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Ok so… 2003 is probably the Most dark, it’s GOATED 2012 is awesome, the 3D animation is really good (it’s even anime inspired with the expressions they make) And rise is simply Stunning, the animation is gorgeous, and it’s just a fresh take on the turtles. I recommend all three honestly, they are all amazing.

For me 2003 and 2012 are by far my favorite they are both a must watch.

As someone whose favorite TMNT is 2003, let me tell you, Shredder didn't only just LOOK like an absolute menace, he WAS. You knew the moment his theme kicked in that SOMEONE was going to end up in a world of hurt.

ROTTMNT and TMNT 2012 are ones i HIGHLY recommend! They're both peak AF.

I’m addicted to the Rise art style. Some of the elements of it made its way into my own artwork.

2003 & 2012 TMNT are by far the best series 👌

2003 is my absolute favorite. It is darker in tone, actually adapting the comic arcs. It has seasonal arcs while balancing episodic structure. Most episodes are 2-parters. But 2012 is good too. Every new adaption I feel is good at adapting what was introduced in the previous version but still doing their own thing. Ralph is my favorite turtle ❤

The fact that in Rise, the turtles are different species of turtles. Leonardo: red eared slider Donatello: spiny soft shell Raphael: alligator snapping turtle Michelangelo: ornate box turtle

The 2003 has multiple openings with slight changes in the later ones then outright new songs once they get to Fast Forward and Back to the Sewer.

2012 and 2003 are my highest recommendations.

Trust me on this, it doesn’t happen until later seasons but 2012 is way darker than the rest, especially when shredder shows up, he straight up dominates every scene he’s in.

2003 and 2012 are like the go to shows, 2003 leads WAY more into the comics then any other and 2012 is basically 2003 and 87' combined. Either You watch 2003 or 2012 or BOTH those would be great to checkout for sure

Turtles 2003 is by far the best but also the most dark. Like how they cleared some content for kid viewing will always be a mystery to me.

I grew up watching the 1987 TMNT series, but I actually think the 2003 TMNT series was by far the best TMNT series ever made. I highly recommend it. And my favorite Ninja Turtle is Leonardo.

Fun fact: the rise turtles are all different species, leo is a red ear slider, donnie is a softshell, mikey is a box turtle and raph is an alligator snapping turtle

Fin fact Rise of the TMNT is animated by the same studio of Monkie Kid!!!

Watch 2003. It's the most faithful while also incorporating new elements. It also has a movie at the end.

As someone who has watched all the versions of TMNT can genuinely say that 2003 is the best. They definitely dug through the comics to create their storylines and and they weren't afraid to take the show to some very dark places. Don't get me wrong, they still have some light hearted very funny episodes, but the core of the show is a bit more serious. And Michangelo is always my boy. There is something about the underestimated member of the team showing up, showing out & kicking ass that just makes it so much more delightful, if just because it's unexpected.

You should check out the 03 series, Peter Laird the Co-Creator of TMNT worked on the show and it closely follows the original comics.

2003 is my favorite show must watch and 2012 is my favorite intro such a banger 🎉

2003 is the goat!! With 2012 being a close second. And the ROTTMNT movie was actually really good

I strongly recommend you check out the 2003 series first, 2012 series second, and then finally Rise of TMNT series. All three are spectacular. Note that the Rise series has a movie, but you'll need to watch the TV series first. Same goes for the 2003 series.

tbh it'd probably be best to go through 2003, 2012 and Rise in that order if you're interested in all three anyway, considering that each show uses/re-imagines characters first introduced in one of its predecessors or has other hints towards the previous shows, so the best way to get those may be to simply go through each show chronologically 2012 especially draws from both the 87 series and the 2k3 series, along with other TMNT sources they had at the time to try and combine everything into a well-rounded series (also, both 2k3 and 2k12 have crossed over with 87 at one point or another!) Not to mention, as much as I love 2012 the most, 2003 has some really amazing arcs that are definitely a must see

I highly HIGHLY recommend the 2003 series, it’s the only one of the animated adaptations that’s has the largest scope of story arcs and events based solely from the first mirage comics alone. It’s a great show that still holds up even to this day

2003 is the darkest of the series and also my personal favorite. Second is the 2012 series, it has by far the best master splinter of all the adaptions and trust me you will get used to the 3D animation

2003 is one of the darker one but its my fav because it loves parts 2 and 3 rather than cramming it all into one episode. The intro reminds me of rock and roll.

