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I love the teenage mutant ninja turtles. This is the cartoon that got me into the turtles. Now before we start I like the 1987 version of the turtles. They were a lot of fun especially in Season 1,2,3,6, and 7. But it seems outdated by today's standards. Now this series is based off the Mirage comics and does them justice. Most of the episodes are based stories from the comics and also show characters from them as well, while adding some new characters. While this show is based off the Mirage comics, the show has things from the 1987 cartoon such as the multi color headbands.

While the fans of the 1987 cartoon say that this show is not like the 1987 cartoon. I got news for them. It's not suppose to. I say the same thing to the fans of Batman: the Animated Series. It's suppose to be different. Imagine if every cartoon remake had the same formula as the original. It would be boring. And you couldn't tell the difference. Now on to the review. The show has good character development, stories and animation. I would say this is the best TMNT cartoon to date.

This series is amazing, it has the comic essence, dark and gritty, it has amazing story arcs, I don't even know which TMNT adaptation I like the most, whether this one or the 2012 one.

I was watching this when it came out. was only a kid. and made so many memories with friends over this show and the game that came with it, having most of the dvds myself i have seen some in recent years and am surprised by some of the dark story lines and grittiness it represents. i enjoyed the dark stories and though of it in a mature sense. without a doubt the best version on TMNT from seasons 1-5 are my favourites. will probably watch them soon again

I just have to say one thing WOW!!!!!!! When I heard they were bringing back the turtles i was expecting a show very much like the show i grew up watching, insted what i got was something i never expected, insted of the chessy jokes and endless pizza refrences I saw a half hour of butt kicking, turtle excitement. Based more on the comic book then the original this new series is darker and more action oriented then the original. With the shredder who is totally evil and doesn't tolerate failure. and deals out a harsh punishment to whomever fails him. Case in point with Dr. Baxter Stockman whom has his left eye taken out when his mouser robots fail in there duties. The style of animation is reminnesent of "Batman Beyond" and it's action is unmatched, no other show has it's delightfull mix of action and comedy, but it's not totaly unlike it's predecessor, mikey is still as goofy as ever, leo is still the leader, donny is still the smart one, raph is- well raph is raph, and splinter is the calm soul who holds the group together. so i suggest if your a child of the 80's like me and are one with your inner child check it out Saturday mornings on the fox box check your local listings for time and channel.

Thank you all creators for this masterpiece and for beautiful childhood.

I really don't know why everyone loves the 80's show so much; it was WAY too campy from me. This version is much darker, and more faithful to the original comic books. Many of the story arcs from the show are actually taken directly from the comics, like Donatello's one-shot and the showdown at the antiques shop. All of the characters are voiced really well and are complex and interesting to watch too. I'm deducting one star because I really didn't like the FF and Back to the Sewer bits (the last 2 seasons) because the animation just looked weird and the tone became too serious... it basically became an entirely different series. Still, this is right up there with the great ones, and I was really sad when it came to an end.

The 2003 series is an above-average revamp of the Ninja Turtles concept. Many story lines are adapted directly from the original comics now, and the overall tone is much darker and grittier than the classic 80s series (though its still light-hearted enough to qualify as Saturday morning fare). The series also has lots of continuity and plot development for fans to chew on, so you won't be getting Shredder hatching the same tired scheme every episode.

It's not a perfect series, mainly because 4Kids is the financial backer. The show gets away with quite a bit more than you'd expect from seeing 4Kids' other productions, but every so often an episode suffers as censorship kicks in and chafes a potentially stronger story. Like other 4Kids shows the voice talent is drawn from an extremely small pool, so acting ranges from pretty good (the main cast) to downright poor (walk-on characters). And on the creative end, the scripts and dialogue feel like they could use another pass in the writers room to get rid of the clichés and add more depth.

TMNT 2003 is pretty much "Justice League" if the classic 80s series is Superfriends, only it's not quite as sophisticated. But that's okay, the Turtles were always different from other superheroes. Some fans will infinitely prefer the classic series as its the one they grew up with, but for anyone interested in seeing how Turtle power has translated to a new generation of fans, this show is worth checking out.

This show was the best part of the week every Saturday morning when it came on the tv. TMNT is absolutely amazing and the show still holds up to this day!!

Along with Spider-Man (1994) this was my favorite TV-show when I was a kid. I have watched it in it entirety recently and it holds up even now when I am 23. I'll admit that I was a little displeased with the last two seasons, but aside from that it was great.

This 2003 rendition of the mean, green ninja team is to this day still the one truest to the source material with its darker and more brooding tone and a good use of shading on the characters. Every turtle also gets good character arcs throughout the series fitting their individual personalities which gives them more than just the one-note characteristics we have come to know.

The drama including the turtles themselves isn't the only well rounded character accomplishment, because we're also presented with a Casey Jones whose backstory was finally done right and ties him closely together with Rapael especially but also the Purple Dragons gang lead by Hun. But what tops the 2003 Ninja Turtles is the both frightening and complex Shredder who is not at all like the angry brat in the 80's show. The many forms he takes throughout the show is overwhelming and showcased a variety of designs and incarnations that were both awesome and creative.

