Ep 17. The Insecta Trifecta

The Insecta Trifecta episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) season 4 takes the audiences back to the darker tone of the earlier seasons. The episode begins with the villainous Baxter Stockman and his helper April on a mission to capture bees for an experiment. The Turtles are unaware of this mission, but they are worried when they notice that all the bees in the city are disappearing.

April informs them about the missing bees, and the Turtles decide to investigate the matter. Their search leads them to a honeybee farm where they meet with a beekeeper named Casey Jones. Casey informs the Turtles that he witnessed a mysterious van stealing his bee hives in the middle of the night. The Turtles sense that there is something fishy going on, and they decide to keep a close eye on the farm.

Meanwhile, Baxter and April successfully capture the bees and bring them back to their laboratory. Baxter begins an experiment that involves the bees and a dangerous formula that he has created. The result of the experiment is the creation of giant-sized bees that are under the control of Baxter.

The Turtles discover that something is amiss when they witness the giant bees attacking the city. They immediately spring into action to find the source of the problem. They follow a trail of honey that leads them to Baxter's laboratory. The Turtles fight their way through Baxter's defenses, but they are no match for Baxter's giant bees.

With their weapons rendered useless against the giant bees, the Turtles are forced to rely on their skills and agility. They dodge and weave through the swarm of giant bees and make their way to the lab's control room. There they confront Baxter and April, who have been monitoring the bees' attacks.

The Turtles briefly engage in a battle with Baxter and April, but they are soon interrupted by the arrival of the giant bee queen. The queen attacks the Turtles but is momentarily distracted when she smells a familiar scent – the scent of Casey's honey.

Casey, who had been hiding in the laboratory, understands what he needs to do to stop the giant bees. He sprays them with his honey, which contains a special pheromone that attracts bees. The giant bees swarm around Casey, and their combined weight brings down the lab and knocks Baxter and April out.

The Turtles and Casey make their escape and watch as the lab and the giant bee army are engulfed in flames and explosions. The episode ends with the Turtles and Casey reflecting on the strange occurrences in the city and looking forward to their next adventure.

The Insecta Trifecta episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) season 4 provides a thrilling and action-packed story that is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. It is a great addition to the already fantastic lineup of episodes in the series, and it perfectly captures the essence of the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe.