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Trini Kwan
9 months ago
Throughout the entire Power Rangers franchise, we’ve met and went through many journeys with many teams; some even had to be replaced for personal reasons. As many know, Tommy Oliver is the most popular out of any known Ranger. I do apologize if all the journals I’ve made mostly focus on the more negative side of his character; I’ve nothing against him, he’s one of my favs too. But thing is, while he’s a good Ranger… he’s not that spectacular a leader.
He wasn’t a bad leader, he did his job the best he could, but the problem lies that there was just too much of him. And his character arc basically ended with MMPR.
There are other Rangers, in my opinion, who are much better suited as a leader: Jason, who was the leader of MMPR first; Billy Cranston, who took over when the team were turned into kids; Adam Park, Zeo seemed to promote him becoming a leader like Jason and Tommy; the White Alien Ranger, who co-lead her team with the Red Ranger when MMPR were turned into kids; Zack Taylor, who was the unofficial leader in Once and Always. To me, however, the one most deserving of leadership was the MMPR Yellow Ranger and very first Yellow Ranger herself. Trini Kwan.
When it comes to Trini, yes, she was exceptional in martial arts, but she also had a lot of heart. She had doubts in herself and a lot of insecurities, but she still fought with honor and valor just as much as any other Power Ranger, if not more. In short, the reason why I feel Trini would’ve made a great leader… is because of how human she is compared to any character since the beginning of the franchise. She didn’t get much development, but Boom Studios really showcased how they could make her character shine , not only giving her new powers; but also making her a Red Ranger AND leader of her own team.
Tragically, the death of her actress, Thuy Trang, has made it impossible for the character to ever return. And since PR wasn’t union until the 2000s, Trang was unable to come back for Turbo. Any and all reunions were out of the question…
Though it saddens me Trini can never fully come back in love action; I can at least be comforted by the memory of who she was and what she meant to all children, particularly girls, in the 90s who needed a strong female role model.
We miss you, Thuy Trang; you’ll always be in our hearts.
He wasn’t a bad leader, he did his job the best he could, but the problem lies that there was just too much of him. And his character arc basically ended with MMPR.
There are other Rangers, in my opinion, who are much better suited as a leader: Jason, who was the leader of MMPR first; Billy Cranston, who took over when the team were turned into kids; Adam Park, Zeo seemed to promote him becoming a leader like Jason and Tommy; the White Alien Ranger, who co-lead her team with the Red Ranger when MMPR were turned into kids; Zack Taylor, who was the unofficial leader in Once and Always. To me, however, the one most deserving of leadership was the MMPR Yellow Ranger and very first Yellow Ranger herself. Trini Kwan.
When it comes to Trini, yes, she was exceptional in martial arts, but she also had a lot of heart. She had doubts in herself and a lot of insecurities, but she still fought with honor and valor just as much as any other Power Ranger, if not more. In short, the reason why I feel Trini would’ve made a great leader… is because of how human she is compared to any character since the beginning of the franchise. She didn’t get much development, but Boom Studios really showcased how they could make her character shine , not only giving her new powers; but also making her a Red Ranger AND leader of her own team.
Tragically, the death of her actress, Thuy Trang, has made it impossible for the character to ever return. And since PR wasn’t union until the 2000s, Trang was unable to come back for Turbo. Any and all reunions were out of the question…
Though it saddens me Trini can never fully come back in love action; I can at least be comforted by the memory of who she was and what she meant to all children, particularly girls, in the 90s who needed a strong female role model.
We miss you, Thuy Trang; you’ll always be in our hearts.
herowho
~herowho
Beautifully said, Dreaj.
