[DreamSword]

Episodes like "A Blue Streak" make me wonder just how kids felt about Time Force back when it aired.

I mean, I get it, I should already know the answer to that, given that I saw the show when it aired(like every PR season), but in hindsight, I was(and still am) hopelessly in love with all things Power Rangers, so I'm probably an exception.

Because like, "Lucas has to go to the DMV to get a driver's license" isn't exactly at the top of my list for things that kids would find most exciting, ya know? Combine that with PRTF's' generally slower pacing than the seasons that came before(and after), I wouldn't be surprised if some kids at the time just tuned out.

But then, there is the fun car chase stuff, so maybe that held kids over.

As an adult, not only can I enjoy such driving stunts, but there are also some little things I get a kick out of too. Such as the subtle acting that Lucas gets throughout the episode thanks to his actor, Michael Copon. You can tell via his expressions that he loves messing with an unassuming Wes, and that he's totally annoyed by his driving instructor but puts up with it because he has to.

Sure, in terms of personal character establishment and growth, it's a bit weaker compared to what Wes and Jen have gotten so far, but it is just the first gear that our Blue Ranger kicks off on, and I don't think it's a bad one by any stretch.