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There are certain Power Rangersseasons that, since they first aired, have been hailed as the pinnacle of the franchise. Seasons like Power Rangers in Space, Power Rangers Spd, and Power Rangers Rpm are near-universally loved, even with the fandom being able to acknowledge their respective flaws. But, when it comes to Power Rangers Time Force, I think most fans fail to realize just how many issues it has.

Power Rangers Time Force is commonly held up as a masterpiece, but it's far from the best season in the franchise. I love the season, and it features some of the most engaging characters and storylines in the series, along with one of the most talented casts of actors.

For 30 years, the Power Rangers franchise has delivered an action-packed series featuring teams of multicolored suited heroes defending the Earth from evil. The series always made an effort to emphasize the theme of teamwork, with the rangers always working, finding that working together is the best way to defeat the forces of evil. There is a real sense of found family in Power Rangers, with each Ranger team forming a solid friendship and camaraderie during their respective series.

While most Power Rangers teams consist of a group of friends, some Ranger teams do feature Rangers with family connections. Sometimes, these Rangers are introduced as being related, while in other cases, it is revealed as a major plot twist. Throughout the franchise, these Rangers and their familial connections helped to emphasize the franchise’s themes of teamwork, in spite of any possible family drama. While there are several instances of familial...

Power Rangers will always be synonymous with the 1990s, but the show’s best season from that era was not Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Having been around for over 30 years, Power Rangers has seen almost a thousand episodes as well as three movies. The franchise also includes hundreds of comic book issues, multiple video games, and more. Despite such a long list of Power Rangers shows and movies, it’s difficult not to associate the franchise with Mighty Morphin, the original series that ran from 1993 to 1995.

Although nostalgia plays a role when looking at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the original series was very good and became a pop culture phenomenon for a reason. The Zyuranger aesthetic worked incredibly well for an American superhero show, with Mmpr also including a compelling cast of main characters that will forever be remembered by fans of the series. That said, Mighty Morphin was a simple,...

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.

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"Power Rangers" was not just one of the biggest cultural phenomena of the 1990s, but it was also part of a wave of shows that made Japanese pop culture huge in the U.S. together with "Pokémon," "Sailor Moon" and "Dragon Ball Z." The show, created by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy in collaboration with Shotaro Ishinomori, was mostly composed of reused footage from Ishinomori's hugely influential and long-running tokusatsu series "Super Sentai." The series revolves around a team of youths trained to morph into superheroes known as Rangers, who fight evildoers and occasionally pilot giant mecha called Zords (which can combine to form even bigger mecha). As /Film decided in our previous reassessment, "Power Rangers" is good, actually, even setting our nostalgia aside.

Part of what made the show interesting in its early years was that the first six seasons of "Power Rangers" told a serialized story. This started...

The 1990s were a good time to be a fan of Japanese pop culture. After the '80s made gamers out of millions of kids thanks to Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog, it was the '90s when anime started to become mainstream in the U.S. (even if kids didn't know it at the time) thanks to "Pokémon" becoming a worldwide cultural phenomenon. (That and "Sailor Moon" and "Dragon Ball Z" turning kids and teens into lifelong fans of the medium.)

But it wasn't just animation. In live-action, "Power Rangers" brought tokusatsu fun to the West and started a hugely influential superhero franchise that, yes, is still very good. Created by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy in collaboration with Shotaro Ishinomori, the long-running property is mostly made out of reused footage from Ishinomori's iconic tokusatsu series "Super Sentai." It revolves around a team of youths trained to morph into...

For 30 years, the Power Rangers franchise has delivered a series of multicolored heroes defending the earth from evil. With each new entry in the franchise came a fresh group of villains, serving as the season-long antagonists for the Rangers to defeat. While Power Rangers has introduced hundreds of monster-of-the-week villains, the main villain and their respective generals were always the highlight, given season-long arcs and motivations for audiences to get invested in.

While some Power Rangers villains like Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd have stood out as fan favorites, there are several lesser-known villains in the series who do not get the appreciation they deserve. These villains may not have been as memorable as the more iconic Power Rangers villains, but their arcs and characterizations made them stand out from other similar characters. Some of these villains had outstanding backstories, darker characterizations, or forwarded the plot in a compelling way.

