Dino Super Charge heads into the midseason hiatus with a fun Ivan focus.
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Power Rangers Dino Super Charge Episode 8
Ivan is one of the greatest Rangers of all time.
By the end ofDino Super Chargehe will join the greats of this franchise, including TJ and RJ.
Hes such a delight to watch.
Who cares if this was a run of the mill under a spell episode?
Ivan is so great he takes what could be just silly and goofy scenes and makes them comedic masterpieces.
It helps hes given such a fun part that took take center stage this week.
Its why I so badly want the show to focus on the Ivan/Koda pair.
Not in a romantic way, but in a buddy cop way.
Make Shelby their reluctant boss and youve got a recipe for greatness.
If this werent an Ivan centric episode itd be bland.
Not bad, just bland.
Thankfully it is an Ivan focus, so he gets a ton of wacky moments.
The bank scene alone is one of the funniest this show has ever done.
That never happens when Im alone.
The look on his face.
When he has to deal with the guy trying to buy the museum and his assistant?
Give Davi Santos every role you’re able to.
He is a treasure.
This guy should have his own sitcom.
Hmm… A Davi Santos lead sitcom.
Now theres a show that needs six seasons and a movie.
Oh, I guess I cant talk about Ivan the whole time, can I?
Id call it out of character, but it was still hilarious.
Tyler once again provides some low-key humor while hes desperately trying to keep his gold hidden.
Also, what the hell was up with the team suddenly treating Rexy like a little pet?
I mean dont get me wrong, it was super adorable.
Just wondering why it came so far out of left field.
Oh yeah, the villains.
I hope Im proven wrong.
Its moments like these that remind us how much Ivan has under the surface.
Sure, hes all jokes these days but he did lose all that time to Fury.
The episode ends with Prince Philip coming out of nowhere to bail Ivan out of his jam.
Look, were long pastSamuraiandMegaforceat this point.Dino Super Chargecan stand on its own.
Its a fun watch.
Its just not trying to be anything big or special.
Even this episode, while a fun Ivan focus, doesnt really tell us all that much about him.
We arent getting a lot of character development.
Here, we just get Ivan pulling some wacky faces.
Which is awesome and fun, but I would like more.
Thats my summation ofDino Super Chargeas a whole.
I would like more.
We need something on par with Nightmare on Amber Beach, the standout best episode of the season.
That can only mean one thing.
We need more James Gaylyn.
Stray Thoughts
It may be older than me but nowhere near as well built.
These Ivan zingers are life.
SIX BUCKS FOR A BURGER??
Hey, thats four dollars profit!
If only Shelbys dad was here.
Ive never let you down my lady… Well, maybe once.
I LOVE YOU, IVAN.
Seeing Riley and Shelby run off together in the fight was a nice acknowledgement of their growing friendship.
You call your grandmother sir?
More dialogue like this for the villains, just.
Rating:
3 out of 5
