Ep 13. The Gumbus
- TV-Y7
- October 19, 2018
- 22 min
The Gumbus episode of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles season 1 brings a refreshing twist to the classic franchise. The four turtle heroes, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael, find themselves facing a unique enemy in the form of a sentient blob of chewing gum.
As the episode begins, the turtles are on a mission to retrieve some rare orbs that can help their Sensei to defeat an evil dragon. However, during their search, they come face to face with a chewed up piece of gum that seems to have a life of its own. The gum, named Gumbus, quickly proves to be a formidable opponent as it attacks the turtles with sticky, gooey projectiles.
Despite their martial arts skills, the turtles find themselves struggling to fight off Gumbus, who seems to grow stronger with every bite of gum it consumes. The situation becomes even more dire when Gumbus manages to trap Master Splinter and the orbs within a sticky bubble.
As the turtles work to free their Sensei and retrieve the orbs, they discover that Gumbus isn't just a mindless blob of gum, but an intelligent being with a complex backstory. The writers use Gumbus to explore themes of acceptance and inclusion, highlighting the fact that even the most unlikely of creatures can have feelings and a desire for connection.
As the turtles learn more about Gumbus, they realize that they have more in common with the chewing gum than they first thought. Like the turtles, Gumbus is an outcast, rejected by society due to its appearance and perceived usefulness.
In a heartwarming moment, the turtles make the decision to not only defeat Gumbus, but to show it compassion and understanding. The acceptance and kindness shown to Gumbus serves as a valuable lesson to viewers about the importance of empathy and treating others with respect.
Overall, The Gumbus episode of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles season 1 is a fun and heartwarming installment in the series that explores themes of acceptance and connection. With strong writing and engaging characters, it's sure to be a hit with both old and new fans of the franchise.
