The Ultimate Power Rangers Surprise: A Beloved 1990s Character Returns for an Epic Grand Finale!

Summary

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury serves as a nostalgic conclusion to the Power Rangers saga, with David Yost's return as Billy providing a sense of closure.

Cosmic Fury may very well be the last season of Power Rangers in its current format, paving the way for a possible reboot that introduces a fresh and original storyline.

What makes the return of Lord Zedd in Cosmic Fury even more thrilling is the inclusion of David Yost as Billy, effectively linking the show to the beloved Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and its rich history.

David Yost, who portrayed Billy in the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series, is making a comeback in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, a TV show set 30 years after the original series. While the Power Rangers franchise is expected to continue beyond Cosmic Fury, the upcoming sequel, Power Rangers Dino Fury, can be seen as the concluding chapter of the story that originated in Mighty Morphin. All episodes of Power Rangers Cosmic Fury will be available globally on Netflix starting September 29, providing a nostalgic ending to the Power Rangers saga.

Considered as the third season of Power Rangers Dino Fury, Cosmic Fury features the same team, albeit with new costumes and powers. What sets it apart is David Yost's reprisal of his role as Billy, bridging the story between Cosmic Fury and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and establishing it as a season that pays homage to its origins.

Billy's Return Gives Power Rangers Cosmic Fury A Sense Of Closure

David Yost's return as Billy in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury provides a closure to the franchise, as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers and serves as the 30th season. It was expected that Cosmic Fury would pay homage to the franchise's origins by embracing the history of Power Rangers and incorporating the nostalgic elements of Mighty Morphin. The future of Power Rangers after Cosmic Fury remains uncertain, as there have been no announcements regarding the next Super Sentai adaptation. This leaves the possibility open that Cosmic Fury could be the final season in the current format.

Furthermore, there are plans for a young adult Power Rangers series, which suggests that the next show could be a reboot with a new and original storyline. This enhances the importance of Cosmic Fury, as it would be the last season set in the same continuity as Mighty Morphin and the majority of the other shows. In the years following Zordon's demise, each Power Rangers season has functioned as an independent narrative. Therefore, it was not necessary for Cosmic Fury to include one of the original Power Rangers. However, by including Billy in the season, it showcases a tribute to the 30-year history of Power Rangers.

Billy In Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Makes Lord Zedd's Villain Return More Exciting

Not only Billy from Cosmic Fury, but also Lord Zedd from Power Rangers Dino Fury will make a return in the show. While Lord Zedd's appearance in Dino Fury was enjoyable, his role in Cosmic Fury becomes even more exciting now that Billy, played by David Yost, is confirmed to be on the show as well. In Dino Fury, Lord Zedd was brought from the past to the future and doesn't have a personal history with the Power Rangers Cosmic Fury team. However, Lord Zedd's Power Rangers history is connected to the original Power Rangers, specifically with Blue Ranger Billy.

David Yost's Billy was the only one from the original Power Rangers to appear in all three seasons of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. After the end of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Billy returned for Power Rangers Zeo, but this time he worked from the Command Center instead of being a Ranger. Yost left the franchise during Zeo and only came back to the Power Rangers universe 27 years later in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. After defeating Rita Repulsa in the nostalgic Power Rangers reunion, the original Blue Ranger will now assist a new generation of heroes in taking down Lord Zedd in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury.