Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Online

Every Ninja Turtles remake is going to be a little different. I was skeptical when I first saw the new character designs (months before it came out) because the brothers were different species of turtles from each other, with different weapons, and I was afraid that since Donatello was SO obviously tech-ed up and a soft-shell, that he'd just be behind-the-scenes-IT-guy and not fight much. It's not like that at all, though!

Rise is a beautiful contrast to the previous 2012 and 2003 series. It takes brighter and very aesthetically pleasing colors into character designs as well as the backgrounds. The style is different and refreshing. The action/fighting animations are also exciting and energetic.

As for the brothers' personalities, the creators did a FANTASTIC job! They took the extremes from the previous series and created a better BALANCE. That angsty, responsible Leo with a katana up his butt you saw from 2003 and 2012? Nope. He's still shown strong leadership/analytical qualities in Rise, but you get to see him having fun AS A TEENAGER and not be 100% serious.

Angry Raph with no fuse that fights all the time with Leo? Not really. In Rise, he's still quick to rush into a fight, but it's not super-angry-like, and he shows his lovable nature more prominently. He's the leader (because he's the oldest) and has to take more responsibility in this series, and it honestly works really well with the family-dynamic. His brothers look up to him and do tease him a little, but it's with a very modern, loving-sibling-like attitude.

Mikey is still the youngest, but he's not overly annoying and not, as so many people put it, "the dumb one." He's "the artist" of the group, and you can also see the energetic-younger-sibling side of him. He's the super nice, soft-hearted and playful one. It's adorable how you can see him climbing over all his brothers so casually all the time.

Donnie isn't completely dorky or placed more in the background in comparison to the other brothers. He's good for more than just his inventions! In the first episode, it was great to see him so engaged and capable when fighting! His intelligence is still prominent, but they introduced a more pronounced, dry, sarcastic humor to accompany it.

A lot of people have complained that they're all "Mikeys" or "dumb ones" now. But that's just because they all have a youthful, humorous side to them! The personalities are still pretty traditional to each turtle, but it's in a more realistic light! I mean, you can't really expect only one sibling to have a modern sense of humor, or to really like movies! These are supposed to be teenagers! For a kids show! It's lighthearted so far, and enjoyable if you can just stop yourself from expecting it to be a continuation of previous series. Also, April O'neil is an awesome, spunky, sassy sister to the turtles! She's basically family and is just as ready to jump into a fight as they are! 10/10. Side note: The voice acting is great, too. Great casting.

So far the series is enjoyable. It is beautifully animated with great action sequences. The jokes are actually clever and while the character development starts out a little slower, each turtle has personality quirks that sets them apart and I'm anticipating them to have more distinct traits in future episodes. Most people don't look beyond the 1987 show and judged this series before its release so naturally, this series has a poor rating. Give it a chance to develop. It's far too soon to attempt to bury it.

To be honest, when I first saw the character designs released I was WARY because I've always loved TMNT (2003 series was my JAM growing up) & saw a lot of deviation from what I was used to, like that the boys are all different species of turtle, raph is the designated leader, and they have different weapons (mystic yoyo, tonfa, & a single sword replacing the classic chucks, sai, & double katana). And so reluctantly I clicked on the first episode expecting to dislike it completely but ended up absolutely loving it.

First off, the character designs and animation are so full of energy and story from the get-go. I'm especially fond of the combat scenes. The turtles are different from one another in a way that audiences can read quickly, not just because the masks or tones of green are different, & it feels like each turtle has more individuality and visual interest. It's also NOT a TMNT version of Teen Titans Go. The designs and story are totally unique to this TMNT series, and their personalities aren't taken to heavy extremes. It shouldn't be seen/judged as an extension of a previous series like people see Go as being for Teen Titans.

Something that I LOVE from this series is the family dynamic & that the creators let the boys act like teenagers. They call Splinter "dad" pretty openly. They care for/get along with each other, and Leo and Raph aren't at each others' throats for once, which is REALLY refreshing to see. Leo especially is able to act like a teen, rather than being angsty about leading the team so much & it's great to see that explored in this series. The brothers tease one another in good humor,& they're still a bit inexperienced/ slip up in combat sometimes (they may be ninjas but they ARE only teenagers). Also April is treated like an extension of their family/as an equal or sister & her relationship with the turtles feels unforced/ natural.

