synopsis
The Next Mutation was a live-action spin-off of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from Saban. The most famous (and most controversial) thing about this show was that it introduced a fifth mutant turtle called Venus de Milo, the TMNT's long lost sister. Set after the events of the three movies, it turns out there was five turtles originally, but after comming into contact with the mutagen they were seperated; Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo were found by Splinter, Venus was found by a Shinobi master called Chung I. Chung I took Venus to China where he taught her the way of the Shinobi. Finally reunited after seventeen years, the turtles must face a new threat: The Dragon Lord, the brutal dictator of the natorious army of dragons known as The Rank.
As with the original animated series of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the word Ninja was replaced with Hero in the UK, hence Hero Turtles: The Next Mutation. And as the nunchakus (Michelangelo's weapon of choice) were banned in the UK, Mike's chuks were replaced with twin Tonfas. Of course Mike gave his nunchakus to Mitsu at the end of the third movie, perhaps he picked the Tonfa as a replacement... A lot of people don't realize this, but TNM would probably still be airing today, the show only ran for one Season, but there were plans for Season 2. While Season 1 was to welcome Venus into the TMNT Universe, Season 2 was to welcome back April O'Neil, Casey Jones and The Rat King. They're the only confirmed characters, but it's likly Bebop, Rocksteady and Krang would have returned also. Season 2 was also supposed to have the US Government declear a hunt on the turtles, a family member killed off (Probably Splinter as he died in the comics), and Raphael leaving the group and going solo. There had been plans for a forth movie and a new line of comic books. It looked as though a new generation of turtle mania was upon us. But when the show was cancelled, they pulled the plug on Season 2, the forth film and the comics.
The show was scoring the highest ratings, yet they still cancelled it. The only reason this show was cancelled was because it was scoring better ratings than Power Rangers. You see, Saban Entertainment figured that could benefit more from Power Rangers. Every time they use Mirage characters (The turtles, Shredder, April, Casey, etc) they have to pay Mirage Studios. By working on a franchise they own (Power Rangers) they don't have to share the money with anyone.
After the show ended, plans for an animated version were underway, but it never went into production.
guest characters
Silver
Wick
Dragon Lord
Chung I
Dr. Quease
Simon Bonesteel
Bing
Chi-Chu
Van-Mi
Elemental Vampire
Mei Peih Chi
Rank
Episode Guide
1 East Meets West (1)
2 East Meets West (2)
3 East Meets West (3)
4 East Meets West (4)
5 East Meets West (5)
6 Staff Of Bu-Ki
7 Silver And Gold
8 Meet Dr. Quease
9 All In The Family
10 Trusting Dr. Quease
11 Windfall
12 Turtles Night Out
13 Mutant Reflections
14 Truce Or Consequence
15 Sewer Crash
16 Going Ape
17 Enemy Of My Enemy
18 King Wick
19 The Good Dragon
20 The Quest
21 Like Brothers
22 Unchain My Heart (1)
23 Unchain My Heart (2)
24 Unchain My Heart (3)
25 Unchain My Heart (4)
26 Who Needs Her
The Next Mutation has come to a conclusion. Oh well.
1997 - 1998
26 Episodes
episode trivia
1 East Meets West (1)
The Shredder comes back from the dead yet again, and manages to find the turtles lair by having his Foot soldiers follow Mikey through the sewers.
First (and final) appearence of Chung I.
First appearence of the Dragon Lord.
2 East Meets West (2)
The debut of Venus De Milo, the turtles long lost sister.
3 East Meets West (3)
No trivia found.
4 East Meets West (4)
No mistakes found.
5 East Meets West (5)
No trivia found.
6 The Staff Of Bu-Ki
No trivia found.
7 Silver And Gold
First appearance of Silver.
The whole idea of a villain infiltrating the US gold depositry is taken straight from Goldfinger. Silver not only brakes into the bank, but then handcuffs Venus to the door and locks her in the vault with the explosive, this is exactly what happened to James Bond in the movie.
8 Meet Dr. Quease
This episode marks the debute of Dr. Quease.
