I Was Wrong About Rise of The TMNT 

The redemption this show has received since the movies proves that all the backlash wasn’t deserved, fans just had to catch up.

It makes me so happy that people are really giving this show a chance. The creators were hinting that Nickelodeon just might be changing their mind about making a season 3! And let me tell you, all of our fingers are crossed

What I love about their choices in Leo’s personality is it’s STILL Leo just WITHOUT the older sibling syndrome and pressure from being the leader He’s what any other iteration would be if they were allowed to just Be A Kid

"Animation gets nine billion pipe wrenches out of seven doorknobs." got me off guard 😂

I can't fucking believe that the fandom would bitch about this show. The goofy humor is fun, and the animation is like... INSANE? Like, the creators gave this fandom a TMNT show with Rob Paulsen as a voice director and sakuga on par with mob psycho 100 and just because they tried some new things, we rejected it? Ugh.

As a tmnt fan I found the rise turtle very refreshing, especially their April. Unlike the 2012 one you really sense a good friends bond with her and the turtles and they actually connect. She not annoying, or overtly rude. She actually cares about them, contributes to the team when she can and can fight. Kinda sucks she doesn't really get a Casey Jones but Cassandra is pretty cool.

This is my favorite version of Splinter because he’s got more going on than being a mentor. He had a life and success before the boys, and it was a twist of fate that led him into being their father. He never resents the boys, but can’t help but regret that he’s no longer a famous action star, left to age into obscurity. I feel he only trained the boys as ninja because that was the skill set he had and needed to give them something to do. Them being affection starved at the beginning of the series was hilarious, but also spoke to how dysfunctional they were as a family unit. Watching him grow into the responsibility of being their dad made the whole family feel stronger than other versions.

This feels great to hear. Being a big fan of this show from the start and being heartbroken about how unfairly this show was being treated, this was very rewarding to hear. Thank you

It's ironic that the focus on comedy over being more overtly plot heavy made everyone dismiss it as dumb when it was actually used to make more subtle/nuanced characterization

I don't know how the art style alone didn't skyrocket this show to immense fame, and it took a jaw-dropping visual spectacle of a movie just to put it on the map. In an era where people moan about the Cal-Art-Style, yet this show was sitting there waiting to be praised for oozing with personality, it hurts my heart. People would rather complain rather than support content out there just trying to be different. Thank for uploading this review, also giving me some memes to steal while you were at it, much appreciated.

Really wish they would have released this in theaters. TTG and Bobs Burgers got theatrical releases, except for Rise?!?! Can’t spell Nickelodeon without the L. They did this show dirty by cutting it short 😤 Justice for Rise of the TMNT!

i think a lot of people dont realize that while rise is very big on its comedy, thats because its meant to be palatable to VERY young children. like, this is fully a kids show! it still tells a compelling story, it just also makes sure its not taking itself seriously all the time. plus, theres a Reason its called RISE OF the teenage mutant ninja turtles. this is them when theyre foolish kids! theyre just vibing and having fun, this is their GROWTH story. this is the rise creators telling us how rise leo becomes leader, and how rise splinter realizes he must train his sons to protect themselves, and how the rise turtles become actual ninja heroes who are good at fighting. a kids show that centers around characters who are like, at most, 15, shouldnt be expected to be a masterpiece of utmost seriousness. i mean, everyone loved early percy jackson and rick was CLEARLY trying to make sure everyone was laughing, and then crying when it got serious. and im not saying rottmnt is percy jackson, im just saying thats what theyre going for. a coming-of-age comedy that takes itself seriously when needed

Ok but Raph is also very much a brawn over brains guy- it's addressed quite a few times... and Leo makes the smart call (or tries to be the voice of reason in a sarcastic way) sometimes although he gets ignored. This is supposed to be them before and as they really ACTUALLY become heroes and start their adventures- and obviously Leo overcomes his ego and issues with fearing failure and being sarcastic rather than listening and being helpful to his team (which was an issue previous iterations have had as well) and Raph has to learn to plan more and place more responsibility and trust in his brothers rather than trying to handle all the issues primarily himself (not because he's just grumpy and wants to be alone anymore but because he's a biggest sibling and that's something all oldest kids have to learn) so yes, different, but not nothing alike. Very much the same characters!

