wow I watched part one like a few minutes ago and suddenly you drop part 2

The intro was the best thing about this video. I don't really mind season one all that much as a whole, because I feel that they were seeing what worked.

Nostalgia can be dangerous sometimes, and I enjoy your series breaking down the original series for what it was. Thankfully, it looks like the original series was still enjoyable, but definitely not perfect.

I swear the clinton bit just adds to your unpredictable sense of humor. Good video btw.

That intro was too good for KZfaq

I think the worst part about the old series is that it got cancelled and didn't even wrap up the plot it had just started. As a kid my sister and I were always quite sad we never got to see the end of it, so we were so heartbroken years later when we found out it was in fact the last episode. As heartbroken as Beast Boy :(

Really looking forward to him discussing the Terra arc.

Warner bros better deliver on Teen Titans Season 6.

Sorry, but i do have to disagree on Two points. I think the order of the episodes actually makes sense. It seems to be done in a way that implies that there was passage of time between one Meeting with Slade and the other, making the amount of frustration Robin is felling have a lot more context. Think about season two too, think about how weird it would have been if the show just brought terra back the episode she was gone? I actually think this sort of passing and spacing between parts of a single story arc makes the show overall more effective. So yeah, i think it makes sense, Slade is patient, he would rather wait than rush operation and risk getting caught by the titans, so there are a few episodes of downtime. I would also like to mention, that the parallels drawn between Slade and Robin are that they are both manipulative( obvious with Slade, shown in Red X with Robin) and obsessive (Specially with one another) so it is kind of a well established parallel.

I personally loved the Slade/Robin Arc specifically the best out of all the arcs. However, I think it was mostly my imagination filling in the gaps, and using info from later seasons to make it more compelling than it should have been. Probably not the best way to look at something objectively, but I something personally don't feel guilty about doing. My view of the season 1 arc was like this (3 page essay incoming): We have Robin here that recently left Batman because he felt that Bruce's style of silent obsession and determination to stop crime and avenge his parents lead him to become too dark and harsh with criminals to get what he wanted to know. He leaves Gotham, goes to Jump City, and gets some friends he is willing to share his life and feelings with, who he can connect with and show his true personality. Then comes Slade, an almost wraith like being, unable to be grasped or captured, someone who seems to be always one step ahead of him on the strategic front and can easily best him in a fight, and can almost look through Robin into his mind. He can't outsmart him, he can't outfight him, he can't even really get close to him. This is something he has NEVER seen Batman deal with, and as such is almost a mental torment to him because he can't understand how to overcome it. He becomes so obsessed over Slade he becomes emotionally and morally clouded, and decides he can't trust his friends, they will only slow him down, he can't play Hero, that doesn't work against such criminals. He can't stick to the light, he has to go under the table to get what he wants. This is exactly what he left behind, but for now he can't see that. So Red X happens, and Robin is proven once again to be 3 steps behind Slade no matter what he tries. Then the Apprentice episodes (with a great dream scene also) and Robin has basically lost his way in terms of what is acceptable for him, attacking someone who he has no evidence against, but thinks *might* know something about Slade (resemble anyone?) and is constantly edging ever closer to the one he proclaims he is nothing like. He can feel that too, but can see no other way to win. He gets separated from his friends, but discovers a way to get close to Slade. Seizing this opportunity, he abandons them completely in pursuit of Slade, and once again falls into his trap. Think about Robin now, a month ago, he had everything he wanted. He left Batman to do a more dignified style of crimefighting, gained himself 4 friends he is close to and cares about, and could act like himself, now here he is, having returned to an antihero status even worse than Batman ever was, abandoned his friends in a desperate pursuit of someone he couldn't overcome, now under the control of Slade, forced to fight his friends and become an enemy of the law. Then the turning point, where after having fought and beaten his friends, refuses to hurt Starfire, and realizes for the first time how much control Slade has over him, how much he has lost in pursuit of him, and how close he is to losing the battle to not become like Slade. In fact, he already lost the battle to separate himself from Batman, and is well on his way to become worse. Robin then makes the decision to put what he has gained over his own life (and sure enough his friends are also willing to do the same) and overcome Slade through it, validating his beliefs on the importance of having people he cares about close to him, and through that becomes different from Batman and overcomes Slade which he couldn't do without it. A satisfying and deep character arc to start off a legendary series (we still have 2.5 such arcs left) Another great thing about Teen Titans is that the characters are rarely perfect after having overcome their challenge and still struggle with their personal issues, and in Haunted (the best singular episode IMO) we see that Robin still has to struggle with his obsession countering his desire to care for the people he cares about. These are the things that stick around in your memory for years, and still have an effect on you to this day.

