From Most to Least Favorite, How Would You Rank Each TMNT 2003 Seasons?
1. Season 4
Really enjoyed Leo’s arc. I love focusing on the effects the traumatic situation had on a character’s mental health. This season improved Leo greatly.
My only gripe is I wished Bishop was a major villain.
9/10
2. Season 3
I liked a lot of the episodes and it had my favorite final stories like Ultimate Draco and Exodus.
Same As It Never Was was probably my favorite episode, though I wished there was more payoff with it afterwards.
8/10
3. Season 2
S2 has my second favorite finale with the Battle Nexus, and it was an improvement of S1.
It was the season that really got me into the show.
Usagi was a great addition. He’s one of my favorite characters.
7/10
4. Season 1
I didn’t get into this season until the Shredder was a major part of it. I mostly found the introductory episodes meh but it was probably because I wasn’t used to the new iteration yet.
It’s higher since the next seasons are not as great.
6.5/10
5. Season 5
I liked the concept but the execution was not as great.
The plot felt rushed and the villain was meh because it was another Shredder. I would’ve enjoyed the story more if it was a new villain.
The other 4 acolytes didn’t serve a purpose other than the writers trying to digress how special the turtles are, which didn’t work since the turtles became the dragons like their mystical instructors.
6/10
6. Season 6
The new setting and concept barely keeps this season from last place.
It was a new fresh take, but the more childish tone ruined it for me. Total tone shift distract me most of the time.
The Dark Turtles, Cody, and Sterling were cool editions tho.
5.5/10
7. Season 7
The last season was… disappointing.
I would’ve preferred this season being about the Turtles learning how to relax after all that happened to them. Like, a moment when everything is peaceful and they are not needed to protect the city. Exploring how to move on from their sense of purpose would’ve been fun to see. It would’ve coincided well with April x Casey’s wedding since they are also move towards a different path.
4.5/10
Comment your thoughts
-I imagine Rise Usagi as a teenager like Rise Leo. All Leos and Usagis are in the same age range.- *2003 & 2012 Leonardos having a conversation*
2012 Leo: So, anything going on with your version of Usagi? *asks shyly and awkwardly*
2003 Leo: *slightly blushing* What?
2012 Leo: Don’t worry. Me too. *winks*
2003 Leo: *relieved* Not great, it would be better-
2003 & 2012 Leos: if he didn’t keep brotherzoning me.
*both surprised*
2003 Leo: He does it to you too.
2012 Leo: Yeah, and I can trying to get out of it.
*Rise Leo suddenly shows up*
Rise Leo: I don’t know about you guys. *brings out Rise Usagi(his boyfriend)* But Neon Leon is doing fantabulous!
@sidecharactersdomatter challenged me and I finally found time to respond.
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If I misused any romantic, sexuality or gender identity, let me know.
Here are mine:
Aziraphale: Panromantic, Demisexual, Graysexual, Agender(he/they)
Crowley: Demiromantic, Demisexual, Graysexual, Genderfluid
Anathema Device: Pansexual, Cisgender
Newton Pulsifer: Straight, Cisgender
Adam Young: Straight, Biromantic, Cisgender
Madame Tracy: Bisexual, Cisgender
Sergeant Shadwell: Straight, Cisgender
Gabriel: Aroace, Agender(he/they)
Pepper: Pansexual, Cisgender
Brian: Gay, Cisgender
Wensleydale: Aroace, Non-binary(they/them)
Beelzebub: Biromantic, Graysexual, Non-binary(confirmed)
Hastur: Aromantic, Gay, Cisgender
Ligur: Gay, Cisgender
Michael: Bellussexual, Agender(she/they)
Am I the only one who was annoyed the writers kept “tricking” the audience into thinking Shredder was dead?
It was so annoying. I was fine with it the first time since one fake death usually happens in shows. But doing this over 4 times is excessive and bland. This writing choice really made it hard for me to keep going with TMNT 2003. Killing off the Shredder wouldn’t have been the end of the world. Bringing new villains would have been fun and unique. A version of Shredder was the villain for every season except S6. There was Utrom Shredder, Karai Shredder, Demon Shredder, and Cyber Shredder.
This over reliance was the show’s crutch.
I still enjoyed watching the show tho.
Note: I haven’t watched S2 more than once yet (life’s been busy) so if I missed something where Sylvie loses the Tempad then that’s why.
Since the only ways to get to the End of Time is to go through Alioth or use HWR’s tempad, I’ve been wondering if Sylvie would use the tempad to see Loki.