I can understand why some (mostly older/ 30+ years old) people don't like the series. It's probably because this wasn't even created for their age demographic, and that's what they seem to be expecting of it. Older audiences grew up with different versions of the TMNT series and seem like they expected to see that almost exact same thing they grew up with in this series, just in a different animation style. They want the same personalities or villains or they want the series to fit their specific taste of entertainment. But this series explores different character personalities that fit modern times, and different routes the turtles' story could take in a refreshing way. It's not for everyone, sure, but I think the creators did an amazing job with this series. Don't let your attachment to a previous version of TMNT make you blind to all the good qualities this series has.

My 3 year old, and I really enjoy this show. At first glance I didn't know what to think of the show due to the portrayal of the characters, but they grew on me. If you are new to the ninja turtles and enjoy cartoons this show can be great for you; It is simple, creative, and entertaining. I see a lot of reviewers discrediting the show. Each creator of the TMNT has had their own interpretation of how they feel the story should be told. Consider the target audience. This show specifically has been designed to target toddlers through middle childhood. If you are a long-time fan of the ninja turtles then please watch this show with an open mind and I guarantee you will accept it and appreciate it.

Change is not always a good thing and this show definitely is guilty of that. First off the Turtles aren't even brothers anymore. They are all different species of turtles. So the family bond is lost. Their father Master Splinter has changed from a traditional Sensei rat too a loafing overweight gerbil. The people involved must have no respect for character. The original turtles aren't even close to the original concepts. Leonardo is now a sarcastic nitwit. Not the struggling leader that demonstrates quality of character that we all love. Raphael is now the leader which is kind boring because he's has always been the muscle and rebel of the team. They changed April O'Neil from a white redhead to an African American; which I don't understand because it's the base of her character. Why not just create a new character that's African American? I think that would have been a lot more interesting and fun. The biggest problem with this show is it's Nickelodeon at its worst. It's like they took Teen Titans, Ren n' Stimpy, mixed a little Sponge Bob Square Pants, slapped TMNT on it, and made a show that's isn't entertaining in the slightest. Next time Nickelodeon buy the rights to battletoads. You might get some more viewers, because true fans of the series will not continue watching this garbage. The series just doesn't feel like TMNT and that is the biggest reason it can get the shell out of here.

The animation is so fun and energetic, and I really enjoy the interactions between the brothers. I also find the boys being different species of turtles a very interesting concept.

I was a little wary of the leadership change up between Leo and Raph but I find that I thoroughly enjoy it! Leo still shows shades of his leadership qualities surfacing, so who even knows if it's a role Leo grows into later if Raph decides it's not for him!

Also April is great! Not a damsel in distress and more like a big sister to the turtles, which is great because I couldn't stand the shipping...

The only one I really don't care for in this iteration so far is Splinter, but there's plenty of time in the show to see how he changes as a character.

I haven't missed an episode yet and I can't wait to see more!

I have been a casual TMNT fan for years and this show has to be my top fave TMNT media. The story keeps me engaged, there animation is a treat, and the characters are loveable. What's not to like?

After watching the 1st few episodes I can say that this is a very fun and different take on the Turtles. The show focuses on a less experienced crew of turtles and with a new set of personalities (while similar to previous versions these are definitely a different take). The animation for the show is well done and the show is very vibrant and colorful. It's a much more playful and silly take on TMNT but it's fairly well done and a lot of fun to watch. While aimed at a younger audience there are more than a few references to classic rock bands and even other famous animations (Studio Ghibli movies!) that only adults will pick up on. And even though there's a good amount of silly humor each episode also has some very well animated action scenes. I have a few issues with the series (sometimes a little too fast paced to pick up every joke and I don't care for this take on Master Splinter) it's overall a really fun and great animated series for the Turtles.

P.S. If you're looking at a low score or bad reviews it's probably from a small but vocal group of "fans" who hate the series simply because it's different from previous iterations. Give the show a watch and decide for yourself.

