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Flashy fantasy violence lacks real consequences.
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Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers
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Based on 14 parent reviews
Based on 15 kid reviews
Kids say this show is a mix of cheesy fun and silly action, appealing especially to those who enjoy nostalgic superhero themes and light-hearted combat. While some reviews criticize it for being boring or too violent for younger audiences, many fans appreciate its campy charm, humor, and the camaraderie displayed among the characters.
- cheesy action
- nostalgic fun
- silly humor
- light violence
- team dynamics
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What's the Story?
MIGHTY MORPHIN' POWER RANGERS tells the story of five ordinary teens who are hand-picked by alien leader Zordon (David J. Fielding) to become superheroes. Zordon provides the Rangers with the ability to morph into ninja warriors so that they can save the universe from the evil Rita Repulsa (Machiko Soga and Carla Perez, voiced by Barbara Goodson in the English dub ) and her hench-monsters. While there's plenty of hand-to-hand combat, the end of each episode leads to an ultimate showdown in which the Power Rangers head to their dinosaur mecha robot vehicles, combine to form a massive super mecha, and destroy the menace.
Is It Any Good?
This simple, fun series is based on the formula of robots + martial arts + sci-fi action that many children find intoxicating. Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers has enjoyed years of success, including a massively profitable line of merchandise and many spin-off series and movies. But it might not be a good fit for all kids due to its violent nature. Each episode demonstrates teamwork and courage, but the show's number one focus tends to be on action and fighting.
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers isn't altogether bad. But before they watch, young viewers should be old enough to understand the difference between real and fantasy violence. In the end, there are plenty of better TV choices out there.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the difference between fantasy violence and real-life consequences, using Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers as a starting point to discuss why real conflicts are best resolved without violence. How can people express anger with words instead of fists?
What do the Rangers' different personalities and backgrounds suggest about the importance of diversity in a team? What kind of people would you seek out in your group projects in real life?
How do the characters demonstrate courage and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 28, 1993
- Cast : Amy Jo Johnson , Austin St. John , Walter Jones
- Network : Freeform
- Genre : Science Fiction
- Topics : Adventures , Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes
- Character Strengths : Courage , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : January 10, 2026
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