn't see his adoptive sons' potential to be heroes in a half shell. If this is supposed to be played for laughs--I don't find it very funny and if they stick with this concept, it's going to get stale very fast.
They clearly went Yoda with him..
they tricking you, see how much he change when a giant threat comes in and he transform into a super badass wise sensei.
glowworm2 Yeah. I hope this Splinter gets 2012'd
I think they peaked with 2012 splinter now it's all down hill from that
Exactly, “seems like a lazy deadbeat uncaring father”. You should watch the show, because he is actually a good character, even tho he looks different from the other Splinter’s incarnations
Why did Raphael get the Sonic Boom Knuckles treatment?
Aaronatorr I was scrolling for this exact comment...
They are all different types of turtles, I think his species is a really big one
He’s a snapping turtle. And compared to the other turtles, they are massive.
Can not wait for the Teen Titans vs Teen Titans go review. Keep up the good work Doug!!!
Make a "Part 2" please? Would love to see Critic's thoughts on the series now. 👍
14:16 Uh... We gonna talk about that Lapidot Fanart?
Cause I think we should talk about the Lapidot Fanart there :V
BowserwithaShotgun, I'm honestly just waiting to find out what Lapis, Peridot and Bismuth get up to on Homeworld.
nothing because they didn't go remember, they stayed on Earth.
Unless you mean getting upto thing while Steven is on homeworld.
BowserwithaShotgun I think we should really ask him aboit his opinion on Kil la Kill...
I too thought that was odd. But honestly I don't think Doug and Rob are that invested in SU.
So perhaps they just took a pic they thought was from the real show.
Kobe’s Kreations same!
In this incarnation, the turtles are actually different species of turtle! Donnie is a softshell turtle, which explains his "tech shell" to protect his real shell, and I believe Raph is a snapping turtle, explaining his large size and single tooth, as snapping turtles have a beak.
But..... but then they aren't bothers.....
You know brothers can be unrelated right?
Sarcasm is a glorious thing.
Suz Krayz Apparently they’re a box tortoise and red-eared slider respectively.
CartoonishIdealism
This is Teen-age mutant ninja TURTLES, not Tortises.
2003 was the best series
Ha ha No
ha ha yes
@@thekingishuey9072 really after the Abomination that was Turtles Forever
@@duncananderson2113 the one were they team up with the 80 turtles to beat Shredder from destroying the TMNT multiverse?
@@thekingishuey9072 No the one were the 80 turtles are turned into idiots and don't do much,While the 2003 turtles continue to be undevloped jerks
"like teen titans go" literally shows them getting new weapons, foreshadowing future development. So much judgement off the first episode. It's like reading the first few pages of a chapter in a book.
i have to say the animation is actualy amazing and some of the lines are actualy well writting but this series suffers from too much of teen titans go disease That feeling that you know you are seeing something but you do not have the slightest idea of what you are seeing, given how bizarre everything becomes, and as a fan of the turtles that is a problem, I know that the previous incarnations had their problems but at least I felt that something was achieved and that each action had a consequence but with this series I feel rather confusion and at the same time admiration, it is like if the objective of this series was to hypnotize you to leave you confused.
Hey at least it's not Teen Titans GO!
@@robbiebrewer9515 yeah at least that is a plus but still this series is still really damm weird.
teen titans go is so much better than this bullshit the producer himself not decided what to show people
GEORGE LUGAKINGIRA yeah teen titans go is trash
@@rawaali6888 you might want to take that back my guy. Because this show is better than TTG and I even dare to say it's as good as the OG Teen Titans
also as a black person seeing april speak is just...typical cliche cartoon black person.
The actress is black
so your saying just cause she's black and the actress is black, she has to sound like ever stereotypical cartoon black person?
Ika But the other April was hot.
bad english*
im more confused why she is pointlessly made black to begin with
2003 is still the top best in the series, it had the personalities correct and likable, the animation style was beautiful, action-packed and almost realistic, the jokes were solid, it had the most good seasons in a TMNT show, the villains were actually dangerous threats that could be taken seriously (Stockman, Bishop and Shredder for example), and most importantly the show didn't Pander too much to nostalgia and attempted to be more original while still being faithful to the Turtle's rooted origins in the Mirage comics, and Japanese subculture.
TheLastBabyMan I've been trying to watch the 2003 version because everyone keeps saying it's the best but
*when does it get good?*
I guess I remember this Version. It was good. Very, very good.
Oh, 2003 version was so damn good.
@bigevilworldwide1 2003 has a threatening shredder. Has story archs and also better animation.
@bigevilworldwide1 i can understand someone saying that 2012 turtles are better but 87? Are you on drugs?
The turtles are different species in this show so that explains the size difference. And if you keep watching you’d see they have their own personalities- The writers just played around with their roles this time around so it’s not the same formula every single time. Honestly I’m glad Raph was given a chance to be leader for once and they all grow as the show goes on, plus you see they *do* have their own personalities fairly quick and the show gets so much fucking better as it goes, especially in the finales. They’re teenagers and siblings so they all like to have fun while doing their missions and with each other, or they get cocky lol, so ofc they aren’t always serious and I’m fine with that cause they’re all hilarious and cool in their own ways. Also all the villains but Shredder are original- how awesome is that?? Seriously Critic and anyone else, keep watching it, I swear it’s fucking awesome 95% of the time.
