‘TEAMWORK’ (MMPR)

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The third ‘Power Rangers’ episode is quite good. Although technically a filler, this episode features the introduction of a new upgrade to the Power Rangers’ weaponry. Zordon gives the five teens their Power Weapons, which they use when they’re struggling to fight against the Mighty Minotaur.

In this episode, Kimberley and Trini set out to save the environment when they visit a dumpsite. I like how this episode begins with the two girls asking people to sign a petition. Jason, Billy and Zack sign the petition, before Bulk and Skull cause trouble and start throwing cans at Kimberley and Trini.

What?! I know that scene is meant to be funny, but to see Bulk and Skull being violent to Kimberley and Trini as well as being vulgar with their belches puts them in a poor light. They must be annoyed Kimberley and Trini never agreed to go out with them on their double date in ‘Day of the Dumpster’.

When Kimberley and Trini visit the dumpsite, they’ve little time to look around, as they get attacked by Putties. Jason, Billy and Zack pitch in to help, but they get their hands full when they’re fighting the Minotaur. It’s interesting that Rita Repulsa uses a monster from Greek myth to fight the Rangers.

The five Power Weapons that the Rangers utilise are as follows. Jason/Red has his Power Sword, Trini/Yellow has her Power Daggers; Zack/Black has his Power Axe; Kimberley/Pink has her Power Bow and Billy/Blue has his Power Lance. I like the progression of how the Rangers gain the weapons.

During a fight with the Minotaur, who becomes a giant, the Power Rangers use their Dinozords to fight him. I like how the individual Zords get used more to fight the Minotaur in this episode before they combine. Sadly, the Dino Megazord doesn’t get used, as the Minotaur becomes too powerful. 😐

Another thing I like about this episode is how the struggle for the Rangers to fight the Minotaur is emphasised. It’s proving that it isn’t easy for the Rangers to fight off Rita’s monsters, and it raises the tension levels, before Zordon and Alpha can assist the five teens by giving them their new weapons.

This episode also introduces Henry Cannon as Mr. Caplan, the principal at Angel Grove High School. I like how the episode ends with Mr. Caplan seeing the mess of litter caused by Bulk and Skull earlier, before the Rangers clean it up without him looking. They also clean it up in fast motion, surprisingly.

‘Teamwork’ (MMPR) rating – 7/10