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Supergirl S2 |OT| The Sky's the Limit - Mondays 8/7c on The CW
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It started out better than 1 but has gradually fallen back into its familiar writing problems and complete inability to treat any of its themes with subtlety. I'd say the two seasons are about on par with each other.
Still garbage tier villains?
Yup. They're all monster of the week at the moment. The show doesn't currently have any recurring villains. It's a bit aimless.
Excuse me? There's her legendary rival Livewire and Momma Luthor and um.
Riveting examples, for sure.
I thought Momma Luthor was written out but then I saw next week's preview. But she's boring as fuck so I don't have a lot of hopes there.
I mean yeah it was basically just Cold and the cross-over, but the first six or so filler villains of the week were done better on Flash.
CYBORG SUPERMAN!
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
On the positive side, I think next week looks good.
So I'm hyped for that.
I'm a fan of the Fem Luthors and their dynamic with Kara, specifically Lena.
oh god we've repeated his name so many times and I still forgot
Looks like Metallo will be recurring too, the opening two episodes were good but he sucked.
StarCreator
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It's so weird that I actually miss the days Maxwell Lord was hamming it up.
This show really does have way too many characters. They introduce new ones so quickly old ones just disappear into the ether.
Actually, now that I think about it... maybe what we really need is Cat Grant back.
NipplesAndToes23
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I was actually wondering why there were so few people in the DEO at the time.
PHOENIXZERO
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Back on the M'Gann thing, had they used a teen version of the character and made her a TV star they could've made her show one of those attractive yet non-threatening, racially diverse shows on the CW. ¯\_(ツ_/¯
_/¯You know we will never let anyone forget him.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
It really stood out. Like when Kara was sitting at the bar at the top of the episode. She sits down and Mon-el comes to chat, then immediately after Alex comes to chat, then right after that M'gann comes to chat. It was like they didn't want to change location or use anymore people.
Something that British television does really well is write around budget constraints. Like Doctor Who does a lot of these lockdown type episodes but they find a way to make it compelling. The Doctor Who spin-off, Class did an entire episode that takes place in a classroom.
Back on the M'Gann thing, had they used a teen version of the character and made her a TV star they could've made her show one of those attractive yet non-threatening, racially diverse shows on the CW. ¯_(ツ
I'm still crossing my fingers for that version to make her way to Supergirl. Somebody get Kevin Smith to watch Young Justice so he can pass the message to Adler and Kreisberg.
BluenoseGames
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Just watching We Can Be Heroes and Harry Flynn is the best part of this episode .
She's been in the background a lot, though, hasn't she?
But yeah, she's finally done something major this season.
She hasn't been credited for any Season 2 episode, she was busy infiltrating SHIELD.
It's the weakest of the 3, but it's a fun watch. It's pretty lighthearted throughout. Get pass the subtle-as-an-anvil writing in the first quarter and you'll be good.
But just know, nothing (for the CW superheroes) is as good as Flash Season 1. NUTHING.
Ah, I see. I dropped that show at the beginning of season 3.
Give it a shot. The pilot gives you a pretty good idea of what the rest of the show is like (more or less).
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
A better use of your time would be getting current on Legends of Tomorrow, if you aren't already.
Easily one of the weakest episodes of the series IMO.
- The whole white martain impersonating others felt quite stupid. It's not like they got anything out of it. Just wreck them and be done with it.
- Kara not using her super speed to look through the building.
- Having heart to heart talks while the building's about to explode
- Miss martain
Definitely. While season 1 was mixed, this season is pure awesome.
- The whole white martain impersonating others felt quite stupid. It's not like they got anything out of it. Just wreck them and be done with it.
- Kara not using her super speed to look through the building.
- Having heart to heart talks while the building's about to explode
- Miss martain
Definitely. While season 1 was mixed, this season is pure awesome.
Razgriz-Specter
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Started amazing then jumped off a cliff.
About level with average S1.
Honestly considering dropping it as there's just nothing there.
Was behind 3 episodes and it felt like a chore halfway through the first of the 3.