Power Rangers in Space gave Bulk and Skull their coolest moment in the franchise, which also happened to be one of the most iconic Power Rangers entrances in history. The final entry in the Zordon Era, In Space was a direct sequel to Turbo and saw the Power Rangers of Earth set control to outer space following the destruction of the Command Center. While the 1998 season was primarily set off-planet, Power Rangers in Space would sometimes go back to Earth, namely Angel Grove.

As a result, a couple of supporting characters from the Mighty Morphin-Turbo era continued to appear on the show, including Bulk and Skull. Although their presence in the series was now much smaller compared to their weekly appearances in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Bulk and Skull continued to play the role of comic relief while often serving as the point of view characters on Earth. They were...

Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd both returned in 2023, and they made the original Power Rangers look very inefficient in hindsight. It doesnt matter how many Power Rangers seasons there are the franchise will always be associated with Mighty Morphin on some level. From long-time fans of the show to casual viewers, names like Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa will always be iconic. As such, it is no surprise that both of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers villains returned in 2023, the year that celebrated Power Rangers 30th anniversary.

While Rita Repulsa was the first Power Rangers villain, she was technically working for Lord Zedd the whole time. In Mmpr season 2, we learn that Rita answers to a bigger evil, Lord Zedd. Interestingly, Zedd also answered to a bigger threat, Dark Specter, about which we learned in Power Rangers in Space. Lord Zedd was meant to be a more serious, threatening replacement for Rita Repulsa,...

The concept of crossovers is almost as old as TV itself. It's a good idea that can boost the viewership of two (or more!) shows, bringing audiences together and exposing them to another series they might like. Some crossovers are quite seamless and logical, such as the ones involving the Arrowverse and "CSI" franchises. Others are plain weird, like the time "Mr. Robot" met Alf or when "The X-Files" crossed over with the reality show "Cops" (or even the one time the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fought alongside the Power Rangers).

Another crossover that definitely belongs to the latter category is that one time "Bones" crossed over with "Sleepy Hollow," a rather unexpected event yet also one that felt like a full circle moment, seeing as both properties were already connected (in a way). Indeed, the main makeup design technicians on "Bones" were Chris Yagher and his brother Kevin Yagher,...

Most Power Rangers are normal people who are given superpowers and pulled into the world of the supernatural. Some of their lives, however, were dramatic and strange long before they even knew what a Power Ranger was. In some cases, they've already endured extreme tragedy.

Silly and fun as the series is, many Power Rangers characters have shockingly sad backstories. These depressing origin stories have a way of sticking with fans, both because of how emotional they are and how different they are in tone from the rest of the series. Ever since Power Rangers in Space started giving its heroes real backstories, viewers have looked forward each season to having their hearts broken.

Sky's Father Was Killed in Battle Mirloc Murdered a Former Red Ranger

Sky Tate, the Blue Spd Ranger, is driven by his admiration for his late father. From the first episode of Power Rangers Rpm, his...

For 30 years, the Power Rangers franchise has delivered fun, action-packed adventures following a team of multi-colored heroes defending the earth from evil. After the third season of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, the franchise began adapting new Super Sentai (the Japanese tokusatsu series) series for Power Rangers, introducing new suits, zords, and after Power Rangers In Space, a new cast every year. While the average Power Rangers team consists of five Rangers, with the sixth Ranger being introduced later on, some series featured a larger Ranger team.

Power Rangers S.P.D. was the first series to feature more than six Rangers consistently as part of the team. After that, Power Rangers continued to feature larger amounts of Rangers throughout the Disney era, the New Saban era, and the Hasbro era. While some of these Rangers showed up less often than the core team, they usually showed up for the big battle scenes,...

Where the original Power Rangers were during the shows most important battle is a question that Power Rangers has yet to answer. In 1993, the franchises heroes were Jason, Zack, Trini, Billy, and Kimberly, with Green Ranger Tommy later joining the crew. While the Mighty Morphin team would go through a few changes, Power Rangers followed pretty much the same set of heroes from Mmpr season 3 to the first half of Turbo. It was only after Tommy and the others left that Power Rangers first moved into an all-new team with no Mmpr or Zeo characters.

The new Turbo Rangers quickly earned their place in the franchise and later led the show into a new era with 1998s Power Rangers in Space. Now joined by Red Ranger Andros, the Power Rangers had to face not only Astronema but an intergalactic alliance of villains. By the end of the season, the fate...

