Top 20 Red Power Rangers
There have been too many iconic Red Rangers to count, but we'll do our best! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most legendary heroes to ever don the red spandex in the Power Rangers franchise.
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00:00 I was starting to wonder whether you show up at all.
00:02 You didn't think I was gonna let you do this without the original Red Ranger, did you?
00:05 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most legendary heroes to ever don the red spandex in the Power Rangers franchise.
00:13 We are Power Rangers, Eric!
00:15 And friends or not, we're the only hope this city has right now.
00:19 Number 20. Brody Romero. Power Rangers Ninja Steel and Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel.
00:26 I have a surprise for you.
00:28 How did you know I was here?
00:30 That's for me to know, and you to never find out.
00:33 Apparently, Romero's have a thing for saving the day.
00:36 Brody's dad protected the Red Ninja Star way back when, and now that he's missing in action, it's Brody's turn to do the same.
00:42 Like father, like son, right?
00:44 Brody's definitely got the right moves for it.
00:46 While he looks like an average high schooler, he actually spent most of his life imprisoned on a spaceship by the evil Galvanax.
00:52 Because of that, Brody's fight to protect the Ninja Nexus isn't just business, it's personal.
00:57 He may need some help learning the modern lingo, but Brody is still the definition of a Ninja Ranger who fears no danger.
01:03 Don't worry, guys. I'll take him out. Ninja Star, Wire Strike!
01:07 You'll pay for that!
01:13 Number 19. Arakko. Mighty Morphin' Alien Rangers.
01:17 Hideous evil creature! You will not get away with this!
01:20 On the sacred dwarves of Akkatar, I promise you, you will not!
01:23 The Red Akkatar Ranger was a hero like nothing the series had seen before, and not just because he was an alien.
01:29 For one, he and his teammates were only called into action because the Mighty Morphin' crew got de-aged into kids with attitude.
01:35 Secondly, Arakko is one of the only Red Rangers to not lead his team, but that doesn't mean he was left on babysitting duty.
01:41 Using his out-of-this-world brains and the uber-cool Red Battle Borg, Arakko more than earned his keep on the front lines.
01:47 If he and his team's many appearances throughout the series are any indication, Arakko's presence is always worth the trip to Akkatar.
01:53 Rangers of Akkatar, full power! Power of water! Power of light! Powers unite!
01:59 Number 18. Rocky DeSantos. Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.
02:03 Rocky, with your strength and knowledge, you will command the power of the Red Dragon Thunderzord.
02:08 There's no easy way to replace a Ranger, especially for a color as pivotal as red.
02:12 But if anyone could do it, it was Rocky. Before he even knew he was up for the job, Rocky's steadfast courage showed he had the true heart of a Ranger.
02:20 Obviously, he knew how to put the Tyrannosaurus Power Coin to good use, but the best part is that he did it in his own way.
02:26 Instead of copying Jason, Rocky's spirited resolve made him a worthy Red Ranger on his own merits.
02:31 While he's dabbled with a few other colors over the years, there's a good reason Rocky spent the longest time in red.
02:37 You picked the wrong day to mess with me, Laceface. It's Morphin' Time! Red Ranger Power!
02:44 Number 17. Jaden Shiba. Power Rangers Samurai and Power Rangers Super Samurai.
02:50 My team, the whole world is depending on me. I can do this. I must do this.
02:57 As a member of the Shiba Clan, Jaden devoted his whole life to leading the Samurai Rangers, so you'd think he'd have a bit more confidence in the role.
03:04 It's not a matter of skill. You really don't want to be on the wrong side of Jaden's fire smasher.
03:08 Instead, the issue is Jaden's overbearing responsibility to seal away the evil Master Xandrid.
03:13 Even if he has to do it himself, in a moment of self-reflection, he actually abandons the team altogether.
03:18 But, like any good Ranger, he comes back better than ever.
03:22 It's only after overcoming his personal struggles that Jaden takes his rightful place as a Red Ranger to remember.
03:27 Go on. I need a minute, but I promise I'll meet you there.
03:31 #16. Mackenzie "Mac" Hartford - Power Rangers Operation Overdrive
03:36 Surprise! Sorry I'm late.
