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If you grew up with the first iteration of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, one of the elephants in the room as you got older was the casting of the Black and Yellow Ranger. On the hit Fox kids TV series, released in Aug. 1993, Walter Emanuel Jones, who is African American, portrayed the first Black Ranger, and Thuy Trang, who was Vietnamese, portrayed the first Yellow Ranger. It's hard to believe that the series was unaware of the obvious racial stereotypes, but according to the show's head writer, it wasn't something that crossed their minds.

The Power Rangers franchise was recently covered on the Investigation Discovery series Hollywood Demons and, via Variety, head writer Tony Oliver addressed the casting stereotypes of the original Black and Yellow Ranger. Oliver admitted that it was a "mistake" to have the casting go in that direction, but it was something that they didn't think...

Despite the perception of racial insensitivity in his casting, Walter Emanuel Jones is proud to have originated the role of the Black Ranger.

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers alum recently responded to the show’s head writer Tony Oliver, who said “it was such a mistake” to cast Black and Asian actors as the Black and Yellow Rangers while reflecting on the hit franchise in an episode of Investigation Discovery‘s Hollywood Demons.

“Incredible how many media outlets picked this up…” wrote Jones on Instagram with headlines about Oliver’s quote. “However while some choose to seek out the negative, I’ve always believed in focusing on the positive. I understand the impulse to address what might be seen as cultural insensitivity, but calling it a ‘mistake’ would dismiss the impact it had on countless people around the world who found inspiration and representation in TV’s first Black superhero...

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers debuted on Fox Kids in August 1993 and became an immediate hit. Even now, it's still one of the most beloved eras of the long-running franchise. However, given when it first aired, the series was, at times, a little culturally insensitive. 

For example, a Black actor, Walter Emanuel Jones, was cast as the Black Ranger and an Asian actress, Thuy Trang, was chosen to portray the Yellow Ranger. That's been discussed a lot over the years, with those who worked on the series at the time facing a lot of criticism.

Talking on the "Dark Side of the Power Rangers" episode of Discovery's Hollywood Demons, former Power Rangers showrunner Tony Oliver said, "None of us are thinking stereotypes." He explained that was how the series got to air and ran for two seasons with "the Black character the Black Ranger and the Asian character the Yellow Ranger.

Tony Oliver, head writer of the good old Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, is admitting that it was a mistake to cast a Black actor as the Black Ranger(Walter Emanuel Jones) and Thuy Trang, an Asian actor, as the Yellow Ranger. The news comes after the investigation documentary Hollywood Demons’ April 7, 2025, episode doubled down on the superhero crime-fighting series.

The episode “Dark Side of the Power Rangers” zeroed in on key details that while MightyMorphin Power Rangers debuted on Fox Kids in August 1993 and went on to become a cultural phenomenon during the next three years, it was only after two seasons that an assistant highlighted that matching actors’ ethnicities to their ranger colors perpetuated stereotypes. According to series co-creator Shuki Levy in a 2013 interview with Complex and reiterated in the latest episode of Hollywood Demons by Oliver, the issue wasn’t intentional, and it happened simply because they were...

Actor Audri Dubois detailed her experience while filming "Day of the Dumpster", the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers promo pilot. That episode's tight budget had production cutting corners, which led to working conditions that were "a little abusive to the actors".

Power Rangers star Audri Dubois said the show's working conditions were so severe, one of the actors suffered heat stroke. Dubois played Trini Kwan/Yellow Ranger in the original version of "Day of the Dumpster", the show's original (unaired) pilot; she was replaced by Thuy Trang in the reshot episode, which premiered Aug. 28, 1993 on the Fox network. "When we're shooting the pilot, we're out in the desert — it's got to be 110 degrees — and someone has heat stroke," Dubois recalled (per Entertainment Weekly). "It was one of the bad guys in a wet suit with a rubber mask over their head with pinholes for the eyes and mouth. He's flopping around like a fish.

Throughout the early seasons of Power Rangers, there were several characters that took on many Ranger forms. The 25th-anniversary special of the series, titled "Dimensions in Danger" (which took place during the second season of Power Rangers Ninja Steel), introduced a way for these Rangers to utilize all of their Ranger forms.

The Master Morpher was introduced as an upgraded form of the original morphers from Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, with Tommy Oliver being the only character in the special to use it. Throughout the episode, with the use of the Master Morpher, Tommy was able to morph into any of his past Ranger forms, even those forms whose powers were destroyed. Given the immense power and versatility a Master Morpher provides, there are several other Power Rangers characters who would greatly benefit from a Master Morpher.