One of the best things about the Power Rangers franchise is how it can explore different genres and settings within the same world, and the show even had its version of Star Wars. From 1993 to 1995, the Power Ranges universe followed the Mighty Morphin team as they went to school and saved the world from Rita Repulsa or Lord Zedd. This formula did not change much from Mmpr to Zeo or even from Zeo to Turbo. However, the show would change forever in 1998 with Power Rangers in Space.

While it is considered a Zordon Era show, Power Rangers in Space was unlike all the other seasons that had come before it. On the one hand, we were still following most of the Turbo cast, except that now T.J., Ashley, Cassie, and Carlos needed new powers. On the other hand, In Space brought in a brand-new Red Ranger and took place primarily outside of Earth.

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Two of the most popular media franchises in the '90s were Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Both being franchises about color-coded superheroes that were primarily targeted toward children, there's always been a lot of overlap between their fanbases. Once the Ninja Turtles got their own live-action series, a team-up with the Power Rangers was inevitable.

In 1997, Power Rangers in Space had a bizarre crossover with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Specifically, the heroes of Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation guest starred in an episode of In Space. The result is one of the weirdest episodes in all of Power Rangers, but also the best thing...

Power Rangers Wild Forces Forever Red delivered a lot of instant classic moments, including one interaction that fulfilled the dreams of every 1990s kid who watched through the Zordon Era. Although Power Rangers has had 30 seasons already, its difficult not to associate the franchise with the 90s. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, which premiered in 1993, quickly became a phenomenon and set in motion what would become one of the longest-running franchises of all time. The Power Rangers chronology can be split into two eras before and after the death of Zordon in Power Rangers in Space.

From Mighty Morphins pilot to the first half of Power Rangers Turbo, the show followed essentially the same team of heroes, although with a few changes from time to time. Four years after Power Rangers premiered, we were still watching characters like Tommy Oliver and Adam Park. The introduction of four new heroes midway through...

When Hasbro bought out the production rights to the Power Rangers franchise in 2018, many fans were excited and cautiously concerned regarding the new direction of the series. Hasbro's first series, Power Rangers Beast Morphers, was generally well-received by fans, who considered it a massive improvement from Nickelodeon's Power Rangers Ninja Steel, which was considered a low point for the series.

Beast Morphers differentiated itself by leaning heavily into the shared universe aspect of Power Rangers. The idea that all these Ranger teams exist in the same multiverse made the franchise stand out to fans. Some Beast Morphers stood out as especially great, whether it be for its worldbuilding, references to previous seasons, great character development, or fun action scenes.

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Some iconic Power Rangers characters like Tanya, Ryan, and Cam deserved more appearances. Characters like Andros, Ryan, and Jen displayed significant character growth and had compelling backstories. Most Rangers returned to at least one crossover, but some deserved to show up way more than that.

The Power Rangers universe has seen a lot of characters after 30 seasons, but while it is understandable that not everyone can come back all the time, some heroes and villains should have appeared more on the show. One of the greatest strengths of the Power Rangers franchises timeline is how most series take place in the same universe. As a result, there have been dozens of Power Rangers team-up episodes in which characters from previous seasons got to return.

Most Power Rangers characters appeared in at least one crossover after their respective season ended. Still, some names showed up in more than one crossover, while...

Andros from Power Rangers In Space had to kill Zordon, a shocking and unique plot twist. Andros' backstory and actions established him as one of the greatest Red Rangers of all time. Andros' character in In Space brought a new level of complexity, paving the way for more intricate Power Rangers stories.

The most shocking death in Power Rangers confirmed who the franchises greatest Red Ranger was. From Jason in Mighty Morphin to Amelia in Cosmic Fury, being a Red Ranger means a lot in the Power Rangers universe. Apart from a couple of exceptions, such as Rocky in Mmpr, becoming a Red Ranger also means leading the Power Rangers. Three decades after the original Red Ranger led the Mighty Morphin team, picking the best Red Ranger in the history of the franchise can be difficult, but some characters stand out from the rest.

The Zordon Era had six Red Rangers,...

Power Rangers is often derided for poor acting, but there are more than a few diamonds in the rough among the vast cast who have starred in the series. Talented actors better known for their roles in shows like iZombie, Jessica Jones, and Breaking Bad have appeared in Power Rangers and turned in performances on par with those given elsewhere.

Actors throughout Power Rangers' 30 seasons have displayed incredible skill, as both heroes and villains, and with both dramatic and comedic performances. These are the actors who've made the biggest impact on fans throughout the years.

