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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012

★ 8.3/10 · 794 votes TV-Y7 Action & AdventureKidsAnimationSci-Fi & FantasyComedy 5 seasons · 124 eps Ended
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What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an American animated television series produced by the Nickelodeon Animation Studio. Developed by Ciro Nieli, Joshua Sternin, and Jennifer Ventimilia, the CGI program serves as a modern entry in the long-running franchise.

Type
TV series
Year
2012
Status
Ended
Episodes
124
Runtime
22 minutes
First aired
Sep 28, 2012
Last aired
Nov 12, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Nickelodeon, Nicktoons
Genres
Action & Adventure, Kids, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum9.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.7/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Action & Adventure #Kids #Animation 🏆 Critically Acclaimed
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an American animated television series produced by the Nickelodeon Animation Studio. Developed by Ciro Nieli, Joshua Sternin, and Jennifer Ventimilia, the CGI program serves as a modern entry in the long-running franchise. The narrative follows four brothers named Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello, who are mutated by a mysterious alien substance. Upon reaching their fifteenth birthday, the turtles surface from the sewers into New York City for the first time. They quickly discover that life above ground is more challenging than they initially anticipated. To survive and protect their new environment, the siblings must learn to operate as a cohesive team while confronting various new enemies that threaten the city. The series originally aired from 2012 until 2017. During its fifth and final season, the show was titled Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The voice cast includes Sean Astin, Rob Paulsen, Greg Cipes, and Mae Whitman. The show is currently available to viewers through various digital streaming platforms.

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“Four brothers surface from the sewers to protect New York City as they turn fifteen years old.”

Reasons to watch
  • features team-based combat
  • explores life above the sewers
Keep in mind
  • new enemies pose constant threats

Watch it if you enjoy animated adventures about brothers working together to defend their city.

This series is intended for teenage audiences.

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Season 1 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
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Who are the main characters?

The main characters are Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello.

Where does the show take place?

The series is set in New York City.

When do the turtles first go above ground?

The turtles surface topside for the first time on their fifteenth birthday.

What is the primary goal of the turtles?

The turtles must work as a team to take on new enemies attempting to take over the city.

Who produced this series?

This series is produced for Nickelodeon.

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