Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Four pet turtles living in the New York City sewers mutate after an experimental bath in alien ooze and discover a life they never expected. Under the guidance of their clever rat mentor Master Splinter, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael learn the ancient art of ninjitsu and a code of street level justice. They patrol the shadows, using distinct weapons and quick wits to outsmart trouble, from low rent gangs to deranged criminals. The brothers wrestle with growing up and responsibility while keeping their identities hidden from the world above. Together they become a cohesive team, ready to defend the innocent when danger calls.

Produced for television in 2003, the series reimagines the long running TMNT property with input from Peter Laird, Kevin Eastman and Lloyd Goldfine; it features voice work by Michael Sinterniklaas, Wayne Grayson, Sam Riegel, Gregory Abbey and Darren Dunstan.

Throughout its run the 2003 TMNT helped keep the franchise fresh between films and toys, drawing in a new generation while pleasing long time fans. Its mix of humor, action and character dynamics contributed to the broader pop culture presence of the turtles.

Audience reception sits around 7.9 out of 10 from 205 votes, indicating solid fan appreciation. The show leans into teamwork, mentorship, and brotherhood, with Splinter guiding the turtles as they balance loyalty to each other with their duty to protect New York.