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The Rangers come face-to-face with a familiar threat from the past. In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs.The Rangers come face-to-face with a familiar threat from the past. In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs.The Rangers come face-to-face with a familiar threat from the past. In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs.
Walter Jones
- Zack Taylor
- (as Walter Emanuel Jones)
- …
Richard Steven Horvitz
- Alpha 9
- (voice)
- (as Richard Horvitz)
- …
Barbara Goodson
- Robo Rita
- (voice)
Ryan Cooper
- Robo Minotaur
- (voice)
Jason David Frank
- Tommy Oliver
- (archive footage)
Amy Jo Johnson
- Kimberly Hart
- (archive footage)
Machiko Soga
- Rita Repulsa
- (archive footage)
Austin St. John
- Jason Lee Scott
- (archive footage)
Thuy Trang
- Trini Kwan
- (archive footage)
Storyline
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- TriviaMultiple original cast members were unable to return due to a number of circumstances that have occurred since the end of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers:
- Thuy Trang who portrayed Trini Kwan, had passed away in September 2001. As such, this special is specifically dedicated in her honor with the story revolving around Trini's daughter, Minh Kwan.
- Austin St. John, who portrays Jason Scott, had been arrested for legal issues in May 2022 and put on probation, which prohibits him from traveling other than for convention appearances.
- Jason David Frank, who portrayed Tommy Oliver, declined to return for the special as he was dealing with a series of personal issues at the time. The actor sadly had passed away in November 2022. Furthermore, Frank had previously expressed his intent to distance himself from Power Rangers to focus on his lead film Legend of the White Dragon, which was posthumously released on what would have been his 50th birthday. Like with Trang, Once & Always is also dedicated to Frank as well.
- Amy Jo Johnson, who portrays Kimberly Ann Hart, was asked to return and reprise her role in the special, but she ultimately declined due to unspecified reasons. Despite so, Johnson did however announce her collaboration with Boom! Studios to write an original comic series for the franchise's anniversary.
- GoofsAs Zack is break-dance fighting the Putty Patrollers, his left shoe gets untied, in the next scene, still fighting the Putties, his shoe is tied again.
- Quotes
Zack Taylor: [fighting Putty Patrollers] Time for Hip Hop Kido.
Minh Kwan: Are you break-dance fighting?
- SoundtracksGo Go Power Rangers
Written and performed by Ron Wasserman
Featured review
A reunion special that works.
I never thought I would ever write a review about a Power Rangers show, but hey, I can actually recommend watching this reunion special!
Honestly, you don't even have to be an actual fan to enjoy these 55 minutes.
Is it cheesy? Sure! Does it have some awkward one-liners? Of course it has, it's Power Rangers! Does the 90s nostalgia hit you right in the face and bring back childhood memories (which also make you feel really old at the same time)? Absolutely!
BUT on top of that, it's so much better than the show which was Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1993. You can tell that in contrast to the TV show, the returning cast members and the crew deeply cared for this production. (Although to be fair, never seasons like Beast Morphers and Dino Fury have improved immensely compared to the past!) There's lots of fan service in the best way and not at the expanse of the story. In fact, the story is so tightly-knit and moves at a fast pace (without feeling rushed) to fit everything that happens into 55 minutes.
In contrast to the TV show, where nobody ever died and stayed dead, this reunion special has real stakes and consequences, and after 30 years in which they were never allowed to use the words "kill" or "die" on this show, these words suddenly become quite meaningful.
The special is still suitable for the target audience of the TV show, aka primary school kids, but you can tell it's mainly made for these 90s kids who are in their late thirties or even older now. As another fan pointed out: It's wild seeing these weapons suddenly CUT INTO opponents instead of just slashing past and causing some sparks which sent the monsters flying.
So, if you are up for a nostalgia trip into your childhood, go watch this 55 minutes special. I definitely had fun (and also shed some tears).
Honestly, you don't even have to be an actual fan to enjoy these 55 minutes.
Is it cheesy? Sure! Does it have some awkward one-liners? Of course it has, it's Power Rangers! Does the 90s nostalgia hit you right in the face and bring back childhood memories (which also make you feel really old at the same time)? Absolutely!
BUT on top of that, it's so much better than the show which was Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1993. You can tell that in contrast to the TV show, the returning cast members and the crew deeply cared for this production. (Although to be fair, never seasons like Beast Morphers and Dino Fury have improved immensely compared to the past!) There's lots of fan service in the best way and not at the expanse of the story. In fact, the story is so tightly-knit and moves at a fast pace (without feeling rushed) to fit everything that happens into 55 minutes.
In contrast to the TV show, where nobody ever died and stayed dead, this reunion special has real stakes and consequences, and after 30 years in which they were never allowed to use the words "kill" or "die" on this show, these words suddenly become quite meaningful.
The special is still suitable for the target audience of the TV show, aka primary school kids, but you can tell it's mainly made for these 90s kids who are in their late thirties or even older now. As another fan pointed out: It's wild seeing these weapons suddenly CUT INTO opponents instead of just slashing past and causing some sparks which sent the monsters flying.
So, if you are up for a nostalgia trip into your childhood, go watch this 55 minutes special. I definitely had fun (and also shed some tears).
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- dahmenjudith
- Apr 20, 2023
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