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One of the most popular TV series for '90s kids was Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. No one can forget seeing the Red, Blue, Black, Yellow, Pink, and Green Rangers fighting against the evil sorceress Rita Repulsa and her minions. This show became a weekly addiction for children; they all had their favorite ranger. But halfway through filming the second season, Austin St. John (who played Red Ranger Jason Lee Scott), Walter Jones (who played Black Ranger Zack Taylor), and Thuy Trang (who played Yellow Ranger Trini Kwan) all mysteriously left the show and were replaced by other actors.

Since their departure, fans have been eager to uncover the truth behind the actors' exit. It's a mystery that has captivated the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers universe, at least until the publication of a video in which St. John and Jones shared their reasons for leaving the show, allowing fans to understand their perspective.

Austin St. John, Walter Emanuel Jones, and Thuy Trang left Power Rangers midway through season 2, and the franchise would have been drastically different had the original Red, Black, and Yellow Rangers remained on the team. With three cast members set to exit the series after not getting their contracts renewed, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers essentially had two options. Either Jason, Zack, and Trini were going to be recast, or the show would have to introduce three new characters. Power Rangers went with the latter and introduced Rocky (Steve Cardenas), Aisha (Karan Ashley), and Adam (Johnny Yong Bosch).

The Power Rangers franchise would never be the same again after the exits of the original Red, Yellow, and Black Rangers for several reasons. Firstly, the arrival of three new characters set a precedent for “replacement Rangers,” a tradition that would be carried over through the rest of the show. Power Rangers would...

The Power Rangers universe was built on crossovers and cameos, many of which came out of nowhere and helped build a sense of continuity that made the show even better. When it comes to special appearances in Power Rangers, there is a difference between the usual crossover episodes between the current and the previous team, and cameos from legacy heroes. Almost every season had one team-up episode featuring the previous Power Rangers team, but not every season had cameos from other generations.

From 1993 to 1998, every Power Rangers show was part of the same overarching story that later became known as the Zordon Era. After Power Rangers in Space, the show started to have more standalone series, which made cameos and crossover episodes very special. From iconic Rangers showing up to help the younger generation to villains returning decades after their first appearance, Power Rangers knows how to do cameos.

Kimberly...

It's morphin' time! Go go to Tubi next month because the 1993 cult classic series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is coming to the free streaming platform on December 1 and whether you love it for its campy fun, its hard hitting fight scenes or the most unflattering costumes known to man, the cult series is still as rewatchable today as it was back then. The cast features the late Jason David Frank as Tommy (the White Ranger), Amy Jo Johnson as Kimberly (the Pink Ranger), David Yost as Billy (the Blue Ranger), Walter Jones as Zack (the Black Ranger), the late Thuy Trang as Trini (the Yellow Ranger), and Austin St. John as Jason (the Red Ranger).

Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger, left the team during Mighty Morphin Power Rangers season 2 and would only interact with his replacement on screen 29 years later. The original Power Rangers team went through a few big changes throughout its three-season run, one of which was the exits of Austin St. John, Thuy Trang, and Walter Emanuel Jones. By the end of Mmpr season 3, David Yosts Billy was the only one of the first five Rangers still on the show.

Replacing four of the teams members was no easy feat, but Power Rangers surprisingly found great new characters that were welcomed by the fanbase and would remain on the show for years to come. Apart from Aisha, all second generation Rangers remained on the show through Power Rangers Zeo and the first half of Power Rangers Turbo. However, it was only in 2023 that the original Black Ranger and his replacement, Adam Park,...

Zordon demoted Jason and made Tommy the leader of the Power Rangers instead in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers season 2, one of the strangest moments in the shows history. Jason David Franks Tommy Oliver first appeared in Mighty Morphin season 1, episode 17, Green With Evil: Part I, the beginning of a fourth-part episode that introduced the Green Ranger. While Tommy was initially brainwashed into working for Rita Repulsa, he eventually broke free of her spell and joined the Power Rangers as the sixth and final member of what became known as the original team.

Tommys Green Ranger run would continue until Mighty Morphin season 2, episodes 12-13, Green Ranger No More. Lord Zedd finally accomplished what Rita had failed to do and eradicated the Green Rangers powers. Losing his powers took a toll on Tommy and caused him to leave Angel Grove for a while, but his time away from the Power Rangers would not last long.

The Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger is one of the most iconic Power Rangers images. When most fans picture it, they think about the original Red Ranger, Jason Lee Scott. Through no fault of his own, Jason's successor, Rocky DeSantos, is far less remembered.

