My Power Rangers Series Review

My Power Rangers Series Review

Prologue: Before I get started, I want to apologize for not reviewing these seasons in order. For those of you who don’t know, Power Rangers is based on or loosely based on a Japanese TV program called Super Sentai, and this franchise became a POP Culture phenomenon thanks to a man name Haim Saban. I was skeptical about doing this because this is a kids show, I can’t hold it to the same standards as adult shows; however, just because it was made for children, it doesn't mean it can't be sophisticated. There was a time when Pixar had mastered making films that both kids and adults could watch to a T. Plus, we have other shows and movies that parents can enjoy with their kids, like Batman: The Animated Series, Gargoyles, Antz, and The Iron Giant. Since this is the 20th anniversary of this franchise, I want to give my thoughts on it. Plus, I want to address some of the things that bother me about this franchise. 

Intro: Man! I thought Turbo was bad, but this really takes the cake.

Power Rangers Overdrive: This series is about a famous explorer name Andrew Hartford who found a crown called the Corona Aurora. Due to this discovery, he frees Flurious and Moltor, who want the crown because it has power, and they want to abuse that power. However, the crown is useless without the jewels that go with it. So Mr. Hartford recruits four young people to find the jewels of the crown before Flurious and Moltor.  

I can see why fans despise this series; it makes Power Rangers Turbo look like an Emmy award-winning season. This series might not exist if it weren’t for the Sentinel Knight. I’ll talk about him later. The theme song for this season is a rap song, and it’s horrible. Part of the reason is that the song repeats the title of this season over and over and over again. The rangers get their civilian powers by having their DNA scrambled; isn’t that dangerous?

I didn't enjoy any of the episodes except for one; however, there are things in some of them that made the episodes salvageable just barely. Speaking of episodes, the team-up episodes are the worst of the crossover episodes so far. What hurt these episodes for me is that the past rangers make the new rangers look bad. To be fair, the Overdrive Rangers made themselves look bad. Also, the two groups of rangers barely interact with each other, and we have a baddie that’s related to villains from the Zordon era. I’m not going to bother asking how and why this person exist?     

This wouldn’t bug me so much if this wasn’t the 15^th anniversary season! The only good thing about the crossover is that the past Rangers are from different series; however, they’re mostly for Disney seasons. This team of Rangers is a disgrace to this franchise! Whenever they face a challenge or screw up, they want to throw in the towel. WOW! Our heroes, ladies and gentlemen. 

Mack Hartford/the Red Ranger is Mr. Hartford’s son; he’s adventurous, and he carries himself as a leader from time to time. My beef with him is the plot twist with him; it feels kind of wasted. Also, he's underqualified to be a part of this team. 

Ronny Robinson/the Yellow Ranger is a professional race car driver who's energetic. Sadly, her cuteness wasn't enough to get me through this season. The writers could have used her character flaw better, and that flaw is her competitiveness. The writers could have her be competitive with getting the jewels, which would make her hard to work with and would explain why she’s a racecar driver. Her relationship with one of the rangers could have been fleshed out more.        

Dax Lo/the Blue Ranger is a stuntman who’s suppose to be the comic relief, but instead, he’s aggravating. I say that because he let things get in the way of his ranger duties. Also, what's so funny about him saying this or that would make a great movie, stating and pointing out tropes? The writers should have made Dax like Deadpool as far as breaking the fourth wall, which can work since he feels like he’s in a movie. He says he wants to do and be more, but he acts like a clown.     

Will Aston/the Black Ranger likes to work alone and wants to be in the spotlight. I’m having a hard time buying that because he doesn’t separate himself from the Rangers. Also, it makes no sense for him to want to be the center of attention because he's a professional thief. I wish the writers would give that trait to Dax. That’s my gripe with this character; he’s a Black man who’s the black ranger and a professional thief. Do I need to say more?

Rose Ortiz/the Pink Ranger is the smart one on the team, that’s saying a lot considering that she said some dumb things in this series. I appreciate that she points out what's wrong with this series; however, I'm surprised that she didn't address that having the Rangers morphers on their arm is a bad idea. (Heck, I'm shocked that the villains didn't take the morphers from the Rangers, considering how open and exposed they are.) The episode centered on her learning how to have fun was pointless; she isn’t uptight the way Jen was in Time Force.

Tyzonn/The Mercury Ranger is honorable and curious about new things. His backstory is similar to Commander Cruger’s from S.P.D. Is it me, or is his ranger suit a bit much? Also, I notice one plot hole with his backstory.  

Mr. Hartford is a servable mentor, who does questionable things. He makes plans without keeping the rangers in the loop. Operating like that did end up biting him in the butt. My issue with him is that he doesn’t trust the rangers. I say that because he tests their ability to work together and their loyalty to him. What’s the point of him recruiting these people to be Power Rangers if he doesn’t trust them? Also, you'll have a hard time buying that he can build the ranger's tech on his own. I'm surprised that he and Will are not close because they have things in common.     

Spencer is Hartford’s Butler; he’s the voice of reason and good at disguising himself as different people. That ability becomes useful to the Rangers. Speaking of disguise, one disguise rubs me the wrong way.  

Now to the villains

Moltor is a hands-on villain. He can come up with plans from time to time; however, he jumps first without thinking.

Flurious is Moltor's brother; he watches the rangers and waits for the right moment to strike. That strategy paid off towards the end.

Kamdor is smart and ruthless. 

Miratrix is a servant to Kamdor, she’s selfish and manipulative.

The Fearcats are the most dangerous baddies in this series. I say that because they're willing to cause death and destruction to find the Jewels and the crown.

Sentinel Knight is the biggest problem with this season due to the inconsistencies and plot holes around this character. I don’t have much to say about him because he’s barely in this series. He’s the guardian of the Corona Aurora, but he’s lazy about guarding the crown. You’ll see what I mean when you watch this season.

I was let down by the villain's alliances; we haven’t seen that since Ninja Storm. Part of the reason why the alliance is short-lived is because Flurious and Moltor bicker over a broken toy; are these two seven-year-olds in adults' bodies? I wish the baddies had different motivations for wanting the Corona Aurora. Plus, they’re not much of a challenge to the Rangers.

Another complaint I have with this series is that it makes no sense for Mr. Hartford to pick these rangers to find the jewels, even though some of them can do this task. He should have picked better candidates. The Rangers can be jerks to each other, the clip note episode makes them look stupid, and they barely develop. This season doesn’t feel like an anniversary season; it made one reference to the previous season. We don’t have much of a backstory on the Corona Aurora.

I like the adventure aspect of this season, as far as the rangers traveling around the world and to nonfictional places to search for the jewels. Also, I’m fond of the mythology from different areas on Earth; it’s refreshing that kids can learn something from this franchise beyond using martial arts for defense or keeping the Earth clean. However, this series doesn’t do much with these locations or mythologies.

Overall, this season is a waste of potential. It would have been better if the team dynamic had improved, and had this series been a space theme season. Because the villains are from space, the jewels will be harder to find in space, and going into space will make this season feel like an anniversary season. We can visit plants that we've seen and plants that we've heard of but haven’t seen. Despite all the problems with this series, it could have been better.

          

Intro: If I had a list of Power Rangers series that can work as a movie, this would be one of them.     

Power Rangers LightSpeed Rescue: The plot of the series is this. Three men are lost in the desert, and they find a tomb and open a casket. Surprise! Surprise! They freed demons who want to regain what they had lost, which involves the destruction of a city called Mariner Bay. Captain Mitchell, the man who runs A Government organization called LightSpeed, is informed of the demon's release, so he selects five people to become Power Rangers to protect the city from the demons. 

This series is mixed for me; it has some good ideas and some episodes I do like. There are some similarities between this and Mighty Morphin, like someone accidentally frees the villains, the sixth ranger is evil, and the yellow ranger is played by a woman, even thaw the sentai counterpart is a man. I appreciate what this franchise has done, as far as giving one or a group of people who don't fit the criteria a chance to become Power Rangers. However, it makes no sense when you look at it from hindsight. This is a military organization; why didn’t they train soldiers to become rangers instead of recruiting civilians? 

In some episodes, we see the rangers training; it would make sense if these people had something to offer this operation, like one of them is teaching hand-to-hand combat, and another provides tech support, like Billy did in Zeo. I enjoy watching this team of rangers rescuing people. What's the point of having a superhero team if they don't do anything heroic? The rangers that stood out for me are the red ranger, Carter, and the green ranger, Joel, because Joel is the funny one on the team. 

The subplot of Joel trying to woo Ms. Fairweather (she designs the ranger's weapons and zords) reminds me of Zack trying to get with Angela in season one of Mighty Morphin. That's the problem I have with him. This subplot makes him look pathetic. Word to the wise, if you show interest in someone and that person doesn't reciprocate, don't waste your time on him or her; move on to someone else.  

Carter/the Red Ranger is the type of leader you want to follow; he reminds me of Captain America without the cheesy lines and speeches. He's also fearless; he tried to run over a monster, he attacks two giant monsters with just his handguns, and he's willing to sacrifice himself to save the city. I wish the writers would come up with a better story with his character flaw, and that's him being all work and no play. 

The other Rangers are just flat because this season hasn't done much with them. 

The only thing we learn about the pink ranger, Dana, is that she wants to be a doctor or nurse, and she’s the Captain’s daughter. Also, she has nice... (My editor throws a book at me.) Hair! I was going to say hair. I'm surprised that she's not close to Chad because they're in a similar profession.   

Speaking of Chad, the Blue Ranger, he's a Dolphin trainer/lifeguard, and we learn that he has a martial arts background. We see that he has a relationship with the yellow ranger Kelsey and a mermaid, don't ask, just don't ask. 

Kelsey, the yellow ranger, is a sports person. That's it, that’s all we know about her. 

I didn't like Captain Mitchell at first (He's the ranger's mentor) because he came off as manipulative at first; thankfully, he cuts that out later on. The only thing we learn about him (besides that he used to be a firefighter) is that he did something that he's not proud of. I'm surprised that this didn't cause the Rangers to second-guess his motivation for starting this operation. Also, he did something else that you may or may not find creepy.       

I can’t comment on Ryan the Titanium Ranger because he's barely in the show; speaking of the Titanium Ranger, I was surprised to find out that he's a made-up ranger, which would explain why there's no sentai footage of him. The sentai that this series is based on doesn't have six rangers. I'm fond of the story the writers told with this character; the episodes centered around him remind me of the Green Ranger episodes in MMPR. Also, I like how the writers handle his absence better than they did Tommy's in MMPR. 

Queen Bansheera (the main villain) is ruthless; there's nothing she won't do to reclaim what was once hers. 

Diabolico (Queen Bansheera's lieutenant) is a loyal follower, plus he's kind of complex. My beef with him is the plot holes around his trump card. 

I don't have much to say about the rest of the baddies; one summons the demons, another does the grunt work, and the other one is in the background.     

The villains are one of the problems I have with this series; they're kind of bland. The writers tried to make them interesting, but it ends up making them look worse. Plus, they didn’t score any victories over the Rangers until towards the end. The baddie's weakness is water; do I really have to make fun of this? This season wouldn't exist if every citizen in Mariner Bay armed themselves with Super Soakers. In Zeo, the machine Empire fixes this dilemma by replacing water with cog oil.  

The team-up episodes between the Rescue Rangers and the Galaxy Rangers are disappointing. The beef I had with those episodes is that they're focused on a little girl. Saban Entertainment, did you learn anything from Power Rangers Turbo? The writers could have told a better story of the rangers being replaced by robots. Besides the plot holes, other issues I have are minor, like the rangers costumes look like umbrellas. 

