tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post2835734298250009684..comments2024-03-18T13:07:22.190-04:00Comments on Supergirl Comic Box Commentary: Supergirl Episode 208: MedusaAnjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-28635594533515304472017-01-03T19:27:48.639-05:002017-01-03T19:27:48.639-05:00Apologies for the lateness...
Great episode, and ...Apologies for the lateness...<br /><br />Great episode, and thank goodness the plots were wrapped up/advanced. The White Martian transformation threat would get very repetitive. So I'm all for dealing with it, and the cure made nice comic book sense. The Mon kiss seemed to be a continuation rather than the end of anything. And I don't want the Alex-is-Gay thing to drag on forever; been there, done that. And Eliza is awesome, her character should be part of the DEO full time - Helen Slater manages to excude massive charisma without unbalancing the show. And hurrah for Lena!<br /><br />The only thing I didn't like was Eliza and Alex talking about being gay as 'not normal'. It may creep up on a person, surprise a parent, be other than the majority status... but believe me, it's normal. Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-61533576802115293972016-12-02T07:30:18.442-05:002016-12-02T07:30:18.442-05:00"Finally, why would a Kryptonian scientist na..."Finally, why would a Kryptonian scientist name a biological weapons system after a character from an ancient Earth myth?"<br /><br />Why would an alien race name their planet after the Greek word kryptos just like humans did for the element Krypton? Why would their symbol of hope just happen to have the right shape to look like the letter S so it could also stand for Superman? Why would the genetic structure of a species from a distant planet be so similar to our own that they could mate with humans and produce viable offspring like Jon Kent? And on and on and on.<br /><br />Because Comics! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-89979969233565235072016-12-02T06:01:51.597-05:002016-12-02T06:01:51.597-05:00A Kryptonian Doomsday Virus called "Medusa&qu...A Kryptonian Doomsday Virus called "Medusa"? Yeah I thought the same thing, unfortunately I'm started to get numb to the show's tendency to klunky writing....<br />:)<br />On the other hand Helen Slater....Zen...Ommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm<br /><br />JFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-21258807416374354772016-12-01T16:21:39.916-05:002016-12-01T16:21:39.916-05:00"Finally, why would a Kryptonian scientist na..."Finally, why would a Kryptonian scientist name a biological weapons system after a character from an ancient Earth myth?"<br /><br />Well, that's probably the biggest head-scratcher that I had about the virus plot development...but perhaps this will be addressed in a future episode? Certainly the return of the real Hank Henshaw was a bit unexpected, and perhaps we'll get to see his back story of how he became such a xenophobe down the road as well. <br /><br />KETKEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797904604074311480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-1254326770550718502016-11-30T22:47:45.339-05:002016-11-30T22:47:45.339-05:00Here's a list of all the things I'M thankf...Here's a list of all the things I'M thankful for about this Thanksgiving Episode.<br /><br />I'm thankful that this episode was a VAST improvement over last week's mainly because it seemed to focus primarily on Supergirl instead of giving equal time to the supporting cast. <br /><br />I'm thankful that the silly "OlsenGuardian" subplot was put on the back burner, and that the cliché ridden, stereotype filled, romance between Alex and Maggie has been settled. It's still fast-forward fodder for me, but at least it didn’t take up a quarter of the episode this time.<br /><br />I'm thankful for the return of the luminous Helen Slater. She's a stabilizing presence in Kara's life, which is something that's been missing from the beginning, but why didn't Alex and Kara tell Eliza that Jeremiah was still alive and well? I couldn't believe they didn't even discuss it. <br /><br />I'm thankful that the writers at least brought up the question of why Lillian didn't kill a de-powered Kara when she had the chance. They didn't come up with an answer, but at least they acknowledged that it was odd.<br /><br />I'm thankful that they're making Mon-El a bit more likeable, and that they're giving him a different, more interesting backstory than the one he shared when he first arrived on Earth.<br /><br />I'm thankful that Supergirl finally lived up to her name throughout the episode, making short work of Kelex, and more than holding her own this time against the stupidly named Cyborg Superman. I was SO happy that Kara called him out on his misappropriated sobriquet.<br /><br />I'm thankful that the subplot of J'onn turning into a White Martian was resolved so quickly, even if the idea that the antidote for a bio-engineered Kryptonian Alien Killing Virus would also solve J'onn's supposedly incurable condition was just a little TOO neat. That's like saying a treatment for Sarin Gas could also cure leukemia.