Okay, I'll keep that in mind when watching. I was given three other recommendations by friends so I'm gonna check out the opening episodes of all four and see which one lights my fire the most.

I try to watch the first 3 episodes of any given series when trying them out since pilots have to spend half the episode introducing everyone, then have the required fight scene shoehorned in, and etc etc.

But I do hope you can find another Rider series to enjoy!

Oh hells yeah. It's worse because it's really obvious that the communications problems are all really contrived by the writers. The show's melodrama also goes crazy over-the-top at times, especially when Yuka's involved.

Me too usually but since I have four recommendations I trimmed it down.

So I watched the opening episode of Faiz and wow...that was dark, huh? I really enjoyed it overall, the action and effects were impressive considering how old it was, if anything the suits are better here than they are in Wizard.

Just a shame it teased me with a female Rider and never provided and that the acting was kinda crappy. Wasn't huge on Fiaz's design either but man that driver has a sexy voice :lol

That's just fantastic....

Eh, I don't think I'm feelin Kiva. Only the 1985 bits are keeping me around. I might finish it ar some point, though. So...anyone have any reccomendations? I like Den-O a lot and I'll probably watch Final Countdown soon, but as for other series...hmm, I dunno yet. A lot to choose from.

Try Hibiki. It's different, but if it clicks for you you'll probably love it.

Hibiki's the one with the music theme, right? I'll check it out.

So I just checked out my second recommendation, Kabuto. I think I liked this better.

Although Faiz set up some impressive atmosphere for a TV show, it's a Toku show and so in my mind the super powers and action should be the primary focus. Kabuto got to the action much quicker, and much more impressive action, and presented a much more interesting world. Tendou is really cool as well.

Wasn't really huge on the Rider suit design though and I got really confused by the two belts and the belt swapping in the subway and gaaah.

If you didn't like the belt swapping in one episode I don't think you can make it through the whole series. :lol