The bottom line is that this is a solid series. It's sad to say that because this season had some interesting things going on; however, the writers didn't do much with them, so it made this series feel plain. If you wonder what a Power Rangers version of the Avengers would be like, I would recommend this.    

P.S. I don’t like this trend that Saban Entertainment started in 1998, the trend of having the red Ranger getting a battlelizer. Besides being another way of selling toys, it seems like a cheap way to make the Red Ranger popular.        

Power Rangers Ninja Storm: This series is centered on three teenagers who are students at the Wind Ninja Academy, and they're doing well. One day Lothor invades the academy and kidnaps most of the students except for the three underperformed students. Due to their situation, they have to protect the earth from Lothor and figure out how to free the other students?

This is the Batman and Robin of the series. I'm not kidding, that's the problem I have with this show, it's too campy. For example, when the rangers first get their Morphers they screw up the morphing sequences. I don’t mind that this series has comedy in it; this show can be amusing at times. However, if we can't take the rangers, villains, or scenes seriously, then it’s an issue. 

Also, this season doesn't make fun of everything about this franchise, like the Rangers being able to operate their zords with ease. What makes this series different from the previous seasons is that we're introduced to three rangers instead of five, the other two are evil, and there are no team-up episodes. The villains are terrible because most of them are comic reliefs, being a comic relief doesn't mean you have to be a moron. The main baddie Lothor reminds me of Divatox from Power Rangers Turbo. Yes! Lord Zedd has his moments of humor, but his humor comes from his rage; despite that, he keeps his eyes on the prize. 

There is an episode where he's mad that he wasn’t invited to a peace conference, why would he be mad about that if he wants to conquer the earth!?! Also, it seems that he's annoyed that he has to babysit his nieces rather than being a world conqueror. How did Lothor become a bad guy? There was an episode where we see a younger version of him, but it doesn’t explain how he got from point A to point B?  

Another complaint I have with Lothor is his lack of logic. He said the best way to beat the rangers is in their ranger form. Okay, last I checked, villains don’t fight fair unless they have honor. Also, halfway through the show, his manpower increases, and towards the end, it decreases. What's up with that?   

One of his Generals, Zurgane should have been the main villain because he's strict and his plans would have worked if it wasn’t for his peers undermining him. The episode's center on the Thunder Rangers could have been better if it had played out differently. Besides Cam, the green rangers, the other rangers didn’t impress me. Cam reminds me of Billy as far as building weapons and Zords for the rangers. Also, he resents the rangers because he wasn’t a ranger at the time, they're incompetent, and he doesn’t feel respected by them. I wish he would stand up to them instead of being a jerk. 

Shane/the Red Ranger is the serious-minded one; we learn why he's like that in one episode.  

Dustin/the yellow ranger is friendly. 

Tori/the blue ranger, is the responsible one. 

Hunter/the Crimson Rangers is the reserved one and Blake's brother. 

Blake, the Navy Ranger, is just like Dustin. 

Sensei is not a good mentor. I don't get the sense that the Wind Rangers have improved since the first episode because of him. He tries to sound smart, but he doesn't. Whenever he offers the Rangers wisdom, it's at the wrong time. What bugs me about him is his ability to train the Rangers because two of them are from a different academy; what's the point of that if the sensei can train them regardless?      

Also, this team of rangers is suppose to be in high school, but there are no episodes of them in school, and we don't see their parents. Blake and Tori are arguably the best ranger couple in the Disney era. I say that because we see them spend time together, if only they showed affection to each other. It's hard to tell if they're a couple or not without affection.     

Just like Time Force, I'm turned off by the idea of ninjas as rangers. I mean, I thought ninjas were assassins. It bugs me that the Thunder Rangers have gotten weak later on in the season; this is also a trend with the evil Rangers. This is Disney’s first Ranger series, and it didn’t make the best first impression on me, yes! There are some episodes I like, but the goofiness of this show ruins it for me. Despite that, I'll give the creators credit for trying to make a humorous series; however, I have a feeling that people who don't watch Power Rangers can come up with better jokes. I would recommend this if you want to see a comedic Power Rangers season.    

Intro: I'm surprised that this isn't a Disney season. I mean, Power Rangers protecting a Princess? What is this, a Power Rangers version of Snow White and the seven dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, or Legend of Zelda? 

Power Rangers Wild Force: This season is about a Princess name Shayla who is from an island called Animarium. This Island has animal zords. She chose five people to become Power Rangers to protect her and the Earth from monsters called Orgs, being led by Master Org. I don't like this series it wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good either. This season feels off, maybe it's the weird tone. Another problem I have with this series is the morphers. I mean, cell phones, really? Why didn’t the villains use a cell phone jammer? (I know there was an episode where an Org is a walking jammer; however, that doesn't mean that you can't use that more than once, but I digress.) 

This series is heavy-handed about keeping the environment clean messages. Yes! This was done in Mighty Morphin; however, the writers don’t make a story arc out of it. The other reason why this doesn't work is that we don't know the rangers or the people's perspective on pollution. You know, Trini from MMPR would fit right in this season. This makes me want to cheer for the Orgs because we learn that pollution created the Orgs. If no one cares about this, why should I!?! Forget what I said earlier about this series reminding me of Disney movies; this reminds me of Captain Planet. The episodes involving the sixth ranger were repetitive, and it made no sense. I'm not crazy about this pack of Rangers because you don't get the sense that they're a team. Despite being friendly with each other (kind of) they don't seem to connect with each other.   

Taylor/the Yellow Ranger is like Jen from Time Force, but worse as far as being aggressive. This made her look less feminine. (That's saying a lot because she didn't come off as feminine.) If I were one of the rangers, her aggressiveness would rub me the wrong way. I wish the other rangers would stand up to her besides Cole/the red ranger, especially Danny, the Black ranger. 

Speaking of Danny, he's a plant lover, and he's also shy and awkward. My gripe with him is that he needs to man up; I mean, I was rolling on the floor laughing when I saw him sleeping with a teddy bear in one episode. I'm surprised he didn't speak up to Taylor because he's the biggest ranger on the team, seriously, he can break her in half. Is anyone else sick of hearing him say Never give up?    

Max the Blue Ranger is suppose to be cool, but he isn't. 

Cole the Red Ranger is Tarzan with a heart of gold, just like Maya; he can communicate with the animal zords. The subplot with Cole was wasted. My issue with him is that he's rough around the edges as a leader; he needs to do more than boost the ranger's morale. Plus, he only does that when the Rangers fight a monster. Also, his dynamic with Taylor could have been better.

Alyssa/the white ranger is the peacekeeper and a smart character in her own right. That's my beef with her. What's the point of making her smart if it serves no purpose? 

Merrick/the lunar wolf ranger is the loner of the group; the way he goes about that persona feels forced.  

Princess Shayla is useless in this series; she doesn’t serve the mentor role, and we learn something about her in the last few episodes that will make you want to strangle her.  

Master Org (the main villain) is a poor excuse for a baddie; his motivation makes no sense. I'm shocked that he didn't get Merrick to turn on the Rangers because they have the same backstory. I wish this season would focus on the status among the Orgs. We learn that they don't have a heart, yet they act like they do.

You can argue that this series is connected to Lost Galaxy. I enjoyed the team-up episodes between Wild Force and Time Force rangers, because the episodes continue the story for both series, and the rangers bond. Also, there was another team-up episode between all the red rangers from previous seasons, the purpose of this is to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the franchise. Like I said before, this episode is connected to another multi-parter in Zeo that never aired called Scorpion Rain. I'm fond of how this season ended for the most part. All in all, this was an OK series, kind of.  





Intro: If you wonder what a show centered on Superman's kids would be like, then this is for you.

Mighty Morphing Power Rangers, season one: The plot of the series is that two astronauts unintentionally free Rita and her minions from an unknown plant. Then she decides to conquer the first plant she sees, and that plant is Earth. Zordon becomes aware of this, so he recruits five teenagers to become a team of superheroes called the Power Rangers to protect the Earth from her forces. 

This is one of those Monsters of the Week shows with little to no story; despite that, I have a soft spot for this series. I can see why this series was popular in the '90s because there was no other kids' show like this before. The thing I like about this series is that it has good messages about friendship, teamwork, and being the best person you can be. However, this season failed to address that you need bounces in relationships. A lot of Power Rangers fans put this series on a high pedestal. I think they're blinded by nostalgia. Seriously, other seasons did certain things better, like character development, storytelling, and adversaries having motivations for what they do. The Rangers are cool due to them being the type of kids parents want their kids to be. 

Jason/the red ranger is a jock who's into martial arts. Jason is fine as a leader; whenever things get rough for the Rangers, he boosts their morale. He also takes responsibility whenever things go wrong, even though it's not his fault. My beef with him is that we learn that he has a temper, but the writers don't do anything with that character flaw.      

Zack/the Black Ranger is the fun one; he's also a dancer. It's hard for me to say that he's into magic tricks because he used it in two episodes. The only complaint I have with Zack is that he wastes his time pursuing a girl who's clearly not into him; to be fair, she does send him mixed signals. It's a shame that someone who does magic tricks can't get a girl to want his magic stick. (My editor threw a book at me.) I'm sorry, did I say that out loud?      

Billy/the Blue Ranger is the smart one. It's a shame that he wasn't popular instead of You Know Who because he was the hero in this series and future seasons. He invents devices to help the Rangers get out of trouble and solve problems. This series should have been centered on him because he's the ranger with the most character growth. Considering what the actor who played Billy went through working on this show, I'm happy that he got a warm welcome at the 2012 Power Morphicon, but I digress.  

Trini/the yellow ranger is the voice of reason, who's an environmentalist, and she's bright enough to understand what Billy is saying. The only issue I have with her is that she's underdeveloped.   

Kimberly/the Pink Ranger is a pretty girl who can be sarcastic at times. She likes to shop and practice gymnastics. We learn later on that she has family drama.    

Zordon is the Rangers mentor; he doesn't serve much of a purpose beyond helping the Rangers defeat the monsters. The only problem I have with him is his lack of backstory. 

Alpha 5 ( Zordon's robot assistant) is aggravating, part of the reason why is because he says his famous line whenever he freaks out, and that's most of the time. 

Bulk and Skull are the comic relief, they're suppose to be bullies, but they're terrible at it. These two got overlooked because they got the most development in this franchise. I'll get into that another time. The only thing we learn about these two is that they like playing with guitars, and their subplots are better than the Rangers fighting the monster from time to time.   

Rita (the main villain) is a pitiful excuse for a villain. Despite her victories over the Rangers, she feels more like a bully than a baddie; she sends putties to ruin the Rangers day. Like Zordon, we have no backstory on her or her minions.   

I wish I could say that Goldar (Golder is one of Rita's underlings.) is a fierce warrior, but he isn't. Don't get me wrong, he can be threatening; however, whenever he's about to lose a fight, he runs away. 

I don't have much to say about the rest of Rita's subordinates. One of them creates the monsters, two of them are like Bulk and Skull, and the last one is a warrior, but she's barely in this show.  

