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By Emily Ashby
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Dino theme makes this imagining more memorable than others.
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Power Rangers Dino Charge
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Based on 38 kid reviews
Kids say the show is action-packed and interesting, particularly for younger audiences, despite mixed feelings about the level of violence and some mild language. Some find it repetitive and less entertaining as they age, while others praise its heroic themes and character diversity, eagerly anticipating new episodes.
- action-packed
- young audience
- mild language
- repetitive episodes
- character diversity
- anticipation for new episodes
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What's the Story?
Eons before POWER RANGERS DINO CHARGE, aliens brought a dozen powerful Energems to Earth and gave them to 12 dinosaurs to keep safe from those who would misuse them. But the dinosaurs' extinction meant the Energems were lost to history. When a group of teens finds the gems and unlocks their power, the teens put themselves in the path of intergalactic bounty hunters who want the stones for themselves. Now Tyler (Brennan Mejia), Shelby (Camille Hyde), Koda (Yoshua Sudarso), Riley (Michael Taber), and Chase (James Davies) must step up to their role as Power Rangers to thwart the efforts of Sledge (Adam Gardiner) and his henchmen, who want the Energems for themselves.
Is It Any Good?
The dinosaur theme in this installment of the popular series gives it visual flair that could make it memorable in kids' minds, particularly those who already like the prehistoric creatures. With a whopping 21 previous installments, the Power Rangers franchise enjoys remarkable longevity in a tween market teeming with viewing choices. It also makes it difficult for all but the most devoted fans to discern the differences among the many plots and casts.
Every new Rangers iteration has the benefit of advanced effects and ever more elaborate costumes for which the franchise is perhaps best known. If that's what your kids like, then they will enjoy Power Rangers Dino Charge for sure. But its target demographic is pretty specific; younger kids may find the villains and fighting sequences scary, and older tweens (and parents) will think the whole affair is downright corny. Factor in the show's significant marketing angle for toys, games, and other products, and it's obvious this show is best in moderation.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why the Power Rangers series continues to be made. Do your kids like Power Rangers Dino Charge's unique costume style? What similarities exist from one incarnation to the next?
How do the Power Rangers relate to each other in a teamwork setting? When disagreements arise, how do they handle them? Who is the leader, and why is that his role?
Why is Sledge so greedy for the Energems' power? Kids: Have you ever felt envious of something a friend or sibling had? How do greed and envy affect a person's behavior in a negative way?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 7, 2015
- Cast : Brennan Mejia , Camille Hyde , James Davies
- Network : Nickelodeon
- Genre : Action
- Topics : Animals ( Dinosaurs ) , Fantasy ( Magic )
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- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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