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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 2, Part 1

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This set contains the first twelve episodes of season 2 of the 2003 TMNT series. It's odd that 4Kids/Funi have only chosen twelve episodes, since this season divides cleanly with 13/13 (season 1 had a multi-parter and the 12/14 split made more sense). Maybe they'll revise the set before release?

Whereas season 1 returned the Turtles to a more "gritty" setting, season 2 launches them into space(and later, parallel dimensions). The first five episodes pick up from the season 1 cliffhanger and have our foursome protecting the Fugitoid robot from the Triceraton and Federation soldiers. The next three episodes finally bring the Turtles home and end with a shocking (and controversial) reveal of the Shredder. Taken with "Search for Splinter," it's a non-stop 10-part saga! The set caps off with a filler-ish recap episode, the return of the Nano robot, and introductions to the Ultimate Ninja and Leatherhead (now sans the cajun accent).

In all, it's a fun ride. Season 2 does seem a bit more random in spots, as it's more mini-arcs than one season-long arc. You might question what the whole "Turtles in Space" saga amounts to, but that pays off in spades down the line. Anyone who enjoyed the first season episodes will likely enjoy this set.

And that cover art? Awesome.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 2, Part 1
Great video. I loved all new seasons of the turtles except Fast Forward.
I have all the individual DVD's and now all of the season videos as well.

I have to admit, when I first watched this series I hated it. I was totally loving the original series and hated this rehash. I even stopped watching it half-way through the first episode only to find myself interested again SEVERAL months later. When I actually took the time to watch each episode for Season 1 to TMNT: Fast Forward, I must say... I LOVE IT!

The really like how the story is a continuation and while each episode may have its own little story, it is usually related to a previous episode in the time line. Unlike the original series, it carries a plot over several episodes which allows for a more interesting experience. I loved the original as a kid but I think I like this one a little bit better now. It's darker, graphically superior, and has more interesting story lines. If you like Season 1, you'll like Season 2 as the Turtles visit a planet or two in Space.

Although this is just like how Season 1 was handled, containing the first half of the season, which I find rather convenient than how some shows are handled these days. Picking up where Season 1 left off, this time the turtles end up in another world in outer space as well as another galaxy. The turtles start off helping a professor that had his mind transferred into that of a robot and trying everything they can to help him out every way that they can. As when the turtles get back it then picks up at the same place that Season 1 had ended, but it takes it a step further as this show of turtles is definitely has improved in many ways from that of the original show. This set of Season 2 does end with a character that was seen in the original show but he's not the same as that in that original show. I give this set 4.5 star out of 5.

If you enjoyed the Original Black & White Mirage Comic Books you suffered with the 80s toon and want a serious animated version this is for you,for my personal opinion this is the best season beacause you can see the heavy influenced of the early and final comics based on the Mirage Universe, the animation,plot,fight scenes are awesome what can i say FANTASTIC but if you are a fan boy hardcore what ever of the 80s toon this is not you its totally different and better it is a pity this version wasnt so popular.

got it for my collection it is great , thay got it to me right on time.

I know most people can't think of the turtles in space, but to my surprise, the 5 episodes off earth are a blast! The guys find themselves beamed (yes, like in Star Trek) across space, to the other end of the milky way, where they:
1)rescue a human trapped in a robots' body
2)get shanghi'ed off the planet they landed on
3)end up in an alian prison
4)break out (useing cleaning supplies and floor wax)
5)face something uglier than Shredder

and that's just the begining.

After all, how could this 1/2 a season be compleat without a vist from the most popular villian in TMNT history?

Have fun, and if you are an old school fan of the original series, watch and listen for a few joke (during the utrom evacuation)
only for us!