I was never into TMNT before Rise, but Rise made me a TMNT fan for LIFE! I've gone back to watch the other shows and movies, but Rise will always be my fave. I gotta say, I really love this show's Splinter - like, for as flawed as he started off, I not only loved seeing him become better, but I also just loved the story of him being able to move past his depression, his body dysphoria that came from his mutation and ALL the tragedy from his life - from losing a good chunk of his life in the Battle Nexus and getting his heart broken to losing his mother as a child. He was able to move past all of that to correct the mistakes he made back when he didn't take the threat of the Shredder seriously, becoming a true hero ^v^ I also appreciate just how much this Splinter loves his kids and will do anything for them, being an extreme Papa Bear when he wants to be. Like- 2012!Splinter in season 1 pretty much flat out told Leo that if he has to kill himself for the sake of the mission, so be it. Rise!Splinter got told by his ancestors to let his sons become martyrs/let them die at the hands of Draxum and Splinter IMMEDIATELY told them to go screw themselves, shredding his family scroll. Rise!Splints is Best Rat Dad, no question.

i remember i was harsh on this series when it was announced, i did the mistake of comparing it to TTGO!. after watching the series i learned i was gravely mistaken. yeah it can be a bit more focused on the humor, but the humor was gold. and when it did get series.... DAMN!!! and the movie... my god this movie was freaking amazing. it pisses me off that this only got a Netflix release while Teen Titans Go! To The Movies got a theater release. i hope this movie does well enough for them to make a season 3, so much they can still do. heck with Casey with them we can have April tell him how she and the Turtles met.

As a rise of the tmnt fan, seeing new people watch the show for themselves and praising it, even if they didn't like it at first is so great, im glad this series is FINALLY getting the recognition it deserves!! (Also it just feels fking great to have sm you've been screaming to other people about how good it is and then they finally see it and think its good, HUGE W for rottmnt fandom fr)

- Rise wanted to make Raph leader and show how he deals with being under pressure. He comes up with plans but they never really work. Leo comes up with the working plans without realizing it. Throughout the series they were gonna show Leo learning on how to be a leader (like in the movie) but it got cut short hence why the “Oh and blue! You are the leader now!” was so out of nowhere - Cassandra was gonna be here own character but due to the cancelation (hard pause?) they made her Casey Jones just so they can make sure that they have a Casey. Apparently the turtles were gonna find Movie Casey who wasnt from the future was fighting Arragon or something

On the one hand, it's nice to see a divergence from the 4 archetypes repeated ad nauseam through previous TMNT iterations. The new characters actually seem like products of their environment while also still making it clear they're teenagers. On the other hand, I can see how it can throw off long-time fans.

Ironic that the series named rise rose from being hated to appreciated

the thing about the second season is that they had the green light for 26 episodes but suddenly nick d viacom were like 'nah man, cut it to hell' AND THEY HAD TO CUT ALMOST READY TO SCREEN EPISODES and don't let me start on the time pressure they had for the unplanned season finale

I admit that I was one of those people who judged the show early on and didn’t really get into it. I actually liked the different style and thought the animation was amazing, but I just found it to be too goofy for my tastes. I watched the movie recently and it was so good. I would say it’s actually one of my favorite tmnt movies. Now I’m appreciating the show more, and I hope they make more seasons. It would also be good if the new season had some more serious and dramatic moments, like the movie did. I think that would pull a lot more viewers in, like how the movie did.

this show is actually insane. sure its goofy but the story and the characters are well written and consistent. i really like the art style and the animation is not only REALLY good but its kept at the same level of quality (if not better) throughout the whole show. even with all the backlash and corporate shenanigans they really kept it together

I was totally sold on the animation and character design when I saw a review for the show. The only thing i struggled with when trying to watch it on my own was how it was over-stimulating and how the characters felt like they were all just the same person. But going into season 2 their differences began to shine and it wasn't like they were shouting at us what roles each of the turles had in the group. it was subtle and realistic and although I love an angry raphael, the worried older and loving brother was way more refreshing and admirable.

I was initially in the same boat. On first watch I didn't like all the changes.....but I still found myself liking the show which doesn't happen very often. Then as I continued to watch I started to appreciate and respect them a bit more. I liked that they made the turtles more physically distinct from each other and then saw how that new distinction played into their roles. I didn't like how they were all similar in personality but then realized "of course they would be, they've been living with each other for most of their lives". it also helps the animation is just AMAZING.

What I find hilarious about Rise April is that she and Donnie have more chemistry together than 2012 April…without even trying and keeping them exclusively platonic throughout the entire show (Also, as much as I love “overprotective brother Ralph” as the leader, it kind of makes sense for Leo to be the leader. He’s proven to have complete trust in his brothers and most of all, knows their strengths and weaknesses better than pretty much everyone)

I never knew this incarnation of the turtles existed till it was all over and can I say that this show was done so dirty and deserves a season 3. Like I'm in love with the art style and just look at those lighting and compositing skills, that's just gorgeous, like literally this movie and the show is just pure ecstasy for my brain, eyes and heart and the animation in general is just absolutely stunning! You can tell that there is a lot of passion for the show and the turtles and it really shows.

