---
title: "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rise-of-the-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 81026
imdb_id: "tt6601082"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 70
runtime_minutes: 11
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 82
content_rating: "TV-Y7"
---

# Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rise-of-the-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are reimagined in a new television series. The series features the legendary heroes Raph, Leo, Donnie, and Mikey as brothers. They discover a Hidden City beneath New York and learn mystic ninja skills. The brothers also battle mutants and make time for their favorite food, pizza. The series presents the characters with new looks, new weapons, and new powers. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are known for their heroic actions and their love of pizza. The series follows their adventures as they navigate their new surroundings and fight against mutants. The brothers are a team and work together to overcome challenges. Their experiences in the Hidden City and their battles against mutants are central to the series. The show is an all-new take on the classic characters.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four turtle brothers discover a hidden city and master mystic ninja skills to battle new mutants."

### Why Watch
- fresh visual style
- dynamic action sequences
- humorous character banter

### Caveats & Content Note
- significant departure from previous character designs
- fast-paced storytelling style
- Tone & Suitability: The series features fantasy combat and cartoon-style action suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action-packed, energetic, humorous, mystical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (46 Episodes)
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a television series that premiered in 2018. The show is classified as Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, and Sci-Fi & Fantasy. It features the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a group of four brothers who are also mutated turtles. The series is aimed at a young audience, as indicated by its TV-Y7 rating. The show's premise involves the Turtles mastering new powers and battling various mutants. Additionally, they discover a Hidden City beneath New York. The series is now available to stream.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 70
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 62 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Andy Suriano, Ant Ward
- **Networks / Studios**: Nickelodeon, Nicktoons

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The main characters are the four brothers Raph, Leo, Donnie, and Mikey.

### Q: What is the setting of the show?
The series takes place in New York City and a hidden city located beneath it.

### Q: Do the turtles have new abilities?
Yes, the brothers learn new mystic ninja skills and utilize new weapons.

### Q: What is the tone of the series?
The series is action-oriented and humorous, featuring the brothers battling mutants while enjoying pizza.

### Q: Is this a continuation of older series?
The show presents an all-new look and take on the legendary heroes.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*