9 All In the Family
This episode marks the debute of Bonesteel.
10 Trusting Dr. Quease
This is the first episode to have both the Dragon Lord and Dr. Quease.
11 Windfall
No trivia found.
12 Turtles Night Out
We find out that Mikey is the host of a pirated radio show.
13 Mutant Feflections
No mistakes found.
14 Truce Or Consequence
The name of this episode is parodying the saying: Truth or consequences.
15 Sewer Crash
No mistakes found.
16 Going Ape
Bonsteel's first name is Simon.
17 Enemy Of My Enemy
No trivia found.
18 King Wick
No trivia found.
19 The Good Dragon
No trivia found.
20 The Guest
No trivia found.
21 Like Brothers
No trivia found.
22 Unchain My Heart (1)
Bonesteel calls one of his weapons Elanor.
Venus's Shinobi name is Mei Peih Chi.
First appearence of Bing.
First appearence of Chi-chu.
First appearence of Van-Mi.
23 Unchain My Heart (2)
No trivia found.
24 Unchain My Heart (3)
No trivia found.
25 Unchain My Heart (4)
Final appearence of Bonesteel.
Van-Mi is turned into a "cool and creamy" substance by the turtles when they shine the light on her, yet she still lives in the container that Chi-Chu and Bing put her in.
The only appearence of the Elemental Vampire.
Final appearence of Chi-Chu.
Final appearence of Bing.
Final appearence of Bonesteel.
Vam Mi dies in this episode, or so it seems...
26 Who Needs Her
According to Peter Laird, who now is sole owner of the turtle franchise, Venus will never be seen in another turtle episode. He infact wrote her out of the turtle universe all together.
Final appearence of Rank.
The finale episode of the series.
episode mistakes
1 East Meets West (1)
The driver of the Humvee changes from Leo to Mike between scenes.
2 East Meets West (2)
Shredder's scar is on the wrong side of his face.
3 East Meets West (3)
No mistakes found.
4 East Meets West (4)
No mistakes found.
5 East Meets West (5)
No mistakes found.
6 The Staff Of Bu-Ki
No mistakes found.
7 Silver And Gold
Given that New York Fort Knox is supposed to be America's second largest gold despository, it seems quite odd that the vault is only as big as a walk-in refrigerator.
In the close up of the gangster who saw Mikey, you can see the film crew reflected in the lens of his shades.
New York police cars are blue, well when this series was made white and blue. The police car that arrived at the scene of the crime was clearly a black and white LAPD patrol car. This mistake happened quite often in the original animated series.
Mikey referes to the ooze as being toxic, it isn't. The ooze is radioactive, there's a difference.
8 Meet Dr. Quease
No mistakes found.
9 All In The Family
No mistakes found.
10 Trusting Dr. Quease
No mistakes found.
11 Windfall
No mistakes found.
12 Turtles Night Out
No mistakes found.
13 Mutant Reflections
No mistakes found.
14 Truce Or Consequence
No mistakes found.
15 Sewer Crash
No mistakes found.
16 Going Ape
No mistakes found.
17 Enemy Of My Enemy
No mistakes found.
18 King Wick
No mistakes found.
19 The Good Dragon
No mistakes found.
20 The Guest
No mistakes found.
21 Like Brothers
No mistakes found.
22 Unchain My Heart (1)
When the turtles drive to central park, Leonardo is the driver. But later, Michelangelo is driving. On that note, in the first shot of Mikey driving he's wearing headphones, in the next shot he isn't.
23 Unchain My Heart (2)
When the turtles watch Raph on Don's 'Turtlefied Eye in The Sky' only Raphael's and two enemy blips appear on the radar. There should be five blips, Raphael's, Bonesteel's and those of the three vampires.
24 Unchain My Heart (3)
No mistakes found.
25 Unchain My Heart (4)
Back in Part 2 Bing was terrified of Bonesteel's stakes and garlic, yet here neither weapons have any effect on him or the other two vampires.
26 Who Needs Her
No mistakes found.
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