The movie was my first expierience with tmnt ever. I went in expecting a normal 7+ kids movie and holy shit was I surprised. They really pushed the boundaries as to what is considered "for kids" also I literally cried so much when watching that movie

Fun fact, Karai was actually supposed to be a part of the main cast after her introduction for a while, but as we know, Season 2 was cut short so she was only brought in for the finale. ;-;

As a person who grow up watching the 2012 version.. I can say that they should give Rise a chance. The reason it was so goofy is because it's a kids show, with right amount of violence and goofiness, kids would like it. I can also say that I love rise April too, just because she actually tries to fight with the turtles, and not just be a bitc-and rude. Given a chance, if it was uploaded in Nickelodeon, kids would love it, and soon it will be very popular like it already was. The first time I heard about Rise, I check it out quickly and fell in love with it.. sorry 2012.. Rise Donnie is too relatable and by far my favorite alongside with Rise Mikey and the others..

Fun fact about the Rise original weapons: Mikey’s mace was inspired by the UK airing of the 80s TMNT which replaced his nunchucks with a grappling hook because of local standards. Similarly, Ralph’s tonfa were taken from the live action The Next Mutation, which used tons in place of Mikey’s nunchucks, in this case because they were easier to choreograph for on the shows budget.

Dude it's so bittersweet to see people finally enjoying Rise. Like, I love that it's finally getting the recognition it deserves. I just wish ya'll were here in the beginning cause it got cut down too soon.

I heard a rumor that Netflix is trying to get the series from Nickelodeon so they can make more episodes. Hope so my favorite is still 2012 but this series animation is anime gurren lagaan level. Glad I gave it a watch

When I first saw a trailer back in 2018, I was like that show looks so stupid and just never watched it. I ended up watching it just a couple days ago because I was bored and I was instantly hooked. It's probably one of my favorite shows

I honestly wanna throw myself over a building for shitting on this show, when I tell you I went from hating it to literally fangirling and almost crying at certain points during the movie? You can literally interpret the amount of love, passion, and hard work the team put into this series. I’m not kidding when I say I’d pause almost every single frame to analyze every detail that was incorporated in this masterpiece. The facial expressions of the characters, the references to it’s predecessors and in general other pieces of media. This has to be one of my top favorite shows EVER. I can’t believe I even compared this to TTG from first glance, it’s nothing like it. I was on the hate train and I’m glad I’m no longer on it. Please, please, please, PLEASEEEE give this show a chanceeee, it’s freaking outstanding.

Ngl. I'm old, 30, and I've seen a good chunk of turtles media. I gota say I think Rise has got to be my favorite incarnation.

Okay because you talked about the character designs in Rise and the differences between their characters and their previous iterations for like 40 seconds I must now release my favourite multiple paragraph long rant about the choices the ROTTMNT crew made with Raph because he's my favourite and I have THOUGHTS(TM) about him. One thing I absolutely love about Rise Raph specifically is -everything actually.- but something that particularly grabbed my attention about him in this show compared to the others is his character design, and how it affects his characterization. Usually, Raph is the hothead. I'm not gonna say other versions of him don't love his brothers, because we all know that's not true, in any version it's clear that he loves and cares about his family more than anything. But he's angry and rough and usually has no qualms getting aggressive with them. But Rise Raph _never_ does that. And it's because he _can't._ And all you have to do to know why is look at him. He's absolutely _massive,_ he has spikes everywhere and he's _freakishly_ strong. If he ever were to get aggressive with his brothers, say, the way 2012 Raph does, he would most likely genuinely hurt them. I'm pretty sure it was confirmed at some point that Rise Raph _did_ indeed have anger issues growing up, and you can even still see traces of that in the actual show, but considering his size and strength, he could've seriously hurt his brothers if his temper was left unchecked. Which is why it wasn't. Rise Raph *had* to learn to deal with his anger in a healthy way, not only because he would've become dangerous for his family if he didn't, but also because his new role as the oldest brother leads to him taking responsibility over his brothers' (and occassionally Splinter's, eventually April's) safety. He needs to use his strength to protect them, and he wouldn't be able to do that if he let his anger get the better of him. Again, I'm not saying 2012 or other versions of Raph are okay with hurting their brothers, hell, Raph is easily my favourite turtle in _any_ TMNT incarnation and the biggest reason for that is how much he cares for his family even if he has a hard time showing it. And I'm also not saying other versions aren't strong enough that they _could_ hurt their brothers. But those versions of him could get away with getting rough and angry with his brothers _because_ they didn't have to worry about genuinely hurting them by accident, because while I'd still say he's the probably strongest physically in any iteration, it was still pretty leveled between him and the others. Those versions of Raph never had to deal with the huge difference in strength and size between him and the rest of his family. If they did? I'm 100% sure they would _also_ learn to deal with their temper, because Raph _knowingly_ letting himself become a danger for the people he cares about? That's way more out of character than him being patient and responsible will ever be. And knowing all of that makes it pretty easy to figure out _why_ Rise Raph is the way he is, and you can tell that the writers and character designers in ROTTMNT truly did think things through when it came to the changes they made to his character.

