The fallout of the Cadmus and Jeremiah story provided Supergirl with an exceptionally fun and exciting episode.
“I am the only one left who believes in him.” This episode picks up where the last episode left off with everyone dealing with the fallout of Jeremiah’s betrayal and Cadmus having access to the National Alien Registry. Despite everything that he did, Alex becomes obsessed with protecting Jeremiah, believing that deep down he still is a good man. While I’m not going to say that Alex is necessarily wrong to have such a strong faith in her father, I do think that she is basing a great deal of her trust on the image of the man she knew him to be in the past. She’s holding on so tightly to that memory of him, and I do think that it is clouding her judgment. Last episode aside, she hasn’t seen him in over a decade. How can she possibly know that he’s the same man now that he was all those years ago? Especially given recent events. People do change. J’onn recognizes this and announces that the DEO wants Jeremiah arrested. When Alex fears that he might end up getting hurt in the process, her emotional investment in the situation peaks, and her loyalties come into question. Kara has a little bit more of a level head about the situation. She loves Jeremiah, and doesn’t want him hurt unnecessarily, but she also isn’t going to risk letting him hurt the other people that she loves again. She’s also focused on protecting aliens from being abducted by Cadmus. Her attention is on the bigger picture. Ultimately, Alex and Kara are sort of in reverse positions from where they were at in Luthors, when Kara had such unwavering faith in Lena. They both are willing to do whatever it takes to protect the people that they care about, even if no one else believes in them, and even if it means that they must put themselves in harms way to achieve that.
J’onn recognizes how deep Alex’s emotional connection to Jeremiah’s case is, and so, believing that she’s not capable of setting her feelings aside when it comes to her father, he shows up at Alex’s apartment posing as Jeremiah, testing her. When Alex fails J’onn’s test, she’s devastated to learn that J’onn tricked her, seeing it as another betrayal by a father figure. While I understand J’onn’s reasons for doing so, it was incredibly cruel on his part to test Alex like that. I feel like there had to have been a better way to handle that situation. At the same time, Alex did kind of betray J’onn as well by agreeing to help Jeremiah behind his back. This is exactly why in most professional situations, you’re not supposed to work cases that you have a personal connection to. It’s called a conflict of interest. I honestly think J’onn should have just taken Alex off of the case to begin with. Jeremiah is Alex’s father, so you really can’t blame her for having a loyalty to him. He’s family and she’s going to protect him. That should have been apparent to everyone from the start. As such, I can’t really fault her for failing J’onn’s test. After J’onn’s deception, Alex has now been betrayed by both of her father figures in the span of two episodes. In both cases, they claim to be trying to protect her. She recognizes the similarity of the situations, actually telling J’onn “You sound just like him.” Ever since Kara came to Earth, Alex has taken up the role of family protector. She has always been the strong one, and the one who calls the shots and takes care of the people she loves. Now suddenly no one seems to think she’s capable of doing that, and they’re all trying to protect her instead of her protecting them. Even Kara won’t take her side when she’s begging to keep her job so she can make sure Jeremiah stays safe. I honestly think that, to some degree, she’s having a bit of an identity crisis. She’s taking these huge risks to try and prove that she can still be her family’s protector. Ironically, in trying to retain control, she’s slowly losing it. “Can we agree to stop doing the wrong things for the right reasons?” Ultimately I thought J’onn was a bit quick to give Alex her job back at the end of the episode, especially considering everything that happens. It’s almost as if J’onn recognizes that Alex is going to do whatever she wants anyway, so at least if she’s under his supervision, he can try to monitor her and possibly protect her better. That said, if anyone else besides J’onn were in charge of the DEO, I’m pretty sure Alex would have lost her job a long time ago. The rules there don’t apply to her.