Rocky DeSantos, the second Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger, never left as much of an impact as his predecessor. Stuck in the background behind Tommy Oliver throughout Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, rather than being the star as Jason had been, Rocky received little focus and never developed as a character. And just when Rocky started to become more interesting in Power Rangers Zeo, his time in the series came to an end.

Rocky DeSantos Had Big Boots to Fill as the Red Mighty Morphin Ranger Rocky DeSantos Replaced Jason Lee Scott as the Red Ranger

At the beginning of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Jason Lee Scott,...

Amy Jo Johnson reprised her role as Kimberly in Power Rangers two years after the original Pink Ranger departed from the team, yet the circumstances of her return were not what I was expecting. Kimberly Hart was one of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and appeared in all three seasons of the original show. However, Kimberly did not remain on the team until the very end of Mmpr 3, as Amy Jo Johnson left the show after the A Different Shade of Pink arc. Kimberly was replaced by Katherine Lillard, played by Catherine Sutherland.

Unlike the exits of Jason, Zack, and Trini from the team, Kimberlys departure was very well handled. Not only did we get to meet Kat a couple of episodes before she became the new Pink Ranger, but Kimberly also got to pass the torch herself to her successor. Kat would go on to build a legacy...

Thuy Trangs legacy as Trini Kwan will forever live on in Power Rangers, and the franchise has recently put the original Yellow Ranger front and center in several stories across different media. Even though the Power Rangers chronology continued past Mighty Morphin, the franchise never stopped telling stories about its original heroes. Not only did several Mmpr actors return for cameos and even recurring roles in other shows and movies, but properties like the comics and the games regularly revisit the teenagers with attitude audiences were introduced to in 1993.

Trini Kwans final appearance in Power Rangers was in season 2, episode 20, "Opposites Attract" released in 1994. This was also the final proper appearances of Jason Lee Scott and Zack Taylor before Austin St. John, Walter Emanuel Jones, and Thuy Trang left the show. The original Red, Black, and Yellow Rangers would still appear in a couple of other episodes, although through reused footage and stand-in body doubles.

Power Rangers scrapped plans for season 11, which would then become Power Rangers Ninja Storm, would have given the show its biggest team of heroes ever. Writer Amit Bhaumik, who worked on Power Rangers Wild Force and penned the Forever Red crossover, was set to work on the franchises adaptation of Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger. However, once the IP went to Disney, all plans for the next season were put on hold, and the show was reinvented. Power Rangers moved production to New Zealand, and Hurricanager was adapted as a relatively standalone series called Ninja Storm.

Although Ninja Storm was a great season, Bhaumiks original plan for Hurricaneger was exciting and remains one of the biggest What if in Power Rangers history. The idea was for season 11 to bring back Jason David Frank as Tommy Oliver, who would serve as a mentor to a new team of Rangers as part of a...

Every season of Power Rangers varies wildly when it comes to the ages of the characters. Kids, teenagers, adults, and the elderly have all been Rangers, and the age range of the villains they face spans even wider. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers famously stars a team of teenagers, but not everyone around them goes to high school.

Power Rangers maintained a consistent continuity for 30 seasons, and many of the original cast members continued to make appearances over the years. The teenagers with attitude grow up throughout Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and beyond. Other characters, meanwhile, never got the chance to continue aging.

Jason Lee Scott Ages Across the Entire Series

Jason Lee Scott is 14 in Season 1 of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The original Red Ranger is only in his Freshman year of high school but is already disciplined, mature, and acting as a mentor to younger kids. By the time...

The Power Rangers franchise was originally only going to consist of a single season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. With the series becoming an overnight sensation, the first season was extended, and a second season was ordered. Rather than just mimic what made Season One successful, Season 2 changes things up, and becomes more ambitious in its storytelling.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Season 2 is an improvement in every way over its predecessor. There are more ongoing plots, more interesting multi-part episodes, and, with the introduction of Lord Zedd, a far superior main villain. This season sees the end of Tommy as the Green Ranger and the beginning of his career as the White Ranger and features the first permanent Ranger departures in the series.

Wild West Rangers Should Have Been the Season Finale

"Wild West Rangers" is a two-parter set near the end of the season. These episodes follow Kimberly as...

Power Rangers never gets enough credit for having some of the most bizarre action scenes ever put to the screen. From Rangers getting baked into giant pizzas to a prison fight over jello, Marvel and DC wish they had superhero action as wild as this. It isn’t just the footage adapted from the Japanese series Super Sentai that stands out but the American shot action as well. They were not about to be shown up by the Japanese multi-colored spandex fights.

