As fun, funny and action-packed as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles can be, it only strikes an emotional chord every once in awhile, but when it does, it's often the standout moment of the episode. (Suffice to say, Master Splinter has gotten his fair share of these over the years.) But in "Earth's Last Stand," the truly affecting arc this week was Fugitoid's, and for me it stood out as one of this season's best. Because at its core this episode was about second chances -- not just for the Turtles, but for Fugitoid as well, who, until now, we knew relatively little about.
In addition to giving us a satisfying close to TMNT's space arc, "Earth's Last Stand" hit on some very potent themes about second chances and righting wrongs. While the action, humor and fun of seeing the Turtles fight alongside their former selves was great, the real hard-hitting moment of this episode was Fugitoid's sacrifice, which redeemed his character and destroyed the Triceratons simultaneously. What's more, it opened up the show to new possibilities, at least one of which will involve the Foot's plot for revenge.
It was Epic.
In addition to giving us a satisfying close to TMNT's space arc, "Earth's Last Stand" hit on some very potent themes about second chances and righting wrongs. While the action, humor and fun of seeing the Turtles fight alongside their former selves was great, the real hard-hitting moment of this episode was Fugitoid's sacrifice, which redeemed his character and destroyed the Triceratons simultaneously. What's more, it opened up the show to new possibilities, at least one of which will involve the Foot's plot for revenge.
It was Epic.