Paul Schrier & Jason Narvy Put Everything into Their Roles Close Paul Schrier and Jason Narvy portray Farkas "Bulk" Bulkmeier and Eugene "Skill" Skullovitch in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo, Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers in Space, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, Power Rangers Wild Force, and Power Rangers Samurai. Paul Schrier portrays Jack Thomas,...

Playmates Toys is about to morph into action. As revealed in a Hasbro press release, Playmates Toys, the long-running toy brand best known for their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, will be producing and distributing toys based on the Power Rangers franchise. They have a big job ahead of them as Power Rangers fans have had their pick of toys since the show began in 1993. However, even in that long history, there are still characters, locations, and more that have never been immortalized in plastic. Here are some of the biggest that, if Playmates really wants to impress longtime Power Rangers fans, need to happen.

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The Hasbro press release let us know that their line will be starting with, “a kid targeted Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toy line in 2025.” The easy choice would be to just release the six original Rangers but fans have...

Zordon's power was put into perspective in Cosmic Fury, during the villains tried to create an inverse Z-Wave. Zordon's sacrifice created the Z-Wave to eradicate evil in the galaxy in Power Rangers in Space. Cosmic Fury confirmed Zordon did not really die in Power Rangers in Space.

Lord Zedds final form in Power Rangers is a reminder of how powerful Zordon really was. Although Lord Zedd was redeemed at the end of Power Rangers in Space, a different version of the character from before his redemption was brought back in Dino Fury. After making a couple of appearances in season 29, Zedd returned as the main villain in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury. Full of nostalgia and Mighty Morphin characters, Cosmic Fury was a love letter to the original show. In addition to Zedd and Billy, the show also featured an unusual cameo from Zordon.

Power Rangers Cosmic Furys ending saw a new version of the team,...

Power Rangers has a rare amount of villains that turn over a new leaf. Ransik and Astronema are great examples of villains that turned out to be good for the right reasons. Even still, it could be argued these villains may not have earned their redemption.

A season of Power Rangers will typically feature an irredeemable evil main villain who's defeated by the heroes in the finale. Two of the biggest exceptions to this role are Power Rangers Time Force and Power Rangers in Space, two of the show's most popular seasons, which feature main villains who aren't defeated in the end, and who are complex characters that receive happy endings.

The main villain of Power Rangers Time Force, Ransik, is a mutant terrorist from the year 3000, but one who loves his daughter, Nadira, and one who thought he was fighting for a good cause. Astronema, previously known as Karone,...

Power Rangers saw the rise of memorable characters beyond Mmpr. Introducing characters from different corners of the universe added depth to Power Rangers' shared universe. Unique characters like Leo Corbett and Eric Myers brought fresh perspectives to the series compared to the "teenagers with attitude" from the original series.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers still defines the franchise more than 30 years later, yet some of the best Power Rangers characters of all time never appeared in the original show. Despite the plot holes and the retcons, Power Rangers has had a strong sense of continuity since 1993. The Power Rangers chronology stars with Mighty Morphin and currently ends with Cosmic Fury, with dozens of teams and countless characters in between. Naturally, there have been several great characters since Mmpr, but a few of them stand out from the rest.

Mighty Morphin ran from 1993 to 1995.

There are some connections between Rangers who were...

Boom! Studios' Power Rangers comics have made some striking divergences from the franchise's television canon; the possible introduction of Mystic Mother, the pure good form of Rita Repulsa, would be one of their most significant remixes of the series' lore yet. Rita's redemption arc, as she contemplates her future, could lead to a significant departure from her TV counterpart's transformation, which occurred when the "Z-Wave" wiped all traces of evil from the universe. Rita's evolution into Mystic Mother may be inevitable, especially as she distances herself from her villainous past and aligns with the Rangers, though in a way, her transformation will be more impactful because she is making the decision herself.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #118!

Rita Repulsa's final form, the Mystic Mother, may be making its way into the Power Rangers comics. Ever since acquiring the rights to the franchise, and undertaking an ambitious comic book reimagining,...

With Power Rangers Cosmic Fury serving as the end of the series' ongoing, original continuity and there being no officially announced plans for what's next, the future of Power Rangers is currently up in the air. While fans eagerly await the next evolution of this timeless franchise, the key to keeping them hooked could be to look to the past.

The 2023 special Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Once & Always brought together the majority of the cast for a new, more adult-oriented story. "Once and Always" was a fantastic reunion for the Mighty Morphin cast, but other Power Rangers teams deserve their own specials. These are the ten seasons of Power Rangers that most deserve the chance to return one last time.

