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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR POWER RANGERS DINO FURY
The Power Rangers TV show is making history in an upcoming episode and introducing the first Ranger that's also an out-and-proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.
As fans of the long-running action franchise await its return from hiatus, other countries are already seeing episodes of the international release of Power Rangers Dino Fury. In episode 13, appropriately titled "The Matchmaker", it's revealed Izzy the Green Ranger is queer.
Clips of the scene from the French release have been going around online.
It's a great year to be a fan of Power Rangers\n#DinoFury #DinoFurySpoilers #LGBTQpic.twitter.com/7NOL4gvMTl— Power Rangers Hype \u26a1\ufe0f (@Power Rangers Hype \u26a1\ufe0f) 1631059049
The episode sees another ranger try to set Izzy up on a date, but as per the Power Rangers formula, a monster attacks and makes things worse.
At the end of the episode, Izzy is seen planning a date with her former rival Fern, as the two walk off holding hands.
Many fans of the Rangers couldn't believe it.
WAIT! We have a CANON LGBTQ Ranger? Omg. Now I REALLY need to watch Dino Fury. #PowerRangers— PinkAtHart (@PinkAtHart) 1631110394
episode 13 cold matchmaker— Bruce (@Bruce) 1631070054
The story is starting hit!!!https://twitter.com/outmagazine/status/1435612698327326720\u00a0\u2026— CosmicRanger (@CosmicRanger) 1631132440
For fictional superpowered space ninjas, they are a lil late to the party.— Elliott (@Elliott) 1631062186
While Izzy is the first queer ranger in the TV show, she isn't the first queer ranger in history.
The 2017 film adaption had its version of the Yellow Ranger, Trini Kwan, coming to terms with her sexuality over the course of the movie. And the officially licensed comic book series produced by BOOM! Studios introduced Ellarien, the Pink Solar Ranger, who shared her powers with her girlfriend Remi.
For such a popular and long running series, it's a little slow, but progress is being made.
I literally just teared up watching the full clip. https://twitter.com/outmagazine/status/1435612698327326720\u00a0\u2026— Ryan C. Machen (@Ryan C. Machen) 1631187453
How do I feel about Izzy being the first LGBTQ Ranger in history with Dino Fury you say? About damn time love her even more just don't force that relationship with her love interest like some Shows tend to do. Make us believe it and get behind the relationship blossoming.— Jose\u30db\u30bb \u30c7\u30b8\u30a7\u30b5\u30b9 (@Jose\u30db\u30bb \u30c7\u30b8\u30a7\u30b5\u30b9) 1631088279
As a Black man, I have always loved Power Rangers in part because I could see myself on screen rather it\u2019s Zach, TJ, Jack etc. So I\u2019m happy for the LGBTQ+ community for finally being represented in this franchise that we all care about so much #DinoFury— BlackRangerWithin (@BlackRangerWithin) 1631110979
Thank you @Pookina1 for making this happen. The future of Power Rangers is in great hands.\n#DinoFury #DinoFurySpoilers #LGBTQpic.twitter.com/9Zn100Y8WG— Power Rangers Hype \u26a1\ufe0f (@Power Rangers Hype \u26a1\ufe0f) 1631044393
Awe this was so sweet. Thank you for sharing this. I\u2019m 30 years old and have been watching since 1993. Having this character means so much for our community.. I cried with you— Steve (@Steve) 1631132908
Not everyone was convinced, however.
It's been long prevalent in news and media reporting that romantic relationships between women are downplayed to just being really good friends or "gal pals."
However, rest assured this is not the case here, no matter what some fans want to believe.
https://twitter.com/tyramigos/status/1435334849578127360?s=19\u00a0\u2026— No More Cehache III (@No More Cehache III) 1631053752
\u201cI thought she had feelings for someone\u201d\n\u201cYou\u2019re not wrong\u201d nods to her holding a girl\u2019s hand. Context clues dude— Steve (@Steve) 1631057687
op be likepic.twitter.com/97HGaGn67O— No More Cehache III (@No More Cehache III) 1631061092
They\u2019re cousins :p— Tyler Waldman (@Tyler Waldman) 1631050438
Power Rangers Dino Fury is currently on hiatus in the United States, with the first half of the season premiering on Nickelodeon at the start of the year and the second half resuming later this month.
It's also available on Netflix, though you'll have to wait a little longer to see this iconic moment if you decide to wait for the new episodes to show up there.