Okay, so earlier today, I decided to watch a random episode of Power Rangers, and since I have been on a cherry picking Turbo kick lately (please watch beware the third wish saga, loved it) I decided to move onto In Space. I have always liked In Space, but I always seem to cherry pick certain episodes in the Saban era of Power Rangers due to most of them being episodic by nature, and in my opinion, the Saban era has great moments, but also have varying degrees in quality throughout individual season runs.
Upon watching Mission to Secret City, I was reminded of why some of In Space's individual episodes hold some of the highest spots in my top episodes. It had everything that is lacking of PR as of late. Being written by Judd Lynn, it also give me some reassurance that Dino Charge really could be a return to form in the franchise, something we all would agree would be a good thing.
The episode starts with the Ranger gang having Chinese Cuisine with Silvy, with a little character moment with Ashley and Andros. It was done subtly, with Ashley showing Andros how to use chopsticks while the other rangers are giving observant glances. I really liked the approach to Andros and Ashley's relationship, as it doesn't beat you over the head with "OMG SHIPPING" like the current Jake and Gia relationship, and it also adds confirmation through the other ranger's reactions.
Vacksacker shows up to capture civilians, and Andros, Carlos and Silvy are caught in the madness, being transported to Secret City. It's the small details I love in this episode, with Silvy's prior knowledge of Carlos being a ranger and deducing that Andros is one by observing the fight with his batttlizer being flung of his wrist. If it hadn't been for Silvy suggesting to use the 3 button and then later pushing it in secret, the Rangers might not have won the fight. It was also a slight chance of luck as well, as neither Silvy or the rangers knew the satellite was causing the morphing interference, let alone that the satellite was destroyed, meaning that it was all coincidental timing. For me, that little bit of tension made the episode feel very dire. The only real complaint I had was that when TJ and Cassie were hanging of the railing, I was thinking that they should have let go and morphed, having just destroyed the force field. One could say that they might not have deduced that the Satellite was the cause of the interference, so it was a chance that they couldn't take, but I digress.
Another thing I really loved about this episode was the three other rangers going incognito and bringing some artillery with them. It is very rare that we see the rangers act out espionage missions, and I loved when they do it. If I was writing the episode though, I would have added some light comedy with the three rangers, and have them or one of the rangers badly acting and running away like they are really in danger, only to have the other rangers laugh or comment at it. Missed opportunity maybe, as I tend to love the rangers most when they are unintentionally comedic but again, I digress. This was a moment we got to see the other three be proactive in rescuing, going in guns a blazing, and since they couldn't morph, it again added tension and broke the mold.
This is episode is one of the examples that we have that Dino Charge really might be a heralding of a new age of Power Ranger story telling, and I for one am looking forward to it. We also have a movie that is being written by the team that made X-Men: First Class, and has me very excited, including my family, who are not PR fans at all, but love these Transformer-like Hollywood re-imaginings. Feb can't come fast enough, and since the writing staff will be all in one place, I expect a lot of cohesion and story telling that make seasons like In Space and RPM so good. What are you guy's thoughts?
Upon watching Mission to Secret City, I was reminded of why some of In Space's individual episodes hold some of the highest spots in my top episodes. It had everything that is lacking of PR as of late. Being written by Judd Lynn, it also give me some reassurance that Dino Charge really could be a return to form in the franchise, something we all would agree would be a good thing.
The episode starts with the Ranger gang having Chinese Cuisine with Silvy, with a little character moment with Ashley and Andros. It was done subtly, with Ashley showing Andros how to use chopsticks while the other rangers are giving observant glances. I really liked the approach to Andros and Ashley's relationship, as it doesn't beat you over the head with "OMG SHIPPING" like the current Jake and Gia relationship, and it also adds confirmation through the other ranger's reactions.
Vacksacker shows up to capture civilians, and Andros, Carlos and Silvy are caught in the madness, being transported to Secret City. It's the small details I love in this episode, with Silvy's prior knowledge of Carlos being a ranger and deducing that Andros is one by observing the fight with his batttlizer being flung of his wrist. If it hadn't been for Silvy suggesting to use the 3 button and then later pushing it in secret, the Rangers might not have won the fight. It was also a slight chance of luck as well, as neither Silvy or the rangers knew the satellite was causing the morphing interference, let alone that the satellite was destroyed, meaning that it was all coincidental timing. For me, that little bit of tension made the episode feel very dire. The only real complaint I had was that when TJ and Cassie were hanging of the railing, I was thinking that they should have let go and morphed, having just destroyed the force field. One could say that they might not have deduced that the Satellite was the cause of the interference, so it was a chance that they couldn't take, but I digress.
Another thing I really loved about this episode was the three other rangers going incognito and bringing some artillery with them. It is very rare that we see the rangers act out espionage missions, and I loved when they do it. If I was writing the episode though, I would have added some light comedy with the three rangers, and have them or one of the rangers badly acting and running away like they are really in danger, only to have the other rangers laugh or comment at it. Missed opportunity maybe, as I tend to love the rangers most when they are unintentionally comedic but again, I digress. This was a moment we got to see the other three be proactive in rescuing, going in guns a blazing, and since they couldn't morph, it again added tension and broke the mold.
This is episode is one of the examples that we have that Dino Charge really might be a heralding of a new age of Power Ranger story telling, and I for one am looking forward to it. We also have a movie that is being written by the team that made X-Men: First Class, and has me very excited, including my family, who are not PR fans at all, but love these Transformer-like Hollywood re-imaginings. Feb can't come fast enough, and since the writing staff will be all in one place, I expect a lot of cohesion and story telling that make seasons like In Space and RPM so good. What are you guy's thoughts?
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