The episode “High Five,” the second aired episode of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has the unmorphed Rangers fighting the evil Putty Patrol in a mountainous area. Jason (Austin St. John), Zack (Walter Jones), and Kimberly (Amy Jo Johnson) have to take on five Putties that have surrounded them. Now, what do you think would be the best option here?

1: Just morph and shoot them with your Blade Blaster.

The new Power Rangers show at Netflix has been canceled, disappointing fans of the long-running series. Development of a new Power Rangers universe is underway under Hasbro, focusing on multiple projects. Original cast members have spoken out about contract disputes and unfair treatment during their time on the show.

Sadly, it is not Morphin' Time. The new Power Rangers show is no longer happening at Netflix, it has been revealed. In news that is sure to disappoint fans of the long-running martial arts superhero series, TV Line has said that sources have revealed the show is not moving forward, with Power Rangers owner Hasbro Entertainment now looking for a new partner with which to develop the project.

Netflixs Power Rangers series has been in development for a few years now, and counts Daisy & the Six and Jessica Jones producer and Supernatural writer Jenny Klein as showrunner, who has developed the...

A potential Power Ragners show has been cancelled after 2 years in development at Netflix, leaving plans for a reboot in limbo. Hasbro now seeks a new creative partner for the Power Rangers franchise. The reasons for the show's sudden cancellation have not been revealed.

A new Power Rangers Netflix show has reportedly been canceled after two years in development. Debuting in 1993 as the TV show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise has grown to become one of the most beloved and successful in popular culture, consisting of 30 seasons of television across 22 themed shows, three theatrical movies, and a television special. The 30th and most recent season, 2023's Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, was intended to be the last within the established canon, with a reboot season planned for a 2025 release.

However, it seems this will no longer be the case, as the newest Power Rangers series, which was in development with Netflix,...

In our multimedia-filled landscape, long-running franchises dominate. Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, and many more started small without world conquering ambitions. Nowadays though, if every entry in your franchise doesn’t make more than the last one and you aren’t cracking a billion dollars at the box office? Your franchise is a colossal failure. Thus, each new entry in a franchise is handled with extreme oversight and planning, most of which consists of “how can we scientifically engineer this to make as much money as possible for our CEO?”

Power Rangers is in that same wheelhouse as a franchise with 30 seasons of television, three feature films, and endless spinoff material. Fans currently wait on baited breath for a new Netflix Power Rangers series that’s in the works. No doubt one of the reasons for the long process between the announcement of that series (back in 2020) and its ongoing...

The original Power Rangers movie is not canon, only Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie fits in the main chronology. The Power Rangers movie suits had armored designs, making them more realistic and advanced compared to the show's classic spandex. The 1995 Power Rangers movie is a standalone, nostalgic experience.

Rewatching Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) almost 30 years later can be very nostalgic, but it also reveals some harsh truths about the first Power Rangers film. There have been only three theatrical Power Rangers movies since the inception of the franchise in 1993, with only one of them being canon to the main Power Rangers chronology. As a Super Sentai adaptation, the focus of the Power Rangers franchise had always been on the small screen. Still, the release of the Mighty Morphin movie in 1995 was a huge event.

The Power Rangers movie was not a box office hit, yet it found...

Timing is everything. On April 29, 2024, Den of Geek published an article breaking down the mysteries of the supposed “lost” second pilot of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. We put forth that this long rumored version of the first episode, “Day of the Dumpster,” glimpsed in convention footage, didn’t exist as most fans assumed. That, in fact, the aired version was mostly made of that supposedly “lost footage.” End of the discussion, right?

Just under a week later, Adrian Carr, director of “Day of the Dumpster” and other early episodes of Power Rangers, released his original edit of that installment that revealed some of our analysis was correct but others were blown out of the water by new revelations. For instance, the earthquake scene when the Rangers teleport for the first time? Different in this version, contrary to what we suspected.

(For those wondering, Carr confirmed his upload had nothing to do with our earlier article.

In the world of television, a “pilot” episode is the one chance you have to make or break your show getting to air. If it doesn’t make the cut, it’s consigned to the film vault of history, never to be seen. It’s extremely unheard of for a franchise to get two pilots. Star Trek: The Original Series being one of those rare second chances.

Bafflingly it’s been assumed for years that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers had three pilots. As Tony Oliver, co-writer and developer of the Power Rangers pilot, first revealed at Power Morphicon in 2007, “the pilot episode, which turned into the first episode [“Day of the Dumpster”], they actually did three times.”

