'Legends of Tomorrow' Season 1 Episode 2 'Pilot, Part 2' Review

Non Spoiler Review- A huge improvement over it's first episode that unleashes the fun potential of a time travel series. 

*******There will be Spoilers from this point on*******

Highlights of the episode

1. Group action- One of the best things about superhero teams is the potential to create huge exciting action sequences that are visually gorgeous. I really enjoy these action scenes and the visual effects on the series and can't wait to see more.

2. Hawkman's death?- This episode shockingly killed off on of the series main characters. Vandal Savage killed Hawkman in the episode, however since both Hawkman and Hawkgirl reincarnate I don't believe him to be dead forever. I'm sure he will return in a future episodes somehow. 

3. The Legends infiltrates black market auction- I really enjoyed the episode's opening where the team infiltrates a black market auction in which Vandal Savage is selling nuclear warheads. I liked how the team went undercover and the action sequence which unfolded after their cover was exposed. I also liked how Ray accidentally dropped a piece of his suit that led to consequences on the future timeline which the team had to restore.

4. Team Rivalry- One aspect I liked in the episode was the rivalry between Captain Cold and Atom. I liked how the two quarreled throughout but came to respect each other's abilities and the conflict in their moral qualms. I hope to see this further explored in the season and also between multiple characters rather than just Snart and Palmer.

5. Martin Stein experiences consequences of timeline- Another part of the episode I liked was where the altering of the timeline affected a character's future. It takes a beat from 'Back To The Future' where one small change prevents a character from marrying. I liked how this centered on Martin Stein and so we see how much he values his future. I also really liked how Rip Hunter interfered to help keep Stein's future intact by setting up Martin to meet his future wife. 

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