The overall look of this show is just great. It may have a darker tone to it, but the animation is both detailed and colourful and once again, the designs of the characters are perfect, but yeah, for some reason they changed the style radically for the last two seasons. I remember something about the show was getting too dark for the producers (and yes, there are a couple of really disturbing moments in season 4 especially), and that they wanted to sell toys.

But still, with the heavy involvement from one of the creators of the Ninja Turtles, Peter Laird, we got far closer to an accurate portrayal of the team whilst still creating new and exciting adventures, and if the entire series had kept the serious tone and the look from the first five seasons, I would have given it a 10, because this is the truest rendition of the Ninja Turtles we'll most likely see in a long time.

The 2003-2010 "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" animated series is a triumphant return to the beloved franchise, balancing nostalgic roots with fresh elements to captivate a new generation. The series revitalizes the iconic quartet, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael, in a visually dynamic and action-packed adventure. The storytelling, characterized by well-crafted plot arcs and character development, elevates the series beyond nostalgia, creating a dynamic narrative that engages both longtime fans and newcomers. The series infuses modern animation techniques, resulting in a visually compelling and emotionally resonant experience. The series remains central to the franchise, focusing on camaraderie, humor, and deeper themes.

TMNT. Man, those were great cartoons right alongside Transformers, Voltron, Thundercats, and various other childhood favorites. When TMNT '03 came along, I was so enthusiastic about it; what more can a fan want than a bigger budget, more serious show with their favorite green heroes from ages past? In the case of TMNT: Fast Forward, the results are nothing less than mediocre. For one thing, since already establishing impressive groundwork, the creators took a bizarre detour and went the "Joel Shumacher" route with more clownishly childlike humor, weak story lines and flat, dull-as-a-washed-up-actor action scenes with no substance whatsoever. It's not enough that the characters have become the butt of so many unfunny jokes but when you have one of the more important characters such as Splinter taking a back seat while his "student's are getting their arse handed to them, one must wonder how can a father figure be so cold and distant. He's essentially a narcissist!!! So Casey and April O'Neal had a son, so what? He basically added nothing remotely significant to the mythos. Aside from revealing things from their previous encounters from enemies of the past (namely Shredder), his relationship with the main characters leave them nothing but a empty refrigerator of clichés and pariahs of other cartoons.

I do give this show some props though. The animation is good and the creatures and worlds are impressively realized given that the previous series had much better set pieces. They're certainly nice to look at but the effect is rather meh at best Unfortunately the main fault of FF is that it lacks the ingredient that makes a show enjoyable: Fun. None of the magic that was so apparent in the 2003 series is here. The only sigh of relief is when the Lost Episodes came out. Those alone can run circles around this piece of trash.

An abomination. Avoid.

I will have to say that while I love the OS, this new one is far superior. The best part of the show is the story lines. By being closer to the original comic book, you can expect to see great episodes packed with the kind of action the OS never delivered. You can also expect to see episodes based on ones for the old comics.

The characters are also better represented. Not only are they off that whole pizza obsession thing, but they're also very hardcore(while still being humorous). Leo is still the dedicated leader, Don is still the brains, Mikey is still the lovable goof, and now, Raph is the hot-headed angry turtles that he was in the comics. But not just the turtles, April, Splinter, Casey, Leatherhead, Baxter Stockman, and of course The Shredder have also been improved and made closer to they're comics selves. And creating great new characters like Traximus, Ultimate Ninja, Draco, and Agent Bishop just adds to the greatness. Plus, we get to see characters from the old comic be introduced for the first time like Renet and Karai.

The animation has greatly improved, adding a dark tone to the series, and the music really fits the tone. And even the voice acting has improved. The only thing wrong with the series is the theme song, but that's a minor detail.

With co-creator Peter Laird working closely with the show, it has gone far beyond all the other TMNT shows and has now become the best cartoon intended for kids on t.v. today. I give the series an 11 out of 10, it's that good.

I'll admit, I fall into the majority of people who can't get into season 6. It lacks everything that made the first 5 seasons great. The turtles were different. They were intelligent, had well developed personalities, and they looked awesome. Season 6 made them too goofy, though I don't really consider it to be the same show, as it is so different than the first 5 seasons.