I’m one of those people that never gave this version a chance. I was so dense when it came to giving this show a fair chance. But recently I’ve become open to a lot of things, including this show. I told myself I’ll give it a chance if I get the time. After watching this movie, I am BLOWN away. I will watch the show, for sure. I can now appreciate the different take on them after getting pretty much prefect iterations of turtles in 3 different shows.

I have absolutely fallen in love with this show. Never seen a TMNT series previously, but the animation, characters and story are so incredibly compelling, and it breaks my heart to learn how much hate this series initially received. I can only hope that we do get a season 3.

Loved this movie so much. One thing that’s funny is that pretty much every blood scene is with Leo. It happens so fast that you don’t see unless you pause

I honestly was never big into TMNT before I started watching this particular iteration. I'd seen other versions here and there, but it never stuck out enough for me to enjoy it all that much, much less stick around. I think my biggest issue with it was with the designs of each turtle looking so similar, I had a hard time telling them apart, and honestly most of the time, they did not seem distinct enough from each other or generally interesting enough as characters to find them compelling. Rise of the TMNT right off the bat struck me as so much better when it comes to character design, and I felt that each of the turtles seemed much more unique and distinct from one another and as someone who's on the spectrum, Donnie felt especially well thought out and is by far my favorite. I really hope this show can get more love and attention and I hope to see more seasons released in the future.

"some of the best animation you'll see out of western cartoon" bro that's some of the best animation I've seen in ANY type of cartoon

keep in mind for those who want this show back!!! this show isn’t cancelled, its hard paused. this means that if the movie and the show do well on netflix we have a great chance of getting it back if we make sure our support for it is known!!

I was a day 1 supporter of Rise…I’m glad to see so many give the show an actual watch and then make their assessment.

Man's spat so much facts.

"Mickey is the least mentally challenged of the brothers" So..... in the show that's all about going crazy and very energetic, Mickey is the one that's tuned down?........ I'm so going to watch this show. EDIT: I can't stop laughing at the "let that sink in" joke. It's so stupid, yet apparently my type of humor.

The biggest thing that threw me off about rottmnt was the possibility that they made Ralph a Sonic Boom Knuckles 2.0 (basically just making him a dumb sack of happy muscle), and to realize that he’s probably the most responsible and perhaps level headed of the group, I am very much pleasantly surprised

Tbh I think the humor in Rise is better than TTG.

I was someone who had never enjoyed TMNT, literally just didn't like watching it, and generally still don't in terms of all the old stuff. But my friend introduced me to Rise, and something about it and the characters and the animation and the story really catapulted me directly into the fandom. I didn't expect to add a new member to my kin list of two when I saw this show, but here I am

The big difference between Rise and teen titans go is that teen titans go is supposed to be a parody of the original teen titans animated series. The only job for that show was to be the as stupid as inhumanly possible. But rise of the tmnt is not in any way shape or form supposed to be a parody like that. It’s supposed to be a new direction for the turtles as a whole. They wanted to tell a whole new story in not only a light yet fun way, but also in a beautiful and epic way. And not to mention the fact that rise of the Tmnt is a god given masterpiece and the greatest show ever made when put next to teen titans go.