I was enjoying this show until the Green Ranger Tommy / the pretty boy showed up. No! I don’t like Tommy for three reasons. First of all, he made my childhood difficult; do you have any idea how hard it was for me to find a Green Ranger action figure? Have you seen the movie Jungle All the Way? That's how hard it was to get a Green Ranger toy. Kids didn’t want to talk or play with me because I didn’t have any Green Ranger merchandise. Second, there are so many episodes centered on him. This wouldn't bother me so much if these episodes helped him grow as a character, but they didn't for the most part. Finally, it's bad enough that he stole Jason's thunder, but did he have to steal Kimberly from him, too? I know, I know, Kimberly wasn’t into Jason, but why not? I thought women want the top guy; that's what Jason is, he's bigger than Tommy. 

Despite my grievances with Tommy, things did get better when he showed up just barely. One of the many problems I have with this series is that I don’t buy that this group of rangers can be friends, because of their different personalities. Would you be annoyed by Billy’s big words or Trini's preaching about keeping the environment clean? Heck, if I were Billy, I would be irritated with the Rangers being lazy with expanding their vocabulary. Sidenote; I'm surprised that the writers didn't make Zack popular in school for his dancing ability. Kim is popular because she’s the type of girl that other girls want to be around and the girl that guys want to... want to... play Twister with. Yeah!  

Mixing Japanese and American footage is problematic on its own; however, the writers and directors are getting better at doing that in later seasons. It bugs me that these kids haven't earned the right to become rangers. I mean, Zordon just gave them their morphers. (The morphers are devices that transform the teens into Power Rangers.) I wish they would go through a trial, like facing their fears or testing their ability to work as a team. There was an episode where they did face their fears, but some of their fears made no sense. For example, Kimberly is afraid of Bulk and Skull being nice. I don’t get it, is she afraid that she'll like them if they’re nice? 

What this show did with Tommy annoyed me because it sends the wrong message about friendship. Plus, the creators didn’t do that with Billy later on. Also, this season is too one-sided in its message, that is, if you do the right thing, everything will be OK. I know this is a kid's show; however, that can cause more harm than good, and kids who have a rough upbringing might be insulted by this. Other gripes I have with this series are how repetitive it is, the jokes are cheesy even for its time, Megazord fighting a monster in the city (that's a common issue with this franchise), and continuity errors.

Despite that, this is one of those kids' shows that didn't hold up well. This was a good start to this franchise. I wish that Saban Entertainment would borrow story elements from Zyuranger. (Zyuranger is the sentia that this series is based on.) For example, in Zyuranger, the red and green Ranger are brothers, which would have been interesting if the creators had come up with a story out of that. 

P.S. I don't buy that Saban Entertainment didn't realize that they made Zack the black ranger and Trini the yellow ranger, because we learn that the red ranger in Zeo is Native American. Oops! Screwattck.com if you're reading this, I want a death battle between Tommy and Jason.

Intro: Is anyone else bothered by how far fetch high school life is in this show? When I was in high school, I didn’t do the following things; teach my own classes, run charity events, dirt biking, and go to peace conferences. How can teens do all these things in their high school years, have time to do their chores, homework, and hang out at the juice bar!?! OK, maybe I'm nitpicking; however, this is a hard pill to swallow.   

Mighty Morphing Power Rangers Season Two: Lord Zedd (Rita's superior) shows up because he's tired of Rita failing to conquer Earth, so he takes over and kicks Rita off the moon. He's a bigger threat than Rita to the point that the Rangers zords are not strong enough to stop his monsters, so the Rangers have to get new zords and a new ranger to battle Lord Zedd. 

I wish I could say that this season is better than the previous one,  but instead, it's awkward. I say that because the creators tried to use two different sentia footage, which creates editing problems. (The reason why this season uses two different sentia footage is that the creators still had footage left from last season, and they use new footage for the zords.) This season had a good start in the beginning until things started to change. I'll get into that later. Also, this season ruined the evil Billy episode. It should have been as good as The Green with evil episodes, heck, even better than that, and last longer than one episode.   

I like the new main villain, Lord Zedd, like I said, he's a step up from Rita. He tries to get the rangers to turn on each other. Plus, some of his monsters are made out of something that has sentimental value to the Rangers. Also, he has his own Zord that is powerful enough to destroy a planet; however, the Zord runs out of power too fast. My issue with him (besides whether or not he knew that Rita was imprisoned) is his putties; they're worse than Rita’s putties. All you have to do is hit the Z on their chest to beat them. I am not kidding about that. I was disappointed that Lord Zedd turned into Rita later on in the series. Besides getting rid of one of the Rangers, he didn’t do much to hurt the Rangers. 

Speaking of Rita, she returns to the series. At first, I thought this was a popular demand thing, but the real reason she came back is to make Lord Zedd lighthearted. Parents complain that Lord Zedd is too scary. Is this a joke? Lord Zedd is the bad guy, he’s suppose to be scary, did parents assume that villains in kids' shows would be like the Count from Sesame Street? To quote Will Smith Parents just don’t understand. 

Wait! Parents complain about this 

but not this                                                                                                     or this

                                                 

or this

  

I smell a PR nightmare, I mean contradiction. The dynamic between Rita and Lord Zedd is amusing at times. The beginning of this season is centered on Tommy's dilemma. I have a problem with the white ranger being the new leader of the Power Rangers because the way it was done feels weird. Also, I didn’t have much to say about Aisha, Adam, and Rocky, the replacements of Trini, Zack, and Jason, because they don't have personalities. 

Aisha, the yellow ranger, is a gossip girl who also likes to shop. 

Rocky the red ranger seems to be the laid-back one of the bunch. I feel sorry for this character because of all the hate he gets from the fans. The reason why he gets so much hate is that people don't think he's a good replacement for Jason. First of all, he's not the leader in this series; second, we don't get a lot of episodes centered on him.     

Adam the Black Ranger is someone who keeps to himself and is unsure of himself. It's a shame that the writers didn't flesh that out more. Also, he's kind of into romance stories.    

Sadly, Goldar is a joke in this season. He used to take on all the Rangers on his own; now he can't hold his own against one Ranger.   

The actors and actresses who played Trini, Zack, and Jason left the show because they wanted more money, and the studios refused to pay them. The mystery of the White Ranger wasn't handled well. Bulk and Skull character development starts here. After the rangers save them, they decide to figure out who they are. It’s funny that they don’t like goody-goodies, but they love the Rangers. This subplot shows how smart they can be if they apply themselves. They could have figured out who the rangers are if it wasn’t for the teens (who are the Power Rangers) screwing up their plans, that’s right, the rangers, the ones that are doing humanitarian things, are bullies to Bulk and Skull. WOW! Well, you can look at this as Karma. Also, in one episode, they saved the Rangers; that’s right, Bulk and Skull don’t have powers or martial arts skills, but they saved the Rangers. If that doesn’t make them cool, I don’t know what will. 

You know what this angers me because this could have been an underdog story for these two. the Rangers should help them realize how much of a joke they are. After realizing that, they decided to change their image, be the eyes and ears of the Ranger, and have them become rangers, but that didn't happen. I'll get into this more in Power Rangers Turbo. Despite my grievances with this season, I still find it enjoyable. I gave this show credit for trying to do something different.  

P.S. Kimberly had an Oscar moment this season. 

Here is the clip of what I am talking about. 

 

Mighty Morphing Power Rangers Season Three: Here's the premise for this season. One of Rita's family members shows up on the moon to give her and Lord Zedd a late wedding present. With his help, Rita and Lord Zedd can launch an ambush attack on the Rangers. The ambush worked; they defeated the rangers to the point where they lost their powers, and the zords are destroyed. So, the rangers go on a quest to find new powers; they have to reach their destination before Rita and Lord Zedd.  

This season is the best one out of the three! What makes this season better is the writing, using less sentia footage and breaking away from the monster of the week formula for the most part. We learn about the ranger's powers in this season; however, that raises more questions than answers. This season has more multi-part stories. Another thing I enjoy about this season is when the Rangers travel to get their new powers, and they have to be tested to prove that they're worthy of getting the new powers. I would have rated this season higher if Master Vile was the main villain at the beginning of this season; his plans are more effective than Rita’s and Lord Zedd’s plans. 

Speak of Master Vile (Rita's father), I don't have much to say about him because he's barely in this season. 

Rito (Rita's brother) Is an idiot! He makes the Three Stooges look like College Professors.  

Fan’s complaint that Lord Zedd turned into a joke when he married Rita, I disagree, like I said before, the only thing he did was drain Tommy’s Green Ranger powers. In fact, he's a bigger menace with Rite despite being more sarcastic. 

Kat is Rita's ally. I can’t describe her personality. We learn that she’s a temptress, I mean, a swimmer and ballet dancer, but that’s it. My issue with her is that Rita underused her.  

Zordon feels like a surrogate father to the Rangers in this series. (That's a funny thing to say because a loving father wouldn't put their child in a life-or-death situation, but I digress.) 

Ninjor is the ranger's ally. You will find his voice either funny or annoying; he sounds like Dudley Do-Right.  

Bulk and Skull’s character development continues. After they stop trying to figure out who the Power Rangers are, they decide to join the Police Academy. Wait! Angel Grove (That's the name of the city where they and the rangers live.) has Police? Where were they in the last two seasons!?! Anyway, although they're doing this to get girls, it makes them responsible, also they treat the teens (who are Power Rangers) a lot better than they did before. 

I don't have much to say about Lt. Stone. (Bulk and Skull's superior) He's strict and gives Bulk and Skull a hard time when they screw up. 

A minor gripe I have with this series is that when the Rangers get their new powers, their costumes are the same as before. What gives? I can forgive this in the previous season, but not here. I don’t know if this was a budget thing or not. Another issue I have is that in the last few episodes, the Rangers get new armor that looks like their costumes but with glitter. Oh, come on! You can't tell if they have it on or not because their costumes are already bright, so what's the point? 

The first three episodes gave us a backstory for Alpha 5, and it set up another Saban Entertainment show called Masked Rider. The problem I have with those episodes is that they were retcons. Sadly, one of the characters left the show; however, this character had a good sendoff. The reason why the actor or actress left is that he or she wants to do other things. I don't know about you, but I don't like that the new villains are related to Rita for obvious reasons. 

There is a miniseries called Alien Rangers, but I consider it season 3.5 because it continues the story from season three. It's about Zordon asking rangers from another planet to help them stop Master Vile since the Earth Rangers can't do to their situation. The only complaint I have with it  (Besides that it makes the foot soldiers, Rito, and Goldar look worse) is the way time travel works in this series. Also, this series created a plot hole for one of the rangers. The bottom line is this is a good ending to Mighty Morphing Power Rangers.   
    

Power Rangers Zeo: This series is about the Rangers facing a new threat called the Machine Empire with the help of a new power source called the Zeo Crystal. This is an OK series; there isn’t much going on in this season as far as the story goes. That's sad considering all the setup to this season. 

We learn that the more they use the Zeo crystal, the stronger they become. Wow, a Power Ranger's version of the Saiyans from Dragon Ball Z. Their new Commander Center, called the Power Chamber, reminds me of the Bat Cave. Before I continue, there is something I need to address in this series; one episode did something that will rub fans the wrong way. I'll give you a clue to what it is; it involves Tommy/the red ranger. Whoever came up with this idea, hand over your brain because you don’t deserve it. Despite my dislike for Tommy, he didn’t deserve that. 

This was my reaction to it. 

If you think that this is bad, wait until I review Power Rangers Turbo. Also, I was happy to see a former ranger return to the series. 

