Rat King, mistaken identities emerge in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Season 3 (1989)

‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): In episodes 9-21 of Season 3, the writers tentatively branch beyond homages to expand the Turtles’ own world.

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ finds its groove in back half of Season 2 (1988)

‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): Writer Michael Reaves stabilizes the formula as “TMNT” shills toys while maintaining its energy and sense of humor.