2003 to watch 1000%! That is my GOAT turtles versions! I haven't watched it since the initial run so that nostalgia would hit HARD AF

2003 was my jam! I'd love to see a reaction series to it!

2003 and 2012 Highly Recommend Givin a Watch Mate😁

ROTTMNT deserves so much love. The characters are so much fun to watch and the animation goes straight up anime at times.

The 2003 one is easily my favorite one plus I grew up with that one, so it holds a special place in my heart and yes you should watch the TMNT 2003 series

2003 (specially season 1 to 5) has more mature theme and complex storyline and i belive it's more respected tmnt show than other. also it's more darker and follows the story of the first iteration of comic so i recommend this version first

I like see you react to the 2003 TMNT series and also a thing about the 2003 TMNT opening changed each season

03 was the GOAT! Still goosebumps when I'm listening to it!

2003 and 2012 are peak TMNT content.

TMNT 2003 one my favourite shows

Like to see your reaction to all the 2003 TMNT opens

2003 has great storytelling and is probably the most solid. The last two seasons aren't very good unfortunately but otherwise it's my personal favorite. Rise is also really good

🤩 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 is one of top best shows ever back my childhood on Disney channel jetix

2003 NATION RISE! Highly recommend!

I grew up with the 2012 and it’s still my favorite although I do love Rise too

2003 TMNT is so good, so only suggest watching that, then i would say 2012 after

2003 TMNT Series and Back to the sewers intro

2003 is my favourite of the the lot would definitely recommend

2003's Shredder is still my favorite, and oh my God, I'd love to give it a rewatch via reaction

I would recommend that you react to the 2003 TMNT

My favorite show is the 2012 TMNT, it has the most going on. Rise is definitely a close second for it's incredible animation and entertaining cast.

I like all of the series, as I have seen all of them. If I have to pick only one I reconmend 2003 as it is the one that is truest to the heart of the orginal comics.

For me 2012 and 2003 are my favorite would recommend them.

Rise was awesome. :) I grew up with the original cartoon so Rise was a bit jarring at first but I quickly grew to love it and really hope they decide to revive it. Has some great shout outs/Easter Eggs in it as well.

Omg the tiger in 2012(Tiger Claw) is such a menace. Poor turtles were struggling to take that man down. He's so cool! Love everything about him Ooh you could do a 'Watching episode 1 of every TMNT show'!! People would definitely love to see that!

2012 is the best incarnation of the TMNT EVER!! thats a must watch!!

The last two season of 2003 had vastly different intros. Season 6 "Fast Forward" is one that I like very much.

2003 turtles gang ✋ still remember the transforming donatello fig and green slime with it

I know someone is gonna say it’s the nostalgia speaking, but 2003 was something else.

Man 2003 is so good!

Ok so I present my case for the series you most definitely have to watch: TMNT 2003: Adapted from the comics and had Peter Laird’s “blessing” so to speak. Since you mentioned liking 2D animation, this would be the perfect one to get you started with. Everyone gets their time to shine, their characters mature and evolve seamlessly, Splinter in this iteration is THE BEST FATHER you will ever see (he’s also an incredibly badass sensei). Their strongest seasons are 1 to 5, seasons 6-7 are their weakest ones because the network got scared. Their main focus at times is Leonardo, who goes through the most traumatic event during season 3 (Donatello also goes through some traumatic stuff for 3 seasons) and it has THE DARKEST, most famous episode (SAINW) in the whole series. This series also has the most BADASS VILLAINS, one better than the other! (The one you found the most jacked is Hun, leader of the Purple Dragons) And did I mention these guys go through one badass evolution during season 5??? Rise of the TMNT: Again, for fans of the 2D animation (and Ninjago vibes) you will absolutely LOVE this one. This iteration only has 2 seasons (sadly), hated by the so called “old school fans” and wasn’t doing good on toy sales (well, how could they, their toys were kinda ugly). Nevertheless it is a fresh take on the TMNT formula. The turtles are all different species, (Raph-snapping turtle, Leo-red eared slider, Don-softshell and Mike-box turtle). Raphael is the oldest brother and the leader until the last season and the movie (which was also very controversial at the time). Their Splinter is… different, but with a good reason! This Splinter has a very interesting take on his life and mutation which explain his behavior for most of the series. Rise of the TMNT also implemented the mystical weapons/power element that already see on TMNT 2003 season 5. Overall this series is fun! Very energetic, lots of family love; the plot is right in the title! They’re rising, they’re growing to finally become the TMNT we all know and love!

