Not the Dreggs: ‘TMNT’ reaches new heights in Season 9 (1995)
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): Even without Channel Six’s and Krang’s gangs, the show becomes well-animated in both senses of the word.
David Wise
Not the Dreggs: ‘TMNT’ reaches new heights in Season 9 (1995)
Red sky at night, animators’ delight: A look at ‘TMNT’ Season 8 (1994)
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): The lack of comedic threads make these eight Wise-penned episodes dour, but the animation makes a huge leap.
‘TMNT’ ‘Wises’ up for surprisingly strong Season 7 (1993, CBS)
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): David Wise delivers standouts “Night of the Dark Turtle,” “The Legend of Koji” and “Shredder Triumphant!,” plus fan favorite “Night of the Rogues.”
‘TMNT’ Season 6 (1992) episodes 9-16 aren’t too scary
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): “Nightmare in the Lair” and “Snakes Alive!” are safe for kids, and adults might find a couple things to like about this batch.
‘TMNT’ writers get breathing room to start Season 6 (1992)
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): CBS switches to one episode per week as ‘TMNT’s’ popularity wanes, but the episodes are pretty solid.
‘TMNT’ Season 5 (1991) tries a bit of character development, continuity
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): The writers give some development to Don and Leo, but unfortunately none at all to Wingnut & Screwloose.
Action figures take spotlight in ‘TMNT’ Season 5 (1991)
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): Mondo Gecko, Mutagen Man, Muckman and more move from the toy pegs to the small screen in episodes 1-11.
Poor little rich cartoon: A look at the end of ‘TMNT’ Season 4 (1990)
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): The back half of CBS’ Season 4 includes minor hits, near misses, and bizarre missed opportunities for action figures.
Missing Mona Lisa: A look at ‘TMNT’s’ early CBS episodes (Season 4, 1990)
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): Season 4 episodes 14-26 introduce or bring back popular characters, but their impressions are fleeting.
‘TMNT’ Season 4 (1990) stumbles out of gate with syndicated episodes
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): Before the CBS episodes, Season 4 gets underway with a weird baker’s dozen.