Supergirl Review: Season 1 Episode 14 "Truth, Justice, and the American Way"

Supergirl Season 1 Episode 14

“Truth, Justice, and the American Way”

Synopsis:

Kara battles the Master Jailer while dealing with a second assistant at CatCo and disagreeing with James over the DEO’s methods.

Review:

While grieving with over her Aunt’s death, Kara is having issue with Hank and her belief of his involvement with Astra’s death. The stress isn’t just with the DEO but at CatCo where Cat has hired a second assistant Siobhan Smythe. 

Also during this episode, Kara and the DEO are dealing with another Alien, one that is tracking down former prisoners of Fort Roz and Killing them. Before being captured by the Master Jailer, Kara was in a disagreement with Jimmy over the unlawful imprisonment of Maxwell Lord. Kara and another prisoner are finally rescued by Alex, but before the end of the episode Kara tells Hank that she doesn’t know when she can work with him again.

Final Thoughts:

First lets get some of the fun little teases that the show seemed to deliver, whether they were actual easter eggs or just mis-directs remains to be seen but here are the two that I saw from tonights episode. During a conversation between Alex and Hank they make mention of a Interstellar Bounty Hunter being in town…..Could this be a reference to Lobo? Lets hope so. The second was even more subtle, but when Kara show up for the first showdown with the Master Jailer she mentions that she thought Masks were big in that other City. Could this be a confirmation of the shared universe between Supergirl, Flash and Arrow? 

Ok now my thoughts on the show itself, this was the first episode all season that I enjoyed Jimmy Olsen. Its funny but it only took a moody Kara to cause my enjoyment level of this character to increase from a zero to maybe a 3. The episode itself focus more on drama and character development than the action itself. I think we are finally seeing some of the budget restraints of a television finally taking its toll on a Cgi heavy show. 

Even with some of the choppy editing and lack of actual action, and some strange fight scenes I give this episode Two Thumbs Up. Let us know what your thoughts of the episode were and leave your comments below.

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Supergirl Review: Season 1 Episode 7 "Human For A Day"

Supergirl Season 1 Episode 7
“Human For A Day”

Synopsis:
Kara and her friends must rely on their inner strength and courage when an earthquake strikes National City. Also, Alex’s mistrust of Hank reaches a breaking point when the earthquake traps them in the DEO with Jemm (Charles Halford), a powerful alien escapee.

Review:
Episode 7 picks up with Kara still without her powers as she spent them performing a Solar Flair as Jimmy States. The city experience a disaster and must get by without Supergirl. Kara must live through the day seeing many people being affected and dying without any powers to help. In many ways this episode is about Kara learning the true meaning of being a hero.

Meanwhile Alex is trapped in the DEO facility with Hank Henshaw while Jemm the powerful escapee with mind control powers is free and trying to escape the facility which is in lockdown. Alex doesn’t trust Hank at all and while he is trying to keep her safe she believes he is not to be trusted. The issue hits the boiling point when Alex finds Henshaw while he trying to find the Jemm. She cuffs him and leaves him behind to go after the escapee, we see Henshaw breakouts of the cuffs to save Alex. Henshaw finally reveals who he really is, after being pushed to explain about her father and how he was the only survivor. Hank tells Alex he truly is an Alien who her father saved from the real Henshaw and his Name is J’Onn J’Onzz.

Final Thoughts:
What a reveal, this might be the best surprise of any Comicbook show on television. Nice twist and I am not even mad that they took away Cyborg Superman, we finally get a live action Martian Manhunter how great is that! This truly opens the show up for so much more. Supergirl may have started slow but they have really ramped up and are putting out so much more. For any of the haters that might be disappointed in how they introduced J’onn J’onzz just remember we have do multi-verse thanks to The Flash. 

Outside the big reveal, the best part of the show still involves Cat Grant, I am surprise each week how much i like the interaction between her and Supergirl/Kara Danvers. She is slowly becoming the scene stealer of the show. 

I give this episode Two Thumbs Up, I must say the show is now officially far greater than it started out as. It doesn’t hurt that they have limited the annoyance of James Olsen in the last few episode.

Let us know what your thoughts of Martian Manhunter are, Leave your comments below.

Supergirl Review: Season 1 Episode 3 "Fight of Flight"

Supergirl Season 1 Episode 3
“Fight or Flight”

Synopsis:
Supergirl’s powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman’s formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero. Also, Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl.

Review:
So Episode 3 starts where 2 left off with the supergirl’s interview with Cat Grant. The interview reveals that Supergirl is cousins with Superman….Now everyone knows. We also learn that unlike The Flash and Arrow, a mask isn’t needed to hide your identity, only glasses.

