After last week’s disappointing episode, The Martian Chronicles made up for it in full, giving us one of the best episodes of the season.
“Ever since I’ve been on Earth, I don’t know what life is like without you there all the time.” The Danvers sisters’ relationship was front and center for the first time in awhile. When Alex bails on Kara’s Earth birthday to go to a concert with Maggie, Kara feels like her sister is slipping away from her. This brings up past feelings of abandonment from when her parents sent her away from Krypton, with Kara fearing that Alex will eventually leave her too. While I do think Kara’s abandonment issues are worth addressing, for the sake of this episode, I dislike that they rooted this conflict within the confines of Kara’s birthday. It automatically makes Alex look like the bad guy, when we know that she would never actually abandon Kara were she to really need her. Were this any other scenario, like a random sister night or something, it would have been completely valid for Alex to ask for a rain check so she could go to the concert. That’s not to say that her request is necessary invalid in this situation, especially given that the tickets were a surprise and Maggie didn’t know, but bailing on your sister’s birthday is kind of a jerk move. It makes Kara much more sympathetic than I think she otherwise would be in her reaction to the changed plans. Even she admits that getting angry was a bit immature, but in this context, you can’t really blame her for being upset. All of that said, the birthday angle does present a trigger for Kara’s abandonment issues to come to the surface. I get the impression that celebrating Earth birthday every year, on the same day, with Alex has become a way for Kara to have this recurring affirmation of her strongest Earth relationship. The idea of having that affirmation taken away, when she’s already lost so much, terrifies her because she doesn’t want to end up alone. You see why her bond with Alex is such an incredibly deep connection. Alex is the one person who has never ever left her side. Her parents did, Clark did, Jeremiah has been gone for years, and even Eliza lives in another town. It is no wonder Kara has abandonment issues. The interesting thing is that they’ve been laying the groundwork for this theme since the beginning of the season. Remember the conversation Alex and Kara had when Clark was in town, where Kara suggested going to live in Metropolis with Clark? That scene ended with Alex specifically telling Kara that Clark abandoned her, a comment that ultimately makes Kara realize that she was being unfair to Alex.
“I don’t want to feel bad for wanting to spend time with Maggie.” Looking at Alex’s perspective on the situation, birthday context aside, I do think it’s a healthy sign that she is finally in a position where she has to choose between her own life and happiness, and someone else’s. She has been so wrapped up in this mindset of self-sacrifice, that up until recently, she hasn’t had any life to call her own. The fact that Alex is struggling with balancing time with Maggie and time with Kara does indicate that she is growing emotionally. Given that it’s still new to her, there are kinks to work out, and she’s going to make mistakes, but at least she’s trying. What’s also great to see is that Maggie is very aware of the fact that Alex has issues with pushing down her feelings for the sake of others, and she’s actively aiding in making sure that doesn’t happen anymore. When Alex tries to just forget about her rift with Kara and enjoy the concert for Maggie’s sake, Maggie is understanding of the situation and sends her to go talk to her sister. Yet again we see evidence of the fact that Maggie wants to have a healthy relationship with Alex, which includes encouraging Alex to communicate honestly. For Maggie, Alex’s happiness and emotional well being are more important than a concert. Speaking of the concert though, of all of the bands to choose from, of course Maggie and Alex are fans of The Barenaked Ladies. I see what you did there, writers. In terms of the actual music, it’s not terribly surprising that Alex would be into this group. We know her musical tastes lie in the vicinity of rock, as evidenced by Kara’s reminder of her punk rock phase and the fact that she doesn’t have Kara’s taste in pop boy bands like N’Sync. Given this information, when Kara started talking about her plans to go country line dancing for her birthday, something tells me that this did nothing to encourage Alex to want to miss the concert. I don’t see Alex being a country girl. Maggie maybe, given that she grew up in Nebraska, but then again, she was an outsider there so maybe not.
