The Review at the End of the Universe
A mere 42 years to go until the big day so as always Kneel Before Pod is here with a celebratory discussion. This year we discuss Star Trek: Insurrection to ask the important questions such as does a beardless Jonathan Frakes resemble British presenter Dale Winton? Is this film the inspiration for Carpool Karaoke? and…
The DC TV Universe -sometimes referred to as the Arrowverse or the Berlantiverse- will soon return for another dose of superhero insanity. Before that happens; Kneel Before Pod just do a series of episodes on the previous seasons. First up is Supergirl where Craig and Chris do a quick round-up of their thoughts on the…
“Nevertheless, She Persisted” Supergirl closes off season 2 with a trial by combat to decide the fate of the Earth and the return of Superman. The episode picks right up from last week with Clark attacking Kara seemingly under the control of Rhea. It turns out that he is but not in a direct sense….
“Resist” Supergirl brings back Cat Grant and the President of the United States as Rhea’s Daxamite army occupies National City. A big issue with all of the shows in this universe is that finales feel disturbingly familiar every year. Arrow had 3 seasons in a row where the city was under siege by the villain…
“City of Lost Children” Supergirl focusses on James who tries to find other ways to be a hero other than beating criminals up at night as Lena and Rhea’s partnership builds to a crucial point. I’ve probably pointed out how little I like the Guardian story in every review of an episode that he appears…
“Alex” Supergirl focuses on the women as Kara and Maggie have to put their differences aside when Alex is kidnapped as leverage for a demand. This season has been inconsistent in terms of the storytelling but one thing this show gets right more than it doesn’t is the characterisation. Developing Alex from a one note…
