This is whyMighty Morphincan be considered a franchise of its own.
This is why almosteveryPower Rangersseasonborrows fromMMPRon some level.
However,Mighty Morphins true spiritual successor only came out in 2004, and it got nostalgia right.
WhilePower Rangershad been doing standalone seasons sinceLost Galaxy, the Disney seasons were even more self-contained.
The fact thatPower Rangerswas now filmed in New Zealand also gave the Disney season a distinct look.
Therefore,Tommys return toDino Thunderwas quite surprising.
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Wild Forcewas technically the first DisneyPower Rangersseason, butNinja Stormis when the show moved production to New Zealand.
By bringing Tommy back,Dino Thundermade itself into a legacy season.
The 2004 series also had its own evil Ranger, the White Ranger.
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Dino Thundermanaged to embrace nostalgia while also being a great, fresh new storyon its own.
TheMMPRconnections only enhanced the story and were never the main focus of the show.
Conner, the Red Ranger, was the leader inDino Thunder, not Tommy.
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2005
Mystic Force
2006
Operation Overdrive
2007
Jungle Fury
2008
R.P.M.
Even with so muchMMPRpresence in the franchise,Power RangersDino Thunderwas a beautiful love letter to the original show.
