#sorry i did another susie appreciation post it’ll happen again

[zombvibes]

if susie is supposed to be scary and mean then why :

[sutzrainbow]

Susie watches “Scroll of the Demodragon”

I thought I’d do a reaction post like @all-things-tmnt  for some of the episodes of the final season of TMNT. I’ve loved this series; I don’t think it’ll take the place of 03 in my heart, but it’s been a solid series overall and I’m sorry that it’s ending. That said, I’m glad it’s not being dragged out so it gets stale.

Welp, let’s get started with the first episode of the final season! Many thanks to @redworld96 for her effort in getting these episodes to us asap. We love you!

So we open an unspecified time after the previous episode. Wonder how long it's been?

I'd forgotten how much I'd missed this sewer set. In recent episodes we haven't spent much time in the sewer and I've really missed it.

"CASEY!" "Sorry, dude." Heheheh. Classic dialogue.

Sooooo these new enemies kinda look like demonic ETs.

It's quite unusual for Raph to want to run from a fight. Just saying.

My God I LOVE this new opening. Silhouettes, instrumental (I wasn't a fan of the theme song). And April and Karai shown fighting together YES PLEASE I'VE WANTED THAT FOR YEARS.

I love these scenes of them just chilling in the Lair. I know it hasn’t been a long hiatus, but I’ve really missed these guys. Maybe that’s because I know this is the final season.

HOLY CRAP LEO FANBOY ALERT.

Oh, I love this. Don't get me wrong, I liked that Leo gradually stopped using all those silly catchphrases and became more competant as a leader - that's great character development. But we haven't seen him fanboy out like this for a LONG time and I've missed it so much. He reminds me so much of myself in these moments.

Also, I love how incredibly natural Seth makes his fanboying sound - because Seth is also a fanboy, so he knows where Leo is coming from. Did I mention I love Seth Green as Leo?

"These are from the early 90s--" Hey, I'm from the early 90s, Donnie-- "But most of the tapes were put in a landfill because the show was deemed too disturbing for kids." IS THAT A FREAKIN' ET REFERENCE!?

BAHAHAHA I LOVE THE STNG RECREATION (that show was my childhood)

I thought they were going to have Patrick Stewart guest star for a moment - but it's just a bald Captain Ryan

LEO FANBOYING.

"It's making my eyeballs melt with joy, I LOVE this cartoon!" Leo, you are making my heart melt with joy. I LOVE this cartoon!

Annnnd the drama comes in to spoil our fun.

Pfft and Casey hijacks the story

MISSION COMMENCES LET'S GO.

We're back in the sewers set again (Yessssss) and I love the guys clearly setting out a plan

Also, did they find a landfill full of Furbys because I swear that's what those sensors are made from

April using her powers appreciation bullett

Unusual teamup of Leo and Mikey appreciation bullett

Is that a freakin' Pentagram?

THESE THINGS ARE CREEPY AS HELL

Leo being a badass appreciation bullet

But not too much, heh

MIKEY, WHAT'S HAPPENING TO YOU???

Oh, thank goodness.

"You OK, little brother?" FEELS. "Not really." MORE FEELS.

Side note: They just dislocated Leo's freakin' arm holy crap

Part 2!

I love when they deal with injuries in a realistic manner. I know this is a silly kids show about walking talking turtles, but a realistic touch is always welcome.

Dang, Leo just shrugged off a dislocated shoulder. He's strong as steel.

Raph makes a good point. Remember what happened last time you went off and didn’t call for help, little lion?

"Sounds like the perfect candidate for 'I'm the boss of a freaky cult!'" I love Mikey when he's being smart

HEHEH FORESHADOWING GHOSTBUSTERS MIKEY.

Btw, are demodragons a real mythological thing, I wonder?

Annnd we're in the dojo, and I like how the display has changed, since they left a lot of Splinter's personal items at the farmhouse.

Animation on Leo's freakin' face appreciation bullett.

I dunno about you guys, but I'm OK with them keeping Splinter around as a spirit. This is my favourite version of Splinter and any excuse we have to see more of him is welcome to me.

That said, that's pretty vague advice, Splinter. But hey, he could just be a figure of Leo's mind. That's possible too. The only person who can really make the choices here is you, Leo.

AAHHHHHH THE PICTURE IS OF LITTLE TURTLE TOTS THEY WERE SO ADORABLE OMG

Badass team travelling montage appreciation bullet

I love how the team has been working together this episode. Makes them seem really competant and in-sync.

That random bit of subtle animation on Leo's face appreciation bullet. For some reason I really love that.

Also, this is a far cry from his overly-complex hand signals back in the premiere. Remember those? And Raph's "I don't know what that means!" Good times.

CREEPY ET THINGS.

Hi Tiger Claw!

Omg appreciation bullet for that moment where they all look at Leo and he hesitates. See, I wish this show would have more subtle moments like that.

Errr... think this plan could use some work, Leo.

OK, I love how they're actually handicapping April's powers. That's a refreshing feature.

Oh, so these creature things aren't transformed humans. That's a relief. That'd be pretty dark.

Love the animation on Tiger Claw for that closeup. The animation has got so freakin' good.

HI MARK HAMILL.

It's nice that we have a brand new villain for TMNT.

COMMENCE ACTION SCENE HERE WE GO.

Mikey, pizza is not a peace commodity, sorry.

Right out of the starting gate, Kavaxas is badass. He just walks through them.

OMG HE JUST SHATTERED LEO'S SWORDS THAT IS A BIG DEAL.

OMG, APRIL SAVE THEM.

He wants to EAT them? That’s dark

I love how they're handicapping April's power.

Wtf Tiger Claw, didn't you just tell him to destroy them? Never mind.

I liked that final conversation between the team. They're crestfallen, but not absolutely trodden down, and they're immediately looking for another solution. Again, it shows them using their brains.

Bottom line? I LOVED this episode. If the others in this season are as good, it'll be one hell of a final season. Everyone was in-character and competant, there were lots of subtle moments that I loved, and Kavaxas? He's a badass. Like I said, it's great to have a brand-new villain instead of just adapting an old one. I mean it doesn't always work (Winters and the monsters in 07 being an example), but it's refreshing, and I love Kavaxas.

Here’s to Season 5!