Bulk and Skull didn’t develop much this season. There are some fun bits of them treating Goldar and Rito like slaves. This happened because Goldar and Rito lost their memories after trying to steal the Zeo crystal. I find it funny to see them have authority over monsters that torment them, However, they come off as jerks about it. There is one episode that puts their friendship to the test.  

They're loyal and respect their superior, Lt. Stone, even though they keep giving him grief. It makes you wonder why Lt. Stone keeps putting up with them after they got him in so much trouble. You can argue that he has a love-hate relationship with them, considering that he doesn't bust their chops as much as he used to. 

Tanya the Yellow Ranger (Aisha was replaced by Tanya; I don’t know why the actress who plays Aisha left the series.) is a mature character who can be a bit sassy. We learn that she likes to sing, and she helps me get over Kimberly not being in this series anymore. Don’t get me wrong, I'm not saying that Kat and the other female rangers aren’t pretty; however, they don't float my boat (besides Kat). The only complaint I have with her (besides her age) is that in one episode, she's on the baseball team, and it's never mentioned or referenced again.  

Speaking of Kat, the pink ranger, she's the heart of the group. I wish she wasn't so helpless. 

Billy is no longer a ranger in this series, but he sticks around to build the Rangers weapons and Zords. 

Is it me, or has Rocky gotten soft this season? He didn't train Tanya or Kat; heck, I didn't see him practice martial arts that much. Rocky now has something in common with Yamcha from DBZ, as far as being alienated by the creators.  

I don't have much to say about the Gold Ranger; he only shows up when the Rangers are in trouble. I like how they handle the mystery around the Gold Ranger’s identity (for the most part). However, it had no payoff in the end. 

I'm disappointed with the new villain, King Mondo, and the Machine Empire. I mean, he did the same thing Rita and Zedd did instead of launching an invasion on Earth. Also, King Mondo and the other baddies are just bland; that's a shame considering that they chased Rita and Zedd off the moon. Plus, we have no backstory on the Machine Empire.  

Speaking of Lord Zedd and Rita, they're still in this series, but they have been reduced to comic relief. I wish they would stand up against the Machine Empire beforehand. 

I have gripes with the writers because they told three different stories centered on Tommy the Red Ranger. The writers should have focused on other characters that need development; heck, the Tommy stories didn't develop him, we just learned things about him. Also, I was let down by Adam, the Green Ranger. I thought this season was going to set him up to be more tech-savvy since there are episodes where Billy is not around, but that didn't happen. 

I wish this season would focus on the relationship between Adam and Tanya, as they spend a lot of time together in this series. The sentai footage seems to be limited; there isn't a lot of it of the villains, the gold ranger, and they reuse the monsters. You will not like the last episode because it wasn't a proper ending to this season, also it left things unresolved. Like I said, this is a fine series. It continues the story, and the Rangers are more powerful. 

P.S. One of the characters left the series. There were rumors about why the actor or actress left; if they're true, then the people who worked on this show should be ashamed of themselves.      


    
Intro: Do I really need to reinforce how bad this series is? Before I rip this season into pieces, I want to talk about something. There was suppose to be another multi-parter in Zeo called Scorpion Rain. That multi-parter would explain the continuity issues in this series, like what happened to the ranger's Zeo powers, why Lord Zedd and Rita are not the main baddies, why Bulk and Skull didn’t go to Francs, and so on and so forth. However, it turns out to be a prank; this wouldn’t have bothered me if it hadn’t been referenced in one episode of Power Rangers Wild Force. I can’t talk about this season without talking about the movie, because the movie is a launch for this series. 

Turbo A Power Rangers movie: The plot of the movie is that a space pirate name Divatox is hunting a wizard name Lerigot. She's doing this because he has a key that will help her free a monster name Maligore, whom she wants to marry. WOW! That’s her plan to marry a monster you never met? Wait! That’s no different from real life. So, the rangers have to protect Lerigot and stop Divatox with their new turbo powers.

If this movie won't make you regret having kids, nothing will. Why are the Rangers getting the Turbo powers? I mean, they still have their Zeo powers. We saw Kat morph into a Zeo Ranger in the movie, so why do they need the Turbo powers if they're not better than the Zeo powers? Also, their new Zords are just Cars. I'm not being funny, how did we go from Dinosaurs to Animals to Cars? Did NASCAR perform Inception on Saban Entertainment? Speaking of NASCAR, I'm surprised that this series didn’t air on Speed Network; it seems like this series is promoting that type of sport. It's hard for me to think that Lerigot is a wizard because he has done some dumb things in this movie. Don't get me started on his voice. His friendship with Alpha adds nothing to the story. 

Do you know what really bothers me about this movie/series? No! It’s not Justin, the new Blue Ranger, or the plot holes; it’s all the changes the creators have made in this series. I'll get into that later. Now to Justin, the actor who played Rocky, left the series because of injuries. (Rocky did something in this movie that will leave your head scratching.) I was surprised to find out that the rating for Power Rangers was dropping at the time. (Please don't ask why this happened because there are so many factors to consider.) That’s why Justin is in this series to attract more viewers (Thank you Big Bad Beetleborgs!); however, it backfired fans find him annoying. 

One would think that Zordon is high for picking a twelve-year-old to be a Power Ranger, but no, the other rangers are OK with this. Why didn’t he pick Tommy’s brother? We learned in Zeo that Tommy has a brother, he's good at martial arts, he knows the Rangers identities, and he isn’t twelve! Justin, as a character, isn’t bad; he's like Billy as far as not being incompetent and being proactive. 

My issue with him is the idea of him being a ranger. I'm unclear about his living situation, and I'm surprised fans don't feel sorry for him because of that. Two former rangers are in this movie, but they're wasted; they're just in the movie for fan service. I was disappointed that this movie didn't address the thing that rubbed fans the wrong way in Zeo. 

Overall, this movie is awful! The movie has filler to extend the movie's run time. The Megazord fight is lackluster; I might as well watch two people play Rock em Sock em Robots. and Maligore is a joke, seriously, he could have passed as a monster of the week. How can Divatox have a relationship with him if he can't talk!?! The only thing I like about the movie is the Rita and Zedd cameo. 

P.S. I know the white and Gold ranger Sentai counterparts are boys, but Justin isn't a pervert like the white ranger or as obnoxious as the gold ranger.

Power Rangers Turbo: This season is about Divatox wanting revenge on the Rangers for ruining her wedding. Really? Is this Power Rangers or Young and the Restless? What bothers me about this season is that it has a mixed tone. Half of the time it tries to be a serious series, and the other half of the time it tries to embrace the goofiness of the sentia it's based on. 

I feel bad for saying Divatox is a terrible baddie because she does get better over time. What bugs me about her is that she's almost as pitiful as Rita. Her minions make her look worse because they are comic relief. (Expect for Porto, who is the brains of her crew.) In the first half of this series, she uses bombs. This wouldn't bother me if A she didn't set them for an hour enough and B she didn't use them more than three times. Why does Divatox want to conquer the world? I thought she was a space pirate. How do you go from thief to world domination? That’s a big leap. 

The only thing we learn about her is that she used to be engaged before, plus her family tree. The one good thing about her is that she changes her tactics. She would make a good villain for the Alien Rangers. 

General Havoc should have been the main villain because he was serious-minded and scored victories over the Rangers. Unfortunately, he was underused.  

Elgar (One of Divatox's minions) is like Rito but worse. Also, how did he survive being thrown into the lava in the movie? 

The Rangers graduated in this series; sadly, the show doesn’t go anywhere with that. I mean, the other four rangers are replaced by teens, that’s right, we're back to teenagers. The reason why this was done is that the actor who played Tommy wanted to leave the series, so the creators decided to replace the other three rangers. This bothers me because I thought this series was going to continue the story of the rangers facing new challenges and threats as adults. Doing this gives us a sense that the viewers are growing with the characters. We see Tommy being a race car driver, Tanya working at a radio station, Kat auditioning for dancing school, and Adam doing random things. 

Side note, I don't like Tommy being a race car driver because A he showed no interest in cars, and B this feels like the creators are promoting the car theme. I didn’t like their replacements at first for two reasons; first of all, the Rangers don’t know them as people. Second, I didn’t get a good first impression of Carlos (Adam's replacement) and Cassie (Kat's replacement); their replacements seem selfish. 

It seems like Tommy picked his replacement because he did something courageous. We also learn that TJ (Tommy's replacement) wants to be a baseball player. Ashley (Tanya's replacement) is an ordinary girl who likes to try new things. Cassie wants to go to Stone Canyon (That's Angle Grove's rival city) to be a singer, and Carlos is a soccer player.     

What about Bulk and Skull? They saved the rangers more than once. There are times when they are to be noble individuals, and they're not chosen to be Power Rangers. Don’t give me that they're not trained in martial arts; neither were Billy, Kat, and Tanya, and they were still chosen to be rangers. 

Speak of Bulk and Skull in the first half of this season, they're turned into Monkeys, I got nothing to say about this. (The reason why the creators did this is that they were trying to produce a Bulk and Skull spin-off show.) My beef with this is that no one asks where they are or wonders what happened to them. Really? Were they so annoying that people didn't care what happened to them? In the second half, they turn back to normal, and they work different jobs. 

Also, at the beginning of the series, Zordon and Alpha 5 have been replaced by Alpha 6 and Dimitria. They're more annoying than Justin because Alpha 6 is trying to be hip, and Dimitria asks questions instead of helping the Rangers. 

Alpha 6 acting like that reminds me of this.

 

I'm not completely frustrated by Dimitria asking questions because it gives the rangers a sense of doing things on their own; however, doing that defeats her purpose of being a mentor, plus what if they come to the wrong conclusion? Thankfully, she stops doing that. 

It's hard for me to consider the Phantom Ranger a ranger because he doesn’t look like a ranger, and the Blue Senturion is in more episodes than him. I thought he was filling in the six-ranger spot. Also, we don’t learn anything about him, and the pink ranger seems to be attracted to him, but nothing comes of it.

The Blue Senturion is an Intergalactic Robocop. What bugs me about him is that he does Police work on Earth. How can he do that without anyone noticing? 

Back to Justin, he doesn't add anything to the team dynamic. Why have him be the youngest ranger so far in this franchise if the writers don't do anything with that? I like that he screws up his ranger duties as far as breaking the rules and hanging out with someone his own age; however, the show doesn't focus on those things.    

The only good thing about this season, besides some good episodes and Tommy leaving, is the soundtrack. Also, this season did get better after all the changes, and I'm fond of the way it ended. 

The bottom line is that this series was a misstep; it set up plot points that goes nowhere. The santai that this season is based on, called Car Rangers, is a slapstick comedy. The sentai footage ruins some of the episodes for me. (This is the same problem that hurt the first two seasons of MMPR.) For example, in one episode, the Rangers are baked into a giant pizza, you know what, screw this series! 




Intro: So, this is the kind of Power Rangers series we would get if the creators didn't have to worry about studio restrictions and idiot, I mean, overprotective parents, impressive.  

Rangers in Space: After Divatox defeats the Turbo Rangers (Unbelievable!) She joins the alliances of evil who have captured Zordon; this alliance is being led by Dark Specter. Four of the Turbo Rangers follow Divatox in space. During their pursuit, the rangers meet a red ranger name Andros, who gives the rangers new powers, and together they go searching in space to find Zordon. Dark Specter becomes aware of this, so he sends Astronema to intercept their search.  