“I am the only one left who believes in him.” This episode picks up where the last episode left off with everyone dealing with the fallout of Jeremiah’s betrayal and Cadmus having access to the National Alien Registry. Despite everything that he did, Alex becomes obsessed with protecting Jeremiah, believing that deep down he still is a good man. While I’m not going to say that Alex is necessarily wrong to have such a strong faith in her father, I do think that she is basing a great deal of her trust on the image of the man she knew him to be in the past. She’s holding on so tightly to that memory of him, and I do think that it is clouding her judgment. Last episode aside, she hasn’t seen him in over a decade. How can she possibly know that he’s the same man now that he was all those years ago? Especially given recent events. People do change. J’onn recognizes this and announces that the DEO wants Jeremiah arrested. When Alex fears that he might end up getting hurt in the process, her emotional investment in the situation peaks, and her loyalties come into question. Kara has a little bit more of a level head about the situation. She loves Jeremiah, and doesn’t want him hurt unnecessarily, but she also isn’t going to risk letting him hurt the other people that she loves again. She’s also focused on protecting aliens from being abducted by Cadmus. Her attention is on the bigger picture. Ultimately, Alex and Kara are sort of in reverse positions from where they were at in Luthors, when Kara had such unwavering faith in Lena. They both are willing to do whatever it takes to protect the people that they care about, even if no one else believes in them, and even if it means that they must put themselves in harms way to achieve that.
J’onn recognizes how deep Alex’s emotional connection to Jeremiah’s case is, and so, believing that she’s not capable of setting her feelings aside when it comes to her father, he shows up at Alex’s apartment posing as Jeremiah, testing her. When Alex fails J’onn’s test, she’s devastated to learn that J’onn tricked her, seeing it as another betrayal by a father figure. While I understand J’onn’s reasons for doing so, it was incredibly cruel on his part to test Alex like that. I feel like there had to have been a better way to handle that situation. At the same time, Alex did kind of betray J’onn as well by agreeing to help Jeremiah behind his back. This is exactly why in most professional situations, you’re not supposed to work cases that you have a personal connection to. It’s called a conflict of interest. I honestly think J’onn should have just taken Alex off of the case to begin with. Jeremiah is Alex’s father, so you really can’t blame her for having a loyalty to him. He’s family and she’s going to protect him. That should have been apparent to everyone from the start. As such, I can’t really fault her for failing J’onn’s test. After J’onn’s deception, Alex has now been betrayed by both of her father figures in the span of two episodes. In both cases, they claim to be trying to protect her. She recognizes the similarity of the situations, actually telling J’onn “You sound just like him.” Ever since Kara came to Earth, Alex has taken up the role of family protector. She has always been the strong one, and the one who calls the shots and takes care of the people she loves. Now suddenly no one seems to think she’s capable of doing that, and they’re all trying to protect her instead of her protecting them. Even Kara won’t take her side when she’s begging to keep her job so she can make sure Jeremiah stays safe. I honestly think that, to some degree, she’s having a bit of an identity crisis. She’s taking these huge risks to try and prove that she can still be her family’s protector. Ironically, in trying to retain control, she’s slowly losing it. “Can we agree to stop doing the wrong things for the right reasons?” Ultimately I thought J’onn was a bit quick to give Alex her job back at the end of the episode, especially considering everything that happens. It’s almost as if J’onn recognizes that Alex is going to do whatever she wants anyway, so at least if she’s under his supervision, he can try to monitor her and possibly protect her better. That said, if anyone else besides J’onn were in charge of the DEO, I’m pretty sure Alex would have lost her job a long time ago. The rules there don’t apply to her.
We see definite signs that Alex is starting to spiral, particularly when she beats the crap out of the Cadmus guard brought in by the DEO. It’s no secret at this point that Alex is capable of holding her own in a fight, but this was different. It was predatory, and dark, and one sided. She’s broken rules before, but this crossed a very dangerous line. It was the definition of police brutality, and was basically the equivalent of torturing someone for information. That’s supposed to be a Cadmus tactic, not a DEO one. I will say that the scene does bear a resemblance to last season when Alex went after Max Lord when she believed he was responsible for attacking Kara with the Black Mercy. Just as in that case, J’onn steps in to keep her from going too far. I do have a serious problem though with J’onn suggesting that Alex get a drink after he pulls her out of the cell. She has an alcohol problem, J’onn. Don’t encourage it. Beyond that moment though, we also see evidence of darkness when Alex gets to the Cadmus base and arms the entire facility with explosives, which she seems to have few qualms about setting off. The casual nature with which she threatens and then detonates the bombs is a recklessness that even Lillian Luthor is slightly surprised by. I realize that Alex has always been someone who reacts on emotion, and not logic, but now that means she’s reacting out of anger and betrayal. I said it last episode, but I genuinely think Jeremiah’s betrayal broke Alex in ways that she doesn’t even fully comprehend right now. In desperately trying to get back that innocence lost, and trying to prove that her father is still the man that she knew as a kid, she’s falling deeper and deeper down a rabbit hole of darkness. Kara does seem to sense that something is off with her sister, beyond just the surface level emotions of hurt. After hearing about the incident with the guard, she actually asks Alex “what is going on with you?” I know Alex’s darkness has been teased in interviews as something that will be explored throughout the back half of the season, but I question how dark it’s going to get.