<br /><br />I'm thankful that the Cadmus story arc was wrapped up in a rather unambiguous manner, at least for now. Their constant success against Supergirl was becoming tedious, and made Kara look bad. I was afraid we'd be seeing them get the best of her for the entire season. <br /><br />My only real complaints about this latest episode are the enormous plot holes, which led to questions such as... <br /><br />Why didn't Cadmus take over the Fortress once Cyborg Hank got access? <br /><br />Why didn't we see Kara inform Superman that the Fortress had been breached, that her blood had been stolen, and that she had to disable Kelex? Even a text would've done the job.<br /><br />Why didn't Kara “super” hear Alex, James, and Wynn talking about revealing James' stupid secret identity? If everybody at the DEO knows that Superman is really Clark Kent, it seems ridiculous that James' secret would – or even COULD remain secure.<br /><br />Finally, why would a Kryptonian scientist name a biological weapons system after a character from an ancient Earth myth?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333608796799900604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-33003886515298954422016-11-30T14:01:19.679-05:002016-11-30T14:01:19.679-05:00"I also wonder why the humans didn't die ..."I also wonder why the humans didn't die from the virus if it would kill all non-Kryptonians. Did the Doctor alter it?"<br /><br />I would have to assume that this was the case, since it wasn't explained. <br /><br /><br />"And if it won't kill Kryptonians, why would the Doctor leave her alive last episode? That question will haunt me all season I think." <br /><br />Lillian probably cut a deal with Henshaw to leave Kara alive, so he could be the one to finish her and J'onn off in due time. And while the Doctor may be thwarted this episode, the real Hank will likely spring her from prison in short order. This also opens another opportunity to figure out just where Lena Luthor's true loyalties lie. <br /><br />As for the mysterious aliens after Mon-El? Could their leader possibly be a jilted former lover...maybe with a giant green eyeball for a weapon? :) <br /><br /><br />KET KEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797904604074311480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-7334926920569124792016-11-30T12:33:45.170-05:002016-11-30T12:33:45.170-05:00Helen Slater is just....Zen, can we have her in ev...Helen Slater is just....Zen, can we have her in every ep? She projects calm and serenity thru the TV screen in a show that revels in it's warp speed pace...I love her for that.<br /><br />I'm calling it, Alex is an alcoholic she shows all the symptoms and poor Kara is likely oblivious due to her own resistance to earthly liqour...<br /><br />Mon El doesn't feel like a long term BF....I think he is there to remind Kara not to rule out love thats all.<br /><br />More bad news about the House of El whose last true descendent Kara is, tangled legacy again....<br /><br />Oh and at some point we are gonna need some serious Supergirl v Cyborg Superman "KaraTharsis"..<br /><br />JFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-80466742083328717022016-11-30T11:35:22.166-05:002016-11-30T11:35:22.166-05:00Great review as always Anj, and heartily agree it ...Great review as always Anj, and heartily agree it was a very enjoyable episode, punctuated by a few rough spots.<br /><br />My personal highlight is the return of Helen Slater as Eliza Danvers. Was great seeing her again in this series!<br />The Danvers Thanksgiving Tradition of going to hell in a handbasket didn't disappoint, between Alex drinking,<br />the secrets that need to be revealed, and the breach opening above the dinner table... wonder if this will be a <br />running tradition in future seasons onward :)<br /><br />I also wonder if I'm reading too much into Alex and her drinking habits... we'll have to see.<br /><br />The Lena and Cyborg Superman moments were great as well... I wonder if Lena is playing the "to fool your enemies<br />you have to fool your friends" card or will be a future enemy of Supergirl, and seeing Harewood act and fight<br />against himself was a treat!<br /><br />The final scene of Barry and Kara, and Barry's acknowledging the time they spent last year, and Kara's answer of<br />"what are we up against?" BRILLIANT! <br /><br />> But I feel bad for Zor-El who has mostly been dragged through the mud in comics for the last decade or so.<br /><br />+9000 on this comment Anj. That was my immediate thought when I saw Zor-El mentioned as the originator of the <br />Medusa virus, and had a "here we go again" moment. *sighs*<br /><br />I've mentioned this before, and I may be the minority, but I'll repeat it again : regarding the KaraxMon-El <br />romance... Just... No! Personally they could sell me on "budding respect" and the whole "get over your prejudices," <br />but another romantic suitor (again)?<br /><br />Hope everyone's enjoying the 4series crossover; Supergirl's time in The Flash last night, other than the "all <br />superheroes mindcontrolled again" trope, I think she's the highlight of it all.<br /><br />RegardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com