Things escalate quickly when arrives to reclaim a piece of the Dark Armor (a gauntlet Warren calls "Charlotte"). What follows is a whirlwind of "double and triple betrayals" as Warren attempts to trade the Turtles to Draxum in exchange for a kidnapped Hypno-Potamus . Why This Episode Works
The story follows , who is convinced her birthdays are cursed. Her luck doesn't change when a freak accident involving a cannon launch—intended to shoot Warren Stone out of a hippo-shaped cannon—damages the Turtle Tank.
It’s an 11-minute riot that manages to be a romantic comedy, a superhero brawl, and a horror-themed birthday party all at once. It proves that in the Rise universe, even the most pathetic villains deserve a little love—and a lot of property damage. [S1E31] Warren & Hypno, Sitting in a Tree
This episode is a masterclass in how balances high-stakes lore with its signature chaotic comedy. While the title "Warren & Hypno, Sitting in a Tree" sounds like a playground taunt, the episode delivers a surprisingly heartfelt (and hilarious) exploration of the show's most "complicated" duo. The Plot: A "Cursed" Birthday and Magical Betrayals
This episode solidified Warren and Hypno as a fan-favorite "canon" pairing. Their domestic bickering over chore charts and Hypno’s affectionate nuzzles make them the most wholesome villains in the series. Things escalate quickly when arrives to reclaim a
We see the peak of April’s obsession as the "President of the Warren Stone Fan Club." Her genuine excitement at receiving Warren's severed (but regenerating) mutant arm as a birthday gift is both peak April and peak Rise weirdness.
Despite its goofy exterior, the episode is vital for the overarching plot, showing Draxum successfully acquiring a piece of the armor that will eventually lead to the return of the Shredder . Final Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Her luck doesn't change when a freak accident
The episode continues the brilliant bit where Leonardo refuses to remember who Warren Stone is, referring to him only as a "total stranger" or "worm man".