03:38 There's a lot more to Mack Hartford than meets the eye.
03:41 He loves adventure novels, his dad's a billionaire, and, oh yeah, he's actually been an artificial android his entire life.
03:47 Despite that glaring setback, Mack still puts on the Red uniform with pleasure.
03:51 Let's just say that, for a robot, he easily has the biggest heart of the team.
03:55 In fact, Mack's the one who keeps the Overdrive Ranger together on more than a few occasions.
03:59 His never-ending love of adventure is incredibly endearing, but even beyond that, Mack stands out on principle alone.
04:05 After all, it's hard to forget a Red Ranger who's also a fully automated robot.
04:09 You were amazing, Mack. Thanks for showing up.
04:12 Yeah, I had to get my head on straight, which is more true than I'd like to admit.
04:16 #15. Casey Rhodes - Power Rangers Jungle Fury
04:20 Jungle beast!
04:22 Spirit...
04:26 Unleashed!
04:29 With the strength of a tiger!
04:31 With the strength of a tiger, this lowly towel boy turned into one of the most empowering Red Rangers yet.
04:37 But it wasn't supposed to be that way.
04:39 See, Casey wasn't originally selected to be a Ranger.
04:41 Actually, he wasn't even in the running.
04:43 Because of his last-minute recruitment, Casey constantly doubts whether he deserves to be on the team.
04:48 But rest assured, he makes the Paigeois masters proud.
04:51 In one of the series' coolest moments, Casey disobeys direct orders to save a former enemy's life.
04:56 By doing so, Casey finally earns his stripes as a Ranger. Literally.
05:00 He may not have always thought so, but no one was better suited for the spirit of the tiger.
05:04 Spirit of the tiger!
05:08 #14. Connor McKnight - Power Rangers Dino Thunder
05:17 Didn't expect to see you here.
05:18 Why not? We're partners in crime fighting, right? Are we?
05:22 There's been Dino-themed Power Rangers before.
05:24 Heck, they've even been based on Tyrannosaurus Rexes, too.
05:27 Despite that, there's never been a Ranger quite like Connor McKnight.
05:30 He takes the word "passionate" to a whole new level.
05:33 While the spirit is usually targeted towards his love of soccer,
05:36 Connor doesn't take his job for granted.
05:38 Quite the opposite, actually.
05:39 His willingness to give up his own dreams for the sake of others
05:42 is just the kind of trait you want in a Red Ranger.
05:45 Thankfully, Connor's sacrifices are well-rewarded with some incredibly sick Triassic upgrades,
05:50 and even the respect of Tommy Oliver himself.
05:52 Evidently, when Connor shoots, he scores.
05:55 You're in deep trouble now.
05:57 Bring it!
05:58 Don't say I didn't warn you.
06:01 Shield of Triumph, activate!
06:04 #13. Loren Shiba - Power Rangers Super Samurai
06:08 You all need to follow Loren now.
06:10 She's the new Red Ranger, and your leader.
06:16 Jaden, step aside.
06:18 There's a Samurai Ranger in town, and she's one for the history books.
06:21 After over 15 years of more phenomenal action,
06:24 Loren marks the very first female Red Ranger to fight on the side of good.
06:28 She's way more than a pretty face, though.
06:30 In a truly staggering moment, she almost sealed Master Zandred away all by herself.
06:35 Samurai symbol power, seal!
06:38 That's what you get when you challenge the rightful head of the Shiba clan.
06:42 Even though Loren only led the Samurai Rangers for a handful of episodes,
06:46 her tenor left quite the impression.
06:48 After all, it's a big compliment when the only bad thing to say about Loren
06:52 is that we didn't get enough of her.
06:54 #12. Shane Clark - Power Rangers Ninja Storm
06:58 Ninja Storm! Ninja Form!
07:00 Power of the air!
07:06 When the rest of the Ninja Academy gets taken out,
07:09 the slacker Shane isn't just the best candidate left.
07:12 He's one of the last ones left.
07:14 Ironically, though, Shane's time as a B-tier student made him a top-rate ranger.
07:18 He was a natural-born leader in a way that you can't teach in a classroom.
07:21 If anything, everyone's doubts only pushed Shane to work even harder.
