Non Spoiler Review- This episode was a rollercoaster with some high highs and some very low lows. I wouldn't go as far to call it the worst episode of 'Supergirl' because there are some interesting subplots, some awesome action, but there was just so many awkward moments that made it slightly less enjoyable. All unrelated to the episode, I've started a blog called TV Assessment, which will deviate from this blog and am currently in the process of transferring all my television reviews to this new blog but will continue to initially post them her until that is complete.
*******There will be Spoilers from this point on*******
Highlights of the episode
1. Martian Manhunter training Supergirl- The best part of the episode was the beginning sequence in which we see Martian Manhunter training Supergirl on proper flying technique. This opening just evokes how great a crossover with 'The Flash' or 'Arrow' could be. It's possible that we could see this happen as the executive producer has stated he would love to see it but a decision would have to be made relatives quickly.
2. Maxwell Lord makes a few discoveries- Maxwell Lord is becoming the most interesting villain on the show in my opinion and I think that's in large part to his character's development on the show thus far. Each week, more and more is revealed about his schemes and he's becoming a more complex interesting character. At the end of this episode we see that he managed to put a camera on Alex's purse and learns that Alex and Supergirl are sisters. Thank goodness they never referred to Kara by name or he would know Supergirl's secret identity as well.
3. Hank finds Bizarro Supergirl?- The most interesting subplot to me was J'onn J'onnz infiltrate Lord Tech disguised as Lord. I really like that Martian Manhunter's becoming more involved in the show instead of the series choosing to possibly hold him back. When he infiltrates he discovers the Bizarro Supergirl, the Red Tornado arm and is interrupted by one of Lord's men, who realizes that J'onn is not Maxwell Lord. J'inn then knocks him out and erases his memory. We later learn that the memory erasing essentially wipes all of a person's memory and not just specific memories.
4. Toyman- Toyman made for an interesting villain, especially with him being Winn's father. I liked having a villain that's more human although he didn't have too much to do in the episode aside from "blowing toys up". I hope to see more villains of this nature on the show that are more personal for Kara.
5. Awkwardness ensues- The ending of the episode was filled with awkward moments. First off, Winn kissed Kara which seems to have strained their friendship. Then when they finally talk it out, that only seems to make things worse and theres a very generic sequence of Kara flying around National City with background music that I'm pretty sure has been played in a Starbucks. Also there was an awkward moment when Kara lands in Alex's apartment and the two eat pizza (while Kara's in her Supergirl costume). So essentially the ending had many awkward moments.
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