This season saved this franchise, that's saying a lot considering that this is a follow-up to a bad season that almost ended this franchise, and we lost Tommy, aka Mr. Overrated. What helps this series is the changes from the past seasons, like the Rangers not being in high school, for the most part, not having a mentor to help them, (kind of) telling a story beyond the Rangers fighting a monster, and this season is a space opera. The Sentai that this series is based on wasn’t a space opera, so that explains why the space footage looks like it was shot on a blue or green screen. I'm fond of the episodes where past characters return. This season gave me something I've wanted to see for a while, and that's Evil Rangers; they're called the Psycho Rangers. We had evil rangers before; however, they didn't give the Rangers a run for their money. The only issue I have with them is that they have no backstory. Also, there are times when they let their obsession get the best of them. The theme of this series is nature vs nurture, but this series didn't go far enough with it.  

I like Andros/the Red Ranger because he's had to go through the most development in this series. I say that because he's a loner who has to learn how to work with a team. He also plays a mentor role for the Rangers because of their lack of knowledge of space. My beef with him is that the writers didn't take advantage of the fish-out-of-water jokes with him, and we don't know his history with Zordon. Andros, being a loner, may make him an interesting character, but not a good leader. There are times when he puts himself and the other rangers in endanger because he does things alone without telling the team.

Also, we learn that tragic things happened in his past; however, I don't think he should beat himself up over one of them. I like the relationship between Andros and Ashley, the Yellow Ranger, because it helps him be more open. I'm annoyed that they never kissed because Ashley kissed one of the Rangers. 

Speaking of Ashley/the yellow ranger, she's cheerful and kind-hearted. My problem with her is that she's kind of promiscuous in this series. 

Despite Cassie/the pink ranger being a tomboy, she's caring in her own right. 

I don't have much to say about Carlos/the black ranger because this season hasn't done much with him. He has a short temper as far as beating himself up when he screws up or has a hard time getting better at something.  

TJ/the blue ranger is the level-headed one. There are moments where he takes charge to the point where Andros doesn't feel like a leader.  

Zhane/the Silver Ranger is the fun one of the group. My issue with him is that he did something that the other Rangers should beat the crap out of him for it, I'm surprised that didn't happen. 

Alpha 6 is more useful in this series, and he turned into Alpha 5 for some reason. 

I have issues with Bulk and Skull's subplot; it feels separate from the Rangers. They aid a science Professor name Prof. Phenomenus to prove that Aliens are real. Are you serious!?! That shouldn't be hard to believe, considering how much Angle Grove has been attacked by monsters and robots. You can argue that last season had this problem too; however, they were still involved with the story or the Rangers. Plus, they don't serve much of a purpose until the last episode, that episode highlights how far they come as characters. It still bugs me that they're not choosing to be rangers.

Let's get into the villains 

Astronema (the main adversary) is the best villain in the Zordon era. (Sorry, Lord Zedd) She doesn't just send a monster to Earth for the heck of it; she does it to distract the Rangers from finding Zordon. I'm surprised that this didn't create conflict among the rangers, instead of them squabbling over who should clean the ship or Andros's lack of leadership. Also, there are moments where she's conflicted about what she's doing and you'll feel sorry for her. 

Ecliptor (Astronema's right-hand man) is what Goldar could have been if Goldar wasn't a coward in battle. My gripe with him is that I wish the writers could have made him sympathetic because it's hard for me to think that he's pure evil. His relationship with Astronema kind of sort of humanizes him. Also, we don't know how many lives he has. I mean, we saw the Rangers defeat him in one episode, then he came back later on.   

Darkonda is a backstabber.         

My beef with this season is the plot holes surrounding Andros, the ranger's powers, and Dark Spector. There was a bad crossover episode between the Rangers and the Ninja Turtles. During the time this series aired, there was a live-action Ninja Turtles series that aired alongside this season. I didn’t like it. The plot twist was foreshadowed too early. I was let down that all of the Rangers allies didn't help them in the last two episodes. The last episode would have a bigger impact if the original ranger were there. Elgar is in this series, why? I don't know. 

With that said, this is a decent season and a good finale to the Zordon era. Plus, it had the potential to be better.   

P.S. I like the gags between the villains in this season.   

                                    

Intro: I have mixed feelings about this franchise continuing after In Space. On one hand, it gives the creators a chance to take this series in a different direction. Also, doing this undermines how In Space ended, plus we all know how much Hollywood loves to milk something to death. With all that said, what do I think of this season? let's find out...

Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: This series is about a city-sized group of people from Earth who want to explore space in a space colony called Terra Venture. Meanwhile, a stowaway gets on Terra Venture, and he gets caught up in the middle of a small group of colonized trying to help a woman from another planet. This results in them getting the Quasar Sabers, becoming Power Rangers, and Terra Venture being stalked by insect-looking aliens being led by Scorpius, so the Galaxy Rangers have to protect the colony from him.       

This is a season that teens and adults can watch, the reason is that there are some dark and mature episodes. Relax, parents, there's no bloody violence, profanity, drugs, or sex if you’re wondering. Just like in Space, this is a space opera, but the sentia that this series is based on wasn’t a space opera, it was a jungle theme series. the theme of this season is sacrifice, which applies to almost everyone in this series. I know I said that In Space ended the Zordon era; however, I consider this season a part of that era because it ties up some loose ends. 

I'm happy that the creators brought back a character from last season because the writers gave this person a redemption story. I wish the writers could have done more with that story because the person in question didn't do enough to make amends. The team-up episodes between the Galaxy Rangers and the Space Rangers are excellent; it wasn’t contrived, unlike some of the other team-ups that were going to get later on. My beef with it is that I wish the Silver Ranger was in these episodes. The Galaxy Rangers are a fine team of rangers. 

Maya the Yellow Ranger is nice to look at, I mean, kind of a wasted character. I say that because she could have filled in the mentor role for the ranger, because she's from space. Then again, we don't know if she's been on other plants. Plus, she's a female version of Mowgli from The Jungle Book, which allows her to communicate with the galactabeasts since they're animals and the ranger's zords. 

Also, she's the most sympathetic character in the series; you'll see what I mean when you watch this series. My issue with her is how easy it is for her to adjust to civilization. There is one episode where her upbringing causes a dispute with one of the rangers. I wish there were more episodes like that. How does she have dreams about things that are going to happen?   

I don't have much to say about Demon the Green Ranger; he's a wisecracking mechanic. The only complaint I have with him is that I'm not sure if he knows Andros from the previous season.  

Leo (the stowaway), the Red Ranger, acts like a teenager as far as being headstrong and jumping into a situation without thinking from time to time. We later learn that he's clever and smart enough to help run the Colony, but he lacks discipline.  

Kendrix, the pink ranger, is the smart one and the glue that holds this team together.

Kai the Blue Ranger is a by-the-book guy who learns how to trust his instincts instead of always following the rules. 

I like the Magna Defender because he has a tragic past and history with one of the villains. If there were a Power Rangers version of The Punisher, you would get this guy. My grievance with him is that I don't know what he suppose to be. 

Let's talk about the baddies 

Scorpius (the main villain) is a space mobster. That's funny considering he's not that threatening.  

Trakeena (Scorpius's daughter) is a daddy's girl. Besides getting in the way of her father's lieutenants, she doesn't serve much of a purpose in the beginning; however, she plays a bigger role later on in the series. 

Villamax is the Honorable one. 

Deviot is manipulative and knows how to cheat death, or he has more than one life.  

Captain Mutiny is a space pirate. It's a shame that he couldn't work with the other baddies since his monsters are hard to beat.  

The problems I have with this series are that there are some intelligent insulting moments, in this series. Another gripe I have is the lack of backstory; we don’t know the history of the Quasar sabers, galactabeasts, the Galaxy Book, etc. Why is this series called Lost Galaxy if we don't spend most of the whole season in the Lost Galaxy? I wish the Galaxy Ranger would travel in space in a different spaceship instead of using the same ship from last season. The writers could have developed the Lights of Orion subplot better, and the writers did something that undermines the crossover episodes and the first two episodes. 

Overall, this is a good stand-alone series. After In Space, this series also deals with the themes of honor with the villains.   


               

Intro: I'm I the only one turned off by the premise of this series, I mean, Power Rangers as police, really? 

Power Rangers Time Force:  This series takes place on Earth in the year 3000. The police force in this time period is called Time Force they arrest mutants who are committing crimes. One mutant name Ransik escapes their custody and travels back in time to the year 2001. So, four-time force officers travel back in time to catch Ransik and his minions with the help of a civilian from this time period. 

This series took me by surprise. What makes this series different is that it's more dramatic than the past seasons, and it has time travel. I appreciate that this season doesn't feel like a cop show. What little we see of the year 3000 got me interested in that time. The acting in this series was spot on,  and the team-up episode between the Time Force Rangers and Lightspeed Rangers was OK. This season has the same theme as In Space as far as predetermination versus free will. This series has a few episodes about prejudices and revenge, but that wasn’t the main theme of this season. I like this group of rangers.

Wes the Red Ranger is joyful, which helps boost camaraderie with the team. The subplot with his father would have worked if we knew what their relationship was like before the conflict between them started.  

Lucas the Blue Ranger is just a flat character. I mean, he's a pretty boy who's into race cars. That's a shame because there are moments where there's more to him than that. I wish we could learn why he's a Time Force officer and not a race car driver?  

Trip the Green Ranger is the brains of the team. My beef with him is that he's an alien with the ability to read minds and see the future, but he rarely uses those abilities. I know it's an abuse of his power; however, it would have saved them a lot of trouble.   

Eric the Quantum Ranger is like Vegeta from DBZ as far as wanting to do things on his own and having a chip on his shoulder. That's understandable considering his backstory, and I'm impressed that it didn't make him a villain. What bugs me about him is that the writers tried to show he has a heart, but it wasn't executed well. 

Katie, the Yellow Ranger, is the lovable one. The only gripe I have with her is that I don't know if she's human. I mean, she has super strength. 

Jen, the pink ranger, is the leading lady; she's a no-nonsense kind of leader. I want to know who wrote this character because Hollywood is having a hard time writing strong female characters without them being men in a woman's body. That wasn’t the case here; the writers did a good job of making her a good character. The only complaint I have with her is that she's rarely chummy with her team.  

I'm also fond of the relationship between Jen and Wes; it's better than Tommy and Kimberly. The problem I have with Tommy and Kim’s relationship is that it was a lust, I mean, love at first sight thing, plus they never fight unless they're under a spell. That wasn’t the case here. Jen and Wes are annoyed with each other because they're opposites, but their relationship has developed over time. Also, I'm happy that Wes stands up to her and doesn’t take her crap I wish the other Rangers would do this too. 

I was let down by Ransik, the main villain. Don't get me wrong, I don't think he's a bad adversary; however, the writers could have done more with him. He could have been sympathetic if he hadn't carried himself as a monster. I like that Ransik has a good reason why he frees one mutant at a time because the mutants are also fugitives; if he frees them all, they will rebel against him. 

Nadria is Ransik's daughter; besides being a plot device at the end, she serves no purpose in this series. All she does is whine about how bored she is.     

Frax (another baddie) is manipulative; he's also sympathetic. My issue with him is that it's hard for me to consider him a villain because he doesn't have a vendetta against the Rangers.  

Besides the plot holes, lack of backstory, and editing, my grievance with this season is the climax, the climax is anti-climactic. However, I appreciate the writers for doing something different with the climax. This show did something that undermines Jen's motivation to capture Ransik. The drama in this series can feel like a soap opera at times. I'm surprised that having two red rangers didn't create issues with the morphing grid (The morphing grid is what gives the rangers their powers, it's like the force but more technology-based.) Jen, Wes, and Eric overshadowed the other Rangers. 