That means they shot three separate pilot episodes, right? Well, yes, but also no. It’s very complicated so we did the biggest deep dive research on the Power Rangers pilot ever. What we uncovered changes everything...

Amy Jo Johnson criticized Austin St. John's plan to sell Hitler quote t-shirts on a podcast appearance. Johnson suggested that "some people should have publicists" in response to St. John's controversial line. St. John defended his decision to sell merchandise with quotes from historical "warriors" like Hitler.

They may have fought the forces of evil together on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, but the Pink Ranger's Amy Jo Johnson and the Red Ranger's Austin St. John couldn't be more divided regarding the latter's decision to begin selling T-shirts featuring quotes from Adolf Hitler.

Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers ActionAdventurechildren Release DateAugust 28, 1993CastJosephine DavisonMain GenreActionSeasons27

During an appearance on the Toon'd In podcast, the former Red Ranger revealed that he had plans to start a clothing line and sell t-shirts with quotes from Adolf Hitler and other 'warriors' on all sides of history. At one point, St. John even said, "Hitler was a demon on steroids,...

Power Rangers is an enduring franchise that has made our childhoods awesome. It has been around for a long time, entertaining us with its action-packed episodes. When it comes to the Red Ranger, he was the ultimate superhero for all of us.

Because he was the one who always led the charge, showed guts, and was just downright awesome. Whether it’s their cool red suits, epic fights, or those pump-up speeches, Red Rangers always hit the right note with fans of all ages.

Red Ranger in the Power Rangers franchise

Austin St. John was the man behind the Red Ranger mask in the original series. He played Jason Lee Scott, the leader of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, making him the first Red Ranger we ever saw on screen. After his stint in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, St. John continued his Ranger journey.

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Only a few Mighty Morphin Power Rangers episodes or arcs are essential to the main storyline, such as "Green With Evil". "Day of the Dumpster" is where it all begins. The original Power Rangers series featured a lot of multi-episode story arcs.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the original Power Rangers show, has hundreds of episodes, but only a few of them are essential to the main storyline and cannot be deemed as filler. Given the episodic nature of the show, it is safe to say Mmpr has more “filler” than it has plot-heavy episodes. The same applies to most seasons in Power Rangers’ chronological order, although later entries had more overarching storylines compared to Mighty Morphin.

Almost every Mmpr episode follows the same formula, which would then be applied in all other seasons. Naturally, much of it is inspired by the Super Sentai shows, which also had a very defined rhythm to them.

A recent poll reveals Japan's favorite Red Ranger from the Super Sentai series, the basis of Power Rangers.

Now heading toward its 48th iteration, the Super Sentai franchise has had numerous Red Rangers (the leaders of each squadron). A poll was put out by the Japanese website nlab to see which of these Red Rangers was the most popular. As it turned out, the winner of the poll preceded the franchise's use as Power Rangers source material.

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Farkas "Bulk" Bulkmeier and Eugene "Skull" Skullovitch are the fan-favorite goofy bullies in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. They provide comic relief through their physical and slapstick humor, but they do so in a way that underscores their vulnerability and relatability. Bulk and Skull also act as a Greek chorus, providing commentary on the fantastical events, thereby grounding them for audiences.

As most Power Rangers fans will know, Bulk and Skull are the two goofy bullies who serve as the franchise's initial comedic relief duo - inspiring a long-lasting legacy, akin to the Power Rangers themselves. The two have consistently appeared as series regulars from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Mmpr) to Power Rangers in Space, appearing in nearly every episode and outlasting every member of the classic team. Over time, these characters have evolved into icons, resonating with fans and bringing a unique dynamic to the franchise.

In the original 1993 Mighty Morphi Power Rangers,...

Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger, left the Power Rangers in Mighty Morphin season 2 along with two other original cast members. Zack made a comeback 30 years later in Power Rangers: Once & Always. While the TV show didn't feature Zack much after Mighty Morphin, he made technically made cameo appearances in other episodes with his helmet on and may have been part of Cosmic Fury's final battle.

Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger, exited the team midway through Mighty Morphin but continued to be an important part of the Power Rangers universe regardless of which stories are canon. The five teenagers with attitude introduced in Mighty Morphin episode 1 will forever be among Power Rangers’ best characters, as they helped create what would become a massive saga spanning 30 years. Power Rangers Cosmic Fury’s ending may have been the end of the current chronology, but at least Once & Always got to...

