I'll admit, I fall into the majority of people who can't get into season 6. It lacks everything that made the first 5 seasons great. The turtles were different. They were intelligent, had well developed personalities, and they looked awesome. Season 6 made them too goofy, though I don't really consider it to be the same show, as it is so different than the first 5 seasons.
As for the first 5 seasons. Oh my God, I can't explain how hooked I was. My guilty pleasure every single night was getting a snack and watching one or two episodes, for a couple months straight. Here I am, at 28 years old, finding a turtle series that could still interest me, not just as a nostalgic source, but really hook me and make me excited to see what the next episode had in store. Season two is the single greatest version of the turtles ever. They travel to all types of places and dimensions, while still having plenty of time in New York City to do all the things they normally do. I grew up an avid watcher of the original 1980's cartoon, but I have no problem admitting that the 2003 version is the best of the best. The shredder is awesome, the story arcs (Turtles in Space) were great, the characters were so varied and exciting. Hun and the purple dragons play a huge role. The very first moment of this series shows the four turtles backed against a wall, as Leo narrates, "Me and my brothers are in a mess of trouble," and, "He's wrong, we're not wearing costumes," and what follows is over 100 episodes of pure TMNT entertainment. I love these version of Mikey and Donny. They are still the goof-ball and the nerdy scientist, yet they are still strong, dangerous, highly-skilled ninjas who are nearly equal to Leonardo and Raphael, who in the 2012 series are clearly the strong ones. Ahhh everything about the first 5 seasons of this series is perfect, and thus it deserves a 10 star rating. The turtles have never been so deeply developed, so incredibly complex, and the show has never featured so much action. Plus we get to see the turtles training, as well several glimpses into their childhood (these episodes are so heart-warming). This season really covered EVERYTHING the turtles could ever do, even being spooky in a few episodes. Plus, there is a Michelangelo Christmas episode that is literally one of the most inspirational things I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Without a doubt my, favorite television series ever.
As for the first 5 seasons. Oh my God, I can't explain how hooked I was. My guilty pleasure every single night was getting a snack and watching one or two episodes, for a couple months straight. Here I am, at 28 years old, finding a turtle series that could still interest me, not just as a nostalgic source, but really hook me and make me excited to see what the next episode had in store. Season two is the single greatest version of the turtles ever. They travel to all types of places and dimensions, while still having plenty of time in New York City to do all the things they normally do. I grew up an avid watcher of the original 1980's cartoon, but I have no problem admitting that the 2003 version is the best of the best. The shredder is awesome, the story arcs (Turtles in Space) were great, the characters were so varied and exciting. Hun and the purple dragons play a huge role. The very first moment of this series shows the four turtles backed against a wall, as Leo narrates, "Me and my brothers are in a mess of trouble," and, "He's wrong, we're not wearing costumes," and what follows is over 100 episodes of pure TMNT entertainment. I love these version of Mikey and Donny. They are still the goof-ball and the nerdy scientist, yet they are still strong, dangerous, highly-skilled ninjas who are nearly equal to Leonardo and Raphael, who in the 2012 series are clearly the strong ones. Ahhh everything about the first 5 seasons of this series is perfect, and thus it deserves a 10 star rating. The turtles have never been so deeply developed, so incredibly complex, and the show has never featured so much action. Plus we get to see the turtles training, as well several glimpses into their childhood (these episodes are so heart-warming). This season really covered EVERYTHING the turtles could ever do, even being spooky in a few episodes. Plus, there is a Michelangelo Christmas episode that is literally one of the most inspirational things I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Without a doubt my, favorite television series ever.