#prp 16

= Overall a fine finale for what the book had to do, even if yeah that means certain elements ended up extremely rushed, even if expected (like Jayden turning on Mr. Shiba and Trey, the VR Troopers coming back, etc.)

= The biggest thing we don't get closure on is the Eltarians, outside of Janessa basically confirming they'll work with the Rangers now. yay for slightly less fascism ending! Though I guess in some fairness that sort of story WOULD require more than one issue to work out. Just kinda wish that had BEEN the final ending arc and not. worm.

= because overall yeah while I liked Trey and Worm being actual endgame goals to fight they were very one-note and forgettable lol and annoying that Rita can talk down Triforians all she likes but that privilege can't be extended to Jayden not liking Eltarians

= I do ACTUALLY hate that the VR Troopers can just come in like they're heroes or something. Oh Ryan you can just get back together with Valentina and tut-tut Jayden for not being comfortable with Jun immediately fuck off

= Rita finally confirming she wanted Rangers to take over the world is good but I wish that had been her stated goal from the beginning. soooo much of this series' problems come from how it clearly figured it would have the time and space to draw out its plots

= The "first Zord" shown really was just Teezee in a new, bigger form (aka basically just the Tyrannosaurus Dinozord). So then what, was Teezee growing big in the first arc not a "proper Zord" form?? What's the difference? that Lauren can pilot him? when he's already sentient??

= What if this whole series was just Rita's Ranger self-insert fanfic while she's stuck in the Dumpster

= THE RETURN OF THE BIGASS SWORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Honestly this whole series was worth it just to see this guy again. I Am Not Immune to Nostalgia (if it's nostalgia I personally like).

= .......sure, I guess that's a thing Trey can do. Maybe it's more Worm Power because GOD KNOWS that does not get a HINT of elaboration.

= and oop Rita that's awfully intolerant of you :/ maybe not ALL Triforians are evil :/

= oooooh Mr. Shiba you're just soooooooo scary why don't you try and get me with a magical seal that doesn't work if I'm wearing a scarf

= As I've posted before, yeah, the "Prime Rangers' first Zord" is in fact just Teezee in a new form. I won't go too far into it here since I already have in other posts, but to summarize - unfortunately I think this design is kind of ugly and uncanny (why does he have human-like proportions?? why does he have HANDS) and his previous big design in the first arc was way better. Obviously it just being Teezee in and of itself is disappointing, as that's the nail in the coffin for the possibility of a last-minute Prime Megazord or even just Prime ZORDS, but it really doesn't help that he doesn't look good lol

= lowkey Jayden was the best part of this final arc and I'm not afraid to say it. LOOK AT HIM GO WITH HIS BIGASS SWORD

= anyway Rita and Orion are able to summon a portal that sends Ravager and Trey away to who knows where because this whole plotline was essentially Fantastic Four: First Steps but the REAL evil has ACTUALLY arrived

= STAY AWAY FROM HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VALENTINA GET WITH LAUREN NOW

= thanks boys. I wasn't really invested in your romance but points for trying to distract us from the hetero nonsense

= hahahahahahaha yeah sure the COP who LOCKED UP REFUGEES has the right to tell the incarcerated boy how he should feel about the species that's oppressed him and hunted him go to HELL Ryan

= So while this issue does a decent job at wrapping up the open plot threads as best as it can, probably the biggest one left dangling is the Eltarians and their hold over Earth, as admittedly their whole thing would have been way too much to solve in an issue or two (which is why they should have just been the final antagonists for this instead of inexplicable Trey appearance, but whatever). These panels seem to imply that while the Eltarians still have control over Earth, they'll at least loosen their grip enough to work with Rangers. Which isn't.......great, but I guess it's something. We've unlocked the Not As Fascist As You Could Have Been ending, hoorday!!!!!!!

= "...so stop whining about MMPR getting focus over every other team. I don't care if you personally don't like MMPR, it sells the best!"

= So fun fact, the artist Federico Sorressa has posted on his Instagram that Samurai Red is his favorite Power Ranger. So him putting Jayden ahead of everybody like he's the main character and Rita waaaaaaay in the back is so valid