There are some complaints I have with this video, which are:
1. The turtles are different species now. Raph is a snapping turtle, which is the reason why he's bigger than the rest. Donnie is a softshell turtle, which is why he has a mechanic shell. It's there to protect his soft shell(at least that's what I believe is the reason)
2. The show I think will be sort of like Steven Universe, where it starts out rough, but with some solid points, but becomes a very plot-driven show. Again, at least that's how I see it.
3. Character developement. I am certain that over the course of the show, the turtles will be more developed and grow up. I believe they'll change into different characters.
4. Yes, Raph is the leader now. Which is great in my eyes. Leo and Raph have had a rivalry for a while now, and most of the time Raph was just jealous of Leo's position as the leader. Let me put this in your eyes: Raph screws up and Leo is now the leader. Raph doesn't just want to be the leader. He was the leader and had that taken away from him. See, that just gets me excited about the show.
5. Mutants are there because the mosquitos flew all over the city.
6. This is my biggest complaint. The rest were mad up of a lot of speculation. This show is I believe 4 or 5 episodes in its run. I think it's too early to judge this show like this. It can very easily improve.
The show hasn't even aired yet
@@theraginginfernape9496 Hum, ingesting.
The thing that makes me believe it will take a more serious turn later on, is the fact that it's called 'RISE OF the teenage mutant ninja turtles', as in we start of before they're mature enough to become heroes, and follow them along their development. Tho im not betting all my money on it, the show can just as easily be mostly for comedy which is fine too.
Regarding the various mutants, so no one is bothered by mutants, at all. No mass panic? No news coverage? People are just fine with mantis men towing cars? And Mutants in the streets? I've only watched 3 eps but none of that is covered?
So now they are not brothers, splinter a deadbeat uncle type, rather than a masterful sensei/father. Everyone is Michaelangelo. April is a SJW mascot. Raphael sucks ass! diluted to nothing...
The only thing I don't like is the humor and why would they make Raphael the leader he doesn't seem capable enough to do it.
Mani Davis yeah, there has been some personality switches
Mani Davis which makes it more sensible for Leo to replace him down the line.
Also doesn't Raphael being the leader ruin the point of having Leonardo?
Mani Davis There's rumours that leo is eventually going to be leader later anyway which makes sense.
MegaBRD The Movie Nerd he is leader because he is the oldest, which makes sense. This is supposed to be before they establish themselves as crime fighters, so it makes sense for the characters not knowing who is the most capable turtle is
That splinter looks just....terrible..... especially compared to the 2012 one.
modz - How did the wise master from 2012 turn in... _thiiiissss_ ?
He let himself go real bad
As much as I am excited to see where this incarnation of the turtles goes... Yeaaaah, this is easily the worst incarnation of Splinter.
He looks alright in motion
He looks like fuzzy acorns from spongebob
12:16 okay, first: he couldn't teleport out because of the energy cage holding him. When the metal barbell drop on the cage, he teleports. It's a very simple thing to get even from your clip.
the thing is you could very clearly see him trying to escape by teleporting out of there but it doesn’t work until his little cage thingy is destroyed so you cant say that mayhem was being dumb ya know (not sayin* you said that just further pointing out this critics bs)
Watched the first episode...I like it alot actually..They are all goofballs yes..But they still are a bit different from eachother. Funnily enough Michelangelo is more the straight man while Leonardo is the "naturally gifted" one and kinda more laid back.And yes Raphael is the leader now and in this dynamic it kinda works actually.
As long as its not like TTG
Yup and I don’t mind that their goofballs.
Honrstly tired of those moments in turtle media where there personalitys clash and they almost split up like a band
They actually explained the new designs in Splatoon 2 of all places. Nickelodeon sponsored a tournament-style splatfest. In Splatoon 2, before you pick your team, they try to convince you to pick their team. During the newscast in the game, it mentioned that they are all different species of turtles in this version.
Poison Fang i remember everyone just wanted the splat fest to be over by the last one. If I remember correctly, donnie won
It wasn't that we wanted the theme to stop, it was more so that by the third round people were burned out by the splatfest due to how it's played. And, yes Donnie won
satireknight how are they supposed to explain that in the show though? Do you want Raph to spontaneously say "Btw, I'm a snapping turtle"? Because it would be as random and stupid as I made it sound.
Gwen InspiredGibberish You don't think that it could be explained better than that?
Maybe he could save himself by his mouth or something. Just because you have no imagination doesn't mean others don't.
Btw what is the next Splatfest in the US also adventure vs relaxing?
I only know the US get always awesome ones and Europe some kind of food 😂
Doug keeps praising shows like Gravity Falls and Steven Universe, but he hasn't once mentioned how good The Amazing World of Gumball is. For shame, NC. For shame!
Well at least he acknowledged Star vs the Forces of Evil
Because gumball isn't good at all.
Gumball isn't really relevant to the "gradually story-driven goofy modern cartoon" discussion, though
Gumball is pure freakin genius the hell are you talking about
Because that show is a comedy. I guess Doug doesn't care for modern cartoon comedies.
Fun Fact, April's hand movements and Leonardo's mouth is referenced to Eddsworld and Paul Ter Voorde's design. Still cool though.