Reviews WesternAnimation / Teen Titans Go

Used to like it, but now - not so much

A while ago, I wrote a review claiming that this show isn't as bad as people make it out to be. But now, I'm starting to see their point.

The characters' personalities fluctuate constantly, so that a character who acts Adorkable in one episode is a downright Jerkass in another. It's especially bad how the villains are treated. Although the writers are clearly going for Affably Evil, the Titans are so cruel that the villains come across as Unintentionally Sympathetic. Also, although I'm not a fan of anime and its art style, I have to admit that the original show, despite using said art style, had much better animation. In short, this is far from Cartoon Network's best show.

BUT...

There are still a few good things about it. The voice acting is great, and it really helps that the original VAs reprise their roles, and they're clearly having fun with it.

As for the humor - although the constant food jokes get annoying - when the humor isn't mean-spirited, I really do think some parts are funny. Sometimes, the actors' hamminess alone is enough to make me chuckle. It just depends on your personal taste. Admittedly, I find more humor in everything than most people do.

However, it's clear that the creators are only focusing on getting cheap laughs, unlike older cartoons, which weren't afraid to present kids with more complex, emotional stories. (On a side note - because I have plenty of room left - Courage the Cowardly Dog has been my favorite CN show for a while because of all the emotions it evokes.)

So, yeah, this show is far from the best, but I at least find it a little funny. But that's just me.

Sorry for my hotheadedness in the original review. I'm so glad it's been deleted!