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: The episode features a mini-reunion for actors Scott Menville and Danica McKellar , who both previously starred in the 1988 series The Wonder Years .
: Unlike most episodes, this one splits the team. Only Donnie and Mikey appear to assist April, while Raph and Leo are off on a separate mission. [S1E15] Hypno! Part Deux!
: As a nod to his voice actor, Rhys Darby (who is from New Zealand), Hypno-Potamus makes several out-of-context references to the country. For example, he shouts "Abra-ka-Zealan—" during an illusion and screams "Whanganui!" (a city in New Zealand) upon his defeat. : The episode features a mini-reunion for actors
: Hypno uses a bait app called "Hippo Crush," which is a direct parody of the popular mobile game Candy Crush . Plot Summary : As a nod to his voice actor,
: This episode was designed to occur simultaneously with the episode "Repo Mantis" . This is evidenced by Donnie being seen on a phone call with April while puppies from the "Repo Mantis" plot are audible in the background.
In the episode (Season 1, Episode 14/15) of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , a standout feature is the recurring "New Zealand Gag" tied to the character Hypno-Potamus . Key Features & Trivia