Stargirl (2020–2022) User Reviews

Started strong but ...

[genbucadd · 6/10 · 16 October 2021]

I didn't hold out much hope for Stargirl, mainly because it's a DCEU series, but season 1 surprised me. I really enjoyed watching the main characters get into their stride and the villains, while being a little corny weren't too corny. But then season 2 came along and the moment I saw it was subtitled 'Summer Camp' I knew it was going to go downhill. And boy, has it gone downhill. It feels like the story could have wrapped up in four episodes but has been spread out to breaking point. Like The Hobbit trilogy. Which is a pity because the baddie, Eclipso, had the potential to be a really good villain and brought some dark moments.

I'm going to stick with it but I'm not holding out much hope.

Surprisingly good!

[muamba_eats_toast · 8/10 · 30 September 2020]

I had low expectations for this knowing it was teen based and thought it might be to childish but the cast was perfect! The action was decent just the right amount of cheesy humour and a pretty good storyline to boot! The DC Universe has itself another TV gem looking forward to season two!

Season 1 had promise season 2, I give up.

[crowzer0 · 6/10 · 7 October 2021]

Season 1 overall was fantastic and fresh with most episodes averaging a rating of 8 in my opinion better than all the other CW shows I had watched in the past, season 2 is just different and feels like a completely different and childish show, reminds me more of 90s power rangers than a young adult superhero series. I'm writing this after season 2 episode 9, and the last 4 episodes have been painfully bad.

What Batwoman should have been.

[cs_nighthawk · 8/10 · 20 May 2020]

And no, I don't mean uplifting and comical. I mean solid, well-crafted, narrative and visually pleasing. This episode has a cinematography that could very well be featured in a movie. Still too early to tell anything about the plot, but I can already see which characters are going to be relevant based solely on the way they're framed when they show up. That's the director stating "Hey! Pay attention! This guy is about to do something!" Hard to tell if they used a double for the acrobatics, but if they didn't and that's actually the actress, then she an extra mark for that. The only "but" I give it, is that they essentially rebooted the JSA we've seen in Legends, Arrow and Flash, which opens the possibility of introducing a new Arrow, a new Flash, and new *everyone else*s, which is not something you do when you have another version of the same character already developed. A JSA show set in the 1960's would have been ten times better, without the plot devices of modern shows.

A great start for a pilot!

[nyxstrix · 7/10 · 19 May 2020]

This show is way way wayyyyyy better than the other superhero shows on the cw! The reason why is because the cw did not create it, dc universe did. The cw is just airing it on their channel and app so it gets more views! I like how this show revolves around a teenager and not adults like all the other superhero shows do! It makes it way more interesting by her having to go to school and dealing with teenage problems! The fight scenes and cinematography are just amazing!!!!! The only superhero show that even comes close to this is arrow and maybe black lightning! Hopefully this show doesn't just go episode to episode just stopping crime like all other superhero shows which make them boring but actually shows the characters lives and problems and them dealing with that type of stuff and not just stopping crime! From what I can tell it is not going to be like the other shows!!

All Killer, No Filler!

[jester-40564 · 8/10 · 19 May 2020]

Just watched the pilot and have to say that I loved it! I wont go into much detail on the actual plot. Its an origin story and sets up Courtney becoming Stargirl as well as moving into a new town and school.

I will say that we start off with an action packed Justice Society America (JSA) fight with the Injustice Society set 10 years in the past. They show us the 4 members who will eventually get 'new' replacements in future episodes as well as the sidekick of Starman - Stripesy (and Courtney's stepdad).

The dialogue throughout is great. It feels natural and is also very funny at times (Joel McHale was very good!), you wont be able to stop yourself smiling as you watch it.

Also, great special effects, from the opening (and closing) fights, to Courtney's training montage with the Cosmic Staff.

As well as the 4 main family leads, we get introduced to a lot of potential friends and rivals at school. We get the mean popular girl and her '2nd' in command - both were very funny. Then we get the over the top mean jocks (hey, you need the small time school villains to counter the actual supervillains - so I gave it a pass) - and then we get a hilarious bit at the 'singles' table. Beth was great here, as was Yolanda's subtle glare at being called one of the losers.

Also, it has to be said, this feels like it was made pre 2015 (in a very good way!) - which means there is no heavy handed identity politics, social justice or man hating, its just a fun story that's well acted and highly entertaining.

If you thought about giving it a miss because you are over the DC CW, this doesn't feel like one of those shows at all. Its its own thing.