Kimberly Hart, played by Amy Jo Johnson, left the Power Rangers team in season 3 to focus on her gymnastics career. Kimberly broke up with Tommy through a letter in Power Rangers Zeo, allowing Tommy to continue on the show without addressing her again. Amy Jo Johnson reprised her role as Kimberly in Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie but never returned to the TV show. However, Kimberly would still appear three more times.

Kimberly Hart, Power Rangers’ original Pink Ranger, exited the team during Mighty Morphin season 3 but continued to play an important role in the show's story. Played by Amy Jo Johnson, Kimberly was one of the original five Power Rangers brought together by Zordon to fight Rita Repulsa. Even though there have been countless Power Rangers characters, the pop culture impact of the original five heroes – six, including Green Ranger Tommy Oliver – cannot be matched.

Following the exits of Austin St. John,...

Kevin Spacey, the two-time Oscar winner who has largely avoided the public eye since his career imploded in the early days of the #MeToo era, is making moves to venture back into the public space.

The actor has booked his first comic book convention appearance, set for Feb. 16-18 at Mad Monster, the con held in Concord, North Carolina. Organizers announced Wednesday that he will be among the guests signing autographs and posing for photos. He is also in business with the company Everest Autographs, which is arranging for autograph purchases for those not attending the event in person.

Spacey won Oscars for The Usual Suspects (1995), the cult crime drama that resonates with corners of the comic con crowd, and for American Beauty (1999). He played Lex Luthor in Superman Returns (2006) and helped power Netflix’s push into prestige programming with House of Cards. His few public-facing moves in recent years...

Austin St. John and Walter Emanuel Jones open up about their departure from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, revealing the struggles and decisions behind their exit. The duo's joint introspection offers a rare insight into their shared narrative and the challenges they faced as a united front. Their departure marked a significant moment in the series, but the legacy of the original Rangers continues to resonate, leading to hopes of future reprisals and a vibrant future for the Power Rangers universe.

Austin St. John and Walter Emanuel Jones, the dynamic duo originally donning the Red and Black suits in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, have recently peeled back the curtain on the circumstances leading to their exit from the iconic series. The duo participated in a heartfelt exchange during a Fanward discussion, a clip of which found its way to Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into the struggles and decisions that...

Original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Austin St. John and Walter Emanuel Jones open up about leaving the series.

In a clip posted to Instagram taken from a recent Fanward discussion with the pair, St. John and Jones, the original Red and Black Rangers, discuss the turmoil surrounding their departures from the original television series. St. John notes the impetus for the discussion, saying, "We realized that while each of us has talked about why we left the show, we had never really done it in depth, and not together."

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In the clip, St. John states that the original cast had "agreed that we were...

Jason Lee Scott, the original Red Ranger, left the Mighty Morphin team but continued to play a significant role in Power Rangers. Jason later rejoined as the Gold Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo but retired again before the end of the show. Jason appeared multiple times after Zeo, including in Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie and in the crossover episode "Forever Red." The Power Rangers comics provided a different story for his character.

Jason Lee Scott, the original Red Ranger, left Zordon’s team during Mighty Morphin season 2 but continued to play an important role in Power Rangers. Austin St. John, Walter Emanuel Jones, and Thuy Trang exited the show midway through season 2 due to a contract dispute, and while Power Rangers did not recast them, three new characters were brought into the show. Even though Rocky, Adam, and Aisha would create their own legacy, characters like Jason remained iconic.

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Power Rangers Cosmic Fury.

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury introduces a new Red Ranger, Amelia Jones, who was originally the Pink Ranger in Dino Fury. Amelia takes on the role of the team's leader after Zayto's disappearance and leads the team through their most difficult moments. The Cosmic Fury Rangers gain new powers, costumes, Zords, and weapons, with Amelia's main Zord being the red Cosmic Lion and her weapon being a giant hammer.

Power Rangers has a new Red Ranger in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury’s Amelia Jones (Hunter Deno). After some of the original Power Rangers reunited for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, the story that began in 1993 continues with a brand new series, Cosmic Fury. The new Power Rangers show is a direct sequel to Power Rangers Dino Fury, but it introduces new powers, costumes, and Zords, as well as a...

Tommy Oliver, portrayed by Jason David Frank, is arguably the most iconic character in the world of Power Rangers, appearing in multiple TV shows and movies. Tommy starts as the evil Green Ranger, nearly defeating the other Power Rangers, but later becomes their ally and an integral part of the team. Jason David Frank's portrayal of Tommy Oliver has spanned many Power Rangers series, from Mighty Morphin to Super Ninja Steel, showcasing his lasting impact and popularity in the franchise.

