Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003)
Four mutant turtles trained in ninjitsu defend New York City from crime, corruption, and the relentless Shredder in this beloved animated series.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Series Information
- Original Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- First Air Year: 2003
- Last Air Year: 2009
- Created by: Lloyd Goldfine
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Kids
- Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 22 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 7
- Number of Episodes: 154
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: February 8, 2003 (United States - TV-Y7), February 8, 2003 (Canada - C8), February 8, 2003 (Mexico - A)
- Networks: FOX, The CW
- Alternative Titles: 忍者龟再作战 (CN), لاکپشتهای نینجای جهشیافته نوجوان (IR), Genç Mutant Ninja Kaplumbağalar (TR), TMNT (2003) (US)
- Production Companies: Dongwoo A&E, 4Kids Entertainment, Mirage Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Plot
When four pet turtles were bathed in alien ooze, they began to mutate and became the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Raised in New York City sewers by their foster father and wise sensei, Master Splinter, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael wage war against crime. Led by Master Splinter, the four turtles learn the ancient martial art of Ninjitsu, mastering skills of stealth, weapons, and fighting. They stop evildoers in all forms, whether barbaric gangs, lowlife crooks, deranged cyborgs, or even the crime syndicate The Foot, led by their archrival, The Shredder.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Lloyd Goldfine
Main Cast
- Michael Sinterniklaas
- Wayne Grayson
- Sam Riegel
- Gregory Abbey
- Darren Dunstan
- Marc Thompson
- Veronica Taylor
- Scott Rayow
- Clay Adams
- Greg Carey
Writers
- Marty Isenberg
- Michael Ryan
- Eric Luke
- Rich Fogel
- Christopher L. Yost
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - FAQs
Where can you stream Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003?
The 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series is available to stream on Paramount Plus (all tiers, including Essential and Premium). Episodes can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
How does the 2003 TMNT differ from the 1987 cartoon?
The 2003 series adopted a significantly darker, more serialized tone compared to the lighthearted 1987 cartoon. It drew more closely from the original Mirage Comics, featuring complex story arcs, deeper character development, and more intense action sequences aimed at slightly older audiences.
Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 based on a true story?
No, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is not based on a true story. The series is adapted from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, first published by Mirage Studios in 1984.
Who are the voice actors in TMNT 2003?
The main voice cast includes Michael Sinterniklaas as Leonardo, Wayne Grayson as Michelangelo, Sam Riegel as Donatello, Gregory Abbey as Raphael, Darren Dunstan as Master Splinter, Marc Thompson as Casey Jones, and Veronica Taylor as April O'Neil.
How many seasons does Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 have?
The 2003 series ran for 7 seasons plus a specials collection, totaling 154 episodes. Seasons include the main run, a Ninja Tribunal arc, the futuristic Fast Forward season, and the final Back to the Sewer season, which aired from 2003 to 2009.
When did Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 first air?
The series premiered on February 8, 2003, in the United States on FOX. It later moved to The CW network and concluded in 2009 after seven seasons and 154 episodes.
What is the content rating for TMNT 2003?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) carries a TV-Y7 rating in the United States, indicating the series is suitable for children aged 7 and older. The rating reflects its action-oriented content, which may include mild fantasy violence.
What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 about?
Four turtles mutated by alien ooze are raised in New York City's sewers by their sensei, Master Splinter, and trained in the art of ninjitsu. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael battle gangs, cyborgs, and the powerful crime syndicate The Foot, led by their archrival, The Shredder.
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