I highly recommend it

** Now I just need my fav JSA'er Sanderson Hawkins (Sand) to make an appearance ;)

First season was better than the second

[loevw · 6/10 · 25 May 2022]

Being a sucker for superhero movies or shows, of course I watched this. It started a bit slow but I enjoyed the characters and the suspense in the first season. The action was alright. Season one also ended well. The second season took a turn towards paranormal drama, and I still don't quite get the point. There was one brief superhero fight that was pretty cool, but not much besides that. Slow, not upbeat, and it ended in a cliffhanger. I rated this series based on the second season because it was the last one I saw, but hopefully I will make it higher again if it gets better in season three.

Pitch-perfect bit of casting is Brec Bassinger as Stargirl

[robfollower · 8/10 · 22 May 2020]

I don't think we've ever seen a series like this before. DC's Stargirl is pure, contagious joy, as Courtney gets acquainted with her inanimate-yet-animated staff and all the tricks she can do with it.

Whilst Courtney (Bassinger) is the main focus of the series, she has an excellent co-anchor in Pat (Wilson). There is an arc to their relationship as she learns to accept him as her step-father and comes to grips with his secret life as Stripsey. Bassinger and Wilson have the beginnings of some great chemistry.

From a production standpoint, DC's Stargirl has some truly cinematic imagery which is accented by an impressive level of visual effects. Those concerned about the integration of the S.T.R.I.P.E. robot need not worry, this the production team are using their budget wisely.

Fun, engaging and laced with a gleeful sense of adventure, DC's Stargirl is definitely a show you're going to want to watch.

Ditch the diversity for a better show.

[chadurban · 6/10 · 6 November 2021]

Cut down on the teen drama and stop introducing every new hero as a female ethnic teen and you'll have a way better show. Let's see some adult heros already.

Stargirl or Annoying girl?

[virnamsg · 5/10 · 30 July 2022]

I really liked it at the beginning but after a few episodes I find the main character, Courtney/Stargirl, sooo annoying and selfish. She thinks she knows it all. The show is not bad, it gets interesting. I don't like that Pat is portrayed by the writers as a man with no character, not able to stand for himself. No chemestry with the wife (Stargirl's mom). I am on episode 10 of the 1rst. Season so not sure if it gets better. Right looks like a bunch of kids playing superheroes. We'll see.

Pilot with the quality of a good superhero movie.

[EstebanMendez- · 9/10 · 20 May 2020]

Just by watching the first 5 minutes it's clear that the budget of this series or at least the pilot was big.

The magnitude of the effects are clear to be top tier compared to other DC Comics such as Batwoman or Supergirl, it feels like a version of Snyder's Watchmen's made into a TV show and I really hope it stays like this.

If they give in to CW quality of VFX then it's just going to be one more of the bunch, I really hope it stays like the pilot.

Not sure if is the best in tv 🤔

[freitabatista · 7/10 · 26 August 2020]

The tv show is lost between a plot for adults with children's characters and sometimes more boring despite that still a good fun 🙁

Season 2 not like Season 1

[andrewskidmore4 · 5/10 · 8 November 2021]

Season 1 was something new. It was something that I thought would be the beginning of a new superhero franchise.

It was fun and the actors were fun and its was as corny as you'd expect it to be. And it didn't apologise for its corniness because it actually added flavour.

Season 2 however, needs to apologise. Its so obvious that the writer's room or whatever had a few people scared of backlash. Making a show with fear in mind makes it so safe its boring.

It feels like a teenage Disney sitcom that's trying to be edgy. But they're scared of getting even remotely close to the edge.

I feel embarrassed while I'm watching it. Like only a fool would fall for this show Maybe the target audience are pre-teens? That could explain it.

But in my opinion, there was nothing wrong with Season 1. Pre-teens could have watched it without getting nightmares.

Its a damn shame that so many shows are scared of letting their creativity flow. Or maybe something else is going on thats holding them back.

Bottom line is that the second season makes me sad that I enjoyed the first season.

Best Superhero series of 2020

[sandipbhusal-28012 · 10/10 · 19 May 2020]

Once again DC Universe and Geoff Johns have brought a quality tv series. It has some of the best special effects in superhero show. The characters are amazing.

I hate to admit, but I had a surprisingly good time.

[eltiron · 7/10 · 24 May 2020]

The whole comix & superheroes-thing is very-very far from me, in fact, I hated the whole genre. So why the **** did I watch this? Because I've seen Joel McHale's name on the casting list. Well, his character died in the 5th minute of the first episode... but I was like "damn it, let's watch the whole thing, if I started". And I was surprised, because the pilot was refreshing, with likeable characters and a simple, but funny plot. Also, there is my "old" favorite Amy Smart in it, and she is still a beautiful woman :)

IGNORE THE NERD HERD, THIS IS AS GOOD AS COMIC TV GETS...