I think Mad Mod was the first episode I saw of Teen Titans, and then the Switched episode. Those two definitely got their share of reruns. To be fair, they are the more filler episodes that you don’t really need context to understand and thus are easy to air individually

Rewatching the show and these videos are coming out at the perfect pace.

If you liked "Nevermore" the best, then season 4 will probably be your favorite. It's by far my favorite season and I know many others would agree with me. The episodes that focus on Raven are almost always the favorites at least for most people that I have talked to about the teen titans, and that season mainly focuses on her and her destiny. She has a lot of depth to her character even though she may not show it all the time. Her relationship with her father is brutal and there is more overall emotion in that season than the rest of the seasons combined in my opinion. You could say The Terra story arc was fairly emotional as well but the Trigon/Raven story arc is done so damn well. When I remember the original Teen Titans the first thing that comes to mind is the last 3 episodes of season 4 (The End parts 1-3) - The teen titans fighting evil versions of themselves(their demons), Robin having to team up with Slade in the underworld so that Robin can save Raven, and Slade can get his "soul.. or whatever it is" from the underworld, and the ending where Raven finally stands up to Trigon and defeats him instead of giving up on hope like she had before (which was something she learned from Robin, who wouldn't give up hope no matter what even though the world had basically ended already) The buildup to these episodes with "Birthmark" and "Prophecy" made it all the more epic and satisfying when the final battle arrived and many people say that all of those episodes combined is easily a movie quality story which I absolutely agree with.

Wow teen Titans like clone wars 2008 started bad became great ended abruptly after 5th season on cartoon Network and the rest of the seasons are getting revived now

You do not disappoint, man. These last few episodes focusing on the Robin/Slade arc were a turning point in the way I viewed the show. Until then, I enjoyed the general episodic stories focusing on the team doing what they do best. But once it got to "Apprentice" parts 1 and 2, the show went in directions with it's story that, to my then eight-year-old self, blew my mind: Robin joining the bad guy? No way! Having to wait a whole week to figure out how this was gonna end? Your killing me here! And then seeing Robin having to fight his friends despite not wanting to do so? Holy crap! And it all ends on such a satisfying end with them fight Slade. How that made me so eager for Season Two! In retrospect, I guess I learned to really appreciate storytelling where, for a time, things wouldn't be so cut-and-dry for the heroes, and how that can really elevate the stakes for them and make the resulting action so much more compelling. And given what would come in later seasons, it pretty much got better from there. :D I guess if you're doing a Part 3, then I once again await to hear what you have to say next. ;)

Loving your reviews, and I did see some similarities between Slade and Robin when I rewatched it. They’re both, obviously, able to be driven to the point of obsession and they have very similar combat styles. That’s about it though.

it is as good as I remember, I have the entire 5 seasons on DVD and Ive re-watched it in its entirety like a good 30-40 times. Im always completely entertained.

I *LOVED* this show as a kid. It was my *FAVORITE* show back then! These videos are great. I hope you continue to review the other seasons as well. 😁

I remember seeing an interview with someone who worked on the show. They said that they wanted to throw in off-topic episodes to break free from the main storyline. Whether doing so was a good decision or not is up for debate. As a kid, the episodes that didn't focus on Robin and Slade became some of my favorites.

Robin was always I favorite titan ever since 2003.

You know what bugs me? I could have SWORN that "Go!" was the first episode in the series, but NOPE, it's a late Season 5 episode. This makes me upset.

I recently rewatched a good chunk of s1, and definitely felt a lot of this. Made me worry. Glad it’s not just me, so far at least. I think I’ll keep my rewatch paced with these videos. Sounds like fun.