Power Rangers Time Force Was Supposed to Have a Reunion Movie Close The cast of Power Rangers Time Force was promised a reunion movie but instead only got to...

Zordon's best moments as a mentor in Boom! Studios' comics show his unwavering belief in good and his students, even after death and betrayal. Zordon is a father figure offering tough love and genuine sympathy to his students, balancing responsibilities as a mentor. Despite some failures, Zordon learns from past mistakes, accepts students' lies, and teams up with former foes, showcasing his greatness.

Zordon's best moments as a mentor to the Power Rangers are on full display in the Boom! Studios comic books. More than 30 years ago, audiences watched in amazement as a blue, thousand-year-old floating head recruited five teenagers with attitude, gifting them with superpowers.

The wise Eltarian served as the primary supporting character of the franchise until his death in 1998's Power Rangers in Space. As recently as Zordon's surprise cameo in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, the franchise has continued to add to the lore of the character...

Power Rangers Zeo is a direct sequel to Mighty Morphin and should not be skipped by fans of the original series. Power Rangers In Space marks the end of the Zordon Era and is an important entry in the show's lore and chronology. Power Rangers Dino Thunder is a fan-favorite season and a highlight of the franchise's early 2000s entries that directly tie into Mighty Morphin.

There are a few Power Rangers seasons every fan of the original series should watch, either because of how they connect to Mighty Morphin or just because of their quality. While the Power Rangers chronology includes 30 seasons of television and many other releases, Mighty Morphin will always be a separate chapter in the history of the franchise. The original Power Rangers was a pop culture phenomenon, and not everyone who watched it continued to follow every single season that came after it.

Whereas some...

The Power Rangers of Earth revealed their identities to the public for the first time in the finale of Power Rangers in Space, signaling the end of the Zordon Era and the start of standalone seasons. The concept of secret identities has varied in importance throughout different Power Rangers seasons, with some teams valuing it more than others. Power Rangers teams that have "superheroes" as the official job description tend to have less focus on secret identities, while teams of teenagers often prioritize keeping their identities hidden to protect their loved ones.

The Power Rangers first revealed their identity to the world in 1998, forever changing the Power Rangers TV show. One of Zordon’s rules the Power Rangers had to follow was to never reveal their identities to others. In classic superhero fashion, the Rangers could put the lives of loved ones in danger should they ever reveal themselves to the public.

Power Rangers' sci-fi seasons are among the best entries in the franchise, featuring androids, time travel, and space exploration. Some standout sci-fi seasons include Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, Power Rangers Time Force, and Power Rangers Spd. Power Rangers In Space and Power Rangers Lost Galaxy were the first to successfully combine the Power Rangers formula with sci-fi elements, delivering mature and impactful storytelling.

The Power Rangers universe includes 30 seasons of television, many of which belong in the sci-fi genre. While every Power Rangers TV show follows the basic premise introduced in Mighty Morphin, the franchise has evolved a lot since the final days of the Zordon Era. Some of the best entries in the Power Rangers chronology could not be more different from Mighty Morphin, including the shows that delved into the sci-fi aspect of the saga.

Starting with Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, most of the seasons have been standalone stories.

Some Power Rangers seasons are more mature and can be enjoyed by adults, even without nostalgia. They break away from the formulaic structure. Power Rangers in Space, Lost Galaxy, and Time Force are among the best seasons that offer more serious and complex storylines. Lightspeed Rescue and S.P.D. feature grounded and realistic takes on Power Rangers, focusing on themes like leadership and duty.

While there is not a dark or gritty Power Rangers show, some entries in the franchise are more mature than others and can be enjoyed by adults even without considering nostalgia. Power Rangers has been a show aimed at younger audiences since its inception, with most seasons following a formulaic structure defined by the monster of the week trope. Comic relief characters like Bulk and Skull have been used multiple times during Power Rangers’ chronology, and terms like “death” or “kill” have rarely been used in the series.

Quick Links Andros' Team Weren't the First Space Rangers The Space Power Rangers Technology Was Older There Were Previous Versions of Many Power Rangers Teams Zordon Was Known Throughout the Galaxy Andros’ team in Power Rangers in Space weren’t the first Space Rangers. A theory suggests that they had predecessors, which is backed up by Power Rangers Turbo’s finale. Likewise, other teams of Rangers had previous iterations before their corresponding series.

