Supergirl (TV Series) The Last Children of Krypton (2016) User Reviews

Beginning to Take Flight

[ThomasDrufke · 8/10 · 17 October 2016]

This to me was Supergirl at its finest. Having her fly around with Supes, beat up bad guys, and smile while doing it fits the tone that this show originally seemed it promised. I don't care about soap opera romances or an unusually quirky boss. This episode seemed to push aside those brutal aspects of the show for a much more entertaining action-adventure. I'm in.

With that said, this episode didn't really live up to the hype of having Metallo as the big bad. Metallo is someone who I remember giving the entire Justice League their troubles and having an intriguing backstory. This Metallo felt like the definition of a CW throwaway villain. That just can't happen, especially when this character could be set up for a full season arc. More care definitely needs to be taken when writing this cyborg.

Luckily, Metallo was my only major gripe with this episode. It's undeniably fun watching two Kryptonians portrayed as partners in crime, rather than Supes having the majority of the say over things. It's also nice to see that their relationship is far from contentious, and more in the vein of a brother-sister vibe. That's especially refreshing coming from the CW brand.

I won't pretend to ever be a fan of Cat Grant, but it does seem like the show gave her a heartfelt exit plan. I'm rather glad she's leaving (for now), but I can acknowledge that the writing for her in this episode is by far the best they've done in that department in the series' run. I also enjoyed the addition of the new boss, Snapper Carr. I worry the show may take him in a similar direction to Grant, but I get a completely different vibe from his and Kara's dynamic. Plus, I was glad someone called her out on her lack of experience.

Lastly, I thought the show handled the conflict quite well between Kara and her sister, and then Superman with Hank. It was very CW- ish to have their conflicts resolved in the field with each one helping the other and 'saving the day', but I felt it was earned this time. And that was one bada** fight sequence, even if Metallo was a pretty weak villain.

+Double team up's

+Superman/Supergirl partnership

+New boss, no Cat

-Metallo was pretty awful

8.0/10

Supergirl - S02E02 The Last Children of Krypton

[j_forbesy · 9/10 · 18 October 2016]

After the strong season premiere last week, Supergirl has really hit the ground running. Last week's episode was an episode of Supergirl that really showed off what it can do as a show and I think much of that was to do with the change of tone brought with the move to the CW, and of course Superman. Moving into this episode, I think this is up there as one of my favourite episodes of Supergirl.

Last week really set the plot in motion for what we are expecting for this season ahead and I thought that this episode really further that and continued to set up the season for the long game. In this episode we got a proper introduction to the evil organisation that I assume we will be facing up against for most of the season. I have very limited knowledge of what Cadmus is except that it's comic origin is from Project Cadmus, a genetic engineering project.

Cadmus created the villain/villains of the week, Metallo and Metallo 2. I thought they served their purpose really well in displaying what Cadmus can do as well as giving us a timely reminded to what Kryptonite can do to both Supergirl and Superman. Again, my comic knowledge on the character is limited but from what I've found, this character in himself could have been utilised more than just a throw away villain. In a way, that is my personal advantage of knowing much about each individual villain. Obviously there are hundreds of individual villains who at some point in the extended history of comics, played a major villain to a hero, but this can simply not be done in this TV format. This is something I do like about the villain of the week format the CW Superhero shows use in the opening half of the season. Through this we get to see a large gallery of comic book villains that we wouldn't get a chance to see if we had to dedicate large portions of time in utilising each villain.

I thought the chemistry between Supergirl and Superman was outstanding this episode. My favourite episode of Supergirl is when the Flash crossed over and it was because seeing the chemistry between these two heroes was just executed so well. This was the case again this episode. Last episode we got more of an introduction to this version of Superman but this episode really explored the connection that Kara and Clark have as the survivors of Krypton.

A story arc I really loved this episode was the conflict between Superman and Martian Manhunter. It was introduced last episode that there was a disagreement between the two over the storage of Kryptonite within the facilities. I thought they found a resolution to the conflict perfectly during this episode. While most of it was because we got to see the effects of Kryptonite in the wrong hands, I think a large part of it was the conversation that was had in the Fortress of Solitude. I think in this conversation, we were able to see Martian Manhunter's point of view as to why he wants it as protection. I loved his origin in season and anytime he makes reference to it really draws me in.

The departure of Cat Grant was something I didn't see coming. I tried to stay out of the new loop for Supergirl purely because I am so far into the loop for Flash and Arrow and I wanted to have a show where things came as a surprise. With that, I assumed that Calista Flockhart would remain a season regular. On the departure itself, I feel that she is a big loss for the series. I thought she really stole her scenes and after most episodes it was either her performance or a line of dialogue that sticks with you. For me, she plays that Diggle/Joe role where you know she's is going to be the one that puts our protagonist back on track and I think in a show like Supergirl, this role is needed.

Overall, a really fantastic episode of Supergirl. I think the move to the CW has done it a world of good and the use of Superman in the opening episodes has really set this season off to a good start.

9/10

More than enough superheroes slugging it out

[RavenGlamDVDCollector · 8/10 · 9 March 2019]

I avoid season spoilers like the plague, and don't check up ahead. But it seems Calista Flockhart, as Cat Grant, is being written out of the show, at least for the time being, and I have noticed that other reviewers here dislike her character. I think she is great. In fact, besides Goddess Melissa, the two most valuable players are (1) Chyler Leigh (who'd make a stupendously great Batgirl) and (2) yes, the dragon lady herself. If I'd be pointing a disapproving finger it would be at one Jeremy, who I kinda didn't like from Day One, and then happened to see in SMASH, which had me detesting him. The boy can't act. The boy isn't likable. Never mind what some ladeez might be saying.

More than enough action in this one. There is even a car thrown at the viewer. Gotta admit that I kinda jumped. Gee, I got a big screen, people...

Not a boring moment. You might need to take a breather from all the action.

As for Melissa Benoist, she is truly worthy of being called a Goddess.

I love this episode!!!!!!!

[samconlan94 · 10/10 · 28 April 2020]

Another one is better than BvS. Tyler Heochlin is the best Superman of all time

What is going on with Mon-El?

[nettie-alford · 4/10 · 15 July 2017]

I have no idea why they would introduce this character and name him Mon- El. It makes literally no sense for him to have a House of El name unless he's related to Kara or Kal. In DC canon, the character Mon-El is named by Superman, but his real name is Lar Gand. This is really confusing and if they make him a love interest for Supergirl then it's even worse.

So true MELISSA BENOIST is a GODESS

[vincentcushnahan14 · 1/10 · 22 August 2019]

MELISSA BENOIST IS A GODESS WITHOUT HER THE SHOW WOULD NOT BE THE SAME