One of the best things about thePower Rangersfranchise is how it can explore different genres and settings within the same world, and the show even had its version ofStar Wars. From 1993 to 1995, thePower Rangesuniversefollowed theMighty Morphinteam as they went to school and saved the world from Rita Repulsa or Lord Zedd. This formula did not change much fromMMPRtoZeoor evenfromZeotoTurbo. However, the show would change forever in 1998 withPower Rangers in Space.
While it is considered a Zordon Era show,Power Rangers in Spacewas unlike all the other seasons that had come before it. On the one hand, we were still following most of theTurbocast, except that now T.J., Ashley, Cassie, and Carlos needed new powers. On the other hand,In Spacebrought in a brand-new Red Ranger and took place primarily outside of Earth.Almost three decades later,In Spaceis still regarded as one of thebestPower Rangersseasons.
In Space Was The Closest Thing To A Power Rangers Space Opera
The Rangers Operated From The Astro Megaship
Released one year before the return ofStar Warsto the big screen with 1999’sThe Phantom Menace,In SpacewasPower Rangers’ version of a space opera.An alliance of villains answering to an evil entity that wanted to rule the universe, futuristic tech, spaceships that could travel between galaxies while also carrying weapons, and anything else one would expect from a sci-fi movie similar toStar Warscould be found inPower Rangers in Space. The show even had its version of the Force.
Power Rangers in Spacewas based on 1997’sDenji Sentai Megaranger.
WhileRed Ranger Androswas technically human, he was not born on Earth but rather on KO-35. While it’s unclear how humans came to populate other planets in the Power Rangers universe, the fact is that Andros was born with telekinetic powers. The Red Rangers could move objects with his mind even when he was not morphed. From the weapons to the vehicles and even the Zords,Power Rangers in Spacelived up to its name. Curiously,theSentaiin whichIn Spacewas based had nothing to do with space–Megarangerwas about video games and tech.
If In Space Was Power Rangers’ Star Wars, Lost Galaxy Was Star Trek
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy Was About Exploring The Unknown
Power Rangers in Spaceset the bar high for future seasons, but fortunately, its successor was just as good if not better. Released in 1999,Lost GalaxykeptPower Rangersin space, this time boldly going where no one has gone before. InLost Galaxy,the Rangers operate from Terra Venture, a space stationthat served as a colony for thousands of humans sent on a mission to find new inhabitable planets in other galaxies.
Power Rangers’ Coolest Red Ranger Wasn’t Even Considered A Red Ranger Until One Year After His First Appearance
One of the coolest Red Rangers wasn’t even officially considered a Red Ranger for a while, yet he wrote his name in Power Rangers’ history anyway.
Lost Galaxywas heavily inspired byStar Trek, particularlyThe Nex Generation, from the premise of the show to how each character had a different role to play in making sure the mission was going to succeed. LikeIn Space,Lost Galaxywas also very different from the Super Sentai it was based on. Still, keeping the space setting was a great decision.Power Rangersand sci-fi go well together, with bothIn SpaceandLost Galaxybeing the best examples of it.
Power Rangers In Space
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Power Rangers In Space is the sixth season of the Power Rangers franchise, airing in 1998. The show follows the remaining Power Rangers, Andros, Carlos, Ashley, Cassie, and T.J., as they flee their home planet of KO-35 and attempt to find the legendary Phantom Ranger, Zordon, and Alpha 5.
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy is the seventh season of the Power Rangers franchise, airing in 1999. The series follows a new team of Galaxy Rangers, led by Leo Corbett, as they defend the galaxy from the evil Scorpius and his followers. Along the way, they encounter other powerful villains and unexpected allies in their quest to save the universe.