The Power Rangers franchise has decades of history, and the in-universe mythology goes back even further. The original team of "teenagers with attitude" from the original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers was far from the team of Rangers in Power Rangers in Space. In fact, this concept is subtly backed up by the final entry in the classic "Zordon era."

Power Rangers in Space brought an end to the story that began in Mmpr, though there were a...

Power Rangers in Space was initially intended to be the show's final season, but its surprising success saved the franchise from cancellation. The season marked the end of the Zordon Era and expanded the scope of Power Rangers, showing that the show could work without its iconic characters like Tommy and Jason. In Space is considered one of the best seasons of Power Rangers, thanks to its fresh setting in space, well-developed characters, and complex villain Astronema. The finale episode is also hailed as one of the best in the entire series.

The best Power Rangers intro song secretly predicted the show’s future 25 years ago. Considering how big of a franchise Power Rangers became, it is difficult to imagine that the show was once almost canceled. While the Mighty Morphin era was extremely successful, from ratings to merchandising, the first few seasons that came after it in Power Rangers...

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Power Rangers Cosmic Fury brings back Zordon 25 years after his death, revealing that his essence now exists inside the Morphin Grid. Zordon's return is handled well, with him briefly taking the form of Zayto and remaining separate from the world of humans. Cosmic Fury avoids using Zordon as a plot device, instead allowing him to guide and provide insight to the Rangers without overshadowing their own actions.

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury brings Zordon back 25 years after the Power Rangers’ original mentor died. As the 30th Power Rangers season, Cosmic Fury was set to be filled with nostalgia. The series, which only had 10 episodes, delivered on the aspect, of featuring iconic Power Rangers characters and locations. This includes Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ Billy, Lordd Zedd, and Zordon, the last of which was believed to be dead since Power Rangers in Space.

Power Rangers has come a long way since its debut 30 years ago, with numerous seasons, movies, and other media. The Zordon era of Power Rangers concluded with Power Rangers in Space, marking a turning point for the franchise. Power Rangers is slowly moving away from Super Sentai adaptations, as seen with the original Power Rangers Cosmic Fury suits.

Power Rangers just turned 30, and the franchise has changed a lot since Mighty Morphin Power Rangers premiered on August 28, 1993. The Power Rangers franchise consists of 963 episodes as of Power Rangers Dino Fury season 2, not to mention the movies, specials, comic books, video games, roleplaying games, and reference materials. The idea of combining a Super Sentai show with an original story quickly proved to be successful, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers has since become a pop culture icon.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ premiere episode, “Day of the Dumpster,” introduced viewers to the intergalactic...

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.

The list of Power Rangers’ Red Rangers includes franchise legends Jason Lee Scott and Tommy Oliver, but neither of them was the most important Red Ranger in the saga. Jason was Power Rangers’ first Red Ranger, the one chosen by Zordon to lead the team in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Tommy, the original Green Ranger, would become the Red Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo.

After Jason quit the Power Rangers, Rocky became the new Red Ranger. However, it was Tommy, the White Ranger, who led the team. Tommy would continue to lead the Rangers as the Red Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo season 1. Despite Jason and Tommy’s Power Rangers legacy, it was Power Rangers in Space who introduced the Zordon Era's true protagonist.

Andros Was Power Rangers’ Most Important Red Ranger

Power Rangers in Space’s Andros was only introduced in 1998. However, in-universe, Andros had...

Some incredibly dark Power Rangers moments almost feel like they are from a different show. While Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was designed for younger audiences, Power Rangers grew with its viewers. By the end of the Zordon Era, the Power Rangers universe trusted its audiences with more serious storylines, darker themes, and tragic characters. As a result, most of the darkest Power Rangers episodes come from Power Rangers in Space and post-Zordon seasons.

Apart from a few moments with the Green Ranger in season 1 and a couple of battles in season 3, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers never really had dark, shocking moments. The episodic nature of Mighty Morphin also made it difficult for any scene to have a longstanding impact. Fortunately, that began to change after Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ended, and Power Rangers soon embraced bolder storylines. Here are the 10 darkest Power Rangers moments.

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30 years ago this August, a television programming block known as Fox Kids played home to a debuting superhero series. It was an adapted story presented to North American audiences through meta-series storytelling and emphasized with a Tokusatsu squadron ensemble. The brainchild of Haim Saban and Shuki Levy, the adapted story would become a pop culture phenomenon, spawning a line of action figures, clothing, Halloween costumes, and other toys.

