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Power Rangers Jungle Fury Episode 9: Good Karma, Bad Karma

Original review post is HERE.

Podcast with me and GC is HERE.

Jarrod was such a breath of fresh air when it came to Power Rangers villains.

He was a bit of a jerk, sure, but he wasn't out and out evil. He grew up with fears, values, and love just like everyone else.

But, the unfortunate circumstance he found himself in due to Master Mao and Dai-Shi leads him down a dark road. And despite everything, he never fully gives in nor gives up for the entirety of the show's' run.

And those who raise and teach us are incredibly important in these aspects, with this episode showcasing how much of an impact guidance really has. In an interesting mirror, Jarrod started off good but became more hardened over time, whereas the kid starts off selfish, but turns around by the end thanks to Casey.

The ultimate lesson of this episode though; That one can always choose to do good and to turn their life around, is one that is highly respectable and presented in a rather grounded way for the most part as well. Jungle Fury always managed to surprise and draw me in with just how emotionally charged the whole thing was, despite or perhaps because of the very strong kung-fu themes it had going.

This is just an extremely strong episode all around, and cemented Jarrod as one of my favorite PR villains, even if he wasn't my favorite character in the season he comes from specifically. Top notch stuff.