I got recommended the first video via youtube's algorithm, and was very impressed by both of these looks into the first season of the show. Like you I never watched the show to completion, and haven't seen it since I was a kid. Your logical and clear way of expressing your opinions have been great to watch. I hope you continue this series, or at the very least continue this style of video, it was very entertaining!

I'm glad to hear you review this.

With your criticisms in mind, here's how I would have structured the first season. I'm not gonna drastically rewrite anything (though there are a few edits here and there) and this is more just about how to better use what's already here. Episode 1: "Mad Mod" A solid, standalone episode that heavily features the basic character traits of all the titans and really sells you on the blend of zany comedy, abstract visuals, and fun action that becomes the the show's identity. Episode 2: "Sisters" Dives deeper into Starfire's character and shows her dynamic with Robin in particular. Episode 3: "The Sum of His Parts" Dives deeper into Cyborg's character and further reinforces the team dynamics with the barbecue scene. Episode 4: "Divide and Conquer" Now the argument between Robin and Cyborg has meaning, thanks to having three episodes to get to know these characters. I'd also highlight that everything about Cinderblock releasing Plasmus and using him as a distraction for an attempted robbery shows that there is an intelligent puppet master in the underworld. The episode ends with Slade's reveal, saying he'll need to be careful about the Titans in his future schemes. Episode 5: "Forces of Nature" Everything about the conflict between Beast Boy and Starfire needs reworking, and overall the episode is too preachy. But by putting it here, right after the Cinderblock and Plasmus episode, we reinforce Slade's manipulative nature. Add in a scene of him ordering his men to move in to steal something or other right after he uses Thunder and Lightning to start the fire episode, only for Robin to interrupt him and then they start fighting. Slade retreats and then comments about Robin has piqued his curiousity. Episode 6: "Nevermore" This is the start of a string of stand alone episodes that give the audience an opportunity to take a breath after the last two episodes about Slade and familiarize themselves with other Titans. I put Nevermore first because it's the strongest out of these stand alone episodes and thus helps the audience get fully invested in the series. Episodes 7 and 8: "Deep Six" and "Car Trouble" These episodes are the weakest of Season 1 in my opinion, and putting them here in the middle of this little filler marathon makes the most sense since the audience is already invested from the stronger first six episodes. Episode 9: "Switched" The last stand alone episode, this is the first real episode with life or death stakes for our main characters and is the signal of a tonal shift for the last four episodes, which will form an arc leading to the season finale. Episode 10: "Final Exam" Replace the opening scene of the headmistress talking about HIVE with Slade commenting on how he's been observing the Titans in their battles against Trident and the Puppet King, thus making these stand alone episodes feel more important, and has devised a strategy to eliminate them once and for all, implying that HIVE only defeats the Titans because of Slade's manipulation. This helps better explain why HIVE becomes a joke in later seasons since they start operating independently of Slade, and having this episode so much later in the series really sells the shock when the Titans suffer their first meaningful defeat and start to fall apart. Instead of Slade explaining to the headmistress that the whole episode was to "deliver a message," we have Slade staring at the monitor and say to himself "I trust I have your attention, Robin." or something like that. Episode 11: "Masks" This is already a great episode, and all that needed changing was having it closer to the season finale to strengthen the overall narrative of Season 1. Having it right after "Final Exam" feels more plausible as well as it makes Robin's Red X ploy feel like a direct response to Slade using HIVE to temporarily take control of Titans Tower. Episodes 12 and 13: "Apprentice" I think having this right after "Final Exam" and "Masks" turns what was already a good two part season finale into a stronger four episode arc to close out the season.

for a part 3 for season two please!

"When the going gets tough he refuses to accept help and choose to rely entirely on himself." Guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree

I've enjoyed these two videos you posted. The title of these videos really caught my eye. I remember really liking the show but I don't remember if it was any good. Like you, there were occasions where my taste was questionable as a kid. For some reason I was hoping that Teen Titans wasn't as good as I remembered. I don't know why. Especially considering I love loving the things I love. I don't know, man. In any case, I look forward to seeing your thoughts on the rest. Nice work, man.