The negative reviewers on this site are being babies because they changed some of the Turtles' roles, the villains are different, and April isn't white.

The animation is actually flawless; it's very very complex and creative, and clearly a lot of people have worked their butts away to pull off such feats of animation. Watch the intro sequence alone and tell me that's not good animation! The show also has an amazing collection of artists and writers. Max Collins for example, is a storyboarder on the show who has also done work for Cartoon Network's OK KO, which is fabulous as well.

I'm a cartoonist in Los Angeles, I've storyboarded, I've worked with screenplays, and I've been through 5 years of school to MAKE shows like this. This show is, as i see it, the most promising TMNT show ever. Don't listen to angry fans who are afraid of change. Change is good. Watch the show for yourself and just try to tell me you aren't entertained.

As far as story content, a lot of it is comedy, yes, but it's comedy/action, which fits the turtles so much better than trying to push heavy story and challenging dark tones onto a group of four cartoon animals who say cowabunga. The stories are immediately interesting, and the pacing wastes no time. Captivating show, awesome redesigns, fantastic animation work. This is Nickelodeon's best.

Currently 17, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a part of my life as long as I can remember. When I was a toddler I watched the box dvd sets of the 1987 series. I grew up with the live action movies, then the 2003 series, and the 2007 movie. Recently, I also fell in love with the 2012 series. Turtles always peaked my interest as it always took this weird concept and brought it to life, a family of a rat and four turtles and their crazy female side-chick April to take on the challenges of New York City. Something that always seemed to lose my interest though within these older renditions of the turtles is always the point of the show that the turtles leave this seemingly simple New York environment where the only sore thumb is them, and go on magical adventures that take place in space. However, I cannot see this happening in the 2018 reboot of the franchise as the writers were great enough to just involve magical elements from the start. I am in love with the changes they made to the series to make it an unraveling mystery. The origin story was only hinted in the first episode, something that rarely happens. April O' Neil already knew the turtles and had this fun bond, something that I enjoy, and Shredder isn't anywhere to be seen, instead this hilarious villain who had a past with the brothers that I want to see more of. It's great to jump into the series right away with fun episodes that are not only refreshing based on the story, but on the voice acting, visuals, and the comedy. The visuals are absolutely gorgeous. When 90% of reboot shows now-of-days are all 2D with errors left and right, or are just so simple it is difficult to get invested, the turtles reign with this blend of 2D and 3D-looking environments. Also, unlike the 2012 show, the use of 2D allows for a lot more variety in characters, already seen when episode 3 takes place in a new environment with a dozen new 2D characters. This was a problem with me in old installments of the franchise because New York never felt full, but this show, it has quantity of people, and it doesn't feel cheap. I can feel the heart in the way the characters are being taken care of, in the unique style of the show, and even the genuine bonds between the brothers and their sister from another mister. I love it! By the way, it is just another compliment on my list, but thank you for making Master Splinter a hilarious dad figure who is lazy and watches his soap operas. That is something I absolutely enjoyed from the 2007 film, and now I get to see that more!

Thank you!

I think where everyone's disappointment comes from is the fact that they want to see all TMNT series as though they were chronological continuations of each other rather than different iterations with their own interpretations of the turtles. Too many shows nowadays try to be deep and end up falling flat on their face with the melodrama and that's how it felt with the 2012 series for me. It's nice to see the turtles and April in something lighthearted yet still entertaining for all ages!

I love this new spin on the series. i love how the art style is reminiscent to that of an anime while still looking like a western cartoon. i really like the new designs, April and Raphael especially, and i love how the turtles are all different species of turtle now. their new personalities are great too, they're a lot more laid back and act a lot more like teenagers now compared to the 2012 CG Nick TMNT. the humor is great, lots of visual gags and character expressions, plus the dialogue exchanged between some of the characters is really funny (my favorite so far is in the episode 'Repo Mantis', when Donnie calls Mikey a softie and Mikey replies with "That really hurts my feelings!") i really think that this is really something great, and the fact that this show only has a small cult following (so far) makes me sad, but i really hope this does well and hopefully revives the franchise. i really thought that it would be over for the turtles after the train wreck that was 2012 TMNT but this really gives me hope for the future of the turtles ????