Personally, I don’t think so. Sylvie cares about Loki, but I don’t think enough to see it. Throughout S2, Sylvie was mostly disagreeing or getting upset with Loki and she didn’t want to see him after killing HWR. Also, I think Sylvie has this practical mindset where she doesn’t see the point of visiting him when she’s not going to stay. She could see it as painful for Loki since it could be argued that being exposed to something you desire then have it go away is worse than not having it at all since you’re used to it.
Darkwing Duck Characters as Arcane Characters
*I only did a few because I couldn’t decide for other ones*
Nega-Gosalyn - Jinx/Powder: Jinx is a tragic character. Compared to her sister Vi, Jinx was not as physically strong and relied on more of her smarts. But, people usually underestimated her and her ideas didnt work most of the time in her childhood except once that caused dire consequences. This tragedy caused her intense mental trauma and fear of being abandoned.
Gosalyn - Violet: Vi is Jinx’s older and stronger sister. She is tough, rebellious and cares about her family. When she was young, her and Jinx’s parents died which made Vi want to help her little sister grow. Vi is also not afraid to fight and is great in hand-to-hand combat.
Darkwing- Vander: Vander took in and raised Vi and Jinx when they were kids. He’s also in charge of taking care of the under city where people considered lower class live. Vander loves both of the girls but bonds more with Violet since he taught her how to fight and is trying to teach her leadership. He used to be a stubborn person but has since mellowed down after adopting Jinx and Powder.
Negaduck- Silco: Silco is an antagonist and lives in the under city but is mostly looking out for himself. He once trusted someone but was betrayed which changed his view of the world. After the tragedy, he took in Jinx and considered her as a daughter. She grew to be the only other person who mattered to him
Launchpad-Benzo: Benzo is Vander’s good friend and sidekick in helping him. He is a nice store owner who takes care of a kid named Ekko who is his assistant.
Grayson- J. Gander: Grayson is head of the police force for the utopian city and sometimes the under city. She is fair and works with Vander to keep peace in both cities.
Bonus:
Heimerdinger- Scrooge: Heimerdinger is an immortal man who has considerable power in the utopian city. He is against magic due to an unknown tragedy.
Since there are rumors of the DW reboot coming(haven’t seen any recent articles if it’s confirmed), I’m wondering how the Fearsome Five will come to play if the creators continue with the ‘17 universe. I know Negaduck is around, but the Fearsome Four got sucked back into their dimension.
I’ve seen some theories around YouTube and Tumblr, here are the summaries:
1. Jim Starling/Negaduck is going to get the actors who played the Fearsome Four to join him.
2. Negaduck will bring the Fearsome Four back from their dimension.
3. New characters from the ‘17 universe will become the Fearsome Four and join Negaduck.
I think there are more but these theories stood out to me. My favorite one might be the first one because of how interesting it would be. Though, I think the third one would be best since every DW should have something new, like Negaduck. Plus, the change can give this version of Drake more personal enemies.
Comment your favorite theory or one you have. 😁❤️
Literally took me a minute for me to be obsessed with La’gaan, Coral, and Rodunn. They seem like a sweet throuple and I need fluffy fanfics to sustain this obsession. Now I’ve gotta add them to my BIG list of fanfic ideas.
I didn’t care too much for La’gaan in S2 but now I’m crossing my fingers that nothing bad happens to him and he gets to see his baby be born. Young Justice writers, don’t break my heart anymore than you’ve already did. 🙏
For me, Leon's is the most brutal. I was hit with a tough ball really hard and it hurt pretty bad. Leon had multiple balls, sped up by a machine, hit him without stopping. His execution comes to mind when people talk about the most brutal executions.
Celeste's is my second pick because burning alive is my worst fear. But getting hit by the truck would make the experience at least tolerable.
Junko's is bad too, though her enjoyment dropped it down to third or fourth place.
I'm not saying that the other executions aren't brutal. They are really painful to see.
I’ve seen people complain how April became a kunoichi so fast; I was one as well. But, I just watched City at War(the episode where she becomes a kunoichi), and I missed a detail the first few times I watched it.
Around the very beginning, April is reminiscing about how much she has grown since the first season, and is very happy that she is a kunoichi. Then, Raph mentions that April needs more training to be a full kunoichi; she is only in the beginner levels.
This makes sense.
In the first season, the turtles are considered ninjas but still had a lot to learn. That wouldn’t be different for April.