Honest to god we need to will season 3 of this show into existence YALL HEAR? *_WE NEED TO GAAAAAAASSSSS_*

Hey, we have the same best Aprils. Sweet. Honestly, I was surprised about the backlash on her. I mean, Aprils change in age, profession, hair colour and, in 2012, became a half alien Jean Grey. But apparently race was the line drawn? Like you, I gave the show a miss. Then one of my favourite analysts merged her channel with her wife’s which had a lot of the video ported and over. I wasn’t a big tmnt fan growing up and reviews like the Nostalgia critic turned me away from this show. However, Mikaela Orchard’s one got me to check it out last year. Three episodes in and I was hooked. I think the other Leo’s have this issue that because they’re already the leader, writers often distance him from his brothers in some way. Frankly, he’s kind of like Cyclops from X men in that way. Frankly, Rise did for Leo what X men evolution did for Cyclops; showed why he’s the leader, his journey and have him actually interact with his teammates. Gonna say this but the leadership in Rise seems to have more group activities and brainstorming than others. Also, this show has so many villains I want to see in future iterations. Specifically, Hypno, Big Mama and the ever entertaining Warren Stone. Maybe an unpopular opinion but Rise Splinter may be my favourite. He’s not father of the year like 2003, he’s not as nostalgic as 87 and he’s not as iconic as 2012 but he’s the most compelling and a more active participant in his own tragedies. Plus, after the pandemic, we have all been that trash man at some point. My only issues with the show are how Viacom and Nick treated it and 3 episodes tackling the same subject and flaws; Mind Meld, Repairing the Baron and Hidden City part 3. Also, can we just enjoy how alive this version of New York is? I swear, it feels so authentic that I’m half expecting there to be a Ballroom episode. If we do get a season 3, the fact that we don’t have an episode of how April met the turtles might be a crime.

I honestly don’t remember how I got to this show. I started the series in 2020 but never heard of it before plus I’ve never been much into tmnt so I have had no expectations. This instantly became my hiperfixation, the animation was godly and the interactions between characters sold me. I guess this show helped me through tougher times as I’ve never laught at any series before and I remember getting so much serotonin I started crying and had to take breaks after every episode

I absolutelly love it. I like the over the top action and humour (even when they are doing the simplest thing, such as wearing a nice jacket), and the family love focus between them. The animation is a primor, absolutelly amazing. April is so cute and badass Felt really "offended" many of the times, and strangelly loved id, like if Splinter hited me with his cheetos dirty tail and them they all huged me very unconfortably

I'm glad the show is getting good attention, I loved this from the start I'm glad it's getting better

I grew up with the 2012 turtles but the Rise versions are easily my favorite. The character design freak in me cried tears of *JOY* the first time I saw them !

I was finally able to finish and fully watch rise and I have to say... I'M ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE!! This series is so refreshing and fun and made me sob multiple times during the season 2 finale and the movie. I love this version, I think I can genuinely say with no issues that this is my favorite TMNT iteration.

The reason why tmnt 2018 has alot of backlash and shit is because they are comparison to the other god damn TMNT series LIKE WTF DO YOU REALLY WANT TO SEE EVERY TURTLES DESAME FOR WHO KNOWS HOW LONG?! THE PLOT, THE PERSONALITY!?!?!?!? WE DON'T WANT HISTORY TO REPEAT ITSELF OVER AND OVER AGAIN BUT IN DIFFERENT ARTSTYLES?!?! WE NEED TO FIND SOMETHING THAT COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FOR ONCE FOR FUCK SAKE!! I WANT TO SEE SOMETHING LIKE "WHAT IF HIS THIS OR THAT", "IS IT COOL IF WE TRY THESE NEW THINGS FOR ONCE" I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO IS TIRED TO SEE SOMETHING THAT IS COMPLETELY DESAME BUT IMPROVED OR SHITTED FOR THE "MODERN ERA" LIKE POWER PUFF GIRLS OR TEEN TITANS OR EVEN SPONGEBOB.

“i would’ve spread my ass all over an active stove for them to release this in theaters” this had me laughing so hard i cried 😭😭

I was in a similar case, I never even heard of this show until I saw a clip of it, and I was like "WHY TF HAVE I NOT HEARD OF THIS YET!?!?!?" and binged the entire show and movie. And I LOVE IT.

"with every turtle being just as autistic as the last" so that's why i relate to the characters so much

I started off with watching the movie. First. I then went back watched the series, Then Watched The Trailer for the movie, then watched the actual movie. Everything clicked with me so damn much after seeing the series. I loved this series. It took me now to realize that the main villan of the first and second season is the very same one off villan from the Creatures of the underground 2003 series with Draxum. And it shows. This series was Done Oh So dirty. And it deserves a second Chance. I gave It a Second chance. And I love this show now. The Movie Really helped bring more of a redemption. Its honestly a crime that people hated on this series. With how much effort, how much world building, how much writing and love and Care went into this entirety of the series. And they fought against the fandom and with the Movie. Made us change our minds. Its the redemption arc that was well Warneted. Honestly its a 10/10 series for me.