07:25 The path of the leader isn't easy, though.
07:27 Shane faced a lot of pushback along the way
07:29 from both hot-headed teammates and his own inferiority complex.
07:32 But he always pushed through and came out stronger.
07:35 Laser! Fire!
07:41 It's poetic that Shane ends the series as an instructor
07:44 at the same academy that once doubted him.
07:46 #11. Tyler Navarro - Power Rangers Dino Charge
07:50 and Power Rangers Dino Super Charge
07:52 Unleash the power!
07:54 While searching for his missing father,
08:01 Tyler stumbles upon the greatest journey of his life.
08:04 He bonds with the Red Energem and becomes the Red Dino Charge Ranger.
08:08 Final strike!
08:11 Tyler's an energetic teen who believes that life is one big adventure
08:15 and he's here to have some fun.
08:17 You took a selfie?
08:19 I don't understand how he survived the heat.
08:21 Despite his childlike personality,
08:23 Tyler is quick to go into serious mode
08:25 when facing Sledge or Heckle's minions.
08:27 And if they get in his way, things are about to get wild.
08:30 What did you do to him?
08:32 Tell me!
08:36 Even when the situation looks hopeless, Tyler refuses to give in.
08:39 He'll keep searching for his dad until he finds him
08:41 and he'll never stop battling evil monsters until they're extinct.
08:44 How about it?
08:46 Better ten years late than never, right?
08:49 Awesome! Let's do it!
08:51 #10. Scott Truman - Power Rangers RPM
08:55 RPM! Get in gear!
08:57 Actions speak louder than words
09:02 and Ranger Red proves it.
09:04 When it comes to talking...
09:08 Less is more.
09:10 Scott is the son of a military officer,
09:12 a pilot in Corrin's Air Division,
09:14 and the leader of the RPM Rangers.
09:16 He's stubborn, headstrong,
09:18 and has trouble trusting new additions to the team,
09:20 earning him a little rivalry with the new Black Ranger.
09:22 What can I say? I like to live dangerously.
09:24 Explains your hair.
09:26 However, he looks out for his team
09:28 as they work together to drive back Benjix's forces.
09:30 Living in the shadow of his late brother,
09:32 Scott wants to earn his father's respect,
09:34 which is no easy task.
09:36 This was reckless and dangerous.
09:38 If Marcus were here...
09:40 He would have done it himself.
09:42 Well, he certainly earned our respect,
09:44 making his return to aid the Samurai Rangers
09:46 all the more welcome.
09:48 Now that's how it's done in this century!
09:54 #9. Cole Evans - Power Rangers Wild Force
09:58 Raised in the wild,
10:03 Cole Evans is chosen by the Red Lion Wildzor
10:05 to become the leader of the Wild Force Rangers.
10:07 Though he has trouble adjusting to this new world
10:09 and his new teammates,
10:11 he's determined to protect the Earth from the Orgs.
10:13 He tries to look for the best in everyone,
10:15 but he won't bow down to evil easily.
10:17 Impressive, isn't it?
10:19 It's not impressive.
10:21 It's pathetic.
10:23 You're nothing but a coward!
10:25 Cole tirelessly searches for his missing parents,
10:27 but what he finds is...
10:29 rather grim.
10:31 I love you, Mom.
10:33 However, this new development
10:35 only fuels Cole's heroic passion even more.
10:37 Plus, who else can brag about
10:39 working with nine more Red Rangers?
10:41 Come on!
10:43 Alright, guys! We're here to save the Earth!
10:45 Let's take 'em down!
10:47 Cole's courage and ferocity
10:49 in the face of new and old villains
10:51 made him worthy of wearing the Red Lion jacket.
10:53 #8. Jack Landers - Power Rangers SPD
11:02 Originally a Robin Hood-like street thief
11:04 who can phase through solid objects,
11:06 Jack has chosen to become the SPD Red Ranger,
11:08 much to Blue Ranger Sky's disappointment.
11:10 You've got to be kidding me!
11:12 He's the Red Ranger?
11:14 Though he doesn't take the position seriously at first,
11:16 he soon fully adjusts to the role as a team leader.
11:18 He and Sky occasionally butt heads.
