RangerWiki
Register
Advertisement
RangerWiki
Icon-abarangerThis article is about an episode in Power Rangers Dino Thunder.

Burning at Both Ends is the sixteenth episode of Power Rangers Dino Thunder. This episode marks the first appearance of the Dino ATVs, & the DinoStegazord Cephala Power Punch/Dimetro Saw Blade.

Synopsis[]

As Trent has been completely taken over by the White Dino Gem, he makes a deal with Mesogog to trick the Power Rangers. Trent introduces the Dino ATVs and betrays Mesogog after he gets what he wants. Mesogog is revealed to be Anton Mercer.

Plot[]

Tommy has found himself stuck in his Ranger form, due to his Dino Gem fusing to his Dino Morpher.

Meanwhile, the White Ranger is attacking Reefside in the DinoStegazord. The Rangers show up in the Thundersaurus Megazord to stop him. When they call upon the Cephalazord and Dimetrozord to assist them, the White Ranger captures them.

Later, Trent confronts Conner, revealing his White Dino Gem power as chamelonic camouflage. It seems that the White Dino Gem is now in full control of Trent. Conner and Trent face off against each other. Zeltrax and Insectolite show up and blast Trent with an energy beam. Trent is demorphed, and seems to be free from the Dino Gem's hold.

Meanwhile, Principal Randall confronts Kira and Ethan about Dr. Oliver absence, warning them that if he was faking it, he would be out of a job. Trent convinces the Rangers that he is reformed and will return their Dinozords to them, but it seems that he is faking it, and is really plotting with Mesogog, but Mesogog questions his loyalty to him.

They all meet Trent in abandoned warehouse for the exchange. Trent offers the Black Dino ATV as a gift to the Power Rangers. Dr. Oliver tricks Trent and says, "They don't make 12-stroke engines, Trent." Trent looks at Dr. Oliver with a sly look and replies that Mesogog doesn't make monsters that turn people nice, now realizing that it's a trap. Unfortunately, the Dino ATV is rigged and begins to go haywire. It appears that the White Ranger has a Dino ATV of his own. The other Power Rangers must face off against Insectolite and the Tyrannodrones.

Meanwhile, Tommy and Trent face off against each other on the Dino ATVs, but Dr. Oliver warned Trent that he would destroyed him if he had to, but Trent wasn't worrying about what Tommy would do. Dr. Oliver warns Trent not to trust Mesogog, but doesn't as he got what he wanted, and told the Rangers to say goodbye to their Zords.

The battle ends and the Rangers discover that Trent not only did double-cross them, but Mesogog as well--which he would not be happy about, but come up with a plan to get the Zords back, using Insectolite. The Power Rangers race to get to and free the Dinozords before it's too late, but the White Ranger has reprogrammed them. The Cephalazord and Dimetrozord combine with the DinoStegazord. The DinoStegazord nearly destroys the Thundersaurus Megazord, but Insectolite returns and interferes in the battle between the two. The DinoStegazord destroys Insectolite and departs. The White Ranger gets fed up and teleports away in Mesogog's play for payback for Trent double-crossing him.

The Rangers are tired, but Hayley is able to reprogram the Black ATV for the use of good as it should come in handy. Tommy replied that they're going to need all the help they could get. If Trent and Mesogog team up for good, they're going to have a real battle on their hands.

Mesogog scolds Zeltrax and Elsa for their failure on not bringing them the White Ranger as Elsa tells Mesogog that the White Gems powers are unpredictable. Tired of hearing 'excuse after excuse', Mesogog dismissed Zeltrax and Elsa, needing time to think without their 'sniveling incompetence distracting me'. After they've left, Mesogog's hand begins to glow and fights an inevitable transformation...revealing that he is Anton Mercer. Dr. Mercer is determined to keep Mesogog under control and leaves. Meanwhile, Trent's ability to use backgrounds as camouflage has allow him to witness the transformation from Mesogog to his dad in secret, walking off with an evil laugh and grin on his face now that he's finally found out the truth on why his father has been acting strange.[1]

Cast[]

Zords[]

Errors[]

  • When Trent says "Out of my way, insect!", the "t" in "insect" is completely cut out.
  • When the White Dino Ranger rides his ATV, there were a few shots of his collar being white instead of black.
  • When Conner and Trent fight, the scenery changes are visibly different, with a fountain in the Japanese footage obviously absent in the American footage.

Notes[]

  • The episode's name is derived from the phrase "burning the candle at both ends" which basically means to exhaust oneself by working too much, going to bed late and getting up early. However, the reason of it's title was because Trent was bound to be burned at both ends by decieving both Mesogog and the other Rangers.
  • Tommy makes a reference to his history of unwillingly being under the influence of evil, and with cars in Turbo by using his knowledge to trick Trent by asking him if the Black Dino ATV has a 12-stroke engine (engines can be either 2-stroke or 4-stroke).
  • This marks the first appearance of the Black & White Rangers' Dino ATVs.
  • Mesogog is revealed to be Anton Mercer in this episode.
  • Trent's morphing call is revealed to be "White Ranger, Dino Power".
  • This is the first episode since "White Thunder" where the Dino Rangers appear helmetless outside of the morphing sequence.
  • This episode marks the return of the Raptor Riders since the episode Wave Goodbye.

See Also[]

External Links[]

References[]

  1. Naks' Power Rangers-Episode Guide-Dino Thunder-Burning at Both Ends:

Footnotes[]


Power nav icon List of Power Rangers Dino Thunder episodes Icon-abaranger

1 & 2: Day of the Dino • 3: Wave Goodbye • 4: Legacy of Power • 5: Back in Black • 6: Diva in Distress • 7: Game On • 8: Golden Boy • 9: Beneath the Surface • 10: Ocean Alert • 11-13: White Thunder • 14: Truth and Consequences • 15: Leader of the Whack • 16: Burning at Both Ends • 17: The Missing Bone • 18: Bully for Ethan • 19: Lost & Found in Translation • 20: It's a Mad Mad Mackerel • 21: Copy That • 22: Triassic Triumph • 23: A Star Is Torn • 24: A Ranger Exclusive • 25: Tutenhawken's Curse • 26: Disappearing Act • 27: Fighting Spirit • 28: The Passion of Connor • 29: Isn't it Lava-ly • 30: Strange Relations • 31 & 32: Thunder Storm • 33: In Your Dreams • 34: Drawn into Danger • 35: House of Cards • 36: A Test of Trust • 37 & 38: Thunder Struck

ViewEdit
Advertisement