I will say that I think you're criticisms of this season are very valid. From what I remember, your gripes with Slade aren't really ever addressed fully but I do think he improves as a villain just because we want to see our heroes to triumph over him considering all the damage, both physical and emotional, he does to the titans by Season 5. That being said there are some stronger villains for this show that I look forward to you talking about (particularly the Season 4 villain and that villain's connection to a particular titan). Next season (which I'm pretty sure you've already watched) introduces Terra and with her a lot more of that nuance you were looking for, for Beastboy, so I'm excited to see you talk about it!

Me: AYYYY the second part is out! Let me just- Clinton joke: Me: ...*instantly clicks the like button without even knowing the content of the rest of the video* Real talk though, great continuation. Interesting point about how Raven and Starfire have the most characterization early on because of how "one note" they are for the most part. I never really took a step back to notice this when I first watched the show but you are completely right. I'm also glad to see you too felt the Robin/Slade comparison dynamic was strange considering we didn't really know anything about Slade in terms of how this show characterized him. This was a point I would often bring up to my friends for why I wasn't so much of a fan of their struggle early on in the series, because I, like you too, didn't really see what was so similar about them other than the fact that the characters seemed to think this. It was a lot of "telling' and not "showing" in this aspect, of course, as the show goes on, it gets a lot better. Great video once again, man. Really loving this series. Can't wait for the next vid. Have a great day!

You should check out Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated, definitely one of the most underrated and underwatched show.

These are really high quality, well explained, and informative! I can't wait so see more!

Wow I just watched Part 1 yesterday and now part 2 is here already. These videos are very well done so far and I'm looking forward to seeing more. You've earned a sub :)

I WAS JUST WATCHING PART 1 AND YOU PUT UP PART 2! THANK YOU

In my opinion the reason the messages and themes in BB's episodes are so on the nose and cheesey is because that's exactly the type of character beast boy is. He's blunt outgoing and knows nothing of being subtle. It makes sense that episodes revolving around him reflect that.

Your voice is so calming!! Loving these videos too!

After your Part 1 video I started rewatching the episodes and I have to say you're right on the mark. It's giving me a lot more perspective of how an show is structured with it's overarching story.

Damn this video is gorgeous. I went from the beginning of the first part and watching you destroy the beginning of the series (which hurt because sisters is a damn wonderful episode). But then it developed better and better. Much like how the series improved and improved, your analysis did as well. Subbed and hope to see more content like this out of you soon

Can you talk about what is in my opinion the most underrated tv show ever mainly because it was on 4kids. And that’s the TMNT the 2003 version

I just started rewatching the series (again), about to watch Cartrouble, and these are some good points. I've never seen your channel before but I watched your Part 1 video a couple days ago and I'm looking forward to watching another 8 videos, or however more you make

Wow I just found out ur channel from pt1 of this series a couple of hours ago and after subbing and hitting the bell u upload part 2 yes!

Wow I watched the first one like 30 minutes ago and hoping for a second

I really like this! Can't wait for more, and I'm gonna subscribe. Thanks for making this!

This is really, really good. Definitely the series on youtube I'm most excited to watch atm :) Keep up the amazing work!

That intro is gold.

Great video, man. But on the topic of Robin & Slade: I always felt like comparing them was on the basis of their relentlessness and obsessive personalities more than any moral trait. But maybe that's just me having watched all 5 seasons talking. Excited for part 3!!

Can't wait to listen more of your opinions! Thank you for taking your time to make these videos!

These are really good videos and great editing. Thank you for creating a discussion about the OG Teen Titans

When I was a kid my mom banned me from watching Teen Titans Go because she said it was too weird

Episode 11: I think the point of the way Raven was depicted was to show another side of her personality. To show she can be empathik and understanding.

Awesome piece of content. Keep up the great work! :))

These videos are fantastic, great work. Please keep going with them!