I want to remark this isn't like teen Titans go, because the plot goes to somewhere. The word Rise implies that eventually the show will develop and the characters will grow. At the moment, we have the kind of wacky adventures we had in the 80s adapted to the nowdays.

The jokes are boring, the episode plots sound very interesting but are executed poorly. Some of the turtle cast dont have memorable voices, they sound so average. The colors are brilliant! But that doesn't make up for how dissapointing the show is overall. Its like every moment needs to be bleeding comedy but with zero of the charisma. I honestly do enjoy some key changes like the turtle species change and how details from the classic comics are used in this new show but so far its not enough to make me want to buy the merchandize and no other child in my large family (and relatives) have turtle merch on their Christmas list, which is very disappointing. I first saw the turtles when I was in middle school and now that I'm an adult I was excited over the reboot of my favorite childhood show, its the perfect opportunity to bond with my siblings and kid cousins about my favorite reptiles but the show is so boring that not a single kid in my family will dare watch this show with me. Utter dissatisfaction, at least there's way past older versions of this show I could watch, Ill be skipping the 2018 show and go watch reruns of previous reboots.

Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is definitely a bigger departure from the series lately, going back to 2-d style animation, for starters, but most of the new things it brings to the table are positive changes. The characters have fun new takes, and have a welcome friendly dynamic to their team. The animation for the series is also incredibly well done, and especially shines in action scenes.

The only real problems is the quick-paced nature making it hard to keep up with the episode, and leading to missing either minor jokes or key plot points. Some jokes can fall flat as well, you often can tell the writers are really trying to make it work, but they just do not.

Amazing, smooth, fun animation with good background music. The characters all have a new look and personality and I really like that because we're so used to the same attitudes and tropes from previous versions. The brothers actually act like young teenagers and have fun and their weapons are extremely cool. Just because it's new and different doesn't mean it's bad and doesn't pay homage to the earlier shows.

So do the ones obviously marking insightful reviews as unhelpful. You know who you are. Go ahead and press that "No" before you read anything as usual.

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a refreshing reboot, which departs from the well-known tropes that have defined the turtles until now. Many old fans regard this as a terrible thing, but is it really? When did exploring characters in different situations become bad writing? When did defining a character based on a SINGLE TRAIT become GOOD writing? A lot of knee-jerk reactions involve the change in dynamics, calling them "all Mikey" simply because they all now have a sense of humor, but I respectfully disagree, if anything this is an unobservant view, they are distinct even with the few episodes out. Not to mention, strange developments such as Raph's not ideal leadership seems to be foreshadowing for Leo eventually taking over, who is lazy at this point but seems to have the charisma for it. Splinter is very polarizing for many, but it'd only make him more interesting when he turns the "on" button for badass ninja father mode, he's not THAT all the time, I believe it'll be one of the more interesting things when you find that the dad you knew as lazy finally reveals how much secrets he's been hiding. Personally, it's fascinating. It hints at how he no longer wanted to be involved, but he will eventually be forced to be. But I digress.

The backgrounds are wonderful and vibrant, assisting in the telling of the story. Usage of anime-esque techniques works in its favor, the fights are dynamic with camera and ambitious close-ups and zoom outs, character expressions are full of life and fun to watch, not only in their face but in their hand gestures. Rather than experiencing the awkwardness of traditional brothers-butting-heads from more angst-ridden versions, we get camaraderie of the turtles that feel like ACTUAL teenagers. Sure, it might feel slightly overplayed at points with some outdated lingo, but otherwise it's accurate to how teens are nowadays. Even with their incompetence in battle at the start of the series it's delightful to watch, combined with anticipation that one day they will be as breath-taking as the moves they've done in the opening. Plus, while I don't expect it to turn suddenly 100% dark in tone (gross), it is ripe for character development for the teens to grow up a little.

