The Ultimate Battle: Cha!
Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Archives Episodes
Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!
Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!
Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Naruto keeps its grip throughout.
Bushy Brow’s Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed!
Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Naruto keeps its grip throughout.
Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!
Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Naruto keeps its grip throughout.
Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!
Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Naruto keeps its grip throughout.
Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours!
Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
The Scroll’s Secret: No Peeking Allowed
Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Naruto works.
Akamaru Trembles: Gaara’s Cruel Strength!
Our Take A classic for the ages. If you sample one episode of Naruto, make it this one.
Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!
Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Naruto works.