Overall, this is one of the best Power Rangers seasons!     

      

Intro: Why wasn't this the tenth anniversary season?   

Power Rangers Dino Thunder: This series is about Tommy Oliver (Not him again), who works at a high school in Reefside. One day, he takes three students to a museum to help him search for something. During their search, the teens find mysterious stones that give them superpowers. After they reveal this discovery to Tommy, mutated Dinosaurs show up, being led by Mesogog. They want to bring the earth back to the prehistoric age, so these teens have to stop them.     

This is how you tell a story of mixing the old with the new. I'm fond that this season acknowledges that this franchise is based on Super Sentia in one episode, and another episode recaps all the past seasons. I like the story of one of the rangers. I wish the idea around these episodes were fleshed out more. Plus, I don't like how that story got resolved. I enjoyed the team-up episodes between Ninja Storm and Dino Thunder; these episodes did something I wanted to see when the creators first started doing these crossovers, that is, having the rangers fight each other. 

The problem I had with these episodes is that when you are doing a team-up, one team or person shouldn’t overshadow the other. That's what they did, the Ninja Storm Rangers made the Dino Rangers look incompetent. Before I talk about the Rangers, I want to say I'm glad that the Dino Rangers are real teenagers. I mean, they don’t like school, they don't enjoy practicing martial arts, and they're annoyed with each other because of their different character traits. That was the issue I had with Mighty Morphing, the rangers in that season were ideal teenagers.   

Connor the Red Ranger is a goofball who's into Soccer. 

Ethan the Blue Ranger is the geek, but he’s not a stereotype.

Kira, the Yellow Ranger, is the level-headed one; the only thing we know about her is that she wants to be a singer.  

Tommy, the black ranger (I should have seen that coming, as far as Tommy being a ranger) is a teacher, no! He’s not teaching martial arts, he’s a paleontologist. Really? I can see Billy in this role, but not Tommy. OK, I do appreciate that the writers are reinventing this character; however, this is a big leap. Also, he serves his role as a mentor, but I think it’s funny that he tries to relate to these teens because he's nothing like them when he was their age. 

I'm fond of one of his focus episodes because that episode deals with Tommy having an identity crisis. The writers kind of did this in season two of MMPR; however, it wasn't done as good as this. This episode made me feel sorry for Tommy when I think about his life as a ranger from MMPR to now. Despite not being happy with Tommy coming back to this franchise, it was a smart move; this will bring back the older viewers, and the new viewers will be interested in learning more about him. The only complaint I have with him is that I don't know his history with Hayley.
  
Speaking of Hayley, she's a supporting character who provides tech support, and she also runs the cafe where the rangers hang out.   

Trent, the white ranger, is the tortured character you’ll see why when you watch this series. We learn that he's into art. Plus, he has trouble asking for help.   

Cassidy is a shallow school news reporter who wants to be a real reporter. 

Devin is Cassidy's friend, and he's a wimp. I mean, he put up with way too much crap from her. Come on, man, grow a spine!  

I like the main villain, Mesogog, because he's scary. Yes! He wants world domination; however, he has a motivation, he believes the dinosaurs are superior to humans. 

The problem I have with this series is that this should have celebrated the tenth anniversary of Power Rangers instead of Wildforce; this series has some subtle references to MMPR. The Rangers having civilian powers is another gripe I have with this season; this undermines the purpose of the Rangers powers. This is why it bugs me that Katie has super strength in Time Force. Also, the subplot between Tommy and one of Mesogog's henchmen went nowhere. Speaking of Tommy, he played a role in why these Dinosaur creatures exist, and no one is making a big deal about it. There is an attraction between Kira and Trent, but that has no payoff. 

Side note, I've been trying to find out why other ranger couples are not as affectionate as Tommy and Kim, and the only explanation I could find is that they're trying to attract younger viewers. OK, how young? I’m sure kids have seen their parents kiss. Did the parents complain about Tommy and Kim kissing? It's not like they were lip-locking. I think it's funny that they treat the white ranger as the sixth ranger even thaw there are five of them. 

This is one of Disney’s best ranger series. I would recommend this if you like Mighty Morphing. 

P.S. The Red Rangers Battlizer looks goofy.   

Power Rangers S.P.D.: This series takes place on Earth in the year 2025, where humans and aliens can co-exist. This time period of the Earth is protected by Space Patrol Delta, aka S.P.D., run by Commander Cruger. One day, Commander Cruger is informed that Emperor Grum ( the main villain) is draining plants of their resources and Earth is his next target, so he sends the A-squad (S.P.D.'s top officers) to investigate. The A-squad is MIA during the investigation, so it's up to the B-squad (S.P.D.'s cadet officers) to protect the earth, find out what Grum's endgame and find the A-squad. 

Basically, this is an underdog story. I enjoy watching B-squad trying to get out of A-squad's shadow. I'm fond of how this show almost handles the theme of don't judge a book by its cover. I don't mind the civilian powers in this season because they reflect the Rangers personalities for the most part. This series has fewer filler episodes than the previous seasons, which helps make this season feel like a continuing story. This season has some connection to Time Force. The team-up episodes between Dino Thunder and S.P.D. are similar to the previous team-up; however, they're not as good as that. I like these rangers because they don't always get along; however, their bickering is contrived at times.  

Syd the Pink Ranger is the pretty girl/ spoiled brat. That makes you wonder why she's at S.P.D.?  

Z, the yellow ranger, is kind-hearted. 

Bridge the Green Rangers is the brightest one and has the most personality among the rangers. He might have a mental disability; you'll see what I mean when you watch this season. My gripe with him is that he talks too much.

Sky the Blue Ranger HA! HA! HA! I see what the creators did there. He's a crybaby, I mean the strict/narrow-minded one. The reason I called him a crybaby earlier is that he's upset that he didn't get what he wanted in this series. OK, I'm being unfair. If I were in his shoes, I would be upset too; however, you either deal with it or move on to something else.    

Jack is not the best Red Ranger because he's serviceable. I like the rivalry between him and Sky because it pushes them to be better; this is different from the Tommy and Jason rivalry in Mighty Morphing. 

Sam the Omage ranger is arrogant in a confident way. What bugs me about him is that he's just a ball of light. Why!?! When we do learn who he is, it's going to frustrate you. He doesn't serve much of a purpose in this series. 

Commander Cruger is one of the best mentors in this franchise! he doesn't just give orders and train the Rangers, he teaches them. The issue I have with him is that it's hard for me to care about the relationship he has with the rangers because of his hard demeanor. Also, he has done some questionable things where the rangers should resent him, just like Robin resents Batman in Batman TAS. The only thing we learn about him is that he was part of the first S.P.D.

Boom works at S.P.D. He tests the Rangers weapons and equipment. Plus, he's the reason why Jack joins S.P.D. I wish their relationship were explored.    

Kat invents the ranger's tech, and she helps Commander Cruger keep a level head. 

I like the villain Emperor Grum because he's menacing and funny at the expense of his underlings. Unlike the previous baddies, he's the only one being proactive; He didn't just send a monster (sometimes the monster is a smoke scream). He has a vendetta against one of the rangers, so he wants to beat him or her on a personal level. I'm annoyed that we don't see his empire. What's the point of being an Emperor if you don't have an empire? 

One of the many Grievances I have with this show is that I wasn't surprised by the plot twist towards the end, because it was foreshadowed. It would have worked if it had been set up better. Also, some of the characters don't develop. I'm confused as to why the B-Squad are cadets; they're out of the academy. Why are they, cadets? 

I can't believe that one of the Ranger's Megazords is their base. Do I really have to explain why that's problematic? This show would have been better if the general public were vocal about S.P.D. I mean, they can't be happy with the fact that their homes are getting destroyed by the Power Rangers fighting monsters. Well, we do get that with one of the side characters called Piggy, but he's a typical weasel informant who plays both sides against the middle. The bottom line this is an excellent series. I would recommend this if you like cop shows. 



Intro: I don't understand why fans say this is the Harry Potter of Power Rangers. This series reminds me of The Lord of the Rings.

Power Rangers Mystic Force: Years ago, in the city of Briar Wood, there was a war between the forces of good and evil that took place in a parallel dimension. The forces of good won by imprisoning their enemies; in the present day, an earthquake set them free, and the warriors who captured them are gone. A sorceress name Udonna recruits five young adults to fight the evil forces.       

This is an odd season because this doesn't feel like a Power Rangers series; it feels like a fairy tale show with Power Rangers in it. This season has Disney written all over it! I like that the Rangers have to earn their upgrades this season. Sadly, there are no team-up episodes; it would be interesting to see magic and technology work together. I'm fond of the theme song, despite that it doesn't match this season or tell us anything about this series. (Then again, the theme song for Turbo didn't do the same thing for that series.) This series has an Easter egg for MMPR fans. Let's talk about the characters. 

Vida/the Pink Ranger is a hothead; she's also the DJ of the record store where she works. My beef with her is that she can lose her cool over little things.

Chip/the Yellow Ranger is the heroic one of the group, his into fantasy and fiction.

Xander/the Green Ranger is the slacker of the bunch and the most developed character in this series. My issue with him is that his character growth has no payoff. Also, he would fit right in the MMPR series. I say that because he tries to resolve conflict by reasoning with the monster or anyone; however, it makes him look stupid because it doesn't seem to work in his favor whenever he does that.

Madison/the Blue Ranger is shy, nurturing, and Vida's sister. She's the type of girl that fathers would smother with hugs and kisses. She should have been the pink ranger instead of Vida. My problem with her (besides the fact that she doesn't tell Vida that she's a bad DJ) is that she's into Nick, but she doesn't try to build a relationship with him. What's the point of encouraging him to stay with the others if you're not going to use your feminine wiles on him!?! In an episode where Nick is accused of stealing money, she doesn't give him the benefit of the doubt. Also, it's hard to tell that Vida and Madison are sisters because they don't do anything together. Word to the wise, the next time you're into someone, give him a lap dance. 

My editor: Hey! 

I mean, make him brownies.   

Nick/the Red Ranger is a lazy idiot! When he sees magic, he denies it. Why!?! Whenever things get rough, he wants to quit. (Some leader) The writers are all over the place with this character. I'm surprised that he and Xander don't have a bromance because they have the same obstacles. Also, the actor who plays Nick belongs in this series. I say that because he looks like he's from the Twilight movies.  

Udonna is the Rangers mentor; she's kind of a female version of Zordon as far as being knowledgeable. Also, she's pretty in an elementary school teacher way. The only complaint I have with her is that she did something that you might consider selfish.   

I don't have much to say about Daggeron/ the Solaris Knight; he fills in the six-ranger spot, and he mentors the Rangers as well. 

Toby is the boss of the young people who are Power Rangers at the record store where they work, and he's also the comic relief. (Just like the rest of the characters.) He does help the Rangers without him knowing. My grievance with him is that he's way too lenient with them whenever they leave him. I know he considers them his friends; however, you have a business to run, so you either put your foot down or fire them!     

The villains are nothing to brag about. The only adversary worth talking about is Koragg. (Besides Necrolai, she's conniving and cold to her daughter.) He's the only one being proactive. What bugs me about him is that he fights the rangers too often, to the point where you lose interest. Also, he claims to be honorable, but he isn't. 

