Power Rangers follows the adventures of five (later six) teenagers granted super powers by a disembodied head called Zordon. While the plots are VERY formulaic, there are some good qualities in this show that are often overlooked.
The show does feature a lot of martial arts/ fantasy action, there are usually at least two fight scenes per show. This, of course, made the usual crowd of 'concerned mothers' try to ban the show. If anything, their bleating is probably a big factor in Power Ranger's early success. Personally, I enjoyed watching the Rangers fight, it was far more realistic then pro-wrestling.
The acting quality of the principle cast is patchy at best (although Amy Jo Johnson would go on to show a much richer talent) and the cast are clearly not taking it seriously. That said, there is chemistry between them all, and they are having fun. Even now, having recently re-watched a few episodes, I had fun too.
The show does feature a lot of martial arts/ fantasy action, there are usually at least two fight scenes per show. This, of course, made the usual crowd of 'concerned mothers' try to ban the show. If anything, their bleating is probably a big factor in Power Ranger's early success. Personally, I enjoyed watching the Rangers fight, it was far more realistic then pro-wrestling.
The acting quality of the principle cast is patchy at best (although Amy Jo Johnson would go on to show a much richer talent) and the cast are clearly not taking it seriously. That said, there is chemistry between them all, and they are having fun. Even now, having recently re-watched a few episodes, I had fun too.