“Ride or die.” Maggie seems to be the only person who has total faith in Alex at the moment. As much as I love Maggie for her unwavering loyalty, I do think she’s not totally seeing the big picture of what’s happening to her girlfriend. While Sanvers going rogue to find Jeremiah gave us some badass moments, it ultimately seemed naïve of Maggie to be so quick to support Alex’s rash decision to go off book. When she’s watching J’onn and Kara both show concern over Alex’s behavior, that should tell her something. These are people who love her, and they aren’t normally people who question Alex’s motivations. Even if Maggie is lenient to agree with them, she is capable of connecting dots herself. What did she think about Alex beating the guard? Am I supposed to believe that she was okay with that? She saw how devastated Alex was by Jeremiah’s betrayal. She knows how emotionally invested Alex is in this and thusly should be aware of how dangerous that investment could potentially be. Even if you use the logic that Maggie understands Alex wanting to protect people because she feels the same way that still doesn’t explain why she lets Alex go to Cadmus alone. Shouldn’t she want to go with her and protect her while she’s hunting for her father? I guess I’m just struggling to understand Maggie’s reasons for agreeing with Alex beyond just a blind “ride or die” loyalty. Knowing Maggie, it seems like she would have been a bit more concerned about her girlfriend’s response to the situation. Also, what did Maggie have to say about Alex almost being blasted across the universe? There final conversation seemed pretty nonchalant considering the events of the episode. Logical fallacy aside, I did enjoy watching Sanvers go rogue together. The scene where they rescue Brian from the Cadmus goons was perfection. “Go away, Brian.” Alex even lets Maggie use her special gun, which is basically the Alex Danvers equivalent of saying “I love you.” Maggie’s suggestion that Alex makes good arm candy was also a sweet Sanvers moment. Like I said, I did enjoy the girlfriend moments in this episode. It was their role within the overarching story that didn’t fully connect for me. Also, did anyone else catch the fact that Maggie finally managed to beat Alex at a game of pool? She may have been distracted, but still. Since their double or nothing game never got played, I wonder if Alex still owes Maggie a grenade? Of course Sanvers would place bets with weapons.
We find out why Cadmus stole the National Alien Registry and what Jeremiah has been helping them with. Essentially they’re on a mission to forcibly deport aliens. Talk about an allegory for current events. It amazes me how topical this show continues to be and they never shy away from taking a stance. Apparently deportation was Jeremiah’s suggestion as an alternative to out right murdering the aliens. Regardless, Alex is none to pleased with her father’s involvement in such activity. As I suspected, it does legitimately seem as though Jeremiah has been helping Cadmus in order to protect his family. That’s noble and all, but Alex understandably doesn’t like being the reason why her dad is assisting in hurting all of these aliens. When he pulls the “you won’t understand until you’re a parent” line, she rebuts with “maybe, but what would mom think about this.” To which he doesn’t exactly have a great answer. Alex is all about standing up and fighting for what is right. She has been since the day she joined the DEO. To her credit, she successfully convinces her father to join her cause, and he actually turns on Lillian, effectively declaring war between Cadmus and the Danvers family. That definitely means that coming episodes are going to get very interesting. Unfortunately, a battle with Cyborg Superman leaves Jeremiah down for the count, and Alex loses track of him again. I do have to say the party line of “We’re going to bring him home” is starting to get a bit old since it gets repeated almost every episode. Stop telling us that you’re going to do it. Just do it already.
