[Dormamu]

So...it's Kiva, but with GoOnger elements, and the comedy of Den-O.

Let's take it by pieces.

Main Character Plot - Rising star cop ends up killing his partner accidentally, and now has been sent down to the bottom of the class. Not wholly original, but alright.

Main Storyline Plot - Monsters showing up slows down time while they can cause massive damage. Oh Den-O, we missed you.

Supporting cast - Goofy underlings and a morality pet that's easy on the eyes but hard on the main character. Check.

Henshin/Belt gimmick - Kiva all over again, but with the same shift shift elements that made Gaim understandable come across ham handed. The appearing Hot Wheels tracks is also a nuisance ala Den-O. Minature cars from nowhere!

I don't know. It's good in some elements, and it's not like I'm gonna stop watching, but I already don't have it pegged as my favorite Rider series. If they toned down the slapstick nonsense, and the belt shut up a little, I'd be okay. As it stands, I had a serious Knight Rider vibe out of the whole thing. It's like they gave the Hoff a Rider suit. Even Trideron comes off as a red version of KITT. It's.....well at least Mach has a bike of some sort. Damn, I miss the horses.