Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!
Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
Archives Episodes
He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!
Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
Live or Die: Risk it All to Win it All!
Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Naruto works.
A Feeling of Yearning, A Flower Full of Hope
Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!
Our Take Everything Naruto does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!
Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
Ebisu Returns: Naruto’s Toughest Training Yet!
Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Naruto keeps its grip throughout.
A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke
Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is Born
Our Take A hall of fame episode. If you sample one episode of Naruto, make it this one.
Lee’s Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!
Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Naruto works.