Can you please fix that?
I watched the first few episodes of season 1 and wasn't feeling it. Some of the characters were interesting, some of them sucked. I've heard it's gotten better but I'm not sure if I want to do catch up.
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Supergirl S2 |OT| The Sky's the Limit - Mondays 8/7c on The CW
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I watched the first few episodes of season 1 and wasn't feeling it. Some of the characters were interesting, some of them sucked. I've heard it's gotten better but I'm not sure if I want to do catch up.
You could skip the first season if you want. They really blatantly wipe the slate of all the Hawk and Savage stuff. I still think it's worth watching on character swag, but don't feel obligated to do a full catch up.
MHWilliams
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Yep. They need a solid someone to fight on a long-term basis. Like I said, that's why Legends is better right now.
Flash has a villain, but Savitar isn't really the focus right now. It has a focus, but it's not a compelling one.
Oh, good because the Hawks suuuuuuuuuuuucked. I'll probably give it another shot.
Do what I did for S1 of Supergirl, and just skip it all. They get rid of everyone you likely dislike: The Hawkpeople, Vandal Savage,
Rip Hunter (I didn't know how much I actually disliked the character until he was gone)
StarCreator
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Can't really advocate skipping Supergirl S1 because Cat Grant was the heart of the show. The more I think about it the more I think the show is falling apart without her.
lol at Supergirl needing a nerf; she is incredibly weak in her own show, and only got buffed for the crossover because reasons.
lol at Supergirl needing a nerf; she is incredibly weak in her own show, and only got buffed for the crossover because reasons.
Well considering she's nowhere to be found in S2, it seems cruel to introduce them to a character they'll rarely if ever see lol
Although in actuality, I didn't literally skip all of S1. I saw a few episodes, like the Flash crossover, Red Tornado episode, the one where Kara went evil, learning that the Martian Manhunter was a thing, as well as how it ended.
Why is Jimmy still there then ? Checkmate.
I was talking about Legends in that post lol
Razgriz-Specter
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Her superiors fired her when she was engaged to her previous girlfriend in Gotham City...
MikeBreezy92
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Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
..and she changed her name so she would have a chance at a fresh start in National City.
Is it called National City? I always forget the name of where Supergirl takes place.
Razgriz-Specter
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True but it was cool there, it was a dumb drama stunt on Arrow.
MikeBreezy92
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I disagree but this isn't the thread for that.
BigJonsson
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lol @ Barenaked Ladies
I remember when they were a really obscure band only known by Canadians.......and they broke up years ago
I remember when they were a really obscure band only known by Canadians.......and they broke up years ago
LOLCats
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Lol I was just about to post, with all the criminals from her planet that escaped she gets beat down i suppose. On episode 3 now. Right now i am trying to get over it feeling more like a chick flick (for immediate lack of better term)
Obliterator
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I'm enjoying this season but I have to be honest Mon-El seems utterly pointless. Like so far he's only been on the show to be a love interest with Kara. He doesn't actually do much of anything himself, and essentially every plot point he has revolves around if him and Kara are gonna hook up or not.
Idk just seems to be a pretty pointless character so far and I feel like they really should be doing a lot more with him.
Idk just seems to be a pretty pointless character so far and I feel like they really should be doing a lot more with him.
Jimmy and Winn made major turnarounds this season. They're a lot more fun to watch and hang around now. And Mon-El is a fun voice, especially in the last few episodes. Dude is charming.
She should've been Montoya. Then she'd have somewhere to go.
She should've been Montoya. Then she'd have somewhere to go.
Please continue. He is actually fun. She needs fun.
I like Mon-El as a guy with super powers that's just sort of... an asshole. Like, he's not evil, or even a bad guy, he's just selfish and short-sighted. Not interested in his "being better... for her" arc.
I'll echo that the show feels empty without Cat (or CatCo). That was where 90% of Kara's growth and development and personal struggles were. They tried to follow that up with her whole journalism dream thing, but that plotline is severely undercooked.
Alex took the relationship plot. Jimmy and Winn and Mon-El took the "learning to be a hero" plot. J'onn took the "refugee of a lost people" plot. Kara is just sort of... there.
I'll echo that the show feels empty without Cat (or CatCo). That was where 90% of Kara's growth and development and personal struggles were. They tried to follow that up with her whole journalism dream thing, but that plotline is severely undercooked.