11:20 Sky's desire to be the Red Ranger
11:22 helping to fuel the fire,
11:24 but as the series progresses,
11:26 they learn to respect one another
11:28 and act like actual teammates.
11:30 You're going to destroy it.
11:32 And yourself? No way!
11:34 I'm sorry, man. The way I see it, that's the only way.
11:36 Though the Ranger gear is awesome,
11:38 Jack pines for a life outside SPD
11:40 where he can help people on a smaller scale.
11:42 You have an obligation to me as one of my Rangers.
11:44 I have done everything you've asked of me and more!
11:46 He quits in the season finale,
11:48 but his position is filled nicely.
11:50 Your father would be very proud of you.
11:52 #7. Leo Corbett - Power Rangers Lost Galaxy
11:58 Galactic!
12:00 Originally a stowaway
12:04 on the space colony Terra Venture,
12:06 Leo Corbett is given the Red Quasar Saber
12:08 by his brother, who really pulled the saber
12:10 but then fell to his supposed death.
12:12 No!
12:14 Leo!
12:16 Thus, Leo is granted the powers
12:18 of the Red Galaxy Ranger.
12:20 Leo can be stubborn and quick-tempered,
12:22 which fits with his flaming element.
12:24 Despite this, he has a brave heart
12:26 and with his Ranger team by his side,
12:28 he can reach his full potential.
12:30 Mike, you pulled the Quasar Saber from the stone.
12:32 You were chosen to be the Red Ranger,
12:34 not me.
12:36 Maybe, but you've earned it.
12:42 I've seen you fight.
12:44 Leo does have doubts about whether or not he's worthy of the powers,
12:46 but he proves his value dozens of times.
12:48 We'd say being able to destroy Trukina
12:50 single-handedly and save an entire space colony
12:52 definitely earns him a spot on this list.
12:54 Fire!
12:56 Number 6. Theodore J. "TJ" Jarvis-Johnson,
13:02 Power Rangers Turbo.
13:04 In the middle of this car-themed season,
13:12 most of the veteran Rangers passed down their colors
13:14 to a new squad.
13:16 The new team obviously needed a new leader, too,
13:18 and his name was TJ.
13:20 The fact that TJ got to head a brand-new lineup
13:22 made the transition feel seamless,
13:24 although it didn't hurt that TJ was also hand-picked
13:26 by his predecessor, Tommy Oliver.
13:28 I wouldn't be standing here today, TJ,
13:30 if it weren't for your courage and strength.
13:32 I choose you to lead the team
13:34 as the new Red Ranger.
13:36 That was for a good reason, too.
13:38 When Divatox attacked the power chamber,
13:40 TJ didn't even hesitate before leaping into action.
13:42 He didn't have a particularly easy ride as the Red Ranger,
13:44 but even so, we wouldn't want to shift
13:46 into Turbo with anyone else.
13:48 Yeah? Well, the bigger they are, the harder they fall.
13:50 Ready?
13:52 Shift into Turbo!
13:54 #5. Wesley "Wes" Collins
13:56 Power Rangers Time Force.
13:58 Type four! Type...
14:00 When Ranzik kills the original Red Time Force Ranger,
14:06 Jen and her team travel back in time
14:08 to find someone genetically similar
14:10 to unlock the chronomorpher.
14:12 You look like you've just seen a ghost.
14:14 What they find is Wes Collins, the son of a wealthy businessman.
14:16 Though he has a rocky start, especially with Jen,
14:18 he soon becomes a welcome addition to the team,
14:20 helping the Rangers adjust to the 21st century
14:22 and helping Jen come out of her cold shell.
14:24 Despite his rich heritage,
14:26 Wes wants to make a future for himself
14:28 where he can help people regardless of what others say,
14:30 even his own father.
14:32 I have the perfect future planned out for you.
14:34 Your future, not mine!
14:36 Wes is currently protecting the Silver Hills
14:38 as a leader of the Silver Guardians
14:40 alongside his partner, Eric Myers, the Quantum Ranger.
14:42 Stay out of my way, Wes.
14:44 I can handle the Quantasaurus Rex.
14:46 You can't!
14:48 Just watch.
14:50 Number 4. Carter Grayson, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue.
14:52 Lightspeed Rescue!
