Spd???

[RyanRXP]

SPD is very popular and I can't figure out why. I never liked it. Many of you liked the character, especialy Bridge, but I could not conect with them. I tried to like them, but could not. People have said it was because thecharacters overcame their differnces, but I think they became friends way too fast. I mean by the start of ep 4 they were like best friends.

[Jacob Hart]

I agree with you about the being friends thing, but I did really like that series. The thing I liked is those characters, to me were not the cookie-cutter cutout characters that several of the previous seasons had.

I've not disliked any season, but like most there is usually something I don't like, but there is always something I liked too.

I liked the Sky and his dad storyline (obviously, I guess since I turned it into a story); I though Syd was kind of a throwback to Kimberly Hart in season 1 and then 3 (with no season 2 because they didn't develop the Syd character very well); I thought Z and Jack being orphans basically was a new concept; and Bridge was just original. I mean really, can there be another Bridge? My favorite character was Kat Manx.

Anyway, hope you don't mind the long answer.

Jacob Hart.

[WraithGadra]

It's popular because many people like it. Whether that affects your opinion of something is up to you. If you don't like it, that's fine. As for me, I haven't seen a season of PR that I haven't enjoyed. I agree about the fast friends bit. That could have been stretched at least two more episodes. IMO

[SilverNinjaRanger]

I don't know why I like S.P.D. so much, I just think it's a really good season. I have to agree they became friends way too fast. The characters and they're development is generally good, though Jack doesn't get developed fully. Bridge just rocks, his kookiness hides his brilliant mind. And a big blue alien dog is they're commander. S.P.D. is just cool.

S.P.D. is definately the best Disney era season in my opinion. As WraithGhadra said, S.P.D. tends to be a PR fan favourite (a lot of fans tend to like it). Kind of like how a lot of fans like Time Force (My favourite season).

[Zero]

SPD is my all-time favorite season, followed closely by Ninja Storm.
SPD had, as Jacob Hart said, characters that were not cookie cutter characters. Jack didn't want to be red ranger, he did it because it had to be done. As soon as he could leave, he did. No other red ranger has EVER wanted to give up the mantle because they're the hero. Jack's the anti-hero, costumes and super powers are cool, but helping someone more directly than saving them from an ugly monster was more his thing.

Z loved being the hero, if anyone was destined to be Red Ranger it was her.

Sky had so much malice and hatred for Jack, but still he put it aside to do what was right, and in the end he was rewarded by Doggie by becoming the red ranger, and soon after Commander of Earth's SPD forces.. (OAR)

Bridge, brilliant, just brilliant. I can't think of a more entertaining character than this, I've yet to see Disney put out someone as interesting as Bridge. They tried with Dax but that failed miserably.

Syd I did have a problem with, she did seem like a Kimberly rip-off, and she did seem like that 'extra' character.

Sam, a wonderful plot twist that he didn't have an unmorphed body, even though it was Disney's dropping of the figurative ball that resulted in only a voice actor for Sam, but that never really killed the character. Sam was righteous in his quest to obliterate Grumm before anymore damage to Earth could be done.

Kat, wow, I've never been more captured with a scientist in my life. Woo-Woo! What a wonderful character, she's motherly, the architect for the zords and morphers, basically she's everything SPD needs to exist and everything Doggie needs to exist..

Boom, what a great character. Original to the hilt, you can't find another character like that, he tried hard to become a power ranger but he was never cut out for it, instead he's the guinea pig..

Doggie Cruger, the shadow ranger, chief, boss. The father figure of the whole series, I don't know about you but every time Doggie opened his mouth to say something important I felt like he was speaking in a fatherly tone, trying to educate his rangers with subtle reminders of what SPD is all about. I adore this character, and Leanbow is the only character to ever come even CLOSE to Doggie's empowering stature.

The story just had minor flaws, nothing sticking out in my mind like a sore thumb, or.. sunglasses as morphers.. But.. Lets not go there..

SPD had a complete story, it wasn't tossed together in an instant, the writers created the characters, created the end of the season, and then filled the gap in between with wonderous goodness that felt like the season was constant going in a direction, pointing to the ultimate goal of ridding Earth of evil aliens..

[Jyukai Rahziel Azu]

SPD rangers only had minor in common with Deka and managed to build their own character. They didn't get to be friends right away, Time lapsed. Remember Kat said during SWAT pt1 in response to the rangers' bickering: "You put teenagers to live together for nearly a year...." Eventually:

Jack hit it off well with Bridge

Sky with Z

Z and Bridge had a few "buttery" moments

Syd and Jack were cute together in STAKEOUT(I though they should have took it there)

All-in-all, they got a good cast together

[Titanium_Dragonzord]

I thought it was ok not my favorite but good

[Rebelde]

SPD is very popular and I can't figure out why. I never liked it. Many of you liked the character, especialy Bridge, but I could not conect with them. I tried to like them, but could not. People have said it was because thecharacters overcame their differnces, but I think they became friends way too fast. I mean by the start of ep 4 they were like best friends.

you got to remember that time kinda pass by between the episodes... so 4 eps could have been like... a month or more..