“Ever since I’ve been on Earth, I don’t know what life is like without you there all the time.” The Danvers sisters’ relationship was front and center for the first time in awhile. When Alex bails on Kara’s Earth birthday to go to a concert with Maggie, Kara feels like her sister is slipping away from her. This brings up past feelings of abandonment from when her parents sent her away from Krypton, with Kara fearing that Alex will eventually leave her too. While I do think Kara’s abandonment issues are worth addressing, for the sake of this episode, I dislike that they rooted this conflict within the confines of Kara’s birthday. It automatically makes Alex look like the bad guy, when we know that she would never actually abandon Kara were she to really need her. Were this any other scenario, like a random sister night or something, it would have been completely valid for Alex to ask for a rain check so she could go to the concert. That’s not to say that her request is necessary invalid in this situation, especially given that the tickets were a surprise and Maggie didn’t know, but bailing on your sister’s birthday is kind of a jerk move. It makes Kara much more sympathetic than I think she otherwise would be in her reaction to the changed plans. Even she admits that getting angry was a bit immature, but in this context, you can’t really blame her for being upset. All of that said, the birthday angle does present a trigger for Kara’s abandonment issues to come to the surface. I get the impression that celebrating Earth birthday every year, on the same day, with Alex has become a way for Kara to have this recurring affirmation of her strongest Earth relationship. The idea of having that affirmation taken away, when she’s already lost so much, terrifies her because she doesn’t want to end up alone. You see why her bond with Alex is such an incredibly deep connection. Alex is the one person who has never ever left her side. Her parents did, Clark did, Jeremiah has been gone for years, and even Eliza lives in another town. It is no wonder Kara has abandonment issues. The interesting thing is that they’ve been laying the groundwork for this theme since the beginning of the season. Remember the conversation Alex and Kara had when Clark was in town, where Kara suggested going to live in Metropolis with Clark? That scene ended with Alex specifically telling Kara that Clark abandoned her, a comment that ultimately makes Kara realize that she was being unfair to Alex.
“I don’t want to feel bad for wanting to spend time with Maggie.” Looking at Alex’s perspective on the situation, birthday context aside, I do think it’s a healthy sign that she is finally in a position where she has to choose between her own life and happiness, and someone else’s. She has been so wrapped up in this mindset of self-sacrifice, that up until recently, she hasn’t had any life to call her own. The fact that Alex is struggling with balancing time with Maggie and time with Kara does indicate that she is growing emotionally. Given that it’s still new to her, there are kinks to work out, and she’s going to make mistakes, but at least she’s trying. What’s also great to see is that Maggie is very aware of the fact that Alex has issues with pushing down her feelings for the sake of others, and she’s actively aiding in making sure that doesn’t happen anymore. When Alex tries to just forget about her rift with Kara and enjoy the concert for Maggie’s sake, Maggie is understanding of the situation and sends her to go talk to her sister. Yet again we see evidence of the fact that Maggie wants to have a healthy relationship with Alex, which includes encouraging Alex to communicate honestly. For Maggie, Alex’s happiness and emotional well being are more important than a concert. Speaking of the concert though, of all of the bands to choose from, of course Maggie and Alex are fans of The Barenaked Ladies. I see what you did there, writers. In terms of the actual music, it’s not terribly surprising that Alex would be into this group. We know her musical tastes lie in the vicinity of rock, as evidenced by Kara’s reminder of her punk rock phase and the fact that she doesn’t have Kara’s taste in pop boy bands like N’Sync. Given this information, when Kara started talking about her plans to go country line dancing for her birthday, something tells me that this did nothing to encourage Alex to want to miss the concert. I don’t see Alex being a country girl. Maggie maybe, given that she grew up in Nebraska, but then again, she was an outsider there so maybe not.
