The Killer Croc stuff started off exciting in the opening shot but fell flat as the ep went on. The origin story they gave him here was dumb imo. Anyway the scenes I mostly enjoyed were the Ryan & Jada scenes so intense. Javicia is great. I like Alice/Rachel but the focus on Alice going around in circles for 3 seasons straight is losing its entertainment value pronto for me! Batwing keeps looking cool tho.
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Genuinely incredible.
eapuhala21 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Now to start, I would like to make it clear: I WILL NOT be address the recent drama surrounding the show. The current cast and crew do not have anything to do with the decisions and actions of executives and as such should not pay the price for their atrocious behavior.
Now for the actual review: I genuinely believe this to be the best episode of Batwoman I have ever watched. From start to finish each storyline had me hooked and I enjoyed every minute. First let's start with the main attraction, killer croc. Crocs portrayal in this episode was nothing short of incredible, even as a second version and not the original Waylon Jones character, croc was the same giant, lumbering cannibal that we have grown to love. The opening scene shows that the writers aren't playing by having croc brutally slaughter two college students, an effective way of showing the brutality that we've come to expect from croc. Throughout the episode as well we see various victims including his own father, who he kills as he tries to (misguidedly) protect him from being sent to Arkham. Also croc looked way better than even the set photos, a perfect mix of CG and practical effects. Truly great work.
Next, let's discuss Alice who I believe truly shined this episode. We really see how much of a hypocrite Alice is as she preaches how much she wants to protect the little girl that croc has taken but when given the opportunity she instead leaves her to die under the guise of "teaching her that she can only rely on herself." I think this is actually perfect for the character, Alice isn't going to redeem herself in one episode, nor is she a good person. She is mentally shattered and wants nothing more than to get out of Gotham, and does not care who she hurts to do it. I think this is the perfect place to take the character, and would really hate it if they tried to redeem her this early in the season. If she does change, it needs to happen over time.
Next, let's talk about Ryan's struggle this episode coming to terms with her mother. First, the introduction of Jada Jett was really strong, with her back-and-forth with Ryan showing her effortless, self assured confidence. I think Ryan's arc of coming to terms that her mother, a mother that by all means seems incredible and powerful, didn't want her and in fact payed 2 million dollars to never know her was done in a really gripping way, and was tied well into the main story. Ryan confronting Jada at the end of the episode showed that growth.
Finally, Luke. Luke didn't too much this episode, but it confirmed that the problem that Luke has been having with the batwing suit isn't physical, but instead the failsafe reacting to Luke's mental trauma from being shot. I expected this but I still am excited to see where they take this plotline.
Overall, really loved this episode. To end this off, however, i would like to add that I hope the current cast of Batwoman is being treated better than ruby was. The revelations today were incredibly disgusting, and I hope those in charge are held accountable for their misdeeds. Good episode, but hold them accountable.
Now for the actual review: I genuinely believe this to be the best episode of Batwoman I have ever watched. From start to finish each storyline had me hooked and I enjoyed every minute. First let's start with the main attraction, killer croc. Crocs portrayal in this episode was nothing short of incredible, even as a second version and not the original Waylon Jones character, croc was the same giant, lumbering cannibal that we have grown to love. The opening scene shows that the writers aren't playing by having croc brutally slaughter two college students, an effective way of showing the brutality that we've come to expect from croc. Throughout the episode as well we see various victims including his own father, who he kills as he tries to (misguidedly) protect him from being sent to Arkham. Also croc looked way better than even the set photos, a perfect mix of CG and practical effects. Truly great work.
Next, let's discuss Alice who I believe truly shined this episode. We really see how much of a hypocrite Alice is as she preaches how much she wants to protect the little girl that croc has taken but when given the opportunity she instead leaves her to die under the guise of "teaching her that she can only rely on herself." I think this is actually perfect for the character, Alice isn't going to redeem herself in one episode, nor is she a good person. She is mentally shattered and wants nothing more than to get out of Gotham, and does not care who she hurts to do it. I think this is the perfect place to take the character, and would really hate it if they tried to redeem her this early in the season. If she does change, it needs to happen over time.
Next, let's talk about Ryan's struggle this episode coming to terms with her mother. First, the introduction of Jada Jett was really strong, with her back-and-forth with Ryan showing her effortless, self assured confidence. I think Ryan's arc of coming to terms that her mother, a mother that by all means seems incredible and powerful, didn't want her and in fact payed 2 million dollars to never know her was done in a really gripping way, and was tied well into the main story. Ryan confronting Jada at the end of the episode showed that growth.
Finally, Luke. Luke didn't too much this episode, but it confirmed that the problem that Luke has been having with the batwing suit isn't physical, but instead the failsafe reacting to Luke's mental trauma from being shot. I expected this but I still am excited to see where they take this plotline.
Overall, really loved this episode. To end this off, however, i would like to add that I hope the current cast of Batwoman is being treated better than ruby was. The revelations today were incredibly disgusting, and I hope those in charge are held accountable for their misdeeds. Good episode, but hold them accountable.
Underwhelming Episode
ossamaijazkiani21 October 2021
The opening scene reminded me of how slasher horror films start. Eventually the episode let me down. The wannabe Killer Croc is just plain boring , the drama between Ryan and Jada Jet , I have two opinions about this , either it will drag along boringly or try bringing something intensity not seen before but judging the history of Arrowverse, be it Oliver Queen and his love lives , his son William , the personal battles of Barry Allen or the drama that has been constant in Supergirl since Season 2 , I see this just being another routine boring drama. I am now totally irritated by Alice and her shenanigans of constantly breaking out and being turned back in. They should probably remove the character now that Jacob and Kate are also gone. The glitch that happens to Luke suit , reason given is just plain dumb.
Overall , I am let down by this episode . No matter how well people review it.
Overall , I am let down by this episode . No matter how well people review it.
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