Jason David Frank's Tommy Oliver is one of the most powerful and iconic Power Rangers characters, appearing in several different TV shows and movies. Power Rangers has taken many forms since the franchise was founded in 1993, including TV shows, movies, comics, toys, video games, card games, and even plays. This multimedia franchise has become one of the biggest in the world, but it would not be the same without Jason David Frank's character.

The San Diego Comic-Con panel for Jason David Frank's final project, Legend of the White Dragon, turned into an emotional memorial for the late actor. Jenna Frank, Jason's daughter and co-star, described the experience as bitter and sweet but also felt the support of fans as being like family. Jenna acknowledged the impact her father had on people and felt proud of him. She described him as her best friend and hero, and their relationship was filled with laughter and goofiness. Seeing him in his role onscreen felt raw and authentic to her. The memorial was an emotional experience that hit Jenna in her soul. She cherished the moments of working together with her dad and recognized the genuine connection they shared. Despite the challenges of fame, she surrounded herself with good people who provided support.

Power Rangers actor Jason David Frank gets an emotional memorial at San Diego Comic-Con.

While the Power Rangers are known for their flashy and effective martial arts skills, some Power Rangers actors were trained martial artists long before earning their roles. These actors not only played a Power Ranger at some point in time, but also became proficient in some form of martial arts before stepping into the franchise. In this way, they are martial artists both on-screen and beyond it as well.

The Power Rangers franchise first began in 1993 with the premiere of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The series revolves around a group of powerful teenagers who are taken in and mentored by the wizard Zordon. Through training and the use of assault machines called Zords, the teens are able to morph into the Power Rangers. Their main enemy was Rita Repulsa. Since then, the Power Rangers have appeared in various additional television series and feature films that are still being created today.

While it might seem as though the Zords in the original Power Rangers were chosen at random, their true meaning is deeply related to the Ranger who wields them. Out of the many superhero shows around, the Power Rangers, and those inspired by them, are unique in that they are both synchronous yet individualized in very particular areas, including their assigned color, the weapons they wield, and the Zords they command. These clear delineations also correspond to each Ranger's specific role on the team, which helps create endless narrative combinations depending on which Rangers pair up or are sidelined. These character archetypes are established in the very beginning of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers with their Zord assignments.

In the Power Rangers, each Ranger is assigned a Zord which corresponds with their personality and team role. Zordon (David J. Fielding) explains this format in season 1 when he describes each Ranger with their color,...

In a recent interview, two Mighty Morphin Power Rangers actors discussed their involvement with the Netflix special Once & Always and their dedication to getting things right. Once & Always served as a celebration of the franchise's 30th anniversary, and dealt with the loss of a Power Ranger and introduction of a new team member. A large amount of cast members from the original series returned in the special to reprise their roles and help with its production, including Walter Emanuel Jones, David Yost, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Johnny Yong Bosch, Karan Ashley, Amy Jo Johnson, and Austin St. John.

Screen Rant recently talked with stars David Yost & Walter Emanuel Jones about Once & Always. During the discussion, the two spoke about the legacy of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, reprising their roles, and helping on the creative side of things to ensure the special lived up to fan expectations. Check out the full...

An interview with two Mighty Morphin Power Rangers actors has revealed that the pair think their characters have more stories to tell. The iconic superhero series recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a Netflix special, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, which centers around the tragic loss of one Power Ranger and the subsequent addition of a new one to the group. Walter Emanuel Jones, David Yost, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Johnny Yong Bosch, Karan Ashley, Amy Jo Johnson, and Austin St. John all returned to reprise their roles in the recent film.

Screen Rant recently sat down with David Yost and Walter Emanuel Jones to talk Once & Always. In the interview, the two discussed the storied history of the series, the legacy of their cast members, and what the future holds for Billy and Zack. Check out the full quote below:

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With its cast of familiar faces already back at the forefront, star David Yost reveals how he helped bring back one original writer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. The Netflix special acted as a continuation of the fan-favorite TV show, with the Rangers having to reunite when Rita Repulsa is resurrected in robotic form and takes down one of their own. Featuring the returns of Yost, Walter Emanuel Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Jonny Yong Bosch and Karan Ashley, among others, the special has scored strong reviews from critics and audiences alike.

In honor of the special's recent release on Netflix, Screen Rant spoke exclusively with David Yost to discuss Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. The franchise star was asked about the return of Jackie Marchand, an original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers show writer and story editor, as a story consultant, reealing that while the two didn't interact during production,...