“Kara, I’m not ever going anywhere. Okay? I promise.” Given that conflict exists between them, we get a couple of awesome heart to heart moments with the sisters. The first takes place during the White Martian lockdown, when Alex (but not the real Alex) makes a comment about communication being a rough spot between herself and Kara lately. Kara admits to the fact that she was mad about the concert, and that she’s scared of being abandoned by Alex. Any time we see a raw emotional exchange between Kara and Alex, it’s guaranteed to bring the feels. This one in particular is extra heartbreaking, with Kara getting more and more emotional as her confession spills out. Kara’s feelings in this episode remind me of last season when she went through that rough patch which resulted in her Black Mercy fantasy reflecting the things she used to think about when she first came to Earth. As strong and powerful as she is, Kara is still that broken little 12 year old that crashed onto Earth all those years ago. She’s still dealing with the same fears she was back then. I have to admit, when they revealed that this scene was actually between Kara and White Martian Alex, I was initially annoyed that they ruined such an amazing emotional confession for the sake of a plot twist. However, they redeemed themselves by making sure that real Alex was aware of the conversation at the end of the episode. I have a quick sidebar before I get to that. Once it’s revealed that Alex is actually a White Martian, the White Martian claims to have been so annoyed by listening to Kara’s emotional problems. If that’s the case, why did he bother to initiate the conversation in the first place? That seems kind of dumb. I get that he was trying to be just like Alex, but he still could have done that without having a feelings chat. Even if it were simply meant as a distraction tactic, I’d think there would be other ways to achieve the same result. Okay, end of sidebar and back to Alex remembering the conversation. She makes up for the missed birthday celebration by showing up at Kara’s door with a birthday cupcake, candle and all. Adorable. I had to laugh when she emphasizes that Kara blow out the candle gently. Something tells me that warning comes from past experience with birthday cake catastrophes resulting from an excited Kara overestimating the wind force necessary to extinguish candles. Having memories of Kara’s conversation with her White Martian impostor, Alex reassures Kara that, whatever the recent changes in her romantic relationship status, she’s never ever going to abandon her. Being with Maggie does not change the fact that Alex is still Kara’s big sister, and that she’s still someone Kara can rely on no matter what. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. These two share the unbreakable bond of unbreakable bonds.
“He told me he liked me the other day.” “I am so shocked.” Adding to Kara’s theme of abandonment issues is the topic of romantic abandonment. Given her poor track record thus far, she’s developed a fear of putting herself out there, not wanting to risk the pain that comes from the relationship not working or losing someone else that she cares about. As such, Kara initially won’t admit that she likes Mon El as anything other than a friend. It sounds like Kara’s got Maggie syndrome. She rejects Mon El…in the most awkward way possible. Instead of just saying “we’re not a good fit,” and leaving it at that, Kara draws out the rejection by piling on very cliché reasons for why they’re just not meant to be. You can feel each one hit Mon El like a dagger. Poor guy. Stop talking, Kara. I felt bad for Mon El, especially after we find out he’s been exclusively drinking club soda all week on Kara’s behalf. He really has been trying so hard to change and become someone she would want to be with. Alex recognizes that Kara is struggling to be honest about her feelings for Mon El and encourages her to take a chance, citing her own recent foray into the world of romance as an example of why taking a chance on love is worth the risk. I don’t necessarily believe that Alex is Mon El’s biggest fan, but she’s known for a long time that Kara has a connection with him, and that she genuinely believes that he’s capable of being a good person. She told him as much when she yelled at him for not helping out with Parasite several episodes ago. As such, it’s not that surprising that, for Kara’s sake, Alex is being supportive of this pairing. Unfortunately, once Kara does finally decide to put herself out there, Mon El is going on a lunch date with Eve. Why do I feel like they’re going to turn him into James with this stupid love triangle game? That prediction aside, you can’t really blame Mon El for trying to move on. As much as Kara brought it on herself, it was still sad to see her miss her chance to be with him. Kara was kind of a sad puppy all around in this episode. Between her romance troubles with Mon El and feeling distanced with Alex, she was not in a great place emotionally. Here’s to hoping some happiness is coming her way soon.
Along with Sanvers and Karamel, J’onn and M’gann are also in love. Unfortunately they’re now literally star-crossed lovers since M’gann is leaving to go back to Mars. During the White Martian lockdown, the two have a chat about how over the last several episodes, J’onn’s feelings for M’gann have become more than just friendly. His desire to protect her goes beyond a sense of duty. She has allowed him to feel the kind of bond he never thought he’d feel again after losing his wife all those years ago. M’gann reveals that she feels the same. How sweet. Seriously though, why make this a thing if they’re just going to separate them? Was it simply to prove that J’onn could finally move on after 300 some years? Also, while I can appreciate the idea that M’gann has completed this arc of overcoming personal guilt and wanting to return to Mars to fight against hatred and oppression, why are they writing M’gann off of the show? Are they actually writing her off? The only way that this won’t feel like wasted story potential is if she’s not really going to be gone for good. I say a trip to Mars for the entire Superfriends gang sounds like an exciting time. I don’t think it’s smart to have M’gann simply be a catalyst for J’onn’s development, and I’d hate to believe that this was the intention for her character. Her reasons for leaving are noble enough, however, from a broader storytelling perspective, I’m not satisfied if this is meant to be her ending.
