'87, '03, and 2012 openers each delivered fantastically, with each providing a strong foundation for each series. But I think I like the 2012 one the best.
Exemplifying the importance of the 'Turtles heading out into the world for the first time is something I felt the '87 and '03 show lacked. They'be been in the sewers for 15 years yet there isn't much anticipation or weight of intrigue on the audience's part of the 'Turtles about to venture into the great unknown.
2nd half sort of falls off, as it kind of becomes a standard "rescue April" plot, but everything else kicks such major shell. Some comedy, a bit of shell-kicking action, each character has a chance to shine, great set-up for different villains.
I do love the more relaxed feel, with an unsteady undertone, that the '03 series first episode does. Giving us a little taste without going too far into it. Essentially you could say the first ever episode of the '03 series is an episode where we see the ninja turtles move to a new house, but then you've got the little threats slightly showing their teeth, a showcase of the 'Turtles abilities, Ninja stealth, some family aspect in togetherness. It's kind of like watching the cool kid at school. He doesn't go out of his way to give you a load of reasons why you should care, he casually nods, keeps calm, but pulls you into such a level of allure and mystery that has you wanting to explore that universe.
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