Armorsaurs Team Breaks Down Series Origins, Creating a Modern Kids Show, and Power Rangers Comparisons (Exclusive)

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The new Disney+ series Armorsaurs launched this week, quickly gaining a following with its blend of dinosaur action and superhero adventures. While the show features impressive armored dinosaurs and superpowers, its core strength lies in its relatable characters and their journeys. Recently, ComicBook spoke with producer Kevin Yi and cast members Jailen Bates, Avianna Mynhier, and Sade Louise about the show’s beginnings, their approach to creating a contemporary kids’ series, and how it draws inspiration from classic 80s and 90s adventure shows like Power Rangers.

Armorsaurs clearly draws inspiration from classic shows like Dino Riders and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and creator Yi confirmed it’s a deliberate tribute while also offering something fresh. Yi explained that, having grown up watching those 80s and 90s series, Armorsaurs is a nostalgic throwback. He hinted that careful viewers will notice clear parallels and references to those beloved programs throughout the season.

Power Rangers Is An Inspiration, But Armorsaurs Brings Fresh Energy to the Genre

Yi believes a key strength of the show is its return to authenticity. He feels the genuine way the teen characters interact and the thoughtfully developed world are especially important and needed by audiences today.

Yi believes many things today are overly negative, and children are especially vulnerable to that negativity because the world can be frightening. They wanted to create something uplifting and simple, appealing to a wide age range – from young children to adults who enjoyed similar shows growing up. Yi feels fortunate to be working on a project that allows them to bring the positive values of their childhood into a modern context, and they find that very exciting.

The Heart of Armorsaurs Is In Its Inspiring and Relatable Human Heroes

A standout quality of Armorsaurs is its relatable and genuinely human characters. Unlike some kids’ shows, Armorsaurs respects its young audience by tackling surprisingly mature themes like anxiety, feeling misunderstood, and overcoming fears. When handled well, these topics can spark important conversations between children and their parents. The show balances fun, action-packed moments with a focus on its human heroes – a characteristic the actors themselves are enthusiastic about.

I wanted to start by saying thank you. It really means a lot that you understand what we’re trying to do with the show and are paying such close attention. Hearing you have a daughter who might enjoy it is wonderful. When creating Paloma, we wanted to avoid the typical one-dimensional characters often seen in children’s programming. As you pointed out, Matthew, everyone is complex, and kids are perceptive enough to recognize that.

Mynhier explained she was looking for a children’s show that respected kids’ intelligence, and she was thrilled to hear the show’s creators felt the same way. Her character starts as a fashionable and witty personality, but the other characters help reveal her intelligence – she’s shown reading technical manuals and even stealing a spaceship! This continues in the second season, as her character explores different sides of herself and isn’t limited to just being a sassy fashion icon. Mynhier hopes the show helps children understand and appreciate all aspects of who they are through the various characters.

Yes, and like Aviana, you’re highlighting what we really want viewers to focus on with the show. Liam is a character unlike any I’ve played before, and he’s very different in many ways. It was a unique challenge to both create a believable world with dinosaurs and to find the genuine emotions, depth, and protective nature within Liam himself,” Bates explained.

I was surprised by how relatable Liam turned out to be. As an actor, it’s easy to form a first impression based on a character’s description, and I initially saw him as very logical and stoic. But reading the scripts and watching his development throughout the season revealed a lot of tenderness and sensitivity, which was fantastic and ultimately what attracted me to the project, Bates explained.

It’s awesome to hear you picked up on all those details! We really tried to weave those themes into the show because kids are so perceptive – they learn so much from what they watch. For me, the biggest win is definitely seeing more female superheroes. I honestly think it’s crucial for both girls and boys to grow up with those role models. As a woman, I know there are so many different ways to be strong, and we really explored that with characters like Prisca and Paloma. Prisca, in particular, is so driven by her emotions and her deep love for her team, but especially for her sister. She’d do absolutely anything for her, and I think that really shines through the whole season. We’re even going to see even more of that dedication in season two!

Armorsaurs Started Life As a Different Series

The show ‘Armorsaurs’ actually began as a Korean series called ‘Armored Saurus’. This new version is a fresh take on the original. The creator, Dale Kang, came up with the idea while wondering what boys – and his own kids – would enjoy most. He landed on a combination of dinosaurs, robots, and cars, and that’s how the show began. When creating ‘Armorsaurs’, the team took the strongest elements from the original Korean show and focused on making it enjoyable and easy for families and children to watch.

Yi explained that the creators prioritized the emotional connection between the characters and their dinosaurs. While the show is visually stunning, they believe strong, relatable stories and characters are essential to keep viewers engaged. They didn’t want to rely solely on impressive visuals; they aimed to create meaningful narratives with ‘Armorsaurs’ that resonate with the audience.

Armorsaurs is now streaming on Disney+.

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2026-02-20 08:11