If you look at Dark Wish in Mystic Force..they said it was four months ago they became rangers, and Dark Wish wasn't that far out in the season

[Jiemusu]

Why is S.P.D good? Because of the cast and the characters. They truly are a realistic team, and the characters are easy to relate too. You truly believe the illusion that this, is infact, a team. S.P.D gave us more rather than ZOMG EPIC MECHA CONSTRUCTION.

They didn't make the Red Ranger a 'godmodded' ranger, they didn't make him one of these 'my father is the villain', 'my mother is the mentor', 'I am the prophecy', 'hear me roar', 'my power is overflowing' peice of garbage like MysNICKforce. They made Jack a Red Ranger with flaws. That's what I really love. We needed a Red Ranger we could relate too. Someone who was unfit to have the position, but his deep character development and side story allowed him to adapt to the position. He's pretty much the only Red Ranger to do this, others are either godmodded all the way through, or are douches the whole way through. Jack gets praise.

The Bridge. This guy deserves his own section. He brings a huge comedy essence that allows SPD to expand her wings into further genres. Acts, in a sort of way, to a filler or support character (even though he is a ranger) that further emphasizes on the main story. It's also fantastic to have a ranger who isn't a 'Grade A', 'Black Belt 500 dan', 'chick magnet' totally unrealistic character. It's good to have a goofy character who we can relate too, and who actually ends up being one of the most useful. In many ways, the concept of him being the goofiest character who develops into the most useful could have been adapted from Billy.

Sky was excellent. It showed us something that has never been explored in depth. Blue ranger, jealous at being demoted (so to speak) and always had desires to be the Red Ranger and lead. The story with his father was so deep and moving. Granted it brought a bunch of douches saying 'OMG WES IS SKY'S FATHER' but hey. The character development for Sky was overflowing. A jealous Blue Ranger, we were all thinking it, and it happened.

I don't care too much for Syd, she had a great character but I can't be arsed to write a paragraph on her... she was too stereotypical for a Pink Ranger anyway. But Z?! HOT! She can make my monster grow anyday. She is seriously one of the most attractive rangers in terms of looks and personality. Her and Trini are possibly my best yellow rangers.

Sam was a retard, but Doggie? Jeez, compare him to his Sentai counterpart, and then look at Doggie. All I can say is, go Disney. And how often do you hear people here say that?

[Hear All]

SPD is an amazing season, its my second favourite Disney season, it had an amazing cast with a bad-ass finale

[Skeleman]

It had team of Rangers that turned evil. What else do you need to know?

[ForeverBlue]

I think SPD was a great season with a great cast. Most of the episodes were great and had a godo storyline. Even though, most of us were a little upset about the Omega Ranger being just a ball of light.

[Zeo Power]

I too thought SPD was pretty good. The cast was actually good, and they made a great team together.

The only thing I wish they would have done was given Nova and Kat more scenes. With all the American made footage they stick in - it couldn't have been that hard to do.

IMO, the ending was by far the best of the season.

[RyanRXP]

First of all, thank you. I was trying to figure out why people like it and have a better idea now, but still don't like it. Why are people comparing Syd to Kim. Syd was selfish. She got better, but still cared about herself way more than anyone else. Kim on the other hand cared about other people and the environment. By ep 3 Kim was trying to get people to sign a petition to clean up the town's waste site. In ep 5 she was teaching a deaf girl in her dance class. Whats my point? My point is that Kim cared about others from ep 1. Syd has very little in common besides their favorite color. As far as Bridge goes I hate it when they try to make a ranger the comedic releif.

[RyanRXP]

It had team of Rangers that turned evil. What else do you need to know?

They only fought twice, at the end. If they want a team of evil rangers do what they did with the psycho rangers.

[Jyukai Rahziel Azu]

but Doggie? Jeez, compare him to his Sentai counterpart, and then look at Doggie. All I can say is, go Disney. And how often do you hear people here say that?

not often, I liked the animatronics they used for doggie. John Tui's voice was excellent for it

[golden_phantom_ranger]

SPD is an amazing season, its my second favourite Disney season, it had an amazing cast with a bad-ass finale
i agree totally

[RyanRXP]

its my second favourite Disney season

not saying much.

