TMNT: Fast Forward so far: Thoughts and Speculation (Possible Spoilers)

[waf14.my-goo.com]

Why would there be? They won't start showing the final six episodes until the fall. That, and the DVD set containing the second half of Fast Forward will be out next month, WITH those unseen episodes.

Keep in mind that they're unseen episodes unless you have Comcast.

 

[Steve-o is killer]

"Race For Glory!" and "Head of State" went up sometime around Father's Day (there were ads for "My Dad's a Rat" or some event with a name like that in honor of Father's Day). Those two are down as of Tuesday I believe.

The last four ("DNA is Thicker Than Water"; "The Cosmic Completist"; "The Day of Awakening"; and "The Zixxth Sense") went up Monday and should be avialable until sometime next month I think. My cable is down and I can't check now.

My personal opinion: "Head of State" is the best one by far. Probably the best episode of Fast Forward period. Though I was fond of a few others.

 

[Dashkhuu K]

I saw the last six episodes. Some general comments below in spoiler boxes, though nothing too specific for those who want to wait for the dvd release/network airings:

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Overall, more of the same. It's clear the creative team thought they would go on for another season, as there's no hint that the Turtles are going home anytime soon. The "Day of Awakening" finale was crammed into 1 episode, and it got the job done though it felt very rushed. The Zixx episode was a bit ho-hum compared to 'Milk Run,' and the return of the Dark turtles saw some character development in a very cliche and played-out package.

By far I was most disappointed with Head of State, the Bishop episode. You get a lot of good back story in this one, but the emotions get very sappy, melodramatic and ham-fisted. The lack of subtlety kills a great story.

I personally think we've seen the best of this season with episodes like Milk Run and Timing is Everything. The last six don't top those.

 

[noisy]

There was no episode called "My Dad's a Rat".

 

[amyyy]

hes not referring to an episode, he's referring to one of the theme airings in relation to fathers day.

 

[tulips4june]

Ok, because I'm heading out to the beach tomorrow and I won't be able to stay and watch. Just making sure.

 

[Spottie D.]

Now that you mention it, I do remember that being a quote of some sort.

 

[mmwiens]

"Edge" is relative. You can only be edgy if you have the talent to back it up, which 2K3 was a little short on. You can't be edgy if your voice talent treats the show like kiddie fare, and the writing is hit-and-miss with no clear vision on how to work through network censors and corporate mandates. BTAS and Gargoyles were edgy, TMNT wasnt in their league. The show walked a very uncomfortable line, and even if the move to FF makes the show too "out there," at least it has no problem finding an identity now.