Ranger Productions: From Best to Worst

12   6.4   5.2 

Ninjas, dude!
A great way to kick off Disney's first official season. It has a certain feel that Mighty Morphin had, yet it's been updated, and in some cases seems even better. Most might get turned off by the fact that the mentor is a guinea pig... but is that really any different than a giant, floating head?
In fact, the only thing I would change would be Hunter's hobby and gender.

Oh, and Ninja Storm Blue has probably the best suit in the history of the show.

Jenn's rating:

12   5.4   5.4 

I originally didn't rank this as high on my list -- despite it featuring the return of PR's savior, Tommy Oliver (portrayed by Jason David Frank). The character's just didn't gel with me. However, re-watching select episodes, I've grown to appreciate it more. I even like Isn't it Lava-ly now -- which was the first PR episode I had watched after a six year hiatus, and thought it was awful.

Jenn's rating:

3   0   0 

5   8   6.1 

If I were to sum up this season in on a few words, it would have to be: Ninja Storm meets Wild Force.
The Master-arc was great (minus Good Karma, Bad Karma) and the final episodes were terrific. Add in the Spirit Rangers and you've got a pretty good season.

Oh, and R.J. is awesome... and Jason Smith should never try to act tough.

Jenn's rating:

9   6.8   5.2 

I'm kinda partial to this season, as it got me back into the series full swing -- The Gatekeeper in particular. That's not to say it doesn't have it's faults. For one, after Dark Wish the series seems to take a nosedive. Secondly, the characters (apart from Nick) aren't really fleshed out. However, that's not really specific to this season. The seasons surrounding it did the same thing.

Jenn's rating:

7   6.7   4.6 

Once you get past the fanwank of the anniversary team-up, you start to realize that it's just the Mack and Will show with Tyzonn and three suit fillers. However, I like the chemistry of this team -- pre-Things Not Said. You've got four (and later five) eager teammates, with a Pink Ranger grounded in reality. Although, the clusterfuck of finding jewels and artifacts can really mess with a person's mind.
Oh, and Worst. Theme. Ever.

Jenn's rating:

11   5.3   5.2 

Ever wonder what Time Force would be like if they showed the team acting a bit more like cops? Look no further, because that's basically the premise of SPD. Well, and it's not as far into the future.
There are a couple cool story arcs (like the A-Squad), but nothing to really get excited about. In fact, the thing I like most about it is the little nods to the previous seasons. (e.g. the Aquitian on the training field, the Blue Senturian in a holographic video game and Deviot in line to see Gruumm.)

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