What makes it stand out is the use of dramatic tension. Real stakes (both literally and figuratively now that I think of it)! We see civilians reacting to what Vrak has planned, even getting little details like taking pictures of the giant spikes on their cell phones. It’s a nice touch that reminds us that, oh hey, these are kind of real people to. Orion is kidnapped and his energy is drained, which not only further ups the stakes but also gives a somewhat logical reason why Orion isn’t around (instead of the half assed excuses we’ve been getting the past few weeks.) It’s sad to see Cameron Jebo doesn’t get much to do though. Then, out of nowhere, suddenly Robo Knight! Nice to see he’s back after half a season with barely any mention of him! I’m glad the Rangers seemed shocked to see him again but it just underscores that ever since episode two, they haven’t significantly mentioned or looked for Robo Knight. You had time to go on picnics, but searching for someone Troy clearly had an emotional connection to? Who cares! It just makes me wish Robo Knight and Vrak had been referenced/seen throughout Super Megaforce. Show Vrak sending out a few monsters. Let’s see Troy dreaming (remember that totally dropped plot point?) about Robo Knight. Something! It adds tension! The Rangers bust out the Gosei Megazord from last season (which should have been used before now but let’s ignore that) and fight off Vraks monsters. We’re left with a killer cliffhanger of the whole world being in danger! Whoa, whoa! Having a two parter that ends with our characters in some kind of peril?! Insane! It’s refreshing to see Power Rangers Super Megaforce handed all the elements to do a great episode and actually utilize some of them. I’m excited to see Part 2 and what happens with Robo Knight. It took a little longer to see him again than I would have liked, but this episode just proves how much better a plot is when you care about the characters involved. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for all news updates related to the world of geek. And Google+, if that’s your thing!
