" What exactly is a Tommy"?
 

I thought it would be an interesting thread. To discuss what the character means to the franchise and/or the PRU.

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Tommy is the one that put the franchise on the map. The Green Ranger storyline got a lot of children into the show. And was a big reason why MMPR was such a fad. He is the iconic character most people think of when they think about Power Rangers. His returns in "Forever Red", DinoThunder, and " Legendary Battle"....Only cement his status as legendary.

Within the PRU, Tommy was a major player. Rita's recruitment of him backfired and ended up given the Rangers a huge asset. Even with the Green Candle's curse, Tommy was able to return and continue on as a critical ally. Lord Zedd knew he was a threat and went after hi. right away. Even though the Green Ranger powers were nearly gone.

As the White Ranger Tommy tipped the scales even further. As the leader of the Power Rangers, he became even more infulencial on the team. As he had the most power in their strategy besides Zordon. Tommy eas even able to beat Zedd in one on one combat. And this wasnwith his Ninja Powers. Which might not have been as strong as the White Tiger Powers of season 2. Tommy continued to be a huge factor during Zeo and Turbo.

Once his first Ranger carreer was over and Zordon dead, Tommy effected the PRU even more. As he began to put together Hexagon. An organization that would reshape Earth and the rest of the Galaxy for years to come. Tommy proved his legendary status when he led the team of Reds's against the Machine Generals. And continued the legacy of the Power Rangers with DinoThunder And "Legendary Battle" .

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He also defeated Surpenterra in Zeo Zord V. This was in "Scorpion Rain".

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I always thought Tommy was overrated. He is just another Ranger. Maybe the Green Ranger arch carried the show in the beginning but it was only for a few years. I thought he was pretty bland in DinoThunder.

My favorite sixth is actually Ryan. Who had much more depth than Tommy. And felt more like a real person.

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I agree, but I think even less of him. Tommy was a horrible addition to the show. He ruined a good thing. And while the show benefited in the short term, it suffered in the long term. I really wish they didn't adapt the Green Ranger arch and kept going with the five Rangers.

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The Green Ranger archs were actually great. Its when they brought him back as White that hurt the show. Tommy should never have been brought back the third ti e. He prexeded to take over the show and become a glorified Gary Stu.

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Tommy was an awesome character and is very inconic. He got even better when he became the white Ranger. He was more confident andna bettter leader. The White Powers were interesting and not overpowered like some claim.

Tommy made the show. Without him, Power Rangers would have only lasted a few years. I can"t imagine the series without Tommy invovled at some point in its history.

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Good move using the line from Gasket lol.

Tommy was actually at his best in Zeo. He seemed more experienced and also showed the most vulnerability he had since the Green Rangers days. He also proved himself to be a great leader. In Turbo he was just kind of there.

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I don't know how anyone can say Tommy didn't play a big role in the success of the franchise.

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Braza was so much better than Tommy. If a lot of you American Sentai fans saw him in action, you woukd realize how overrated Tommy is.

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American Sentai fans and there love for Tommy is so annoying. Its actually pretty insulting that the producers thought Tomny was a good adaption of Braza.

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Jason was way more important than Tommy. A much better character as well.

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Tommy is a fan favorite. And really helped to bring the show a lot of popularity. He deserves all the attention he gets. You really can't compare him to Braza. They are two tottally different characters.

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Lets not discount Tommy's contributions. I mean I liked Jason better myself ...But to say Tommy didn't play a big role in establishing MMPR just doesn't hold up. The show is more than about Tommy. As it survived without him for years and aside from a few reapparances still is. But to deny he is a big part of the show's history is doing a diservice to the character.

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I never particularly care for Tommy. I saw a lot of hype around him when DinoThunder was coming out. He didn't wow me there. Nor did he in all the old episodes I watched. He seemed just kind of there in season 1. And than he just wasn't likeable as White Ranger. He was bland in Zeo and Turbo. His appearance in "Forever Red" is forgettable. And really so is that whole episode, but I digress. Cam is a much better Green Ranger than Tommy ever was. And a much better character despite only being around for a year.

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How can you not like Tommy, he is the best!

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Maybe he or she just doesn't like him. I don't not like him but he is just another Ranger to me. RJ is actually my favorite.

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To me its a no brainier. Tommy is the most important Ranger and character in the shows history,. Most fans think so or close to those ideas. I just don't think anyone who is unbiased can say that Tommy isn't the most popular and important. The evidence is all there// The character himself is very likeable.