Legends of Power, WEEK # 35: Blue Insecurities and Sword of Damocles

LEGENDS OF POWER, WEEK # 35
Mondo’s Last Stand
Power Rangers Zeo

            This week, we go back to Power Rangers Zeo as we get into some great character development for Rocky and Jason. With Jason’s return to the team, Rocky is feeling left out. So much so that this crazy blue Ranger decides that after Mondo brings out the Sword of Damocles …. YES … THE SWORD OF FRELLIN’ DAMOCLES, he’ll take him on his own.

            As Mondo grows big and trashes the city, Rocky comes in with his Super Zeo Zord to only find himself getting beaten up. Mondo, with the power of the Sword, makes quick work of Zeo Ranger 3 Blue. Rocky ends up going back to the Command Center … facing his friends. After Tommy and the others ask why would do something so insane. He answers that he’s felt out of place since Jason’s come back.

            After a small heart to heart with Jason and the others, they go into action against Mondo and unleash … for the first time, the Super Zeo Megazord. Like the Sword of Damocles of legend, Mondo meets his end at the hands of the Rangers.  The others celebrate … with a chuckle (what? No WOOHOO?!) and Rocky makes nice with Jason.

            Why oh why does THIS episode so high on this list compared to others. There are several reasons. 1 – There was a large amount of development for Rocky and some for Jason. 2 – It is the first time we see a Ranger going into action alone out of sake of wanting to prove himself . . .  even after being a Ranger for several years. 3 – Mondo’s own arrogance actually pays off towards his own end. 4 – Ron Wasserman Music!!!  5 – Tommy was NOT a focus of this episode. 6 – We got a great sparring match to open with Jason … and Adam. 7 -  Rocky’s insecurity was laid to bare fully while having small hints of it during this past season.  8 – And the Sword of Damocles takes another victim in Mondo. 9 – The series was not done yet and the Rangers took out a major enemy!

            This is a GEM out of Zeo. And even though most of the Machine Empire was a joke, it did take care of Mondo … twice.  It was great to see Rocky get great development. And that’s all for this segment.  Till next time, May the Power Protect You! 

Legends of Power, WEEK 49

       

     Welcome to another edition of Legends of Power! This week, we have one of those so bad it’s good type of episodes. So, we hop back in time to Power Rangers Zeo. Ah yes. Power Rangers Zeo. Stronger than before, we had one of, if not, the strongest line up of Rangers EVER. Why do I say that? Their power source just keeps getting stronger and stronger over time. Everyone in the cast we trained warriors (with the exception of Tanya but Adam & Tommy got her up to speed). 

            Tommy was now in the role of Red Ranger while Jason had returned to the sixth Ranger slot as the Gold Ranger. The Machine Empire was …honestly lackluster but still somewhat entertaining. Particularly Prince Gasket and Archerina.

            Prince Gasket and Archerina were devious. They caught Tommy and almost made him evil again … I say Almost cause Tommy was not full on fighting the Rangers in the King For A Day 2 parter. No.
            This week, The #49 spot goes to a little episode called “Another Song and Dance.”  In this episode we get Tommy lipsyncing and dancing for his life. We get a monster who sings and makes people keep singing. We get both Tommy & Tanya, who are rarely ever paired together, stuck with them singing badly after they are hit by a spell from the monster.
            “Another Song and Dance” was terrible. Bad singing. The plot was screwy. And did I mention Bad Singing? Tanya was singing badly on purpose cause of the spell but Tommy …just can’t sing.
            What is entertaining about it is that we get our first real invasion of the Machine Empire. Gasket attacks with force. Tanya & Tommy’s singing was comical for the most part.  And we get to see a pair of Rangers rarely every paired up to star in something together. Plus, JDF dancing around like any of us would was hilarious and resonates.
            This is what makes it interest. That is why it takes the spot of #49 on this list.


Next Week: Evil Rangers … Part 2.

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KR Agito movie, EZ Rider's Gekiranger review,  Linkara's History of PR Zeo, Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, Armor Hero, Boukenger, Ultraman Max, Kamen Rider Faiz & Garo: Kiba Gaiden.