Now it’s time to discuss the big villain of the episode. The White Martians have returned!! They did not disappoint. M’gann’s psychic connection to them brings her former husband, Armek, to town, and he’s not a swell dude. He has come from Mars to bring M’gann back so she can pay for betraying her kind and helping the Green Martians during the war. When Armek and another unknown White Martian infiltrate the DEO and pose as agents, an intense round of “who’s who” results. This was one of the most exciting episodes we’ve had in awhile in terms of the action/adventure part of the story. Tensions are flying high as everyone jumps to conclusions about who the real impostor is. It was like an intense round of murder mystery theater that was so much fun to watch. At one point, everyone starts drawing guns, and I did love that the second someone points one at Alex, Kara loses it. You do NOT mess with her sister. Ultimately, J’onn comes up with a plan to figure out the truth. This gives us another reference to the idea of Martians not mixing well with fire, as they use a flame to determine who’s lying, because the flame will reveal Martian skin. I have to say, I was not expecting it to be Winn. As awful as it was to see that the poor guy got Martian-ed, it was equally as entertaining to see evil Winn in action. He was so creepy, but in the best way. Throwing flames, fighting J’onn, and just generally being a monster. It was a cool action sequence. It’s also revealed that Alex is a White Martian too after J’onn and M’gann find her and Winn trapped elsewhere in the DEO. Kara has another showdown with her “sister” reminiscent of the one from last season’s finale. As if White Martians themselves weren’t crazy enough, another twist is added when it’s revealed that the reactor powering the DEO is essentially melting down unless someone can override the system and stabilize it. “This did not used to happen at Catco.” Real Winn got to be the tech hero again. After he gets woken from his psychic coma, giving us a hilarious scene with him and J’onn as J’onn tries to calm him from his panicked state, Winn does his nerd thing and ends up saving the day with a mere 12 seconds to spare. Good job, Winn. Atta boy. A final, badass fight ensues to take out the White Martians, once again showing off the incredible special effects this show has. Those things never fail to look incredibly menacing and monstrous. M’gann stabs one of them with a pipe to save J’onn, and then real Alex comes in at the last second to take the other out with a blast from her cool new laser gun. I love that she kept it after calling dibs on it when they went to Slaver’s Moon. “Have I mentioned how much I love my new gun?” It’s pretty badass, Alex. As are you.
There were a couple of other things worth noting from this episode, the coolest being the return of Agent Vasquez. She chose a rather inopportune time to come hang out at the new DEO, but it was great to have her back. Vasquez had some funny one-liners when her and another agent got into a dispute over which one of them is most likely to be the White Martian. “Let Vasquez go first. Since she’s so quick to deny that she’s the White Martian.” “Because I’m not, moron.” Vasquez became one of my favorite side characters by the end of last season, so it was cool to see her again, if only for one episode. I also loved Kara’s slightly snarky remark about how she can’t use her x-ray vision in the DEO because J’onn lined the walls with lead. He knows how to give his Kryptonian daughter boundaries. Her line delivery on that was priceless though. The last point worth a mention is that Kara and Winn briefly discuss Guardian. Oh yeah. I forgot that James wasn’t in this episode. Anyway, as I suspected, Kara ends up apologizing for being upset about the boys “Guardianing,” despite the fact that she has incredibly valid reasons for having a problem with it. Seriously. Why did they even have to address it in this episode? There was literally no point. This episode proves that Winn has purpose in his role at the DEO, doing his tech thing, and yet he still needs to go out moonlighting with James because, remember everyone. You’re not a real hero unless you actually go outside and beat up the bad guys. That’s the message that this story is sending. Winn’s role in the Guardian story used to be something that honored his character. He was the voice of reason, and it seemed as though he understood the risks and dangers of what they were doing. Now though, he’s turning into James, acting as though he doesn’t even remotely comprehend why Kara would have a problem with them doing what they’re doing. The James ego does not suit Winn at all.