“It’s up to her now.” Alex and Kara seem to have mostly recovered from the tension of the last episode, however, when Kara supports J’onn’s observation that Alex is too emotionally invested and needs to sit out, I was a bit worried that this would further strain their relationship. Kara isn’t wrong to recognize that something is going on with Alex. The girl is spiraling over this Cadmus situation. As such, I thought it was a bit harsh for Kara to bail so quickly. They have a thirty second conversation and then Kara leaves. I get that the alien thing is pressing and important, but Alex is kind of a mess right now with this whole Jeremiah situation. I feel like Kara could have handled it a bit more delicately. Maybe try actually calming Alex down before walking out. Kara should know her sister well enough to know she’s not just going to let this go. As such, Kara ultimately shouldn’t have been that surprised when she has to save Alex after she goes to find Cadmus alone. In all seriousness though, that rescue was beyond incredible. If there was any doubt about the state of the Danvers sisters bond, they proved once and for all that no matter what the situation, they are always one another’s strength. The spaceship scene was, quite possibly, one of the most intense and emotional moments we have ever seen on the show. Alex is mere seconds from being launched across the universe, and the only person who can save her from that fate is Kara. The score for that scene should have sounded familiar to anyone who watched Kara solar flare to defeat Red Tornado last season. It’s a beautiful piece and one that never ceases to elevate emotional moments to new heights when it’s used. The case was no different here. Kara must call upon every ounce of strength she has to stop the ship from leaving the atmosphere. Just when she’s almost given up, Alex puts a hand to the glass and says “You can do this!” Kara puts her hand to Alex’s and then summons the extra push necessary to stop the ship, and protect her sister and the aliens on board. Talk about an incredible Danvers sisters moment. The power that lies in their bond is amazing. So many feels.
Elsewhere in National City, Kara is trying to find a way to warn aliens about Cadmus on a large scale. She tries to write an article about the abductions, but Snapper won’t allow her to publish it, as she doesn’t have enough sources proving that there is a legitimate threat. Kara tries to bribe him with an exclusive with Supergirl. He gets his interview, but ultimately his morals are not swayed enough to actually agree to publish Kara’s Cadmus story, as he still doesn’t believe he can verify the truth of her claims. He says that as a journalist, it is his duty to believe everything is a lie until proven otherwise. Which is somewhat funny considering his speech about putting Lena Luthor on the cover because it was “big news.” He did have “evidence” to prove her guilt, but seemed to show little interest in finding out if there was another side to that story. I digress though. I do understand his hesitations, and I do respect in this instance his commitment to honest, truthful reporting.
While Kara is having issues with Snapper, she forgets about a lunch date with Lena Luthor. I kind of love that Lena and Kara’s friendship has progressed to casual lunch dates. They have such a relaxed and understanding dynamic now. I guess that’s what happens when someone saves you from being framed by your evil, Cadmus leading mother. You trust them fully. After hearing about Kara’s struggles, Lena suggests blogging the information. She also says that she could probably help Kara come up with another source by going through old LuthorCorp records. That offer turns dangerous when it is revealed that Lena’s secretary is a mole for Lillian. I didn’t see that coming, though I can’t say that I’m terribly surprised. Of course Lillian wants to keep track of her daughter. Having her goons throw Lena over the side of the building seems a bit harsh but since when is Cadmus fair. Supergirl came to the rescue though, so it was all good. Kara does eventually follow through with Lena’s blogging idea using Catco resources. As a result, Snapper fires her. He’s not wrong to do what he does. Major publications should be held to certain standards to ensure truthful reporting and I completely agree with everything he says. It is frustrating though that Kara was legitimately trying to save lives, and reporting truth, but because everything with Cadmus and the DEO is so secretive, she wasn’t able to get the information out to the public in a way that didn’t ultimately cost her her job. It’s especially harsh when you compare Kara’s situation to Alex’s. Kara’s intentions were entirely altruistic and she gets punished, while Alex’s motivations throughout the episode were ultimately a bit more selfish, but she gets rewarded with her job back. That’s definitely not a fair parallel.