They became: The Power Rangers!

As time went by, the lore's nostalgia would be celebrated through moments ranging from team-ups and legacy series to motion picture releases and live stage shows. For the viewer, it can be seen as a legacy celebrated through future generations. Yet as cool of an idea as it sounds to have as many characters from within the lore included as possible, construction is key. Questioning how would continuity play into any legacy celebration is valid, but in...

Power Rangers’ new team is a reminder that the Power Rangers do not always need a Zordon-type of mentor. Zordon was one of the original characters created for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, loosely based on Kyouryu Sentai Zyuranger’s Mysterious Sage Barza. It was Zordon’s role to guide the Power Rangers, send them on missions, and explain the mysteries of the Morphin Grid. Zordon is one of the most recognizable Power Rangers characters, and his legacy continued even after his death.

Zordon guided the Power Rangers throughout Mighty Morphin, Power Rangers Zeo, and Power Rangers Turbo. Zordon was also involved in Power Rangers in Space, although mostly off-screen. Power Rangers killed off Zordon at the end of Power Rangers in Space, yet several Zordon-like characters would be introduced in future seasons. Interestingly, the most recent Power Rangers season shows that it can work without the “Zordon trope.”

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always revisited several classic Power Rangers characters, including fan-favorites Bulk and Skull. Bulk (Paul Schrier) and Skull (Jason Narvy) have been a major part of the Power Rangers universe since its inception with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Serving as Power Rangers’ comic relief, Bulk and Sull created an impressive legacy within the Power Rangers franchise.

Unlike previous Power Rangers anniversary crossovers, Power Rangers: Once & Always's Easter eggs were mostly focused on the Mighty Morphin era. The Power Rangers reunion saw the returns of Zordon’s pupils and revisited iconic locations, such as Angel Grove. Therefore, at least some nod to Bulk and Skull in Power Rangers: Once & Always seemed likely.

Bulk & Skull Are In Power Rangers: Once & Always (But Not In Person)

Paul Schrier and Jason Narvy did not reprise their roles as Bulk and Skull, respectively, in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.

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What happened to Zordon in Power Rangers directly informed the events of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. Zordon, the original Power Rangers mentor, is one of the most recognizable characters in the Power Rangers universe. However, Zordon did not appear in Power Rangers: Once & Always. While the Power Rangers’ mentor's absence from the reunion can be disappointing, there is a good reason why Zordon was not in Once & Always.

Of the five teenagers with attitude picked by Zordon in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ “Day of the Dumpster,” only Billy and Zack returned. Rocky, Kat, Aisha, and Adam, chosen by Zordon to replace Jason, Kimberly, Trini, and Zack, were also part of the Power Rangers: Once & Always cast. Despite his absence, Zordon’s presence was felt throughout Power Rangers: Once & Always.

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In the early 90s, a new pop culture phenomenon grasped the young audience worldwide in the form of “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” which showcased a color-coded costume-wearing team of teenage superheroes, mentored by an alien trapped in a time warp, with each of the teens having their distinctive animal-motif weapons and transforming vehicles. While handling their real-life situations, the team of do-gooders battled the monster of the episode, which inevitably ended up in mechanical Megazord battles. The entire narrative, character designs, and even key battle sequences were heavily inspired by the Japanese tokusatsu series “Super Sentai.” The simplistic plotline, caricature-ish characters, over-the-top action, and quippy dialogues, all tied together with a shoestring budget, had a self-aware charm of their own, which made it possible for the series to further itself into a newer motif-oriented franchise spanning over three decades with thirty new series—although the newer versions have lost their appeal by far.

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Rita Repulsa returned in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, but with a twist. The first Power Rangers villain, Rita Repulsa, was the reason Zordon asked Alpha to find five teenagers with attitude. Rita Repulsa served as Power Rangers’ antagonist for most of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, even though Lord Zedd eventually took over things. A slightly different version of the original Power Rangers villain now appeared in Once & Always.

Power Rangers: Once & Always jumped right into the action as Billy, the original Blue Ranger, battled Robot Rita Repulsa and her Putty Patrollers. Barbara Goodson, who voiced Rita Repulsa based on Machiko Soga’s Witch Bandora, voiced Robot Rita in Once & Always. Compared to Rita Repulsa’s last appearances in Mighty Morphin, Zeo, and Power Rangers in Space, Robot Rita was much more menacing.