Overall, The Martian Chronicles was a huge improvement over last week’s disappointingly weak episode. Between having an awesome villain in the form of the White Martians and a central Danvers sisters' story, there were plenty of story elements to love. Given the recent focus on Alex’s life outside of Kara, their story in this episode was a nice way to circle back to their ever-important bond for a bit. I also continue to enjoy the way that they are writing Alex and Maggie’s relationship, though I do think it’s about time Maggie got some backstory. Kara and Mon El’s slow burn “will they/won’t they” romance is treading tedious waters of following too closely in the footsteps of Kara and James, but for now I’m still interested to see where they end up. Of course, the big kicker was the return of the White Martians, giving us an incredibly fun and exciting villain story. While I am disappointed with where it left M’gann’s story, there’s no denying that White Martians are a stand out in the rogues gallery this show has built up. All in all, I genuinely enjoyed this episode. It’s one of the strongest of the season. I know there are more fun stories coming down the pipe, so keep bringing it, Supergirl. I’m ready for what comes next!
“He told me he liked me the other day.” “I am so shocked.” Adding to Kara’s theme of abandonment issues is the topic of romantic abandonment. Given her poor track record thus far, she’s developed a fear of putting herself out there, not wanting to risk the pain that comes from the relationship not working or losing someone else that she cares about. As such, Kara initially won’t admit that she likes Mon El as anything other than a friend. It sounds like Kara’s got Maggie syndrome. She rejects Mon El…in the most awkward way possible. Instead of just saying “we’re not a good fit,” and leaving it at that, Kara draws out the rejection by piling on very cliché reasons for why they’re just not meant to be. You can feel each one hit Mon El like a dagger. Poor guy. Stop talking, Kara. I felt bad for Mon El, especially after we find out he’s been exclusively drinking club soda all week on Kara’s behalf. He really has been trying so hard to change and become someone she would want to be with. Alex recognizes that Kara is struggling to be honest about her feelings for Mon El and encourages her to take a chance, citing her own recent foray into the world of romance as an example of why taking a chance on love is worth the risk. I don’t necessarily believe that Alex is Mon El’s biggest fan, but she’s known for a long time that Kara has a connection with him, and that she genuinely believes that he’s capable of being a good person. She told him as much when she yelled at him for not helping out with Parasite several episodes ago. As such, it’s not that surprising that, for Kara’s sake, Alex is being supportive of this pairing. Unfortunately, once Kara does finally decide to put herself out there, Mon El is going on a lunch date with Eve. Why do I feel like they’re going to turn him into James with this stupid love triangle game? That prediction aside, you can’t really blame Mon El for trying to move on. As much as Kara brought it on herself, it was still sad to see her miss her chance to be with him. Kara was kind of a sad puppy all around in this episode. Between her romance troubles with Mon El and feeling distanced with Alex, she was not in a great place emotionally. Here’s to hoping some happiness is coming her way soon.
Along with Sanvers and Karamel, J’onn and M’gann are also in love. Unfortunately they’re now literally star-crossed lovers since M’gann is leaving to go back to Mars. During the White Martian lockdown, the two have a chat about how over the last several episodes, J’onn’s feelings for M’gann have become more than just friendly. His desire to protect her goes beyond a sense of duty. She has allowed him to feel the kind of bond he never thought he’d feel again after losing his wife all those years ago. M’gann reveals that she feels the same. How sweet. Seriously though, why make this a thing if they’re just going to separate them? Was it simply to prove that J’onn could finally move on after 300 some years? Also, while I can appreciate the idea that M’gann has completed this arc of overcoming personal guilt and wanting to return to Mars to fight against hatred and oppression, why are they writing M’gann off of the show? Are they actually writing her off? The only way that this won’t feel like wasted story potential is if she’s not really going to be gone for good. I say a trip to Mars for the entire Superfriends gang sounds like an exciting time. I don’t think it’s smart to have M’gann simply be a catalyst for J’onn’s development, and I’d hate to believe that this was the intention for her character. Her reasons for leaving are noble enough, however, from a broader storytelling perspective, I’m not satisfied if this is meant to be her ending.