Going back to the subject of partners who are blindly supporting their girlfriends, Mon El, self-proclaimed “innocent-alien-who-doesn’t-understand-Earth-customs,” had no business telling Kara to blog the story. He doesn’t understand the risk she’s taking, has no knowledge of the legal system and thusly has no business encouraging her to post the blog. On top of that, it really irritates me how they turn Kara losing her job into an “oh well, at least I still have the cute guy” moment. Apparently the entirety of season one where Kara constantly preached about how important working at Catco was to her is now irrelevant and should just be erased. She found herself a man, so she no longer needs a job. They continue to make Mon El such a problematic character. I can only hope that with his mommy and daddy making their way to Earth that we’ll eventually get something better for both his character and for Kara’s by season end. On a brighter note, I was so excited to see Teri Hatcher as Mon El’s mom!! I sincerely hope we get a Lois and Clark reunion on screen with her and Dean Cain. That would be so awesome. Since Jeremiah does know something about who Mon El is, I’d say there’s a solid possibility that such a reunion could happen.
Winn and Lyra are reaching Sanvers levels of adorableness. When they were talking to James about the movies that Winn has been introducing Lyra to, it was hard not to smile. It’s so nice to finally see Winn in a happy and fulfilling relationship with someone who genuinely seems to care about him, and whom he cares so much for as well. As a result, I felt bad for him when Lyra gets taken by Cadmus. That scene was pretty intense action wise though, which made it fun to watch. Can we just talk for a moment about how badass the fighting was? Alex and Maggie kick so much butt. Clearly Alex’s skills with a pool stick extend beyond the pool table, as she had some seriously sweet moves. The moment in the alley got a bit sketchy when Alex ended up held at gun point, with Maggie being powerless to stop it. However, Guardian shows up in time to save Alex. I have to say, this is the first time in a long time where it felt like James was used constructively. Between that save and his support of Winn and Lyra, this was a good episode for him. His ego never made an appearance and he was a team player. If they use him in a similar manner going forward, I might…I repeat might…actually start enjoying James’ story again.
This was an incredibly good episode of Supergirl. The last 15 minutes or so were equivalent to watching a sci-fi/action movie, complete with explosions and fire and a giant spaceship that the superhero has to stop. They hit some great emotional notes with the various relationships, particularly Alex and Kara’s but also Sanvers (despite my concerns about Maggie’s motivations), Alex and J’onn, and Alex and Jeremiah. It was an intense and exciting hour of television, and one that definitely kept my attention the entire time. I’m curious to see where we go from here with Alex and this impending darkness that seems to be flanking her, as I think that’s going to give us some great emotional moments. I genuinely hope that a story like that would give her more scenes with Maggie and Kara. Now that Kara is unemployed, it’ll be interesting to see how she uses her new free time. Maybe she should become an online blog-journalist. That could be fun. All this said, there is definitely plenty of good story potential to get us through the remainder of the season. I look forward to what comes next.
“Ride or die.” Maggie seems to be the only person who has total faith in Alex at the moment. As much as I love Maggie for her unwavering loyalty, I do think she’s not totally seeing the big picture of what’s happening to her girlfriend. While Sanvers going rogue to find Jeremiah gave us some badass moments, it ultimately seemed naïve of Maggie to be so quick to support Alex’s rash decision to go off book. When she’s watching J’onn and Kara both show concern over Alex’s behavior, that should tell her something. These are people who love her, and they aren’t normally people who question Alex’s motivations. Even if Maggie is lenient to agree with them, she is capable of connecting dots herself. What did she think about Alex beating the guard? Am I supposed to believe that she was okay with that? She saw how devastated Alex was by Jeremiah’s betrayal. She knows how emotionally invested Alex is in this and thusly should be aware of how dangerous that investment could potentially be. Even if you use the logic that Maggie understands Alex wanting to protect people because she feels the same way that still doesn’t explain why she lets Alex go to Cadmus alone. Shouldn’t she want to go with her and protect her while she’s hunting for her father? I guess I’m just struggling to understand Maggie’s reasons for agreeing with Alex beyond just a blind “ride or die” loyalty. Knowing Maggie, it seems like she would have been a bit more concerned about her girlfriend’s response to the situation. Also, what did Maggie have to say about Alex almost being blasted across the universe? There final conversation seemed pretty nonchalant considering the events of the episode. Logical fallacy aside, I did enjoy watching Sanvers go rogue together. The scene where they rescue Brian from the Cadmus goons was perfection. “Go away, Brian.” Alex even lets Maggie use her special gun, which is basically the Alex Danvers equivalent of saying “I love you.” Maggie’s suggestion that Alex makes good arm candy was also a sweet Sanvers moment. Like I said, I did enjoy the girlfriend moments in this episode. It was their role within the overarching story that didn’t fully connect for me. Also, did anyone else catch the fact that Maggie finally managed to beat Alex at a game of pool? She may have been distracted, but still. Since their double or nothing game never got played, I wonder if Alex still owes Maggie a grenade? Of course Sanvers would place bets with weapons.