Alex took the relationship plot. Jimmy and Winn and Mon-El took the "learning to be a hero" plot. J'onn took the "refugee of a lost people" plot. Kara is just sort of... there.
PHOENIXZERO
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It's funny how there was some people overly reacted that Superman was showing up and "stealing" Kara's show before the season started because of the promotion.
Jorok Goldblade
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Depends on which Arrowverse Earth he got sorted into.
This was such a weak episode, and I'm glad and hopeful the White Martians and Miss Martian is done with. There's nothing interesting going on now and there's no huge baddie either. This season has been weak and worse than the first season.
At start of season:
1. The Flash
2. Supergirl
3. Legends of Tomorrow
4. Arrow
Currently:
1. Legends of Tomorrow
2. The Flash
3. Arrow
4. Supergirl
What was the reason for Cat Grant to be written out of the show? Did the actress have other commitments?
At start of season:
1. The Flash
2. Supergirl
3. Legends of Tomorrow
4. Arrow
Currently:
1. Legends of Tomorrow
2. The Flash
3. Arrow
4. Supergirl
What was the reason for Cat Grant to be written out of the show? Did the actress have other commitments?
StarCreator
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Callista lives in LA and didn't want to have to live in Vancouver for extended periods of time while filming. If the show hadn't moved they probably wouldn't have lost her.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
EDIT: Starcreator covered it.
I do wonder if moving from a Catco focus to a DEO focus would've happened even if she stayed on.
My current season ranking would be a race to the bottom between Supergirl and The Flash. If I was pressed, I'd give put Flash at the bottom. I thought the implementation of Flashpoint was weak and the first half of the season did nothing for me. Legends and Arrow are on fire right though. 🔥🔥🔥
Obliterator
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I actually totally agree with this ranking except I would put Arrow last. Legends has been shockingly good this season, and Supergirl started strongly but has really tanked for me lately. I still enjoy it and all, but the show feels like its just stalling out
Arrow is too low.
She didn't want to live in Vancouver. It was the reason the show was shooting in Los Angeles in the first place.
I wonder what The Flash had that it would even deserve not the last spot with that start. Three shows started strong, The Flash didn't.
I just love most things The Flash and have liked what they've done this season so far. I'm enjoying it, which cannot be said for Supergirl and Arrow. Arrow didn't get good until last week's episode to me. But maybe this whole discussion is for another thread. Just thought I would post my ranking as I saw people did it on the last page.
It definitely is "most improved" this season. Legends is up there too! Flash has been the most disappointing, although this focus now on "fixing the future" is interesting. Supergirl started strong and is now a bit plodding. But I'm happy that we have so much DC goodness and I'm excited to see what all these shows have in store.
Razgriz-Specter
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For Supergirl I really just wish they'd merge National City back in to Metropolis.
Give Clark some guest appearances in return for just going all in on his big villains.
When you need her solo say he is doing Justice League/space stuff.
Also Lex gets out of prison and you get a lot of interaction/development with Lena.
(eventually heading towards Lex running for President somehow)
Give Clark some guest appearances in return for just going all in on his big villains.
When you need her solo say he is doing Justice League/space stuff.
Also Lex gets out of prison and you get a lot of interaction/development with Lena.
(eventually heading towards Lex running for President somehow)
SomethingInTheSea
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I've been enjoying the show but I have to say, the last few episodes have really felt like treading water waiting for something to happen, most of the plot points from the early part of the season have just fizzled out or don't seem to be going anywhere. No real big villain in sight, I have to assume this is gonna somehow end up being Mon-El?
You could still do that, like he has to stay away from Metropolis as part of his sentence.
Jorok Goldblade
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Metropolis makes the "but where is Superman?" problem WAY worse.
Better to keep them on opposite ends of the country (National City is in California, Metropolis is nebulously "East Coast," but typically close to New York City)
Razgriz-Specter
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Its a trade off though,
- "where's Superman" gets worse
+ Metropolis' Rogues
+ more reason for Superman to appear
++ Lois. She, Lucy and General Lane can all develop or something
+ Catco stuff gets more interesting having it directly competing with Daily Planet.
What? It's my impression people on here prefer season 1. At least I do too.
It was a better show. Superman, Lena and Mon-El helped make the show fresher and it had a villain. Cadmus might not have been a complete hit, but it was there.
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