I was one of those people that first wrote it off, mainly because of how different Rise was. But now, after all of the time I've spent watching it and learning about it I can comfortably say, as a lifelong fan of TMNT, this is one of the best - if not the best - iterations of TMNT. You can tell each character apart from afar, each member actually contributes a lot to the team (which I feel has always been an issue especially with Mikey), they all interact with one another as brothers in the most familial way possible, April is actually able to contribute a lot rather than just a pretty face (too many iterations fall into the "Damsel in distress" archetype), and most importantly to me there is a strong focus on fighting and style that sets it apart beautifully. Each iteration has its own feel to combat, but Rise takes it to a whole other level by focusing on speed and more importantly, ACTUAL martial arts. Oh, and let's not forget the absolutely intriguing change to Splinter. The fact he has a story now, rather than just "I lost my humanity or family or both. Let's raise these turtles to be ninjas", not only elevates his character but also allows us to see his influence on his sons in a more tangible way. Going back to the last iteration of TMNT, the turtles did take his teachings and use them, but you never saw them really mimicking him in a way most kids or teens may mimic their parents. In Rise, not only do they mimic him when he was an action star, there are episodes where they dress as his former self and appreciate that side of him as well as who he is now. Don't get me wrong, I love Splinter in many of his iterations. However, this iteration not only sets him apart from the others, it also gives him an arch, something almost all Splinters lack.

I'm glad people realizing Rise was more than what they supposed at first. It's my favorite TMNT Show , then it's 2012 for me. I love my Rise Boys and I miss them so much .😢

"Don't make the mistake I did. Don't always judge a book by it's cover. Me, knowing how fandoms NEVER learn their lesson: *J. Jonah Jameson laugh.*......you serious?

I was never a constant fan of TMNT, I have had an brief but intense experience with TMNT 2012 and when I saw about RISE I was quite skeptical and didnt even care enough to check it out. When I somehow returned to this about 1 week ago I saw them in a totally different light and I quickly grew in interest to see how it was. It's now most probably my favourite version. I am most definitely happy to have seen all the seasons and the movie and I really hope we get a 3rd season someday.

I honestly love this show so much I just got into the show recently and I wasn’t really the biggest TMNT fan to begin with and when seeing this version the little I did before I honestly thought nothing of it not being part of the fandom. Once this came out on Netflix I said why not to watching it especially sense the movie came out and I binged the whole first season insanely fast sense I loved it so much. I watched the movie after the 1st season (Netflix only has season 1 for some reason) and fell in love with the show even more I was so hyped for it after the one season I saw and it did not disappoint I’ve recently finished watching season 2 (in one whole night) and I’m honestly really in love with the show that I’m now going to watch as many of the older shows I can find. I get how people could view this show like teen titans by appearance but it is 1,000 times better than teen titans. I really hope we get a season 3 fr and I’ve been obsessing over this show for a good couple of days and don’t plan on stopping💕 Sorry this is so long I just really have fallen in love with this show recently

I’m so glad a lot of people are starting to give rottmnt a chance, it really puts a smile on my face that the hate on the show is slowly fading away. Anyways Nickelodeon better give us a season 3 for rottmnt!

I just became obsessed with this show. I wasn't originally gonna watch it bc i saw how much they changes the boys and didn't think i would like that. But omg i have never been so attached to the turtles before. Donnie is by far my favorite

I hope for season 3 they bring back some classic mutants like Bebop and Rocksteady. They were made into an easter egg in season 1 and it would be sick to see them redesigned in the shows artstyle. The only flaw I could say season 3 is gonna have is the main villain as the turtles don't have too many iconic villains bigger then Shredder or the Krang. And the Triceratops aliens I feel could be a big step too soon.

WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THE SINK GAG LMFAO

It starts off funny, then goes into a bit of slice of life, THEN THE TRAMUA TRAIN ROLLS IN TO RUIN EVERYONE’S DAY JUST TO END IT OFF WITH EPICNESS!!!

I absolutely ADORE the character designs and I have never loved the tmnt series this much but MY GOODNESS IM OBSESSED WITH RAPH HIS CHARACTER AND DESIGN IS SO PERFECT😭😭😭😭

Perhaps I was too harsh

To be fair I’m/was also on the boat if not giving it a chance mostly the teen titans go comparison. Also this came out a year or two after my personal favorite series of the Tmnt the 2012 series. So if maybe this came out maybe 5 years after the end of the show I probably would of started watching it when it came out but that’s just my opinion. Well thanks to your review I’m going to start watching this series and giving it a chance.