[BadBadBrain · 9/10 · 19 May 2020]

I got to see this pre-release. And it was pretty mind-blowing for a CW show. I don't think they can keep the same production standards throughout the series; the pilot looks as good as a movie, it really does.

And it's from the same bunch that all the CW DC shows are from. Justice Society stuff is kind of a hard sell; it based on comic nostalgia and old school comic fans, not really the CW demo. But the story is solid (yeah, lots of new girl in high school stereotypes, jocks, mean girls, geeks, etc., but that's basic comic lore stuff), the acting is great, the cast is SPOT ON and the effects are next level for a network show. And it's SMART production Notice how you never see Solomon Grundy's face? That's because there's a TON of money in making a CGI face look realistic...and they used that money to incredible effect over all.

It does what the CW aimed for: Updates old DC property for a new audience, and they really, really sold it well. I don't know if the series can or will keep up the level of excellence that this pilot set....but if it does, we're in for a whole new world of comic based shows from CW.

It was WAY more than I expected, and if it's not as much as you expected, you expect too much from a network comic show. But for comic fans, this is GOLD. I hope it catches on and they keep it up.

Green lanterns daughter.... ? come on

[sumtim3s00n · 12 August 2021]

At least stay somewhat loyal to the comic books. Nowadays one has to swallow all the woke nonsense, the forced diversity, the generic check-it storylines but cant you people at least follow some basic principles of the comics. Green Lantern's rings dont work that way.

This season also introduced a bunch of characters basically by slamming them in. Couldnt you have done that a bit more organically and naturally.

Doesnt bode well for 2nd season....

actually enjoyable!

[thomas-devries · 7/10 · 19 May 2020]

Started watching this Pilot and it was fun to watch, didn't cringe. it surpised me that this is from the CW.. I really hope this show doesn't get the 3 seasons curse

Well crafted and a good DC family show!

[ixane96 · 8/10 · 25 May 2020]

It had been so long that I was waiting for a good DC TV series again which this show mostly fulfills. At first, I thought it was just a show targeting the teenagers but when I finished the first episode I got hooked up and was waiting for the next. __ Even with the funny names of the characters like Popsicle, Hour Man, Wild Cat they impose no effect on the character build up. In fact I have started liking the villains already. So sit back and enjoy your quarantine time with this wonderful DC show!

pretty entertaining for the family

[mschicagocubs · 6/10 · 21 December 2021]

We watch this with our 11 year old and it's a fun young take on superhero shows. I like the diversity of characters as well as the fact that the kids look like actual kids and not 27 year old actors playing 15 year olds. It's cheesy and the dialogue is lacking at times, but that's what I expected for a show targeting teenagers. It's lighthearted and fun.

A Disappointing Season 2

[Narce · 4/10 · 1 February 2022]

I rather enjoyed Season 1 of this series, but I'm afraid that Season 2 fell short.

The series as a whole is not bad. There are strong female characters, lots of action, and very little gore or offensive language.

But in Season 2 you begin to wonder why these supposedly smart kids don't appreciate the things they are told. Time and again, they are warned that they may be seeing or hearing hallucinations, but they always fall into the trap of believing them regardless of this knowledge. I was getting pretty frustrated with them by the time we got to the end of Season 2.

Strong start

[elwinpjohn · 8/10 · 20 May 2020]

The story sounds interesting and I guess you can give a shot at watching the show.... the actor playing stripes and stargirl gave solid performances

Loved it!

[amur-14071 · 7/10 · 10 August 2020]

Got better and better as it went on. About 1/2 way thru it really found its footing and I really enjoyed it. Loved how it wasn't just about super heroes but also a few teen drama issues that high school students face. I'd definitely recommend this show!

Good first season, bad ever since

[edwinsyb · 5/10 · 27 September 2021]

The first season was interesting and different. Despite all the negativity surrounding the second season having switched over to CW, I ignored the internet and started watching the 2nd season and MY GOD. SO BORING. Nothing interesting happens and episodes drag on forever on minor things. That Beth person also becomes more annoying and useless than she was before if that was even possible.

Healthy Teen Drama Devoid Of Spiteful Politicising

[LouieInLove · 9/10 · 27 July 2020]

Solid writing, healthy character development & fun; what's not to like?

There has been, of late, a great deal of unhealthy, spiteful, politicising injected into teen fantasy drama that specifically attacks masculinity & femininity; Stargirl, celebrates both; it celebrates the human condition. Stargirl is a female led, accessible, fun show. Bravo!

It's a solid 8, but, I've given it a 9 for being a non-spiteful breath of fresh air.