Sometime in the late 90's, a team of Ninja Turtles and their master were brought back to our televisions. What once was four, is now five, with the entry of Mai Pei Chi (or aka Venus De Milo) *for those artistically inclined, named after a classic painting). Long lost after being transformed by the ooze, and finding a new home elsewhere with another master. A destiny is beginning to unfold for the original four, that they did expect.
Intro to the new lady - Mai Pei Chi is a trained shinobi ninja, taught in the ways of mystics using her chi and spirit to help her new allies. Although she has learned much, she has yet to master her skills. **Splinter oddly enough has a hidden knack for training youngsters.
I have to admit, it is so much fun getting to watch this complete series. I grew up with the Turtles when I was a kid. All those toys, novelties, films, and cartoons. It was a crazy time back then, especially with this crazy bunch of ninjas also matching up with Transformers in sales. What was old, revives with something fresh. Oddly enough this series was from the late 90's, its a bit aged. But in a fun way, it works, sadly its the only live action series (aside from the 3 films).
Covering a two part season, 26 episodes (+ 2 bonus extras with Power Rangers in Space, a two parter guest starring the Turtles vs the PR crew.) Oddly enough the crossover works, in a way it should have happened more often. But hey there's no telling where they could show up next.
This series is for anyone who loved the Ninja Turtles, its wacky, fun, and intense. Surprisingly they hit some deep themes that many didn't notice before. And it was a show for kids? Hmm, I think they need to tap into another market (because the films were pretty heavy come to think of it). Overall a must own for fans, both young and grown up.
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