My Re-Analyzing of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) · 6:29pm Jan 12th, 2022
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Today, I'm gonna make my very first re-analyzing of a TV show! The re-analyzing in question being on the first TV show I've reviewed: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)".
To find out what the series is about and what I originally thought of it, click on the link below:
A long while after I did an analysis of this show, I became interested in giving "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)" a rewatch. And a re-analyzing, because there were things I once gave points of criticism towards that I actually found myself having a change of heart on. So, I eventually got all of the series's DVD releases to add the show to my collection.
Having watched the series again in 2021, I really must say that I found this program to be more fun than the first time I saw it! Not only did rewatching it remind me of how much of a significant part it played in my life, but doing so showed me that this series gets better when you watch it more. I don't even remember why I only gave it 4 out of 5 stars to begin with, because "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)" is far from a guilty pleasure of mine.
When I made my review on the show, I commented that the dramatic aspect of it was intense beyond anything. After giving it my 2nd go around, though, I found that it wasn't as overwhelming as I remembered it being. If my hunch is right, much of why that is comes from the fact that drama became one of my favorite genres. For me, watching the show twice helped my spine to stiffen with courage and got me to become more used to seeing them. It also helped me to see how incredibly well-worked the show's balance of comedy, thrills, and drama was more than before.
In my initial review of the series, I also took note of the show's take on how humanity came to be, which was due to the Kraang experimenting on their ancestors using mutagen. In a way, it seemed like the show created their own take on evolutionism and were putting quite a unique spin on it. As I recently kept thinking about that element, though, I couldn't help but find the show team's take on the whole thing to be more fun than I remembered, especially as something of the sci-fi genre. In a way, this growing knowledge would encourage the humans of the show's world to defy being mere experiments of the Kraang and make their mark as something beyond that of a mere accident.
As an honorable mention, I'd like to comment that Kevin Michael Richardson was awesome in the role of Oroku Saki/Shredder. I never made a particular comment about him in my initial review because I was impressed with all the performances and characters, but...Richardson's work as the Shredder in this series is truly one of my favorites to star him. Not only did he apparently give his all, but his character was one of the most fully-realized and three-dimensional villains in animation. Peter Stormare was likewise incredible in the role of Lord Dregg, even if his character only appeared in 7 episodes. As a matter of fact, this was one of the first voice roles I ever saw Stormare take on, and I'm still impressed by his performance.
Also, while I will admit that the three-time recasting of Leonardo can be a little off-putting, I didn't think it was that big of a deal. Jason Biggs did a brilliant job playing Leonardo, and Dominic Catrambone gave a surprisingly remarkable impression of Biggs for the remainder of Season 2. When Seth Green took on the role from Seasons 3 to 5, he turned out to be quite a fitting choice. The circumstances behind Leonardo's voice change accommodated the final recasting with style, and all the times Green played the character as he was getting back on his feet felt like they were each coming together as one and the same.
In the end, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)" turned out to be a show that gets better every time you watch it. All of the things I pinpointed as negatives are no longer what I consider as such, and it reminded me of why it got me interested in the TMNT franchise before. I highly recommend this show for pre-teens and older, not just because of the things I mentioned but due many of the mutants being too scary for the little ones.
So, I hereby upgrade the rating of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)" from 4 to 5 out of 5 stars.
Has to say to me and to most, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle 2012 has some of the best storytelling in the Ninja Turtle series. Not saying others are bad, but to me and a few other. When it come to good storytelling and character growth. I say TMNT 2012 is one my top favorite in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series since some of the characters are great and some was use in a good ways. Also, I like the relationship between Shredder and Splinter. Unlike most TMNT show where Splinter is a rat his whole life. I love this version of Splinter since it gives him more character growth since he was a human before coming a rat and it gave a good reason for why Shredder want to hunt down him and the Turtles. Also, it gives a good reason why he so good at martial art and begin a ninja
And there other good thing in this show like the Kraang, Karai begin Splinter daughter, and other interesting character and story point.
I still love this series as I did the ones before it