We find out why Cadmus stole the National Alien Registry and what Jeremiah has been helping them with. Essentially they’re on a mission to forcibly deport aliens. Talk about an allegory for current events. It amazes me how topical this show continues to be and they never shy away from taking a stance. Apparently deportation was Jeremiah’s suggestion as an alternative to out right murdering the aliens. Regardless, Alex is none to pleased with her father’s involvement in such activity. As I suspected, it does legitimately seem as though Jeremiah has been helping Cadmus in order to protect his family. That’s noble and all, but Alex understandably doesn’t like being the reason why her dad is assisting in hurting all of these aliens. When he pulls the “you won’t understand until you’re a parent” line, she rebuts with “maybe, but what would mom think about this.” To which he doesn’t exactly have a great answer. Alex is all about standing up and fighting for what is right. She has been since the day she joined the DEO. To her credit, she successfully convinces her father to join her cause, and he actually turns on Lillian, effectively declaring war between Cadmus and the Danvers family. That definitely means that coming episodes are going to get very interesting. Unfortunately, a battle with Cyborg Superman leaves Jeremiah down for the count, and Alex loses track of him again. I do have to say the party line of “We’re going to bring him home” is starting to get a bit old since it gets repeated almost every episode. Stop telling us that you’re going to do it. Just do it already.
“It’s up to her now.” Alex and Kara seem to have mostly recovered from the tension of the last episode, however, when Kara supports J’onn’s observation that Alex is too emotionally invested and needs to sit out, I was a bit worried that this would further strain their relationship. Kara isn’t wrong to recognize that something is going on with Alex. The girl is spiraling over this Cadmus situation. As such, I thought it was a bit harsh for Kara to bail so quickly. They have a thirty second conversation and then Kara leaves. I get that the alien thing is pressing and important, but Alex is kind of a mess right now with this whole Jeremiah situation. I feel like Kara could have handled it a bit more delicately. Maybe try actually calming Alex down before walking out. Kara should know her sister well enough to know she’s not just going to let this go. As such, Kara ultimately shouldn’t have been that surprised when she has to save Alex after she goes to find Cadmus alone. In all seriousness though, that rescue was beyond incredible. If there was any doubt about the state of the Danvers sisters bond, they proved once and for all that no matter what the situation, they are always one another’s strength. The spaceship scene was, quite possibly, one of the most intense and emotional moments we have ever seen on the show. Alex is mere seconds from being launched across the universe, and the only person who can save her from that fate is Kara. The score for that scene should have sounded familiar to anyone who watched Kara solar flare to defeat Red Tornado last season. It’s a beautiful piece and one that never ceases to elevate emotional moments to new heights when it’s used. The case was no different here. Kara must call upon every ounce of strength she has to stop the ship from leaving the atmosphere. Just when she’s almost given up, Alex puts a hand to the glass and says “You can do this!” Kara puts her hand to Alex’s and then summons the extra push necessary to stop the ship, and protect her sister and the aliens on board. Talk about an incredible Danvers sisters moment. The power that lies in their bond is amazing. So many feels.
