ThisPower Rangers Dino Chargereview contains spoilers.
This weeks episode ofPower Rangers Dino Chargestarts right off with introducing our Green Ranger, Riley.
He gets a shock to his system when his dog runs off and he encounters Fury in the forest.
How can you not like a guy who stands up to an evil alien to save his family dog?
Its subtle character work and I love it.
On his way to Amber Beach, Rileys motorcycle breaks down.
Thankfully Tyler and Shelby, remembering what Tylers Dad said about helping those in need, stop to help.
We get a genuinely hilarious moment when Riley says hes all good, but his manual is blown away.
It then hard cuts RIGHT to him being in the jeep with them.
Genuine moments of laughter where Im laughingwiththe show and notatit have been sorely lacking in modern PR.
What a great way to show us his smarts instead of telling us!
Compare that to when Jayden said the same thing in the premiere ofSamurai.
When Jayden said it, he proceeded to defeat a monster all by himself.
When Tyler said it?
All three used Energem empowered strength to flip the car up into the air and it exploded.
We then get the greatest part of the episode.
That is so over the top and perfect forPower Rangers.
The next bit is easily the weakest of the episode.
When they slide into the base we get a massive exposition dump from the Keeper and Kendall.
My hope is that, much like Conner inDino Thunder, Kendall evolves throughout the season to respect Shelby.
However, the way it was played it came off more like, You are a waitress.
Therefore you will not make a good Ranger.
If thats the case, someone like Trent shouldnt have been a Ranger either.
At least Shelby comes back with, I know more about Dinosaurs then any of you!
Thats right Shelby, you stand up for yourself!
While were on the problematic parts of the episode, lets also talk about Kodas way of speaking.
Tyler is adorable and amazing.
Again, a fun little moment that also plays with Power Rangers tropes.
Although now that I think of it, Tyler was able to morph with no problem yet Shelby did.
Its a nice little fight that doesnt take up too much of the episode.
It wasnt all bad, just a little jarring.
Itll be interesting to see howDino Chargehandles its regular episodes now that weve introduced most of the major elements.
Where is he going to live?
I wonder if prolonged exposure to the Energems will give the Rangers civilian powers alaDino Thunder.
They were able to flip over a car after all.
Is that the museum?
That was a really odd line for Tyler to have when he was just at the museum last episode.
Feels like Riley should have said that.
Are we ever going to get someone questioning why theres an active volcano so close to the city?
Flipping over the camera to go from the city the quarry is an old PR staple that Ive missed.
What if Sledge isnt the bad guy here?
After all, him being a bounty hunter doesnt make him necessarily evil.
What if Keeper was going to use the Energems for something more sinister?
Rating:
4 out of 5
