Re: Where was Ryan?
 

That would have been a good idea. If they were willing to film enough ground battles it would have been doable. Plus you could have had a lot of character scenes with Ryan un-morphed. It probably would have made more sense to tell his story over several episodes than just having him turn to the Rangers like he never spent time with the demons.

Re: Where was Ryan?
 

Ryan had PSD. We never saw his true inner turmoil on screen. The only thing keeping him going was his family and the mission to stop the demons. Since he did so much evil for them when he was with them. He was never really even punished, which had to make Ryan feel guilty. He was kept safe my Mitchell. The years after LR probably saw Ryan have to go through tons of therapy. But with his family by his side, he still had a good chance of recovery.

Re: Where was Ryan?
 

Mitchell had his own issues too. So they both needed each other.

Re: Where was Ryan?
 

The astral projection idea for Diabolicoleaving the tomb makes a ton of sense. I think Ryan most likely existed in Astral Form until the demons were freed at the beginning of Lightspeed.

Re: Where was Ryan?
 

What if Ryan isn't really Ryan. Diabolico tricked Mitchell into believing he had a son and gave him false memories. He did the same to Ryan to manipulate him into helping. This is why Ryan turned so fast and why he was so well adjusted.

Re: Where was Ryan?
 

Good topic. Didn't Diabolico's VA mention that he thought the demon loved Ryan as a pet. And thought he needed to be put down once he defied him? Not examining this issue is one of the biggest regrets I have with Lightspeed. Even thought its one of my favorite seasons.

Re: Where was Ryan?
 

If Diabolico really thought that way he didn't truly love Ryan. If Ryan was a cherished pet he would have tried to sway him back to his side to "save him". In the end the evil lord thought nothing of him and hated him in the end if anything.

Re: Where was Ryan?
 

I agree. I can't defend Ryan's actions with the demons. But Diabolico was definitely even more evil. And out for himself above all others.