Ep 3. Buried Secrets

The episode "Buried Secrets" is the third episode of the third season of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (2012) animated series. As the title suggests, the episode revolves around secrets that have been buried in the past and come back to haunt the Turtles and their allies.

The episode opens with April and Casey exploring an abandoned laboratory that belonged to April's father, who was a scientist. While they are investigating the lab, they stumble upon a mysterious canister that contains an unknown substance. Before they can investigate further, they are interrupted by a group of mutants who are also after the canister.

Meanwhile, the Turtles are dealing with their own problems. Donatello has been working tirelessly to decode a message from Splinter’s teachings, which leads to the discovery of an underground temple. However, the Turtles are wary of its origins and what it may contain.

As April and Casey attempt to escape from the mutants, they accidentally release the substance from the canister. The substance has the power to reanimate the dead, and to the horror of the group, they soon find themselves surrounded by zombie-like creatures.

Back at the lair, Donatello and the Turtles are studying the discovery of the temple. They are soon interrupted by the arrival of their old ally Metalhead, who is acting strangely and attacking the Turtles. They discover that Metalhead has been infected by the same substance that April and Casey had encountered.

As the Turtles prepare to face the zombie threat, they also must confront their past mistakes and secrets that had been buried. They learn about a group called the Mutanimals, who had been working in secret to stop the Foot Clan. The Turtles had unintentionally caused the Mutanimals to disband years ago. Now, they must work together with them to stop the zombie outbreak and prevent it from getting worse.

The episode "Buried Secrets" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that explores the consequences of past actions and decisions. It also introduces new characters, such as the Mutanimals, who add depth and complexity to the series. Overall, this episode serves as a great continuation of the ongoing storylines in the show.