[BRIDGEtte]

Guys, thanks for the good words for Bridge. Appreciate it lol. For the guys who put in a detailed description on how good SPD is, anything more I can say? lol SPD is my most favorite season of all.

Bridge is just amazing. Not only because of his hilarious nature, but also because of his talents. He also has a heart of gold. Matt Austin did an awesome job. Everything flowed naturally. It was as if he really is Bridge.

And yeah. The characters are great not. SPD not just your typical "we met each other,fight the goons, win oh yeah" season. There's substance in the season, storyline's amazing. I have to say Disney did a good job in this.

[Hear All]

not saying much.

Its probably the my 6th favourite season overall. I wish Syd got more development though...

[Jiemusu]

Considering most of the other trash Disney produced, S.P.D is like a godsend. I wouldn't say it's my favorite, because Ninja Storm was awesome, but yeah, second best Disney season.

[Jiemusu]

SPD was ok. I just wish they would of given Sam some more character development.

Or a morphing sequence at least.

Oh no, no, we'll make him an energy ball. Yes, this is the way to go. =/

[Hear All]

Or a morphing sequence at least.

Oh no, no, we'll make him an energy ball. Yes, this is the way to go. =/

We got Doggie, so it cancels out:p

[Jiemusu]

We got Doggie, so it cancels out:p

Lol, granted. Doggie was kickass.

[RyanRXP]

Considering most of the other trash Disney produced, S.P.D is like a godsend. I wouldn't say it's my favorite, because Ninja Storm was awesome, but yeah, second best Disney season.

When did you get into Power Rangers? With favorites like that it wasn't 93. I'm not saying anything bad about you, but I feel that long time fans would not make a statment like that.

[Jiemusu]

When did you get into Power Rangers? With favorites like that it wasn't 93. I'm not saying anything bad about you, but I feel that long time fans would not make a statment like that.

Hey that was excluding the Saban era by the way, I said 'Disney' if you look.

I'm an adult and I'm a long term fan.

[Titanium Ranger]

SPD was just awesome in it's own right. When you think of a kid's show making up an entire organization (not talking of sentai footage carried over) you think it might not be the real deal. What we saw in the show was quite close to it. There were many suitable references to the future, which was all good. I'm not all for the aliens and humans living in harmony thing they had going on... seems too soon. But they had good characters, an awesome commander, good plots and everything came together well.

Besides that, ignorance is bliss. When you have no idea that taking the TF uniform and sticking the SPD Badge over it was just for saving costs, you come to appreciate the season (not to mention a kickass A-Squad). That also helps, since the whole "Sky making his dad proud" thing had ties to TF, a beloved PR season (note, this is far from the main reason why SPD is likeable. It just contributes to it more).

[RyanRXP]

Hey that was excluding the Saban era by the way, I said 'Disney' if you look.

I'm an adult and I'm a long term fan.

I was just currious, because like I said at the top I started this to find out why people like the show. SPD was not my stlye of show and I was currious as to how many people who like SPD have been long term fans.

[Jiemusu]

An easy way to look at it is that Ninja Storm, Jungle Fury and S.P.D, for me, were the only Disney series that didn't suck. Time Force is overrated, Dino Thunder is a failed MMPR Remake, Mystic Force is godmodded, but that's my my opinion.

[RyanRXP]

An easy way to look at it is that Ninja Storm, Jungle Fury and S.P.D, for me, were the only Disney series that didn't suck. Time Force is overrated, Dino Thunder is a failed MMPR Remake, Mystic Force is godmodded, but that's my my opinion.

Time Force was not as good as people say it is, but I think that Dino Thunder was more of a throwback to MMPR than a remake.

[Jyukai Rahziel Azu]

TF has nothing to do with SPD...just a re-used suit

Oh and TF had a great story by the way

[Rebelde]

An easy way to look at it is that Ninja Storm, Jungle Fury and S.P.D, for me, were the only Disney series that didn't suck. Time Force is overrated, Dino Thunder is a failed MMPR Remake, Mystic Force is godmodded, but that's my my opinion.

O_o TF..overrated?? DT...failed MMPR remake?? they didn't TRY to make it like MMPR -_-

[DTGR]

I liked SPD, but everyone has different likes and dislikes. I liked the way Jack and Sky were always arguing, and of course, Bridge's unique character. Plus we got the Shadow ranger AND the Omega ranger, 2 of my favourite rangers. Altogether, i though it was great

[Jiemusu]

O_o TF..overrated?? DT...failed MMPR remake?? they didn't TRY to make it like MMPR -_-

Lol d/w, I knew someone wouldn't agree with that.

That's fair enough if people like them. I just never raved about those series.