And just like that, the Arrowverse has returned. This year, it went by incredibly fast, and maybe that's because it's the first year in which I only found myself missing Arrow on a week to week basis. Supergirl has always been hit and miss for me. The show's tone strives for a younger audience, and mostly skews female. Which is perfectly fine. And with that said, I actually quite enjoyed this week's episode. A strong emotional weight was felt while also keeping the show on the lighter side so it never feels like a burden to go through. If this season stays on this pace, we could be in for the best season yet. (which isn't necessarily saying a lot).
Is it just me or is Melissa Benoist hair getting more and more blonde each season? Perhaps that's a coincidence or maybe it's a conscious choice by the producers to steer closer to the comic book character. Either way, it's just a small observation. Kara seems more mature in a way. She definitely had her moments, but I'm enjoying a Kara that has seen things and understands the world a little more. Even if that means having to go through a couple emotional pep talks along the way. I'd rather have that than her be completely oblivious.
Actually, one of the pep talks, with Alex, was very well written, and clearly acted by two actresses who are comfortable with each other. When Alex pleads with Kara to not give up on her secret idenitity as Kara Danvers, I actually felt some emotion. Similarly, I felt the weight of the moment when Alex asked Hank to walk her down the aisle. Both of these scenes are evidence of a show that has found its footing in terms of writing the interplay between characters. This wouldn't have been the case a few years ago.
This episode mostly dealt with the group dealing with Bloodsport and this season's human big bad (or one of them), Morgan Edge. I wasn't particularly fond of the Edge character, or at least how he was portrayed in this episode, but him, Lena, and Kara could be an interesting trio going forward. The other new character, Reign, seemed to be the more intriguing newcomer, since out of nowhere, she had super strength and was in one of Kara's dreams? Honestly not sure how that will be explained, but I'm invested as of now.
7.3/10
Is it just me or is Melissa Benoist hair getting more and more blonde each season? Perhaps that's a coincidence or maybe it's a conscious choice by the producers to steer closer to the comic book character. Either way, it's just a small observation. Kara seems more mature in a way. She definitely had her moments, but I'm enjoying a Kara that has seen things and understands the world a little more. Even if that means having to go through a couple emotional pep talks along the way. I'd rather have that than her be completely oblivious.
Actually, one of the pep talks, with Alex, was very well written, and clearly acted by two actresses who are comfortable with each other. When Alex pleads with Kara to not give up on her secret idenitity as Kara Danvers, I actually felt some emotion. Similarly, I felt the weight of the moment when Alex asked Hank to walk her down the aisle. Both of these scenes are evidence of a show that has found its footing in terms of writing the interplay between characters. This wouldn't have been the case a few years ago.
This episode mostly dealt with the group dealing with Bloodsport and this season's human big bad (or one of them), Morgan Edge. I wasn't particularly fond of the Edge character, or at least how he was portrayed in this episode, but him, Lena, and Kara could be an interesting trio going forward. The other new character, Reign, seemed to be the more intriguing newcomer, since out of nowhere, she had super strength and was in one of Kara's dreams? Honestly not sure how that will be explained, but I'm invested as of now.
7.3/10