Supergirl – Season 1 Episode 20

“Better Angels” Supergirl closes off its first season by having Kara tested to prove she has what it takes to save the world. The previous episode was certainly uneven and problematic but it did play to the main strength of this show by having Kara put in a situation she was unprepared for to test…

Supergirl – Season 1 Episode 19

“Myriad” Supergirl prepares for the season finale as Non’s master plan comes into play when he takes control of the population of National City. Mind control is a fairly dodgy trope to use in science fiction as it’s often used as a quick way to resolve conflicts and build tension. In a show where the…

Supergirl – Season 1 Episode 18

“Worlds Finest” Supergirl joins the crossover club when Barry Allen aka The Flash (Grant Gustin) appears from another universe and decides to stay a while to help Kara out with a well-timed villain team up. I’ve been eager for a crossover between Supergirl and The Flash ever since the announcement that there would be a…

Supergirl – Season 1 Episode 17

“Manhunter” Supergirl delivers origin stories for many of the main characters and features the return of Kara’s adoptive father Jeremiah Danvers. After the status quo shift in the last episode it is to be expected that this one would be more low key to allow the characters to reflect on it and for the most…