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Tokunation › Power Rangers › SPOILERS – Power Rangers Dino Fury LGBTQ Representation – See the Clip!

SPOILERS – Power Rangers Dino Fury LGBTQ Representation – See the Clip!

Posted on September 8, 2021 at 10:02 pm by Chris under Power Rangers

We don’t like posting spoilers as news but this is something that absolutely needs celebration now and when it finally airs around the world.

In an episode of Power Rangers Dino Fury – which is airing new episodes in France – the Green Ranger (Izzy Garcia) is revealed to be in a relationship with a young woman named Fern.  Fans of Power Rangers know that the first “official” LGBTQ representation was in the 2017 Power Rangers movie.  The character Trini, played by Becky G, was implied as being LGBTQ but never truly outright stated in the movie (the director and cast would embrace the implication as such however).  There is no doubt left in the viewer’s mind after watching the episode of Power Rangers Dino Fury.

This is a huge moment in Power Rangers because the television show has notoriously skirted the issue of LGBTQ representation.  Caleb Bendit, who played the comedy character Monty in Power Rangers Ninja Steel, has stated publicly that he would portray his character as having romantic feelings for the character Victor but that he was told to tone it down by show-runners.  Even heterosexual relationships have been taboo in Power Rangers, with on-screen kisses being a big no-no (instead, characters showcase affection by holding hands).

Show-runner Simon Bennett has commented on the revelation of Izzy’s sexuality and openly stated that it was all signed off on by writers, producers, Nickelodeon, and Hasbro.

All we can say is – it’s about f-cking time!  See the clip below!  This episode of Power Rangers Dino Fury (Episode 13, “The Matchmaker” is scheduled to air on September 25th in the United States on Nickelodeon)

THE FULL IZZY AND FERN SCENE!!! 🏳️‍🌈#DinoFury #DinoFurySpoilers pic.twitter.com/v4gq2DK2vE

— al 🦕 (@tyramigos) September 7, 2021

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› Companies: Hasbro, Nickelodeon › Characters: Dino Fury Green Ranger › Show: Power Rangers Dino Fury

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  1. KamenRiderOOO's Avatar KamenRiderOOO says

    09-09-2021, 09:37 AM

    As you all know, in the most recent episode in France, we learned that our most recent Green Ranger, Izzy, is part of the LGBTQ community as she walks away at the end of the episode with a young lady named Fern for a date. This is a momentous occasion as it gives viewers and fans the first in-show LGBTQ relationship. While we had some LGBTQ representation in the past, most of the time it was only implied (like with Trini from Power Rangers (2017)) or only in printed material (Ari and Remi’s relationship in the Boom Studios comics)

    What are your thoughts of the most recent reveal? (Remember to follow site rules).

    Personally I’m all for it, cause to me, love is love. As long as you love the person you’re with and they love you back that’s what matters most.

  2. ShiShiLeo's Avatar ShiShiLeo says

    09-09-2021, 09:52 AM

    Awesome!

    Also, my Aunt's name is Fern. This is the first time I've ever seen it in a TV show!

  3. DreamSword's Avatar DreamSword says

    09-09-2021, 10:05 AM

    My advice to everyone is to not read any comments on social media about it.

    Anyway, I saw the scene yesterday as someone had clipped it. I felt the moment itself was nice, and hopefully it'll pave the way more representation in the future.

    Haven't watched past the first episode of the show yet, but it seems like Dino Fury keeps giving people more and more reasons to love the Green Ranger, as per usual with this franchise.

  4. Shin Henshin's Avatar Shin Henshin says

    09-09-2021, 10:06 AM

    It's about time, I'd say. PR's always been about acceptance and equality and how any and everyone can be a hero, so it only makes sense to finally have a ranger be part of the LGBTQ community.

  5. TokuKnight89 has no avatar! TokuKnight89 says

    09-09-2021, 10:25 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DreamSword View Post
    My advice to everyone is to not read any comments on social media about it.

    Anyway, I saw the scene yesterday as someone had clipped it. I felt the moment itself was nice, and hopefully it'll pave the way more representation in the future.

    Haven't watched past the first episode of the show yet, but it seems like Dino Fury keeps giving people more and more reasons to love the Green Ranger, as per usual with this franchise.
    Did you not see how Izzy defied expectations in the beginning with what she did with the skirt?

    Strange about the social media thing, cause I know it's being talked about in positive terms amongst some. Also, this franchise may have a history of hesitation, but it has LGBTQ fans, so why would anyone go nuts about this?

    I love this level of inclusion and hope it shows that there is light out there! I also hope Nick doesn't hesitate and cut the episode, cause that's a step back that nobody needs. If they were smart, they would pause their SpongeBob marathons in favor of a Dino Fury marathon which leads into this episode's debut! Odds are they won't, but one can dream.

    Here's hoping they'll be seen together in the future! We don't need franchise-changing moments to be one-and-done!

  6. DreamSword's Avatar DreamSword says

    09-09-2021, 10:34 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TokuKnight89 View Post
    Strange about the social media thing, cause I know it's being talked about in positive terms amongst some. Also, this franchise may have a history of hesitation, but it has LGBTQ fans, so why would anyone go nuts about this?
    Yeah you might think that but uh, as someone who made the mistake of reading said comments, take my advice: Don't.

    Quote:
    I love this level of inclusion and hope it shows that there is light out there! I also hope Nick doesn't hesitate and cut the episode, cause that's a step back that nobody needs.
    I don't see why they'd cut or censor it, considering they approved of Legend of Korra's' most famous moment years ago.

  7. Kurona's Avatar Kurona says

    09-09-2021, 10:52 AM

    Sweet!

  8. Frontier has no avatar! Frontier says

    09-09-2021, 11:49 AM

    That's cool!

  9. TheVoltasaur has no avatar! TheVoltasaur says

    09-09-2021, 03:47 PM

    I hate to say this, but this episode actually will air in the middle of October; we gotta air the 3 currently Netflix-exclusive episodes first on TV before the new episodes air

  10. TokuKnight89 has no avatar! TokuKnight89 says

    09-09-2021, 03:52 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheVoltasaur View Post
    I hate to say this, but this episode actually will air in the middle of October; we gotta air the 3 currently Netflix-exclusive episodes first on TV before the new episodes air
    My biggest hope is that Netflix will do what Nick can't or won't and upload the rest a little sooner than Nick will air them! Which is great cause Izzy isn't the only character I want to see more of, as the spoilers are revealing...

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