As for the first 5 seasons. Oh my God, I can't explain how hooked I was. My guilty pleasure every single night was getting a snack and watching one or two episodes, for a couple months straight. Here I am, at 28 years old, finding a turtle series that could still interest me, not just as a nostalgic source, but really hook me and make me excited to see what the next episode had in store. Season two is the single greatest version of the turtles ever. They travel to all types of places and dimensions, while still having plenty of time in New York City to do all the things they normally do. I grew up an avid watcher of the original 1980's cartoon, but I have no problem admitting that the 2003 version is the best of the best. The shredder is awesome, the story arcs (Turtles in Space) were great, the characters were so varied and exciting. Hun and the purple dragons play a huge role. The very first moment of this series shows the four turtles backed against a wall, as Leo narrates, "Me and my brothers are in a mess of trouble," and, "He's wrong, we're not wearing costumes," and what follows is over 100 episodes of pure TMNT entertainment. I love these version of Mikey and Donny. They are still the goof-ball and the nerdy scientist, yet they are still strong, dangerous, highly-skilled ninjas who are nearly equal to Leonardo and Raphael, who in the 2012 series are clearly the strong ones. Ahhh everything about the first 5 seasons of this series is perfect, and thus it deserves a 10 star rating. The turtles have never been so deeply developed, so incredibly complex, and the show has never featured so much action. Plus we get to see the turtles training, as well several glimpses into their childhood (these episodes are so heart-warming). This season really covered EVERYTHING the turtles could ever do, even being spooky in a few episodes. Plus, there is a Michelangelo Christmas episode that is literally one of the most inspirational things I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Without a doubt my, favorite television series ever.

This is the best Turtles cartoon ever made. A perfect blend.

After being disappointed with the outdated and overrated 80's version, this was a breath of fresh air. The turtles are way more interesting here as we see their own psychology grow and learn some valuable lessons. The tone is exactly as it should be a balance of light and darkness, though there are some disturbing moments (such as when Leonardo decapitates Shredder and Splinter's story of origin), but thankfully it's more mature. Leonardo and Michaelangelo are my favorites as they are the serious swordsman leader and comic relief respectively. What's better is that there is now a genuine plot for a big picture as the turtles have to try and do more than just thwart evil. No more silly nonsense like the 80's version had.

I used to watch this show when I was smaller and I loved it as a kid. I recently went and watched it again and I appreciated it more and more the characters,the animation and the storyline was just excellent. The only thing I would like is for them to give master splinter a bigger role but that was a small gripe otherwise the show was perfect and would highly suggest that you watch it. It doesn't seem to get boring and keeps you entertained.

It may sound silly to call a show a work of art but characters, and overall story is magnificent in this series.

The new TMNT is closer to the comics, but still complete with irrevent humor and fun. The series creators have definately made the series not only an ode to the comic book source, but seem to have made many other references to the comic books that doubtlessly influences Laird and Eastman.

The animation style is somewhere between Men in Black and Batman: The Animated Series, and while not as stylized as either of the two, is functional and adaquate. The action sequences are the main draw, when they are allowed to really gain momentum.

There are a lot of twists and turns in this story, and it should appeal to fans of both the comic and 80's cartoon. The only problem I have with the series is when the cartoon takes a detour spanning 6+ episodes in the middle of a crucial storyline. Take my word for it: beware when the Turtles go into space. While chuck full of one or two Star Wars references, its frustrating to consider the forces at work for the rest of the storyline, on Earth, stopping while the Turtles are off fight outer-space triceratops.

Overall, a good show, and the current highlight of my Saturday mornings. ***1/2

The perfect adaptation of the TMNT comics, the best ever made! I like the tone, the character development, the humour, the action, the dialogues, the scenario, and everything about this show! It's a Masterpiece, 10/10!

There is not much I can say about this show. Well... I love it! It is very funny and the turtles are more serious than the old series which I like. I like the way they made shredder more so this time around. The only thing that I don't like is season 7. It's because they changed the animation too much! Also,there eyes look weird but other than that it is pretty good! The theme song was okay but not as good as the old series. The season 4 edition was a little better,but I hated the season 6 and 7 theme songs. One more thing I didn 't like,why do they always talk about pizza but they never actually eat it! Oh well no biggie! This show is 10 times as good as the old show! It gets a 10 out of 10!!!

I use to watch teenage mutant ninja turtles the 1987 series as a kid and use to love it. i recently watched a few episodes of that same series online recently and i don't get that same jolt i use to get. I started watching this series 2003 which follows the comics on a darker side but not to dark since it is a kids show. This series rocks these guys are how the teenage mutant ninja turtles should be remembered as. The weapons are awesome it has some great action and some real good story lines. The only drawback of this amazing series is though is that 4kids is running the show so you know they are going to be censoring some stuff out but still the show gets in some kool and dark stuff in it. yea but this series is still pretty sick with Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo and Raphael kicking some major shell. The voice acting is not to bad animation is top notch. The series has some awesome villains that don't get beaten so easily unlike the older series (the real shredder) The series has a lot of surprises for the fans every season somethings changing keeping it fresh and new. I wish it didn't have to end I'm currently watching season 6 and I think 7 is the last one thats it. Nickalodean is picking the franchise up from mirage and 4kids and they are going to be creating cg animated television series which i probably watch but I'm not really into cg animation. yea the only reason i give this series a 9 is because of 4kids other than watch this show and get reading because your in a shella of a show