I am loving this so much

Hi Lowart, wonderful video, just chiming in to add to the discussion here: Season One was the only experience I had with the series for years growing up, as it was all I had the DVD for (Well, that and the Trouble in Tokyo movie, which I hope you review as well!) At the time, the Robin/Slade conflict was the most intense character stuff I had ever seen, and to this day the delivery of Scott Menville and Ron Perlman still gives me a sort of extreme nostalgia-based dopamine rush. That said, I agree with your critiques about pacing almost 100%. The season is definitely choppy and sometimes screws up basic beats needed to introduce villains and plots, as well as the main characters and relationships. Funnily enough, you mentioned "Mad Mod" and "Car Trouble" taking away from the focus of the overall story arc, well, they were added for just that reason! The creators wanted to add some lighter stuff before going into the darkest point of the season. The one thing you brought up I question is that Slade should have done a plot that didn't focus on Robin to begin the season: I believe his plans in "Divide and Conquer" are precisely this and that that experience sparks his interest with the teen heroes shown in "Final Exam". Backing this up is the fact that the creators began the season with no idea of what Slade's plan would ultimately be. In fact, they thought he would just be a Dr. Claw-esque villain in the shadows ordering around minions for the Titans to beat up. Opinions on the proper viewing order of "DaC" and "FE" cloud this, but I agree with you that production/DVD order is the way to watch the episodes (however wonky the setup my be). It is also a little unclear as to how long Slade and the Titans have been operational in Jump City (and the origin episode later on doesn't really help this), so there are still some timing things with this theory that are a little shaky. But hey! I love this show, and I have loved these videos. I just discovered your channel the other night because of them. I am on a Teen Titans review watching binge because of the post-credits scene of TTG:TTM, and I've gotta say, yours are my favorites so far! I can't wait for you to experience the rest of the show, it definitely stabilizes after Season One. Keep up the great work! P.S. - Mad Mod is definitely my favorite episode. Phenomenal animation and top-notch voice acting from Malcolm MacDowell! I used to watch it every day as a kid, and have now seen it easily 20 times since rediscovering my love for the show last summer, and quote it perfectly in my head with the appropriate music cues. What other show can do that?

Awesome vid very well said Hope you continue the series with a part 3 and on other nostalgic cn toons =]

Only watched the first fifteen seconds. This is already your greatest work.

I'm really looking forward to the Season 2 analysis! I really hope you enjoy it and understand the depth that the Terra character has (Despite the flawed execution from being unable to have her in every episode), a lot of people don't seem to get the subtle intricacies of her character which is a real shame because she's unquestionably the best version of the Terra character.

tbh I really think you should do this with the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon as well. I loved that show as a kid and I really wanna see ur discussion about it xd

LOLLLLL THAT INTRODUCTION WS HILARIOUS! Thank you for an in depth look at the series from a more or less objective perspective that avoids the potential impact of nostalgia on the reality of what elements comprise solid story telling and character development. I'm an august baby and a Teen Titans fan, so this is a nice birthday gift! Thanks!

Dude listening to you talk about these again makes me want to just talk about the series all over again, from the goofy episodes which were in good humor to the series heartdropping ones ahh it's a diamond in the rough to be sure

That opening gave me cancer, and I love it.

I just watched the first part earlier today so I was surprised that the second came today. Btw I subbed

Honestly these videos are making me want to go back and re watch this series. Looking forward to the next one.

Your reviews are on point. Well done.

For me I like how Raven gives Cyborg advice it shows how she is gorwing closer to all the teammates, later on she acts like this with other characters too as she feels more comfortable opening up to them and giving her thoughts on things, comforting her teammates when needed etc. That's how I saw Raven, afraid to open up to others but compassionate, caring and loyal to her friends. =D

Yay! Part two :3

It's funny, I just watched your first part yesterday, and then I see the second part today! Keep up the good work man!! I just finished watching your Super Mario Bros Z video too after this one, and I just wanted to say thank you for taking me back on that nostalgically animated trip.

This came early!!! Great as the last video, I stand with my overall opinions on the videos. BTW, great intro. ;)

I think you are wrong sir, if they had slade episodes back to back to back the show would have been far less fun, and you have to show more time passing between a fight with him and/or ruined plan to when he enacts his next evil plan. If he was just like oops i failed better try again, oops that one failed better try again, it would have been harder to keep peoples attention, especially kids attention.

(Your voice sounds a lot like KaptainKristian's voice. Not a criticism. Just pointing that out personally). This was actually pretty enjoyable though. After finding out that there was an Easter egg in Titans Go To The Movies, it was interesting to get this suggested and watching it. Though I don't exactly agree with some points (a lot of the episodes that you had a problem against in their order, I viewed and personally adore as standalone episodes), I still think you've been pretty fair with the show and I'll check out a part 3 when it comes out (also, the Mad Mod episode is still one of my favorites of this series. PUFFY having their music playing (which the repeat airings I think was to promote their new animated series which was coming out at the same time), the trippy visuals and just dope action make it a dope standout episode).