Honestly, all of the series are worth a watch. I love 2003 but 2012 and rise are both great in there own regards

Rise is good if you want a good laugh! It's funny while also taking on dark topics, highly recommend! I also recently watched 2012 and it's REALLY good if you like dark storylines and want a more thought out plot!

TMNT 2012 is so nostalgic for me. It has SUCH A BALLER STORYLINE. Please react to that one next.

I really love 2012 Tmnt but do tmnt 2003 first

2012 I suggest watching it

Please watch the rest of the 03 intros and the series

RotTMNT is my personal favorite version of TMNT, and I HIGHLY recommend reacting to it!

2012 one is my personal favorite which I think you should go for. It's a very good balance of light hearted and very dark tones at the same time, and is definitely the most emotional out of all the shows, though Rise is close as well.

2003 is more related to the first turtle comics

Each TMNT series is awesome in its own way. Everyone, GET ALONG!

I adore Rise of the TMNT!! Definitely a favorite show of mine. There’s so much beautifully fluid animation. The character designs of the four turtles, with them being different species, is what drew me in initially. Love Rise so much.

I just started watching Rise and I am having a lot of fun with it

Rise of the TMNT is really interesting, fun and exciting. Deserves more love ❤💜💙🧡💫

The one I know the most is the 2003 series thru Saturday morning cartoon blocks. As for how dark it is; one episode was never aired on tv until the dvd collection came out but a handful episodes are considered dark. The one I mentioned earlier contains elements of body horror and mental illness. Fans of this series will know what I'm talking about. If any of you can give this series a better critique than I can, then go for it.

2012 would be pretty sick to see!

I think you should do both the 03 and the 2012 one

2003 is the kind of show with twist and turns. ROTTMNT is the best for comedy & anime-like action. Can't go wrong with either.

The 2012 show was the one I grew up with and it was amazing from beginning to end. Great balance of comedy and action. That was the first show that made me cry cuz of some of the things that happen in it.

The opening of Rise is especially amazing due to it happening in _one single shot._ The Oner is an honestly tricky thing to do in animation. Take "The Bad Guys", for example. The opening scene is done in one continuous shot with no cuts lasting two minutes, 25 seconds and seven frames. The longest one-shot in Dreamworks Animation history.

For me it's a tie between 2003 and Rise.

Lego Monkie kid and Rise of tmnt were animated by the same studio "Flying Bark Productions"

2003 and 2012 are my favs because not only are they bops they're pretty nostalgic for me. 2018 tho,is PEAK animation

Bro literally every TMNT theme is iconic especially '86 and 2003. 2:35 also that's Hun. Casey Jones's Arch enemy. 4:09 and that tiger guy is Tiger Claw. The Shredder's second in command

2012 is such a dark show sometime and it’s amazing, I love it!! Rise (2018) is also amazing

ROTTMNT!!!!! Rise is one of my favorite shows EVER! It's so good, 10/10 would recommend. The show dared to do things differently and they did it beautifully!!