14:54 When he was a child,
15:00 Carter was rescued from a burning building
15:02 and since then, he's become one of Mariner Bay's
15:04 best firefighters.
15:06 His skills catch the eye of Captain Mitchell,
15:12 who recruits him to lead as the Red Lightspeed Rangers.
15:14 Fans have described Carter as a badass.
15:16 That's an appropriate nickname.
15:18 You hold him, I'll blast him.
15:20 Not today!
15:22 He's quick to draw his firearms,
15:26 he'll attack evil head on,
15:28 and he'd rather die than surrender to the demons.
15:30 At first, Carter can be a little impulsive
15:32 with his decision making, but a little guidance
15:34 from Mitchell helps steer him in the right direction
15:36 to become a great leader.
15:38 Those people are in trouble. They need my help.
15:40 No. Put out the fire first.
15:42 This should serve as a warning to all demons.
15:44 Don't mess with Carter Grayson.
15:46 I'm...
15:48 right!
15:50 Number 3.
15:56 Andros, Power Rangers in Space.
15:58 There is life on other planets,
16:04 and its name is Andros.
16:06 A human teen from the planet KO-35.
16:08 Though hesitant about working with a squad at first,
16:10 he teams up with the Turbo Rangers
16:12 to become the new Space Rangers.
16:14 Together, they hope to find
16:22 the missing Zordon and protect the Earth
16:24 from the evil Astronema,
16:26 who turns out to be Andros' long lost sister, Korone.
16:28 Awkward!
16:30 Where did you get this?
16:32 I've always had it.
16:34 One notable thing about Andros is that he's the first Red Ranger
16:36 to utilize the traditional Battleizer armor.
16:38 Andros knows the risks that come with being a Power Ranger,
16:40 and still goes out of his way to save the universe,
16:42 even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.
16:44 Number 2.
16:58 Tommy Oliver, Power Rangers Zeo.
17:00 Are you that surprised?
17:06 The original Green/White Ranger,
17:08 and arguably the greatest Ranger of all time,
17:10 he had to become Red eventually.
17:12 He's a legend.
17:14 Using the powers of the Zeo Crystal,
17:16 Tommy is chosen to become Zeo Ranger 5, Red.
17:18 Tommy faces all kinds of obstacles
17:20 and heartache in his new role,
17:22 but, like any great leader,
17:24 he's able to overcome the adversity
17:26 and come out on top in the Rage Against the Machine Empire.
17:28 Let's see what this new Zord can really do.
17:30 Tommy later becomes the Red Turbo Ranger
17:32 for the first half of the next season,
17:34 before passing the torch to TJ
17:36 and leaving for college.
17:38 Unfortunately, Tommy actor Jason David Frank
17:44 passed in 2022,
17:46 and he's been terribly missed ever since.
17:48 Wow. So that was Tommy.
17:50 He really is the greatest Ranger.
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18:10 Number 1. Jason Lee Scott
18:12 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
18:14 Taking the number one spot
18:16 is the OG Red Ranger.
18:18 With Rita Repulsa's evil on the rise,
18:20 Jason was the first to take the stage
18:22 and become the most powerful Ranger
18:24 in the entire franchise.
18:26 With Rita Repulsa's evil on the rise,
18:28 Jason was the perfect pick to lead
18:30 the first team of Rangers.
18:32 Isn't the smallest chance of victory
18:34 enough of a reason for us to keep on fighting?
18:36 He's dedicated to the title,
18:38 never backing down no matter how tough
18:40 the battle is.
18:42 He cares deeply for his teammates
18:44 like an older brother,
18:46 and makes himself personally responsible
18:48 for their safety, for better or worse.
18:50 It's more than that.
18:52 What?
18:54 He could still be one of us.
18:56 Plus, he's the first one to ever best the Great Tommy
18:58 in one-on-one combat.
19:00 When Jason leaves to attend a peace conference in Season 2,
19:02 he passes the Red Ranger torch
19:04 to Rocky DeSantos,
19:06 but he makes a golden homecoming in Zeo.
19:08 Personally, I always thought you looked better in red.
19:10 Which Red Ranger had the coolest upgrades?
19:12 Defend your choice in the comments below.
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