In this episode we are introduce to Supergirls new hide out and we also know that James (Don’t Call him Jimmy) Olsen is horrible at keeping secrets and let it slip that Clark Kent is Superman…… (No Secret Identity is safe right Greg Berlanti). It also seems Jimmy is no Cisco, as he sucks at giving out nicknames according to Kara.

This episodes villain is Reactron a human with an outfit that allows him powers similar to that of Supergirl. He is also a villain that Superman was unable to beat. The first interaction with Supergirl ends with Kara needing to be saved by her cousin. After her fight with James for calling Superman, Supergirl finally defeats Reactron something that Superman never did. This allows Supergirl to finally feel like she is her own hero.

Final Thoughts, each episode in the early part of this season seems to be focus on developing the character of Supergirl and Kara and less about a season long story line. This may change, however with the show being on CBS I am unsure how much this approach will change. I am also wondering how much the show its self is trying to distance themselves from Superman. The name dropping in each episode seems to increase, every scene in tonights show seemed to use his name and we also got another blurred siting from the Man of Steel. I did like the interaction between Kara and Clark at the end of the episode, it was a nice touch and somewhat needed, and for some reason reminded me of the Dean Cain Superman. The show also has enhance the love triangle between Jimmy, Wynn, and Kara. I guess every show needs this but I am not so sure how much i need another stupid nickname to go along with olicity and Snowbarry. if that wasn’t enough, it seems we need another addition to the already crowded cast of character and were introduce at the end of the episode to Lois Lanes baby sister and previous love interest of Jimmy, Lucy Lane….. I have been saying all along “why haven’t we tied Lois Lane into the show” now we finally have it.

So what at first seems like an impossible chance now has increase to a probability that at some point this season or the next we will finally be introduce to at the very least Clark Kent and/or Lois Lane. If they do introduce Clark Kent my pick of actors is Matt Bomer, and yes that has everything to do with my love of White Collar.

Every episode i hope for more, but I am always left wanting. Im definitely not saying this is a bad show. I enjoy it and its much better than Agents of Shield and a step ahead of Gotham. But it can be much more than it has been, I am also not enjoying that Kara keeps coming off as whinny and jealous. Lastly can we try to avoid any more Cyndi Lauper Songs….Thanks

I give this Episode One Thumbs Up. What was your opinion of Episode 3? Leave your comments below.

Supergirl Review: Season 1 Episode 2 "Stronger Together"

Supergirl Season 1 Episode 2
“Stronger Together”

Synopsis:
When Kara’s attempts to help National City don’t go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she – and the city’s media – has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz. Also, Cat pressures James to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl.

Review:Episode two of Supergirl made a lot of improvements over the first episode, there was also a lot more name dropping in the second episode making reference to the Daily Planet, Perry White and both Lois Lane and Clark Kent. Nice little drops to continue to tie both worlds together. There also is the interaction with Cat Grant, which has been one of the stronger points of the early season episodes. They seems to be assisting with the development of Kara’s Supergirl persona as seen with the advice to slow down and learn. We are also treated to the a nice little training montage (who doesn’t like a training Montage?) Which was in response to the struggles that Kara is going through by learning to be a hero. James Olsen and Winn are finally introduced and now both are trying to help Kara. (Did anyone else get a Felicity vibe during the conversation with James?)

Through out the second episode we continue to see DEO try and train Kara by using her sister Alex to bring the two together. They also were tracking the villain of the episode Hellgrammite. In my opinion this is the most difficult part of the show to watch, it seems like the DEO will be the driving force behind most of the weekly villains, using the special forces team to fill in any gaps in the plot while the rest of the show is used to be build the relationships and Kara’s character. In many ways correcting many of the rush storylines which were developed during the pilot. With this being said, I definitely find myself intrigued with what they can bring later down the road.

At the end of Episode 2, Kara finally is reintroduced to her Aunt General Astra who she thought had died on Krypton. Obviously learning that she also was trapped in the Phantom Zone while in-prisoned in Fort Rozz. Astra goal is to save earth the same way she tried to save krypton. The ending of the episode see Astra learn about Kryptonite, how will this impact the remaining of the season? I am definitely intrigued as so far it doesn’t seem to have the same effects we have seen in the movies. Finally Hank Henshaw has powers? Man you have to love the teasers.

After watching episode 2 of Supergirl I find myself trying to figure out if I am at all being influences by not only the two CW shows but also the Superman movies. Its definitely not hard to compare, however i am happy with how the creators of the show continue to enforce the idea that Supergirl isn’t her cousin Superman. There is a lot of areas that I would improve or have done differently, but with that being said I am really enjoying the show. Agents of Shield and Gotham could both take lessons from Supergirl on how to create a show which may have areas of improvement but still is enjoyable to watch.

I give Episode 2 a one thumbs up. Let us know what you thought of the show and leave a comment below.