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always’ trailer Bandora Protocol references the saga’s history and unites past Power Rangers seasons. The Power Rangers are back for a final rematch against Rita Repulsa in Once & Always, a Netflix special celebrating Power Rangers’ 30th anniversary. While Once & Always is focused on the Mighty Morphin era only, there seem to be multiple references to the Power Rangers universe – from the Super Sentai shows to the most recent Power Rangers seasons.

The Power Rangers: Once & Always’ trailer Easter eggs reveal that the Power Rangers reunion will embrace the saga’s vast lore. Whereas some Power Rangers anniversary episodes were not that concerned with world building, Once & Always is promising to be a treat for both longtime and casual Power Rangers audiences. The Bandora Protocol is an example of how the Power Rangers reunion celebrates the franchise.

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Power Rangers is heading back to space after 24 years with Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, a new series that is expected to be very different from recent releases. Cosmic Fury will be a sequel to the latest Power Rangers TV show, Dino Fury, with the full set of Dino Fury Rangers returning. Cosmic Fury will also be the first Power Rangers season to take place mostly in space since 1999’s Power Rangers Lost Galaxy.

The Power Rangers franchise went to space for the first time in 1998 with Power Rangers in Space, the Power Rangers TV show that wrapped up the Zordon Era. Power Rangers continued with the space setting in Lost Galaxy, in which the Rangers operated from the Terra Venture station. After more than two decades, it is time to "set controls to outer space" again, and the move could have a far-reaching impact.

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Power Rangers had an "I am your father" moment in Dino Fury season 2, which also set up the Pink Ranger as the new Red Ranger in Cosmic Fury. After the usual two-season run, Power Rangers Dino Fury is returning for season 3 in the form of Cosmic Fury. Despite the different name and the new motif, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury is expected to pick up the story right where Dino Fury season 2 left off.

The last time a Power Rangers team went from Earth to space ahead of a new Power Rangers TV show was in 1998, when the Turbo Rangers became the Space Rangers. Similar to the transition between Turbo and Space, Cosmic Fury will feature new Power Rangers suits, fresh Zords, and updated weapons. Also similar to Turbo and Space, Cosmic Fury will shake things up with a new Ranger form and a new Red Ranger.

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In over 25 seasons of the Power Rangers franchise, there have been nearly as many Blue Rangers on the core teams as there are seasons, narrowly beating out the Yellow Ranger numbers. Unlike the Pink, Black, or Green Rangers, a team always has at least one Blue Ranger. Some teams even get a specialty Ranger in a shade of blue to back them up. The Blue Rangers started the series in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers days by being the intellectual powerhouses of the teams. They invented gadgets for the teams to use and helped strategize complex problems. Over time, their roles would expand, and sometimes, Blue Rangers are even next in line to command a team behind the Red Ranger.

In the second spot or not, Blue Rangers are vital to their teams' success. They always seem to be the glue that holds different factions of the team together, whether...

For some, Power Rangers played a special role in their childhoods. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was a brand new concept to arrive in the U.S. television market. For years, the people responsible had a tough time convincing their bosses that it was a good investment.

No one believed that the Japanese-based show would skyrocket into success. With millions of dollars in revenue coming in from merchandise alone, they decided to keep the ball rolling. Over the years, with changes in ownership and adapting new storylines, not all series did well. The best Power Rangers series seem to find the sweet spot in appealing to kids with larger-than-life villains and big fight sequences, while still appealing to adults with serial stories and dramatic storyline shifts.

Updated on January 12th, 2023 by Amanda Bruce: For the first time since the Zordon Era of the Power Rangers franchise, the series is going...

Power Rangers will celebrate its 30th season next year and it’s tackling this anniversary season with a true throwback to the past For most of its life, each new Power Rangers season would feature a completely new cast, story line, and a new adaption of a Japanese Super Sentai series. This somewhat changed starting in 2011 with Power Rangers Samurai where the traditional season was broken into two smaller seasons but it was still business as usual. The only seasons that carried over a large majority of their casts were the first five, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo, Power Rangers Turbo, and Power Rangers in Space.

However, for the first time since those seasons, Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury won’t be introducing a whole new cast. Instead, Cosmic Fury will feature the entire main cast from Power Rangers Dino Fury returning in their same roles. A video from Hasbro Pulse confirmed the news,...