Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Series, 2018, Rise, Set in New York and the Hidden City
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is #12 of 16 in release order and #12 of 16 in chronological order in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The story
Rise up! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles get an all-new look, new weapons, and awesome new powers! Join the legendary heroes, Raph, Leo, Donnie and Mikey as these brothers discover a Hidden City beneath New York, learn amazing mystic ninja skills, battle absurd mutants… and always find time for a slice of their favorite pizza! Cowabunga!
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles recap
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018) reimagines the brothers as mystic-powered teens led by Raphael, exploring a hidden city under New York. Developed by Ant Ward and Andy Suriano, it premiered on Nickelodeon on July 20, 2018, moved to Nicktoons for its second season and ended on August 7, 2020, after two seasons and 39 episodes, most split into two 11-minute stories. Raphael (Omar Benson Miller) is the eldest and in charge, with Leonardo (Ben Schwartz), Donatello (Josh Brener) and Michelangelo (Brandon Mychal Smith). April O'Neil (Kat Graham) is their human best friend, and Splinter (Eric Bauza) turns out to be Lou Jitsu, a former martial arts movie star. In season 1 the brothers face the alchemist Baron Draxum (John Cena) and the Foot Clan, who are gathering pieces of the Kuroi Yoroi armor to revive the Shredder, a demon Splinter's ancestors banished. A planned 26-episode second season was shortened, and in it the Shredder returns while Draxum slowly finds his better nature. The show stands alone and continues in the 2022 Netflix film.
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ending explained
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ends with the four-part "Finale", aired August 7, 2020. The brothers search Splinter's memories for a way to stop the Shredder and free his daughter Karai from the Twilight Realm, which also releases the demon in full. He wrecks their lair and drives them into the New Jersey woods; the dying Karai passes her soul to April so she can teach them the Hamato ninpo. Draxum turns on the Shredder, and at the Crying Titan the brothers save Splinter and defeat the demon with help from the Foot Recruit. Splinter then names Leonardo leader, which the 2022 Netflix film follows up.
Where to watch Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is streaming on Paramount+ in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 6.0/10
Where it fits
- Release order: after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, before Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
- Chronological order: after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, before Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
What to watch before Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In release order, 10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles essentials come before Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018), from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016).
Cast
- Josh Brener as Donatello (voice)
- Ben Schwartz as Leonardo (voice)
- Omar Benson Miller as Raphael (voice)
- Brandon Mychal Smith as Michelangelo (voice)
- Eric Bauza as Splinter (voice)
- Kat Graham as April O'Neil (voice)
- John Cena as Baron Draxum (voice)
- Thurop Van Orman as Todd Capybara (voice)
- Zelda Williams as Foot Recruit (voice)
- John Lydon as Meat Sweats (voice)
- Rhys Darby as Hypno-Potamus (voice)
- Jason Mantzoukas as Carl Sando (voice)
Created by Andy Suriano, Ant Ward.