Review of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023) by Big_Smile — 03 May 2023

THE MIGHTY MORPHIN' POWER RANGERS ARE BACK! Unlike other revivals, this special stays true to the spirit of the source material. All the energetic posing, explosions, over-the-top villains, and spectacular fight scenes that made the original such compelling viewing are lovingly recreated in all their delightfully cheesy glory. You can genuinely feel all the love that has gone into this special to make it faithful to the original. But there's a fresh modern twist, as the characters are fleshed out more with juicy internal conflicts and a high-stakes story. It's a heady mix of old and new.

There's never a dull moment when watching. The pacing keeps up the thrills, while the action scenes always amaze in that unique Power Rangers way. There are some minor problems. The special should have been longer to give more time for the secondary rangers (especially for Adam and Aisha, and maybe shown more of Kat/Rocky in their civilian lives). The Megazord CGI could have done with a larger budget (It's stunningly beautiful in some places, but in some areas, I wish they had the budget for a physical suit). But there's so much breathtaking action, compelling storytelling, and delightful nostalgia, that it's hard to complain: You'll be thoroughly entertained throughout! A definite must-see! I sincerely hope Hasbro/Netflix turn this into a season. It's just too good to be a one-shot standalone.