I remember when I first saw things about Rise as a kid, I wasn’t too happy. Especially since the 2012 one was my favourite. But I just watched Rise and oh my gosh it is incredible. I love the animation. The voice acting is awesome and the jokes are actually pretty funny. And you can fight me over this, but Rise has the cutest version of April

To ppl who don’t rottmnt You gotta admit…. He theme song be bussin

Thank you so much for giving the underrated show appreciation. It has been mistaken for a lot of things when really just an amazing masterpiece. And yes I was bored on the first few episodes of the season but eventually I got VERY attached to it by season two. And for the movie, GAD DANG THAT CRAP GOT ME CRYING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. I loved it so much my love for the show became stronger. movie had everything I wanted in the show; Leo’s development, Casey jones, and a more serious tone. If you haven’t watched the series PLEASE DO ITS AMAZING AND YOU WONT REGRET IT

I will never forgive Nickelodeon for not letting the movie be released in theaters.

We NEED a Season 3. Lots of questions got unanswered after the movie. Give the Rise Of The TMNT show and the movie a chance on Netflix. Supposedly if it gets it’s numbers up in ratings before September 1st we MIGHT get a Season 3. Help spread the show on social media!

it’s literally my favorite iteration of the turtles and they have the coolest dynamics as a family/team I NEED A SZN 3

Donnie’s not a psychopath…he’s full on possessed by a demon😂😂😂❤❤❤

Prolly one of the minority who can say I was in love with this series the second it came on the air, BUT I’m so happy to see more people are seeing what it became and this movie and loving it!

As a day 1 fan. This puts a massive smile on my face

Rottmnt was amazing show and let's cross are fingers for s3

I never had any interest in TMNT as a brand for my whole life. I remember as a kid watching an episode of the 2012 series and it just seemed boring. So I feel like having barely any prior knowledge or love for TMNT made it easier for me to enjoy rise. Because I have been one of those people before where I have a show or something that I really love and then it feels like the reboot ruined it or changed too much. So I completely understand why some people wouldn't be into it, but it also doesn't warrant like soo soo much hate and I'm glad that people have finally given it a chance bc it made me sad for a long time how ppl would just immediately say it sucks without even watching it. And I love Donnie so much in this version too. My fave

GOD YES, it needs to be in cinemas! dude, both the animation and sound effects are PEAK, watching this with earphones was an experience, man

I really hate though how I fell so far behind with this show. I wasn't one of those who didn't give the show a chance, I don't really use social media and I only saw the show when the final fight with shredder was already out for season 2, I feel so bad beause I adore TMNT and I completely missed this show, (mostly because I barely use social media and don't have cable) at first I thought the shredder fight was just a one shot animation until I finally found out it was a show, and I hunted that shit down immediately. I will say the designs and some of the voice acting and all of the other stuff did surprise me, almost made me want to not give it a chance, but I forced myself to keep watching because when I found out that Raph was the leader from watching the show, I was excited to see what other things they would change, and I have to agree I love this version of Leo. It always feels like he is already at his peak and doesn't have much further to go in terms of being a leader, his development in the other versions are always repetitive (not bad per se, just slow and predictable, even if they have good emotional payoff), this one chose to change the starting point for that, and I appreciate it. I will say too Raph was my favorite turtle from all versions, he is very cute and I love him in Rise, but my god Donatello steals almost every scene he is in. Can you remember the last time Donatello felt memorable in the TMNT movies/shows? He had a bigger role in 2012 but come on! Not even just him, I always felt that Donnie and Mickey never really get the same attention Raph and Leo do, but this show went for it. I also love this version of Splinter. I know people might miss the seriousness to his character, but I am sorry, him sitting in the lair and basically just being "the rat dad" who half the time they don't even treat like a dad, felt so boring to me. They do a really good job bringing the family feel to the team, it feels less like sensei and students to father and sons. I feel the same way Karai felt about their family dynamics when she came into the show. Also them immediately bringing her into the fold and calling her "gram-gram" was just adorable, i loved it. It was an amazing show and I hope it conitnues, I regret not having found it earlier when it first started, but I know I would've loved it!! And I hope it gets the support it needs now.

Im so glad this show has been getting more popular in the past few months.

