Power Rangers Samurai
Series, 2011, The Saban Brands era, Set in Panorama City
Power Rangers Samurai is #20 of 34 in release order and #20 of 34 in chronological order in the Power Rangers.
The story
A new generation of Power Rangers must master the ancient Symbols of Samurai Power which give them control over the elements of Fire, Water, Sky, Forest, and Earth. Under the guidance of their all-knowing mentor and the aid of their devoted animal Zords, they battle the dark forces of the Netherworld and a mysterious Warrior bent on destruction.
Power Rangers Samurai recap
Power Rangers Samurai (2011) follows a new generation of samurai Rangers using symbol power against the Nighloks of the Sanzu River. The eighteenth season aired 23 episodes on Nickelodeon from February to December 2011, counting three specials; it adapts Samurai Sentai Shinkenger and was the first season made by Saban Brands. Jayden Shiba (Alex Heartman), the stoic head of the Shiba clan, leads Kevin (Najee De-Tiege), Mia Watanabe (Erika Fong), Mike (Hector David Jr.) and Emily (Brittany Anne Pirtle), all trained since childhood and guided by Mentor Ji (Rene Naufahu). Antonio Garcia (Steven Skyler), Jayden's fisherman friend from childhood, builds his own morpher and joins as the Gold Ranger. Master Xandred and his adviser Octoroo send monsters from the Netherworld, while the half-human Deker (Rick Medina) hunts Jayden for a perfect duel and Dayu plays her broken harmonium. Bulk returns, now training Skull's son Spike. The story continues straight into Super Samurai.
Power Rangers Samurai ending explained
Power Rangers Samurai ends its main story with "The Ultimate Duel", in which Jayden faces Deker and breaks his cursed sword, Uramasa; Deker thanks him and vanishes over a cliff. Three specials follow, including "Clash of the Red Rangers: The Movie", where the RPM Red Ranger crosses dimensions to help against Professor Cog. Xandred is still alive, and the next 2012 episodes continue as Super Samurai.
Where to watch Power Rangers Samurai
Power Rangers Samurai is streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon and Apple TV.
Ratings
IMDb 5.2/10
Where it fits
- Release order: after Power Rangers RPM, before Power Rangers Super Samurai.
- Chronological order: after Power Rangers RPM, before Power Rangers Super Samurai.
What to watch before Power Rangers Samurai
In release order, 18 Power Rangers essentials come before Power Rangers Samurai (2011), from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993) to Power Rangers RPM (2009).
Cast
- Paul Schrier as Severax (voice)
- Jason Narvy as Skull
- Jason David Frank as Tommy Oliver
- Kerrigan Mahan as Goldar (voice)
- David Yost as Billy Cranston
- Kelson Henderson as Cruise (voice)
- Richard Steven Horvitz as Alpha 5 (voice)
- Robert Axelrod as Lord Zedd (voice)
- Richard Genelle as Ernie
- Johnny Yong Bosch as Adam Park
- Barbara Goodson as Rita Repulsa (voice)
- Austin St. John as Jason Lee Scott
Created by Haim Saban.