Loved this episode. Relationships between characters were explored so so we'll. And the action wasn't so bad either.
4 Reviews
Emotionally deep
itsjairusjames8 February 2020
Why are so many fanboys (and girls) racist?
pinkfreudbluemahler24 May 2018
This is a solid episode that gives Olsen a strong hour. His Guardian is much in the spirt of when Jack Kirby took over the Superman's Pal series, albeit updated.
Yet, from a couple of posted reviews, this is what we gleam from racist fanboys: Let's play ostrich with our heads in the sand and pretend racism has never existed and is completely a thing of the past. It can't even be breathed. If it is, then it's slapped with the old yawn-inducing pretentious standby label of "liberal propaganda." Despite the fact that social issues have been part of comics since the 1940s.
Too, said reviewers are too obtuse to grasp that their spews go the distance in proving racism is alive and well, especially among fanboys.
The commentary, by Olsen, is brief, subtle and referring to a childhood trauma, but oh my God, he mentioned it and so the fanboys have their superhero jockey shorts in a wad.
In plot and themes, Supergirl is growing up (unlike some of the crybaby fans who want Leave it to Beaver girl) and the third season easily surpasses the previous two. There's a reason it's CW's second highest series (only behind Flash).
Reign is proving to be one of Supergirl's better antagonists (Livewire was probably her best). Supergirl is different from Superman in that she has a colorful rogue's gallery (Superman, unlike Flash, Batman, and Spiderman, never really had a strong stable of villains).
Hopefully, writer's won't do another "bad guys sees the light and converts" finale for Reign.
The continuing saga of MM's father is also compelling and touching.
Yet, from a couple of posted reviews, this is what we gleam from racist fanboys: Let's play ostrich with our heads in the sand and pretend racism has never existed and is completely a thing of the past. It can't even be breathed. If it is, then it's slapped with the old yawn-inducing pretentious standby label of "liberal propaganda." Despite the fact that social issues have been part of comics since the 1940s.
Too, said reviewers are too obtuse to grasp that their spews go the distance in proving racism is alive and well, especially among fanboys.
The commentary, by Olsen, is brief, subtle and referring to a childhood trauma, but oh my God, he mentioned it and so the fanboys have their superhero jockey shorts in a wad.
In plot and themes, Supergirl is growing up (unlike some of the crybaby fans who want Leave it to Beaver girl) and the third season easily surpasses the previous two. There's a reason it's CW's second highest series (only behind Flash).
Reign is proving to be one of Supergirl's better antagonists (Livewire was probably her best). Supergirl is different from Superman in that she has a colorful rogue's gallery (Superman, unlike Flash, Batman, and Spiderman, never really had a strong stable of villains).
Hopefully, writer's won't do another "bad guys sees the light and converts" finale for Reign.
The continuing saga of MM's father is also compelling and touching.
supergirl is for all
neighborlee_fromPalmer22 May 2018
I love this show, it has it all and lots of action, some violence for those who crave it and all around decent family flow and turbulent friehdships.
Welcome to your life, in front of you w/supergirl, with an extra kick of super strength and lots of other heroes.
Its sad when people have to add politics into the discussion and on top of that insult the average viewer with said rant.
What people don't realize is Hollywood has the RIGHT to script what they think sells, applies to millions of peoples views ,and if all is done right they make more.
Its not just lib'tards' as someone here mentioned, what about " republitards "?
I used that word, ONLY to make a point..pointing fingers, using profanity , filthy wording doesn't cut it anymore,,our word is, ever changing progressive and it seems some people aren't ready.
Thats just too bad , bc the rest of us really like the show, the great acting, the incredible acting and oh my, if it dares to showcase scripts where , a few outcasts() of society are given a voice at the expense of old fashioned thinking, far to often, then not doing a show of this topic, would be foolish and anti-social.
Everyone, most of us, love the superman philosophy of do no wrong, help those in need and do what we can to make the world better.
Those who can't stand those ideals, may be in the wrong place , but this viewer loves the show, and hopes those who take so easily to ugly little words like its falling rain dropping in a bucket are prob. having a worst day for it.
As supergirl, we all adapt with what is in front of us, and weakly we see epsidoes that reflect that inner struggle we all meet so life doesn't get the better of us.
Its nice seeing a show, Supergirl here, where the protagonist does the best she can to help even characters that would do her and the world we all live in, terrible things.
Often as the script goes, Supergirl and the heroes around her, are able to put aside outdated prejudices and care for others even if the thought of a 'liberal' saving them is tantamount to heresy.
Supergirl , and her fantastic pals deal with issues similarly, everyweek, and it would do us all well to do our best to mimic those behaviors.
ITs easy to be someones friend, but when experiences we have with others are not in parallel it easier to give up; Supergirl wouldn't, never would I.
I hope those angry souls give it another thought, as the liberal in me they perceive today, is the conservative someone else may view of them tomorrow with no less rancor .
Can't we all just get along- Supergirl is a fantasy character, but the writers do a great job of taking what her character brings to the show and , showing us all its not all that hard to be the better people, we can.
Welcome to your life, in front of you w/supergirl, with an extra kick of super strength and lots of other heroes.
Its sad when people have to add politics into the discussion and on top of that insult the average viewer with said rant.
What people don't realize is Hollywood has the RIGHT to script what they think sells, applies to millions of peoples views ,and if all is done right they make more.
Its not just lib'tards' as someone here mentioned, what about " republitards "?
I used that word, ONLY to make a point..pointing fingers, using profanity , filthy wording doesn't cut it anymore,,our word is, ever changing progressive and it seems some people aren't ready.
Thats just too bad , bc the rest of us really like the show, the great acting, the incredible acting and oh my, if it dares to showcase scripts where , a few outcasts() of society are given a voice at the expense of old fashioned thinking, far to often, then not doing a show of this topic, would be foolish and anti-social.
Everyone, most of us, love the superman philosophy of do no wrong, help those in need and do what we can to make the world better.
Those who can't stand those ideals, may be in the wrong place , but this viewer loves the show, and hopes those who take so easily to ugly little words like its falling rain dropping in a bucket are prob. having a worst day for it.
As supergirl, we all adapt with what is in front of us, and weakly we see epsidoes that reflect that inner struggle we all meet so life doesn't get the better of us.
Its nice seeing a show, Supergirl here, where the protagonist does the best she can to help even characters that would do her and the world we all live in, terrible things.
Often as the script goes, Supergirl and the heroes around her, are able to put aside outdated prejudices and care for others even if the thought of a 'liberal' saving them is tantamount to heresy.
Supergirl , and her fantastic pals deal with issues similarly, everyweek, and it would do us all well to do our best to mimic those behaviors.
ITs easy to be someones friend, but when experiences we have with others are not in parallel it easier to give up; Supergirl wouldn't, never would I.
I hope those angry souls give it another thought, as the liberal in me they perceive today, is the conservative someone else may view of them tomorrow with no less rancor .
Can't we all just get along- Supergirl is a fantasy character, but the writers do a great job of taking what her character brings to the show and , showing us all its not all that hard to be the better people, we can.
Relevant
ballouvince10 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Olson speaks of a relevant issue in this episode. To find out that their vigilante is black would have cops up in arms. Lena and Kara grow wiser. A cult leader is aware if the social issue and wants to use it against Olsen. But it is clear, by the end of the episode, it's not what she wants and she is sorrowful.
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