A Dubious Offer! Tsunade’s Choice!
Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Naruto works.
Archives Episodes
Inheritence! The Necklace of Death!
Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!
Our Take A masterclass episode, confident, surprising, and completely earned.
An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade’s Heart
Our Take A sturdy episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf
Our Take A solidly built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!
Summary Jiraiya gives Naruto the task of rotating the water in a balloon until it pops. Naruto is confident that he will accomplish this stage of the training by night, but soon learns it’s not as easy as expected. Our…
A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong!
Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Naruto works.
Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan!
Summary Jiraya and Naruto look on as Sasuke takes on Itachi alone. However, when the young ninja is severely outclassed, Jiraya is forced to step in. Itachi and Kisame try to flee, but Jiraya isn’t about to let them get…
Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!
Our Take A standout hour, the kind of episode that justifies the whole series. Naruto at the top of its game.
Jiraiya: Naruto’s Potential Disaster!
Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Naruto keeps its grip throughout.