Jorok Goldblade
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They really need to get their main plot going.
StarCreator
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She's LA-based, so it's weird to see her again here. It means they actually flew her (and Jessie Graff last episode) to Vancouver to take part.
They did this in the season 1 finale. "There's only 3 minutes left before everyone on the planet Earth dies from their head exploding.... better talk to my sister about how much I treasure her for like a whole minute!"
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
No lie detected. I sincerely don't even know what the plot is this season.
Arrow is Stop Prometheus and train the new troops
Legends is survive The Legion of Doom
The Flash is Save the Love Interest, Save the World
Supergirl is...nameless bad guys are after Mon-el, I think? Umm Cadmus existed for a little bit? A cybernetic man who bears no resemblance to Superman is on the loose?
This could actually work in Supergirl's favor. If they have something that they're waiting to spring on the audience, they could make a strong mad dash to the season finale without the plot wearing thin. EDIT: I highly doubt that's the case though. This feels like a show that is searching for a formula that works in real time. Plots are added and then abruptly dropped. It's probably trying to lean more into the superhero stuff now that they're on The CW but in a way that it can differentiate itself from The Flash.
MHWilliams
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To be fair, we only got two of those plots in the last two episodes. And Flash has since flitted about doing nothing for one of those episodes.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Yeah, Supergirl might just be going with a different pace than the other shows for some reason. It's weird because what I liked about the first half of the season's plotting, is what is turning me off now. This show is so blatant about padding out episodes, why not pull a Buffy and have a scene or two with the "main" villains/upcoming villain of the season mid episode? Give them some characterization before they wreck things. But for whatever reason this show likes to confine that to 15 second stingers at the end of episodes.
Nailed it.
Dominican Power
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Show is so bad.
LOLCats
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I've watched 4-5 episodes of season 1, but idk i think too many characters for me or its just statring slow.
Thanks, ill try it tonight.
Thanks, yep Flash is definately my favorite, season 1 indeed hooked me on the whole CW DC universe. Arrow got good after the first season. Its still pretty good right now i like the current story line.
Supergirl seems overpowered. I watched that three show alien crossover that she appearred in and she needs a nerfing.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
If you made it to this point, you can make it through Legends. Your rewards are some pretty good final episodes in season 1 and a really strong season 2.
It's the #2 Arrowverse show now.
MHWilliams
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When the season began, it was:
Arrow
Supergirl
Legends
Flash
Now it's:
Arrow
Legends
Supergirl
Flash
Legends has been improved by the addition of the Legion of Doom.
Arrow
Supergirl
Legends
Flash
Now it's:
Arrow
Legends
Supergirl
Flash
Legends has been improved by the addition of the Legion of Doom.
Razgriz-Specter
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Start of season:
Supergirl
Legends
Flash
Arrow
Currently:
Arrow
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Flash
.
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Legends
.
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Supergirl
Supergirl
Legends
Flash
Arrow
Currently:
Arrow
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Flash
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Legends
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Supergirl
Currently for me:
Arrow
Legends
Flash
Supergirl
Arrow is just great in almost every way, even if Canary stuff or divisive. Legends is pure swag and comedy. Flash has been improving after Flashpoint stumbles. Supergirl has tailspun since Superman and Cat left with no signs of pulling up like the others.
Flash was pure filler. Done well but still about as formulaic as it gets. Legends was better even if a step down from the last few.
Arrow
Legends
Flash
Supergirl
Arrow is just great in almost every way, even if Canary stuff or divisive. Legends is pure swag and comedy. Flash has been improving after Flashpoint stumbles. Supergirl has tailspun since Superman and Cat left with no signs of pulling up like the others.
Flash was pure filler. Done well but still about as formulaic as it gets. Legends was better even if a step down from the last few.
Calm waterfall
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Not feeling Flash at all this season.
Razgriz-Specter
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I honestly can't believe Arrow's turn around.
I was basically done after last season got behind 3 episodes but got in a Super hero mood thanks to Gotham and was shocked.
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