Now it’s time to discuss the big villain of the episode. The White Martians have returned!! They did not disappoint. M’gann’s psychic connection to them brings her former husband, Armek, to town, and he’s not a swell dude. He has come from Mars to bring M’gann back so she can pay for betraying her kind and helping the Green Martians during the war. When Armek and another unknown White Martian infiltrate the DEO and pose as agents, an intense round of “who’s who” results. This was one of the most exciting episodes we’ve had in awhile in terms of the action/adventure part of the story. Tensions are flying high as everyone jumps to conclusions about who the real impostor is. It was like an intense round of murder mystery theater that was so much fun to watch. At one point, everyone starts drawing guns, and I did love that the second someone points one at Alex, Kara loses it. You do NOT mess with her sister. Ultimately, J’onn comes up with a plan to figure out the truth. This gives us another reference to the idea of Martians not mixing well with fire, as they use a flame to determine who’s lying, because the flame will reveal Martian skin. I have to say, I was not expecting it to be Winn. As awful as it was to see that the poor guy got Martian-ed, it was equally as entertaining to see evil Winn in action. He was so creepy, but in the best way. Throwing flames, fighting J’onn, and just generally being a monster. It was a cool action sequence. It’s also revealed that Alex is a White Martian too after J’onn and M’gann find her and Winn trapped elsewhere in the DEO. Kara has another showdown with her “sister” reminiscent of the one from last season’s finale. As if White Martians themselves weren’t crazy enough, another twist is added when it’s revealed that the reactor powering the DEO is essentially melting down unless someone can override the system and stabilize it. “This did not used to happen at Catco.” Real Winn got to be the tech hero again. After he gets woken from his psychic coma, giving us a hilarious scene with him and J’onn as J’onn tries to calm him from his panicked state, Winn does his nerd thing and ends up saving the day with a mere 12 seconds to spare. Good job, Winn. Atta boy. A final, badass fight ensues to take out the White Martians, once again showing off the incredible special effects this show has. Those things never fail to look incredibly menacing and monstrous. M’gann stabs one of them with a pipe to save J’onn, and then real Alex comes in at the last second to take the other out with a blast from her cool new laser gun. I love that she kept it after calling dibs on it when they went to Slaver’s Moon. “Have I mentioned how much I love my new gun?” It’s pretty badass, Alex. As are you.
There were a couple of other things worth noting from this episode, the coolest being the return of Agent Vasquez. She chose a rather inopportune time to come hang out at the new DEO, but it was great to have her back. Vasquez had some funny one-liners when her and another agent got into a dispute over which one of them is most likely to be the White Martian. “Let Vasquez go first. Since she’s so quick to deny that she’s the White Martian.” “Because I’m not, moron.” Vasquez became one of my favorite side characters by the end of last season, so it was cool to see her again, if only for one episode. I also loved Kara’s slightly snarky remark about how she can’t use her x-ray vision in the DEO because J’onn lined the walls with lead. He knows how to give his Kryptonian daughter boundaries. Her line delivery on that was priceless though. The last point worth a mention is that Kara and Winn briefly discuss Guardian. Oh yeah. I forgot that James wasn’t in this episode. Anyway, as I suspected, Kara ends up apologizing for being upset about the boys “Guardianing,” despite the fact that she has incredibly valid reasons for having a problem with it. Seriously. Why did they even have to address it in this episode? There was literally no point. This episode proves that Winn has purpose in his role at the DEO, doing his tech thing, and yet he still needs to go out moonlighting with James because, remember everyone. You’re not a real hero unless you actually go outside and beat up the bad guys. That’s the message that this story is sending. Winn’s role in the Guardian story used to be something that honored his character. He was the voice of reason, and it seemed as though he understood the risks and dangers of what they were doing. Now though, he’s turning into James, acting as though he doesn’t even remotely comprehend why Kara would have a problem with them doing what they’re doing. The James ego does not suit Winn at all.
Overall, The Martian Chronicles was a huge improvement over last week’s disappointingly weak episode. Between having an awesome villain in the form of the White Martians and a central Danvers sisters' story, there were plenty of story elements to love. Given the recent focus on Alex’s life outside of Kara, their story in this episode was a nice way to circle back to their ever-important bond for a bit. I also continue to enjoy the way that they are writing Alex and Maggie’s relationship, though I do think it’s about time Maggie got some backstory. Kara and Mon El’s slow burn “will they/won’t they” romance is treading tedious waters of following too closely in the footsteps of Kara and James, but for now I’m still interested to see where they end up. Of course, the big kicker was the return of the White Martians, giving us an incredibly fun and exciting villain story. While I am disappointed with where it left M’gann’s story, there’s no denying that White Martians are a stand out in the rogues gallery this show has built up. All in all, I genuinely enjoyed this episode. It’s one of the strongest of the season. I know there are more fun stories coming down the pipe, so keep bringing it, Supergirl. I’m ready for what comes next!