2012 is definitely my favourite but I’d say watch it in order. 2003 then 2012 then rise. The shows will have references to one another so it’s a better viewing experience if you watch it in order of when it was released

Rise is a lot closer in tone to the 87 series than 03 and 12. It’s one of the many things that turned many people away from it when it came out; it was very comedy focused and purposefully set out to break some of the expected ‘rules’ of how the previous tmnt shows went, which was very polarizing the the fans of the 03 and 12 series. I absolutely adore all three shows but am actually going to suggest against watching them in order of how they aired. After binging a total 12 seasons of overall pretty serious and dark 03 and 12, the tonal whiplash of rise might ruin the experience. I would recommend either starting with rise as a transition from what you know of 87 and then go into 03 then 12. OR watch 03, then rise as a fun little pallet cleanser(rise is only 1.5 seasons and a movie) and then go into 12. Hope that helps! Side note I’ve seen you’ve ask other people to explain why they think 12 is ‘darker’ than 03 and usually not get an answer cause they don’t want to spoil, and I feel I can answer why spoiler free. In both 03 and 12 some pretty dark messed up stuff can happen and in both it’s treated very seriously when it does. But for 12 the ✨Trauma(tm) lingers✨ and you can feel the characters stress and turmoil over stuff long after it happens. 12 feels gets in your head man, it’ll mess you up

Well of the 4. 1987 och 2012 the fav. Darkest: 2023, 2012 and sometimes ries of the tmnt. Closest to the comics: 2023 and 2012. Rise of the tmnt, more of an action comedy but some of the stories are definitely darker. However, all series have both new and old characters. Both heroes, villains and some in the middle.

I love the 2003 series so much! Definitely worth a watch!

As someone who's watched every iteration of Turtles (yeah even that live action one they did) here's the breakdown 1987: Takes massive liberties with the source material so it'd appeal to kids more and be a Saturday morning cartoon. 2003: Follows the original comic story closer for about 5 seasons then goes into its own tangent from season 6 onward. 2012: Does its own thing, but pays homage to just about every concurrent turtle source available at the time it was airing. Rise: Again does its own thing, very contained and has some fun ideas on how the turtles are portrayed. Also has a movie on Netflix since the series only had two seasons. If you wanted an idea of how the original comic book from the 80s told the story I'd recommend watching 2003 first. Just keep in mind as mentioned earlier it goes off on its own tangent starting with I think season 6. 87 has some nostalgia for how cheesy it was, but it also has the least amount of Casey Jones which is why I struggle recommending it to anyone. 2012 seems rocky because of the 3D animation, but it has some great storytelling and heartfelt moments throughout. Rise definitely goes for more of a comedic tone, but when it's got some very endearing character moments and great fight choreography.

I seriously recommend tmnt 2003 and rise tmnt! The 2003 one has the best plot in my opinion, and the 2018 one has the coolest animation.

I highly recommend watching Rise of the TMNT. It gets a lot of unneeded hate and is actually good. Please react to it! Pleeeeaasssseee!!!!

Rise is actually really good! A lot of people don’t think so because it’s different, but it’s great, it’s a little silly at first but the turtles are just starting out and are a little younger, give it a try it’s gets really good in later episodes

Rise is my favorite. It’s amazing and has an added bonus of having what is largely considered to be one of the best representations of autism. (Donnie)

I'm first 🥇 2012 for me

you need to watch 2003 show is amazing

My advice. Watch all of them. They are all amazing.

Yes, react to 2003 tmnt. While I did grow up with 2012, and think they did some rather dark stuff later on, the 2003 show took heavy inspiration from the comics. While it eventually drops off due to the imfamous censorship that 4kids was known for (still surprised we got three seasons of this stuff before it even happened), it is still a fun watch. That being said, the first three or four seasons of the show are great. I recently went back and began my journey into watching the show, and I don't have many major nitpicks so far.

2003

Rise is so incredibly underrated it hurts me

I'd absolutely love it if you watched 2003 and/or Rise! They're both my favourites by far and are both absolutely amazing! 2003 had Peter Laird working on it, more closely follows the comics, and is darker in theme, while in comparison Rise is a different take on the turtles (and my personal favourite), has amazing god-tier animation, is very funny, and has an absolutely amazing movie that takes place afterwards. As for my favourite turtles, in 2003, it's definitely Raph, and for Rise, it's a tie between Donnie and Leo.

Also, in rise of the tmnt, they all look different because that version established that they are different types of turtles. Raph is an Alligator Snapping Turtle, Leo is a Red-eared Slider Turtle, Donnie is a Softshell Turtle, and Mikey is a Box Turtle.