Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

I liked Kat as the antagonist but she became totally uninteresting as Pink Ranger. Why did they even bother replacing Kim with no Pink Shogun Zord? They had a built in reason to get rid of the Pink Rangers. Since they were doing a powerloss storyline with Princess Kimberly. And they didn't need a new Pink Ranger until Zeo. At least Tanya would have been less annoying.

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You would have still needed a yellow that was female. And Kat was a built in replacement for Kim. Even with Five Shotgun Zords they still needed a second female with Zeo. If Karen Ashley didn't leave too, then maybe you would have a case.

But there is no way you could have had Billy as a male yellow. Since the Sentai Footage clearly showed yellow as a female. Unlike with Zyuranger, MMPR could have gone with either gender for yellow.

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

The Kat Storyline made season 3. It made total sense to intro a new Pink while you had Kat. And we know it worked out with the Ohranger footage. Season 3 was almost done anyway.

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

because they didn't want Kat to continue being evil her actress was hired to replace Amy Jo from the get-go since they knew A.J. was on her way out and they wanted to continue having 6 Rangers regardless of whether of how many zords they had but I disagree about her being uninteresting as a Ranger you're just one of those who hates her because she replaced your precious Kimberly.

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I hate Kimberly and was glad to get rid of her. It's very rare that I like any of the Pinks. And even then I wish tney had anlther color. Since I find it insulting that they have to have a token Pink Ranger most seasons.

But I find most of the Pink Rangers to be poorly written stereotypes. Kimberly is at the top of the list for me and my least favorite Ranger. So she has nothing to do with why I don't like Kat.

I actually really liked Kat as the evil spy. It doesn't mean I wanted her to remain a villian forever. I just didn't like her character when they made her Pink. She just became this weak character that only existed to be Tommy's new love interest. She lost a lot of the spunk she had before.

I would have just wrote her off once her villain arch was done. No replacement for Kim was needed. Worry about a Pink for Zeo then. Its shame Ohranger Yellow wasn't gender neutral like Zyuranger Yellow. Its stupid that Toei puts skirts on characters that are female anyway.

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

They probably knew they were going to need another Pink the following season. I see no reason why they should have got rid of the Pink Ranger for just a few episodes. They cast Sutherland to start before Johnson finished up anyway.

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Its a shame Amy Jo couldn't have stayed through the end of season 3.

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wow harsh much? it's not their fault they have to deal with a Pink Ranger they're forced with what Toei gives them. I disagree with Kat becoming weak she still had some strong character points such as in the Brick Bully episode as well as when she and Tommy went to the Moon to get the Zeo Crystal but other than those episodes she really didn't have much.

OhYellow wasn't gender neutral she had a skirt someone might need to look again at their facts. Catherine wasn't hired to be just a villain and be done with her that wasn't why she was hired whoever became Kat was going to be replacing Kimberly. There was no changing their minds there.

I don't know why they put skirts on the female suits but for whatever reason there's some reason for why they did so just like why they decided on not going for skirts for Dekaranger even for the female suits.

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

I know I meant to say wasn't, fixed it.

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the skirt thing has been going on for ages in fact they started it with their 2nd Sentai; JAKQ even though they were still using cheap material.

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I know I just don't like it.

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I think Kimberly and Kat were both great Rangers in general.

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I don't know how anyone could dislike Kimberly. She was so amazing and I am sure still would be if we saw the character again. Kat on the other hand is a terrible Ranger in general.

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I definitely wish Kim finisned season 3. Then Kat would be not canon for me! Since only MMPR should count.

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Your still on that?

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Of course real fans only care about MMPR

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

doesn't matter skirt or not they wouldn't be making a Pink Ranger a male that wouldn't fly here. Japan could get away with that but sadly Power Rangers wouldn't be able to.

I wouldn't say she was perfect, awesome or as you said "amazing" but her developing character was one of the best the show has had but I disagree with you about Kat you need to stop your Kat hatred once and for all.

and real fans don't talk like that only idiots do. Real fans care about the franchise as a whole through every single season and every spinoff. You don't like Zeo? then I can play that game too you're not a real fan if you discount everything after MMPR.

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

I don't want any Pink Rangers though. So I don't want male ones either.

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

MMPR is diffinitly far and above the best. Its an undeniable fact.

I actually have nothing against Kim or Kat though.

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There was always going to be another Pink Ranger after Kim. They wouldn't have cast a new one so soon if they didn't know they would need one the next season.

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I don't think its fair to say someone isn't a real fan. Especially if its just because they disagree with you. There are many good seasons after MMPR.

While it could have worked to have Kim just lose her powers (and not have Kat become a Ranger). I am glad they didn't do that. Since Kat is one of my favorite characters and it was cool seeing her develop into a strong Ranger.

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

doesn't matter what you want since Toei is the one who decides. They want a Pink Ranger? then they'll have one.

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

At the time I thought Trini was going to come back and replace Kim. But I know now why that didn't happen. With the walk out and everything.

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

Saban just decided he still wanted a Pink Rangee and created the character of Kat.

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

*laughs until I end up having a heart attack and winds up hospitalized*

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I don't know why you guys don't want to give Saban his due. He is such a creative genius and is just an amazing public figure.

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I would think Saban owes a lot of his success with Power Rangers to Jonathon Tzachor. Who was the real mastermind behind Power Rangers. Even though he didn't have total control back then,I know he had to have a huge hand in the creation of Katherine Hilliard and her role on the show.

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I agree about Jonathon. He was the one that saw wisdom in adapting Japanaese Sentai closely. Thankfully, Saban eventually let him do this.

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

because he didn't do anything other than getting the rights and writing the checks. He has no other "dues" as you say to be given. It was a great idea for what he did.

not quite. It would've been Chip, Doug and Jackie who were also responsible.

even though it wasn't up to Saban since he wasn't a fan of what Tzachor was doing since he was needlessly wasting his company's money. Why do you think Tzachor got fired?

Re: Why did they bother replacing Kim?
 

Tzachor does deserve some credit for his time on the show. He was a showrunner for a number of years. Plus he contribute a lot from a directorial stand point.But the idea of PR copying Sentai so heavily had to go. PR is better off in Lynn's hands right now.

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I got to give Tzachor and Lynn props for Space and Galaxy .

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and Jackie

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Who could forget Jackie?