One of my many problems with this series is the family ties; they serve no purpose in this show. That's a shame because family is the theme of this season; this series could have done a nature vs nurture theme. This feels like it's just there as a reference to the sentia this series is based on. Another gripe with this series is how magic works in this season. I'm not clear on the limits of it as far as what magic can or can't do? Also, I find it annoying that the rangers can handle magic with ease. I say that because Claire (She's Udonna's apprentice) studied magic for years, and she has trouble controlling it. How in the world can a parallel dimension exist without anyone noticing it? I wish that the writers would focus on other elements of the show. The climax in this season is lame. 

The bottom line is this isn't a bad season; however, all the problems with this series hold it back from being good. 

P.S. A character from S.P.D. appeared in this series. 



Intro: OK, am I the only one tired of the villains in the franchise existing because someone released them from their prison? The next time you imprison a monster, have someone guard the prison, know how to seal them back, or figure out a way to defeat them once and for all! 

Power Rangers Jungle Fury: This series is about three students from a Kung Fu temple who are chosen to guard a chest that holds the spirit of the evil Dai Shi. The sensei of this temple removes Jarrod (one of the chosen students) from guard duty because of something he did, and the sensei replaces him with a newbie. This results in Jarrod attacking the sensei, releasing Dai Shi, and the death of the sensei. Before he dies, he tells the three students to go to the city of Ocean Bluff, where they can find their new Master RJ with his teaching and access to the morphing grid. These three students are the only ones who can stop Dai Shi from taking over the world. 

This is an underrated season, I say that because no one talks about this series when they do, they think it's bad, really? This series is lighthearted compared to the others, plus it did a better job of whatever Ninja Storm tried to do, minus the comedy. I like that this season is creative with the morphers and the Rangers. This is a character-driven series that helps develop the theme of the series. The theme of this series is learning; the rangers not only have to learn new moves but also learn from each other. I appreciate that we kind of have a reason why the main villain sends one monster at a time, that is, the monster grows stronger from people's fear. I wish the writers would come up with different ways of getting people scared. Now onto the characters.  

Lilly/the yellow is the friendly one of the group; she's also protective of Casey (the newbie). 

Theo/the blue ranger has a punchable face, I mean, he's an arrogant perfectionist. He tends to do multiple things at once, which gets him into trouble because he needs to focus on one thing at a time. My beef with him is that I almost didn't want to watch this series because of him. I'm surprised that he would accept Casey as their leader due to Theo's personality. 

Casey/the red ranger is a helper, despite feeling like he doesn't belong with the others, he makes the best of the opportunity he has.    

Dominic/the white ranger, is the goofball of the pack who likes to read; however, his antics can rub others the wrong way. My gripe with him, besides his Morpher, is that he doesn't seem to add anything to the story.   

RJ is a laid-back and wise mentor who's also tech-savvy. 

Fran is also a book-worn and a good supporting character. I say that because she helps run the Pizza restaurant the RJ owns, and she calls him and the rangers out when they do something wrong. My issue with her is that I'm having a hard time buying that she can run the restaurant by herself. 

Dai Shi (the main villain) is manipulative and ruthless. This is another series where the main villain isn't the main villain for the most part. My gripe with him is his motivation, which is similar to Mesogog from Dino Thunder. OK, we don't know what causes him to have this mindset; we don't hear this motivation from him, which shows his lack of conviction. 

I also have issues with Dai Shi having a split personality because it's hard to tell who's in control until towards the end of the series. If the writers did a better job with the split personality, Dai Shi would have been as good a baddie as Astronema from In Space. 

Camille is a servant to Dai Shi; she's underhanded as well. You can tell that she cares about him. My grievance with her is that I don't know why she did what she did towards the end of this season. 

One of the problems with this season is how the Rangers can work and live at a Pizza restaurant and still be in shape? Plus, what happened to the other students that the three rangers are from? I mean, we learn that they were training to prepare for Dai Shi, so what happened to them? The dynamic between Casey and Dai Shi makes no sense for the most part. There is a part of the final battle that will take you out of the moment. I'm annoyed that someone is providing commentary on the Zord battles.  

The bottom line this is a good series that deserves more praise.    



                               

Intro: Oh, great, another car theme season that's based on a goofy sentia. Why bother giving this series a chance? I mean, we all know it's going to su... (My editor showed me a picture of one of the characters in this series, and she's... she's... excuse me. A half an hour later.) OK, I'll give it a shot. (After I watch it.) I smell a copyright lawsuit. 

Power Rangers RPM: The plot of the series is that a computer virus called Venjix is taking control of all the technology on Earth and uses it to create robots to either destroy or enslave humans. Do you see what I mean by laziness? I mean, copyright lawsuit? Does this summary remind you of anything? Anyway, there's only one city that's protected from the Venjix virus, called Corinth, which is protected by a dome force field and the Army. Corinth's chances of surviving have increased thanks to Dr. K's Ranger program. The Power Rangers have to protect Corinth and stop Venjix once and for all. 

This season impressed me because I wasn’t expecting much from this series. I'm fond of this series has the Rangers barely hanging on to survive and save the human race, which helps build suspense. Despite this season having a dark premise, the series pokes fun at itself. There are episodes where we get the Rangers backstory, but the problem I have with them is that the episodes don’t tell us how they become Power Rangers. I like that the rangers have different abilities because this helps separate them beyond the colors. There is a behind-the-scenes episode that I thought was weird. This series has no team-up episodes. I would say the theme of this season is change. We watch the people of Corinth and some of the Rangers adjust to most of humanity being destroyed. This is another fine group of rangers. 

Summer, the yellow ranger, is the compassionate one of the group. There is a subplot with her being attracted to both the black and the Red Ranger, but that went nowhere.

Flynn the Blue Ranger is the humanitarian of the pack. He's also clever in his own right.  

Dillon, the black ranger, is the Wolverine of the team. He has a mysterious past that we learn more about later on in the series. I appreciate that he pushes the Rangers, the Army, and Dr. K to think outside the box. (No pun intended.) 

Scott, the red ranger, is the leader of the team and not a good one. I said that because he's uptight and expects everyone to follow his lead just because he's the leader. That's not a good enough reason when you haven't earned the respect, trust, and loyalty of all the Rangers. This is why there are episodes where he butts heads with Dillon. There is a subplot with him having daddy issues. If I were Scott, I wouldn't bother trying to get a pat on the head from a father who neglects me and puts me in my brother's shadow. That's not the bane of my existence. Also, he endangers a baby! (I'm banging my head on the desk.)  

Ziggy the green ranger is Mr. Personality of the bunch. We learn in the series that he has a history with the mob, and Ziggy is afraid that they'll come after him. Ziggy, you're a Power Ranger! The mob would be fools to mess with you. The only complaint I have with him is that he makes a big deal about Dr. K giving him the cold shoulder. Ziggy, why do you want the approval of a girl that you're old enough to babysit!?!  

Despite Gem the Gold Ranger and Gemma the Silver Ranger being geniuses, they're kids. I’m sorry, I mean, they act like kids, their antics aggravate the other Rangers. ( I wish Turbo had done this with Justin.) Speaking of Justin, these two make you want to take back all the bad things you've said about Justin; he wasn't hyperactive like these two. I kind of feel bad for saying that because they were victimized just like Dr. K and one of the rangers. I don't know if this behavior is a result of that or them coping with what they went through.   

Dr. K doesn't deserve to be the mentor of this season. No! I'm not just saying that because of her age, I'm saying that because she doesn't fit that description. Also, her know-it-all attitude makes me sick! She's more of a technical adviser than a mentor since she created the ranger's technology. You'll feel sorry for her after seeing her backstory. I think she likes Ziggy, will it’s hard to tell with the way she treats him. Her treatment of him reminds me of how Ms. Fairweather treats Joel in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. 

There's no reason for you to not like the main villain, Venjix, humanity is on its final leg because of him. His robots are attacking Corinth in different ways by draining its water supply, air, or electricity. He forces the Rangers to step up their game. My beef with him is that there were times when he could have beaten the Rangers if he hadn't let his ego or temper get in the way.       

Tenaya 7 (Another banging woman, I mean adversary) is the textbook definition of Terminatrix who does fieldwork. 

I don't have much to say about the rest of Venjix's gang. One is a punching bag, another is an instigator, and the other helps out.   

The problems I have with this series are that I don't like how most of the rangers react to Ziggy becoming the Green Ranger. I understand why they reacted the way they did because he isn't the most qualified person to be a ranger; however, instead of complaining about it, they should have worked with him to better himself. Doing that would continue the theme of chance and develop the characters. Another gripe is the big reveal involving Dillon, which is similar to a subplot for Power Rangers in Space. This bothers me because you can see the reveal coming a mile away, plus it wasn't done well. Also, I wish the general public would be involved in the fight against Venjix, also see how losing most of the human race affects them. The lighthearted moments can also be odd moments. 

Disney has outdone itself with this series. I didn't think that they could create a series like this, considering their family-friendly image. The way this season ends will leave you wanting more. I would recommend this if you like the Terminator. 

P.S. What does RPM stand for? 

Movie reviews of 2012

My movie reviews of 2012

Intro: Do you think Jumpers would be better if the writers of this movie wrote that one? 

Chronicle: This is a found footage film about three boys who finds a mysterious stone that gives them telekinesis. After getting telekinesis the three boys develop a bond and we see how these powers affect their lives. When one of them takes things too far they have to decide if they are going to use their powers responsibly or not?

This movie is an example of telling a familiar story and making it feel fresh! The movie uses tropes we see in superhero movies without the characters embracing the idea of being superheroes. For example, this movie works as an origin story and a cautionary tale. What makes telekinesis work differently from what we've seen before is that it can take a toll on you, the ability is treated like a muscle. The found footage helps us see things from their point of view as they learn what they can do with this power. I like the pranks they pull with their powers. I'm fond of how these three parallel each other, they each play a role in the paths they take in life. This movie has some good messages about being there for your loved one and being honest with yourself.

Andrew is an outcast who is pushed around by most people and comes from an unstable home because of that he's hostile to almost everyone. My gripe with this character is that he loses sympathy to a degree after he gets his powers because he develops an ego and he didn't have to go as far as he did.  

Matt (Andrews's cousin) is the Average Joe who doesn't know what he wants to do with his life. He's also disingenuous I mean he acts like he's above being popular, but we see him at parties. After he gets his powers, it makes him more of a leader. What bugs me about him is that he could have done more to keep Andrew level-headed I mean does he know about what's going on with his parents? To be fair Andrew is hostile like I said.  

Steve is the popular one with personality. Despite that, he feels lonely as far as he has no one that he can be vulnerable with. I don't like what happened to him in this movie I'll leave it at that.       

The problems I have with this film involve the use of the camera, plot holes and I can’t address other issues I had without spoiling the movie. In closing, this is a movie that should have gotten more attention. 

Rating = Treasure chest

Intro: I wonder if this is what Prince meant when he said party like it's 1999. 

Project X: The plot is centered on three friends throwing a house party for one of their friends on his birthday so they can be popular and get girls. They get more than what they bargain for when the party gets out of hand. So, they have to get things under control before there's nothing left. 

If you wonder what Superbad would be like if it was a found footage film on steroids, you would get this. This movie made such an impact on people that they tried to mimic this party in real life. I thought house parties were losing their novelty because we have other alternatives like Dave and Busters, indoor Kart racing, Hooters and Mario Party. I don't have much to say about the characters because this movie is not about them it's about this party. Speaking of the party it's kind of overrated despite it being over the top, I mean it would have been better if it had more variety to it. For example, how can you have a house party without playing spin the bottle or uno? 