Oh, I can't wait for your analysis for Season 2. That was my favorite out of all them. Love Terra certainly has an interesting arc.

I'm so excited to see more of your reviews of this show!

I really enjoy your Input! But I think you need to work on those pauses when you speak

That opening felt like something I’d see on a Hippocrit review from the PCP Podcast. Very funny :) Will you be reviewing the whole series going forward or are you pacing it out with other projects? I’m really interested to see how the story continues. Also have you seen the other man of action cartoon that came out around the same time as Teen Titans, Ben 10? The same team made it and I think they improved quite a bit.

i instantly subscribed after the first 15 seconds, comedy gold my guy!

Great video loved it!

I died just from the intro alone 🤣

I think that the whole obsessive arch-nemesis relationship was done much better with Brother Blood and Cyborg in season 3!

I literally just did a video on this a few weeks ago, but you’ve gone so far in depth it’s awesome. Keep it up.

Your thank you at the end, for 'taking the time out of our day to watch'. Felt so powerfully genuine that it actually moved me. No, thank *YOU* Lowart, for giving me something entertaining, interesting, and well-constructed, to spend my time on.

So excited to see your thoughts on Terra! I feel like she's one of the most complex characters and really misunderstood by the fandom.

I just subscribed and I just got this notification

I'm really enjoying this series so far! Thank you for taking the time and putting in the effort to make these, they're a real treat. I'm also happy to see that it's all about my favorite show as a kid. Even now, there's no way I could even try to look at this series without nostalgia goggles. I know it's not perfect, and can even be extremely flawed, but in the end, I just love it so much that I end up not really caring about those things. It's kind of like how you noted that by the end of the season, you were starting to get those same feelings you had as a child. I just kind of tend to let that blind me, and I'm sort of content with that. It's interesting to see the point of view of somebody trying to put aside those feelings from when they were younger and seeing how well it holds up to their current standards, though, so thank you. You're stronger than I am. And I also hope you like the rest of the show!

I finished the first part a few hours ago, I'm glad to see part two is up! I've actually been watching a lot of Teen Titans videos lately. Perhaps I should rewatch the series sometime, myself.

Season 6 needs to happen

finally switched is getting the hype it deserves

Wonderful video!

Your videos are awesome! They really hit home for my teenage self (I was 17 when I first watched the shows). These shows actually introduced me to Slade as I never knew who he was until then. I was genuenly scared of him as a kid... But he always remended me of a hornet... And hornets are scary in the first place! I love your genuine kindness and appreciation at the end of your video. It was very heartwarming and awesome. You don't see much of this kind of fan appreciation on this plateform lately.

Wait you're not gonna cover the Terra arc????

The intro earned a like.

I’m so glad this is becoming a series, I’m excited to hear your thoughts

Just saw the first one today. Had to watch this one. Can't wait for the next one :)

S L A D E

Wow I just subscribed and watched the first teen titans part! Do you upload new videos on Saturday?

Man, if you keep this quality up you're gonna blow up in no time!

I had a DVD of a few episodes of TT, and I’d rewatch it all the time. Thank you for reminding me of it! Also, you should do an episode on your favorite childhood shows sometime, that’d be fun to watch!

everyone is saying “blank gave me my sexual awakening” and I’m over here watching the show at 4/5 when it came out lmao

Without going into spoilers, I will state this. Season 1 of Teen Titans is my least favorite out of all of them. For most of the reasons you brought up in your videos. With all of its pacing flaws it seemed as if the creators didn’t know what they wanted the show to be yet. The later seasons do fix this in my opinion. But it seems as if almost half the episodes are filler and the other related to an overarching plot. This can be good and bad at times.

Cant wait for more of this and other things of yours that pull my interest have a good day

And it just gets better and better as the Seasons go on! It really does have a pretty rough start with a few good moments but by season 4 it's excellent!! Really enjoying these analysis, I agree with every point you make.