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, one of the original Rangers is killed protecting one of their teammates from their arch nemesis, robo-Rita Repulsa. After the tragic loss, a new Power Ranger steps up to take their place and continue the legacy. The Power Rangers, old and new, band together to defeat robo-Rita Repulsa thwarting her plans and avenging their fallen teammate.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always is directed by Charlie Haskell with a screenplay by Becca Barnes and Alwyn Dale. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always brings the cast of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series back together with Walter Emanuel Jones, David Yost, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Johnny Yong Bosch, Karan Ashley, Amy Jo Johnson, and Austin St. John reprising their roles. Charlie Kersh also joins the cast as Minh Kwan,...

The original Green PowerRanger appears in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, raising the question of whether Jason David Frank filmed scenes for the reunion. Original Tommy Oliver actor Jason David Frank died in November 2022, leaving an enormous legacy within the Power Rangers franchise. It must be noted, though, that Once & Always was filmed before David Frank’s passing.

Power Rangers: Once & Always is the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ 30th-anniversary special, which sees the original heroes from the Mighty Morphin era reuniting to fight a robot version of Rita Repulsa (voiced by Barbara Goodson). The Power Rangers reunion addresses the original Yellow Ranger Trini’s (Thuy Trang) fate in the story, and introduces a new character – Mihn (Charlie Kersh), Trini’s daughter. Other returning Power Rangers characters include Mighty Morphin characters Rocky (Steve Cardenas), Kat (Catherine Sutherland), Aisha (Karan Ashley), and Adam (Johnny Yong Bosch).

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Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.

Robot Rita captured several Power Rangers Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. Though the Power Rangers reunion was designed to celebrate the Mighty Morphin era, Once & Always referenced multiple other Power Rangers shows. Between Mighty Morphin and Once & Always, Power Rangers saw dozens of series and hundreds of different Rangers.

As a Mighty Morphin reunion, Power Rangers: Once & Always rightfully avoided focusing on other Power Rangers teams. Still, the Power Rangers special managed to incorporate Power Rangers’ 30-year-old legacy by having Robot Rita capture multiple Rangers from other seasons. Here’s every Power Ranger captured by Robot Rita in Once & Always.

Jason (Mighty Morphin Red Ranger)

Jason, Power Rangers' original Red Ranger, was one of the first Power Rangers captured by Robot Rita Repulsa. Austin St. John, who played Jason in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,...

Netflix’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, a scripted Mighty Morphin Power Rangers special, sees original Power Rangers cast members reuniting for the franchise’s 30th anniversary. While Power Rangers anniversary specials are nothing new for the saga, a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reunion focused solely on the original characters is a first. The Power Rangers franchise is ongoing with shows like Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, yet the Once & Always special is a standalone story that will work regardless of how many Power Rangers seasons the viewer has watched since Mighty Morphin. Once & Always released on Netflix on April 19, 2023.

Unlike other Power Rangers seasons, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always special is not based on any Super Sentai show. In other words, all Once & Always scenes are new, original scenes shot for the Netflix show – including the suited-up Power Rangers fights. The Power Rangers 30th Anniversary...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.

The original Green Ranger did not appear in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, but Tommy Oliver was not replaced with a different character. Jason David Frank, who played Tommy Oliver in multiple Power Rangers series, passed away on December 19, 2022. As Tommy, Jason David Frank created a remarkable Power Rangers legacy, starting with Mighty Morphin’s Green Ranger.

The Green Ranger joined the Power Rangers midway through Mighty Morphin season 1 following the “Green With Evil” arc. Still, Tommy can be considered one of the original Power Rangers. The Power Rangers reunion was about legacy, but the Green Ranger was neither recast nor replaced in Once & Always.

Power Rangers: Once & Always Was Filmed Before Jason David Frank’s Death

Jason David Frank passed away shortly after Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always wrapped filming. Like Amy Jo Johnson,...

The Power Rangers anniversary special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always confirms what happened to Trini, the original Yellow Ranger. Thuy Trang, who played Trini in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, passed away in 2001 after a tragic car accident. As the first Mighty Morphin-related Power Rangers content for TV since the original show, Once & Always had the chance to pay homage to Trang and her iconic Power Rangers character.

One of the five teenagers with attitude picked by Zordon to become Power Rangers, Trini Kwan remained on the team until Mighty Morphin Power Rangers season 2’s “Power Transfer”. Trini, Zack, and Jason left the team for a peace conference following their respective actors’ exits from the series, an event that the Power Rangers comics would retcon decades later. Power Rangers had never revealed whether Trang’s character Trini had died in-universe, though an episode of Power Rangers Time Force that...