Despite not having much to say about Thomas (the birthday boy.) The movie got me invested in him. I mean you're both excited and scared for him at the same time. There is a subplot of who he going to hook up with Kirby his childhood friend or Alexis the hottest girl in school? 

Costa is the mastermind behind this party and he's annoying. He's that friend who tries to act cool, but he comes off as obnoxious.  

One of the problems I have with this movie is that it's hard to suspend your disbelief. For example, only one neighbor complains about all the noise that they are making. You'll find it hard to swallow that this many people would come to Thomas's party considering he's not popular. Also, how did the cameraman manage to capture everything that happen without no one noticing him? There is one scene that will make you feel uncomfortable. I also have issues with the dialogue and jokes. I wish they didn't involve sex most of the time. 

All in all, this movie is almost every teen’s dream party and every parent’s nightmare. If I was a parent, I use this movie to talk to my kids about High School popularity. It doesn’t matter in the long run, I mean it not going to get you anywhere. You can't put it on a job resume and it not going to make you a legend. It’s not worth throwing away your future or your life for kids that didn’t like you from the beginning and won’t remember you beyond amusement.

Rating = Rental 

Intro: I'm not going to make a District 9 joke that's way too easy. I didn’t want to see this movie at first because the premise turned me off to it. Not because it reminds me of the running man it's because the movie involves kids killing each other. People are not comfortable with seeing that unless their juvenile delinquencies. Really, I'm surprised that this movie was made considering that Battle Royal was banned in so many countries because that movie is similar to this. What made me change my mind about seeing it is the controversy around this movie I'll get into that later. What that said let's get into what I think of this movie.  

The Hunger Games: This film is based on a book of the same name. It's about the Capitol drafting two kids from 12 Districts to participate in the Hunger games. It's an annual event where kids between 12 and 18 fight to the death until there's one winner.    

This movie was a missed opportunity I mean it could have been better if it was rewritten. What makes this movie different from the other movie I mentioned is that this is treated as a reality show or the super bowl for the 12 Districts. In order to have a chance of winning you have to sell yourself to people in order to get sponsors. I don't know about you, but this movie puts reality shows and the WWE into perspective. Also, if you win you get to join the wealthy class. This movie has one touching scene in the film you'll know what I'm talking about when you see it. I also like the way it ended I can't elaborate without spoiling anything.   

Katniss Everdeen is a noble character as we see when she volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the hunger games. She doesn't like to rely on her femininity which was shown in one scene. I didn’t buy the interaction between the two main characters, 

Peeta Mellar is a charming character with a sense of humor and knows how to camouflage. Despite that, he doesn't think highly of himself because his district doesn't think he will win. This almost makes me wish this movie was centered on him.  

Haymitch Abernathy is Katniss and Peeta's mentor. He's also a harsh drunk but he manages to show them what to do to get sponsors and how to survive the hunger games.

Rue is kind and caring. She helps Katniss through the hunger games they seem to have a big sister-little sister relationship. This character is the reason why I watched this movie because people were not happy with her for reasons that makes no scene. I hope they are embarrassed and the fact that she's too adorable to be mad at says a lot.   

The problem I have with this movie is the backstory behind the hunger games, the reason why this event exists is to keep the other Districts from rebellion. Do I really have to explain how stupid this is? I also have an issue with some of the directing it seems the director is not comfortable with showing kids killing each other. Some of the CGI doesn't look good. 

With all that said, this movie wasn't as good as it could have been. 

Rating = Average 

Intro: OK either this movie help me realize the three stooges slapstick didn't hold up or the movie didn’t do a good job at making it work. 

The three stooges: This film is centered on three Orphans name Moe, Larry and Curly who spend most of their lives at an Orphanage. That's about to change when the Orphanage is about to close due to not having enough money to keep it open. So, the trio goes out into the world to try to raise money for the Orphanage. 

It’s safe to say that this is one of the worst movies I've seen this year! That's a shame because this movie does work as a love letter. To be fair I was worried about this movie I mean what made the three stooges work is that it's a collection of shorts. How can you make that work in an hour an half movie? Also, this movie was directed by the Farrelly brothers, I didn't find any of their films amusing. 

The reason why the comedy doesn't work in this movie is because it has dramatic scenes in it and they don't mix well with the humor. The story is another thing that hurts the slapstick because it's convoluted which makes it hard for the comedy to be used. I like the idea of the three stooges in modern time but that was wasted it, I mean the film comments on what's relevant instead of using it to make us laugh. Another thing the guess stars doesn't seem to fit in the movie for the most part. 

The thing I like about this movie is what the movie has done with the three stooges. We know why they are the way they are for the most part. The actors who played Curly, Moe and Larry did a good job mimicking I mean portraying them. There is a scene in the movie that could have explored their dynamic, but the movie didn't take advantage of it. Overall, this movie was a misstep. It could have been better if this was three or five shorts that didn't tell a single story and didn't focus on the three stooges carrying the film. 

Rating = Trash

Intro: A line from the movie: Are you sure you want to go back to 1969? It wasn't the best time for your people. 

Me: Thank you for reminding me why we can't get a movie where Black people can time travel. 

Men in Black 3: An old foe of agent K escaped from prison and went back in time to kill him. Doing that cause an alien invasion so, his partner agent J has to go back in time to prevent agent K from being killed and the invasion. 

If this is the best that the writers can come up with after ten years of rewrites, then this shouldn't have been a franchise. Just because this movie is a comedy that doesn't mean writers should be lazy with the story. If they are then the movie should be funny enough to make up for the story's shortcomings, sadly that's not the case here. The jokes are not clever enough for them to work. This movie even has the nerve to joke about how Black people were treated in the 1960s. This rubbed me the wrong way because we are still being mistreated. 

There is one hiccup with how time travel works in this movie. Besides the fact that time travel makes no sense in this movie, it's also pointless because A the main villain had a chance to kill K in the present but didn't take it and b there is a character that can see the past, present and future. What the fudge!?! The big reveal in this movie annoys me because the movie makes a big deal about it and it's not that being of a deal. Plus, it undermines the first film.  

Agent K is cranky in this movie this could be due to the death of Zed. (The former head of MIB.) That can't be it because the movie made a joke about that. The reveal in the movie was suppose to explain why he's like this but that's head-scratching. 

Agent K (from the past) is the same character, but he can be amusing. What bugs me about him is the way he treats agent J, he treats him like he is an incompetent rookie. Also, this movie retconned what we thought we knew about this character. 

Agent J Is the same character as the first movie as far as playing the everyman. It makes no sense for him to be this character considering he has been doing this for years. 

"the animal" Batista I mean Boris "the animal" (the villain) is ruthless and crafty.   

The good things I can say about this movie is I like how MIB looked in the late 1960s and I did get a few laughs despite the movie being ridiculous sometimes. Overall, saying this is better than the last movie isn't saying much. You're better off watching the animated series. 

Rating = Rental         

Intro: Look fans don’t care what kind of story we come up with as long as Judge Dredd keeps his helmet on his head. 

This sums up my reaction

 

Did Hollywood forget about the 1995 movie? There was a lot wrong with that movie besides not keeping the helmet on. 

Dredd: This movie is about a street judge name judge Dredd who’s patrolling Mega City. One day he’s assigned to a rookie name Anderson to see if she’s cut out to be a judge. She gets her chance to shine when they investigate a crime that’s connected to a drug lord name Ma-Ma, worried that the judges will ruin everything she build she locks down the apartment complex to trap the judges. So, the judges have to fight their way out of the building and capture Ma-Ma.   

This movie was an action-packed version of Training Day! The story may be simple but that’s its strength because we know little about this world, we wish we know more about it. I’m impressed with the visual and 3D effects in this movie considering that this film was made on a low budget. I like the lawgiver (that’s the gun the Judges carry) because that gun has everything from armor piercing, rapid-fire, grenade, toothbrush and backscratcher. Seriously, if batman had a gun, you would get this. I enjoy the dynamic between Judge Dredd and rookie Anderson because it refreshing to have two characters have a professional relationship without them being romantically involved.  

Judge Dredd is a stoic character who values the law more than people. There isn't much to say about him beyond that because this character is an enigma. Despite him dropping bodies left in right there are a hand full of moments where he shows mercy. That's my gripe with this character I don't know why he will kill most people a spare a few. 

Rookie Anderson is the opposite of Dredd we see that by how she's taken back by all the death a destruction Dredd caused. My gripe with her is that she's a mutant with psychic powers. The writers seem to be picky about when she can or can't use them because it would have made things easy for her and Dredd. 

Ma-Ma (the main villain) is a ruthless and resourceful woman. 

Before I get into my issues with the movie, I'm not going to comment on this movie being a rip-off of the raid redemption because I have nothing new to say that's already been said. Also, this isn't the first time that two movies that are similar came out in the same year. Remember Antz and A bug's life? One of the problems I have with the movie is the story it may be the strength of the movie but it's also its weakness. I mean this movie could have been a social commentary on police having the authority to be judge, jury and executioner. Both the judges and the criminals don't care about collateral damage. Heck having a psychic as a judge should make people upset. The movie could have given us more backstory on cursed earth and mutants. It's hard to be invested in the stakes in this movie when the judge's guns makes them OP. There is one plot hole that I notice. 

Overall, this is a fine action film that I would recommend to everyone. 

Rating = Rental          

Intro: A line from the movie: All right Pxxxy willows back to the starting point. 

How did Disney get away with that? Where's the outrage? 
        

Wreck it Ralph: This movie is about a video game villain name Wreck it Ralph who's tired of his role as the bad guy after thirty years, so he decides to go to other games so that he could become a hero. his quest ends up causing more harm than good to the arcade. So, Ralph has to fix things before it's too late. 

I have been waiting for a video game movie like this for years however this fell short in some areas. I like that it's creative with the video game world. This is something that the other video game movies are missing but I digress. Animation in this movie is also creative because they look different in different scenes. The movie made references to other games and some clever lines. This movie deals with acceptance, recognition and not having people put you in a bubble. Everything that was done or said in this movie matters in the overall story. The twist in this movie is good because it affects the story and it's not used for shock value. I love the end credits and how this movie use some of its visuals to tell the story. 

Ralph is the bad guy in a game called fix it felix despite that he has a good heart. He was to be more than a villain, but his peers don't want to give him the chance and he doesn't feel respected by them. This makes you feel bad for him it's like being a co-owner of a business, but your partner reaps the benefit while you're stuck with the responsibility. My issue with him is that he could have gone about getting what he wants in a different way. 

I don't have much to say about felix because he's just an upstanding guy even with the development he got in the movie.  

Vanellope is one of the racers in sugar rush she's a clever and immature girl. The movie uses her to represent people who are disabled. I like her dynamic with Ralph because they both want the same thing. 

Calhoun is the typical overly tough sergeant, but we see that there is another reason why she's like this. What bothers me about her is her dynamic with felix because I don't buy it. Plus, there is one scene in the movie where it wasn't subtle about it. Also, she could have used more screen time.      

King Kandy is the closest thing we get to a villain because he's shady.  

One of my issues with this movie didn't have a lot of cameos of video game mascots or easter eggs as the ads said it would. The climax in this movie is pointless. Just because I don't consider this the Toy Story of video games that doesn't mean the movie doesn't deserve the praise it got. I would recommend this to gamers and non-gamers. 

Rating = Worth Seeing