The basic premise of the show is still present the Turtles live in their underground, sewer lair, and get up and out on the streets to kick some robot and alien butt. And the running joke where Mickey reassures his brothers that Leatherhead is 'totally mellow', followed by one of the other Turtles to say something that makes him go absolutely bananas, was just golden. Whereas in the classic cartoon he was just a stupid, 1-dimensional cardboard-cutout side character, in this new incarnation he is emotionally laden and a very effective character you can't help but care for. 'His' episode has been the absolute highlight for me so far. Leatherhead, in that regard, has been a highlight. Each turtle's personality comes across flawlessly, and even characters that only make a single or fast appearance stick to the memory. It's the writing of this show that has sealed the deal for me. The humor is still present, although way less corny and tacky then in the classic cartoon.
The new designs took a place in my heart after just one episode, and the action and animation does not disappoint at all.
But oh man what a wonderful surprise and adventure this show has become to me so far. And the whole Nickelodium thing made me imagine this new show might turn out too kiddie. I'll have to note the nostalgia for TMNT is particularly high for me. As I can imagine many before me, I've held off watching this new show for a long time, afraid it'd damage the overall feeling I have for TMNT.
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