The pacing of 11-minute episodes seems to be an issue for many people, but for the most part, I find it fine? And not only for the kids, it's great for adults whose humor it resonates with for a little pick-me-up and wanting to see some flashy fights with the small breaks of free time they have. Timing is snappy, wastes no filler and goes ahead at a speed others consider breakneck, but for me personally I consider lack of a break in immersion. That it starts off lighthearted is good, it puts more at stake once you've cared about the characters that you discover their origin stories in this. Not that many cartoons reveal backstories in the first episode nowadays, it's a solid move to start in medias res.

As with most things, a lot of your enjoyment will depend on how much you like the humor. I can respect people who drop the series after the test drive that it just doesn't mesh. Not so much the ones who have enough free time in their day to bomb ratings on a show that isn't technically out yet.

Love this new series. It's more zany but still very enjoyable to watch. It's nonstop comedy, has action and the turtles are so adorable and funny together. It's all for big fun where the turtles learn how to be true heroes.

Turtle power to all, ladies and gentlemen!

I was born in 1990. And my first and most favorite animated series was ninja Turtles. Since then, these are my favorite characters and I have been watching their development in modern culture throughout my life.

So, TMNT (1987-1996). Solid classic.Humorous and funny teenage heroes and their adventures. TMNT (2003-2010). Turtles for adults, good animation, eyes without pupils(except last season). Very interesting stories inspired by original comics. Good! TMNT (2012-2017). Kid's series. Awesome animation with children's stories. Pretty.

And Rise of the TMNT (2018-) A brand new incarnation of the old heroes - dizzying, stunning and fun! And they are interesting to watch. Just try to give them a chance and you will not regret it!

I'm 28 years old and I still love ninja turtles. And I believe in them. Try it and you will like it.

Kawabanga!

I really like the new show. Sure, it may not follow the mold of the others but that makes it awesome! its a new unique look at the turtles! I watched the first episode and laughed! It's funny and really cute!! I hope they keep going with this!

So as the show went on, i found myself ADORING this! I changed my rating from 8 to 10 because it deserves it. It's a total shame that all of these old 'fans' are really messing with the ratings, because if they actually went in with an open mind, i'm sure they'd like it a lot! It's not supposed to replace the old turtles, it's a new and exciting take from BEFORE the turtles have fully developed into ninjas! The animation is consistently exciting and dynamic (If im going to be honest, it is the MOST dynamic show i've probably seen TO DATE, and I've seen a bunch of action cartoons) and on top of that, the characters really bounce off of each other super well! The colors are incredible and it really brings that night time vibe out, and honestly, since its the beginning, I can already tell it's going to get better from here.

This is the first mutation of the TMNY that my 4 yr old doesn't like. And she's right.

The animation is incredibly distracting to watch, but the writing/acting is the really problem. Every line and every character is trying to be the funny one. Mike, Don, Leo, and splinter are all trying to be the dumb funny one. So there is no one for them to play off of. The result is dialogue that sounds like an endless series of one liners rather than characters that actually talk to each other. The character variety that creates interpersonal dynamics is what makes the show in all previous iterations... or as my 4 yr old put it "why is everyone always talking so loud?"

This is an incredibly fresh and enjoyable iteration of the TMNT franchise! The animation and design is stunningy spectacular and original! PEOPLE! GIVE THIS SHOW A CHANCE!!!!

As someone who loves tmnt I really liked the new show the colors for each scene is pretty awesome I really like the new bodytypes for them also it has a nice rhythm and the jokes aren't bad I think people need to realize this is also for kids to so don't be a walnut and give this show a chance

This show is fine. The new animation style is subjective, I personally don't mind the jumpy 90's esk art style and animation, and the comedy is pretty mediocre too, but time will tell for that. The voice acting is also fine, Ben Schwartz is great as Leo and Raph's voice is good too, but Greg Cipes as Mikey and Rob Paulsen as Donnie might've been better for these roles. Also, John Cena, REALLY? The new slobby Master Splinter is not my cup of tea (he kinda reminds me of The Ancient One from the 2003 series) and Raph being leader is cool as he is my favorite turtle, but his character is a little less likable this time around. The plots and villains are good too. Overall a pass but better than the other stuff on Nick nowadays.