Dude, thank you so much for giving this show the attention it deserves!!!!! Although I would still probably say the 2003 version is my favorite TMNT, I find myself rewatching Rise the most out of any versions! I fully agree with every single point you made here, especially about this version's April! I love her so fucking much, she's chaotic, fun, and so likeable, plus, she fits in with the turtles more than any other April did. I love how she didn't just stumble across them in episode one like in literally every other version, but instead had already been their friend for years from the very beginning of the show. ALSO I LOVE how they didn't introduce any useless romantic subplots for any of the turtles. Honestly, I despised 2012 April so much and her downright unhealthy relationship with 2012 Donnie that I couldn't even finish the show because of it. A shame, since 2012 is a fucking great show. But I can honestly say I personally love Rise more. ❤️

This show goes hard for no reason

and the voice actor did so good on mikey when he was trying to open the portal, really did hit like a semi truck cause it sounded like genuine cries, and IT MADE ME BREAK INTO TEARS MAN

Im so glad this show is getting the love it deserves! These versions of the characters are by far my favorite. Splinters arc is great, him grieving his past and being a deadbeat dad to growing into a parent is heartwarming and quite realistic. Raph is a perfect example of positive masculinity and so endearing. Leo being unburdened with leadership at the start allows him to actually be a flushed out character rather than 'the leader'. Mikey is perfect as always. Lastly Donnie is amazing and desperately needed autism representation, from stimming, to hyperfixations, low empathy (done correctly!!) And the other little nuances, hes a perfect example of a wonderful autistic character.

one thing is people say rise is goofy but look back at the 80’s turtles

This was so fun to watch!! I hope you get more love because this video was amazing and made me laugh so many times

I really like how different it is. Its always good to change things up it wouldn’t hurt.

What really gets under my skin is when people don't look deeper into the family dynamic in Rise. As someone who grew up in a heavily dysfunctional family, I noticed the clear signs right away in this show, but a lot of other people (ones I can't help but sometimes think either didn't grow up in dysfunctional families, or just... let their immediate judgement get in the way) didn't see it. Watch Skulltrot's analysis of the Rise turtles, who also grew up in a dysfunctional family, and puts everything perfectly. *(Long comment ahead!)* The comedy is not only on point, not only is the animation gorgeous, but the characters are amazingly well written and can be both serious and deep when they want to be. This show has not only felt like holding up a mirror to the family I grew up in (and towards me, especially when it comes to Mikey. Coming from the baby of six siblings), but had me wipe away any tears I started feeling and take a breather to just laugh. I also adore how April isn't taken as a love interest just because she's the only girl. She's, instead, treated equally to the turtles and like a sister. Hell, even Splinter treats her like his own. (And as a POC, I appreciate the representation. They also didn't bucher the rep, relying into stereotypes or empathizing that she's black. They just wrote her as an actual, genuine character. There's a giant difference between awful rep, and amazing rep. They did the latter). Because, oh my god! Girl characters in a group of boys can actually have a personality and role of their own? They can actually not catch feelings and not be overly-spunky to the point it's annoying? Wait, wait, wait. You can write interesting, good dynamics and spice a show up without adding any romance? Who woulda' thought! Wow! In short, as someone who grew up on all of the TMNT shows and movies, Rise is by far my favorite, especially speaking as a writer myself. It's the only version of TMNT that I've rewatched multiple times. And again, the turtles aren't: Hothead (Raph), comedic relief (Mikey), the smart one (Donnie), and the responsible yet egotistical one (Leo). They have actual in depth personalities and development, even Splinter does! And the fact that they're all different turtles leaves so much room for playing into the fun facts about different turtle species! Also, quick fun fact: It was pretty much confirmed that Donnie is autistic, and Mikey has ADHD. 👍 All in all, I'm absolutely disgusted and pissed off with how this show was treated. And honestly? How it continues to be treated. While it's getting more recognition and the love that it deserves, there are still people out there who are a little too extreme in their hatred for it and try to spread said hatred as much as they can. I love this show a little too much, but you don't see me trying to force it onto others, nor butt in and spread said love in discussions about disliking the show. It's not that hard to leave people alone. Especially when it comes to *cartoon turtles.* Can we please just respect those of us who love the show, and those who hate it? Because sometimes I'm, personally, just scared of the TMNT fandom. (It seems to be growing more toxic by the day, in my experience). Sure, I'm pissed at people who judge this show so heavily to this day, so what? That doesn't give me the excuse to attack anyone. *TL;DR:* I'm really just... angry. So, so angry. At various things about all of this. Even Nickelodeon did the Rise writers dirty―from what I remember reading, they told the writers to "make it more goofy for kids," when the writers actually wanted to make it more dark. To do only what they wanted. So, the writers just had to do their best with what Nickelodeon and they, themselves, wanted.

This show made me feel nostalgic of old Saturday morning cartoons.

This amazing movie should of been in theaters no one can change my mind.

"Stretches farther than a cvs barcode" 💀💀💀

I laughed uncontrollably when you said “let that sink in “ pure comedy gold 💯😭