Elsewhere in National City, Kara is trying to find a way to warn aliens about Cadmus on a large scale. She tries to write an article about the abductions, but Snapper won’t allow her to publish it, as she doesn’t have enough sources proving that there is a legitimate threat. Kara tries to bribe him with an exclusive with Supergirl. He gets his interview, but ultimately his morals are not swayed enough to actually agree to publish Kara’s Cadmus story, as he still doesn’t believe he can verify the truth of her claims. He says that as a journalist, it is his duty to believe everything is a lie until proven otherwise. Which is somewhat funny considering his speech about putting Lena Luthor on the cover because it was “big news.” He did have “evidence” to prove her guilt, but seemed to show little interest in finding out if there was another side to that story. I digress though. I do understand his hesitations, and I do respect in this instance his commitment to honest, truthful reporting.
While Kara is having issues with Snapper, she forgets about a lunch date with Lena Luthor. I kind of love that Lena and Kara’s friendship has progressed to casual lunch dates. They have such a relaxed and understanding dynamic now. I guess that’s what happens when someone saves you from being framed by your evil, Cadmus leading mother. You trust them fully. After hearing about Kara’s struggles, Lena suggests blogging the information. She also says that she could probably help Kara come up with another source by going through old LuthorCorp records. That offer turns dangerous when it is revealed that Lena’s secretary is a mole for Lillian. I didn’t see that coming, though I can’t say that I’m terribly surprised. Of course Lillian wants to keep track of her daughter. Having her goons throw Lena over the side of the building seems a bit harsh but since when is Cadmus fair. Supergirl came to the rescue though, so it was all good. Kara does eventually follow through with Lena’s blogging idea using Catco resources. As a result, Snapper fires her. He’s not wrong to do what he does. Major publications should be held to certain standards to ensure truthful reporting and I completely agree with everything he says. It is frustrating though that Kara was legitimately trying to save lives, and reporting truth, but because everything with Cadmus and the DEO is so secretive, she wasn’t able to get the information out to the public in a way that didn’t ultimately cost her her job. It’s especially harsh when you compare Kara’s situation to Alex’s. Kara’s intentions were entirely altruistic and she gets punished, while Alex’s motivations throughout the episode were ultimately a bit more selfish, but she gets rewarded with her job back. That’s definitely not a fair parallel.
Going back to the subject of partners who are blindly supporting their girlfriends, Mon El, self-proclaimed “innocent-alien-who-doesn’t-understand-Earth-customs,” had no business telling Kara to blog the story. He doesn’t understand the risk she’s taking, has no knowledge of the legal system and thusly has no business encouraging her to post the blog. On top of that, it really irritates me how they turn Kara losing her job into an “oh well, at least I still have the cute guy” moment. Apparently the entirety of season one where Kara constantly preached about how important working at Catco was to her is now irrelevant and should just be erased. She found herself a man, so she no longer needs a job. They continue to make Mon El such a problematic character. I can only hope that with his mommy and daddy making their way to Earth that we’ll eventually get something better for both his character and for Kara’s by season end. On a brighter note, I was so excited to see Teri Hatcher as Mon El’s mom!! I sincerely hope we get a Lois and Clark reunion on screen with her and Dean Cain. That would be so awesome. Since Jeremiah does know something about who Mon El is, I’d say there’s a solid possibility that such a reunion could happen.
Winn and Lyra are reaching Sanvers levels of adorableness. When they were talking to James about the movies that Winn has been introducing Lyra to, it was hard not to smile. It’s so nice to finally see Winn in a happy and fulfilling relationship with someone who genuinely seems to care about him, and whom he cares so much for as well. As a result, I felt bad for him when Lyra gets taken by Cadmus. That scene was pretty intense action wise though, which made it fun to watch. Can we just talk for a moment about how badass the fighting was? Alex and Maggie kick so much butt. Clearly Alex’s skills with a pool stick extend beyond the pool table, as she had some seriously sweet moves. The moment in the alley got a bit sketchy when Alex ended up held at gun point, with Maggie being powerless to stop it. However, Guardian shows up in time to save Alex. I have to say, this is the first time in a long time where it felt like James was used constructively. Between that save and his support of Winn and Lyra, this was a good episode for him. His ego never made an appearance and he was a team player. If they use him in a similar manner going forward, I might…I repeat might…actually start enjoying James’ story again.
This was an incredibly good episode of Supergirl. The last 15 minutes or so were equivalent to watching a sci-fi/action movie, complete with explosions and fire and a giant spaceship that the superhero has to stop. They hit some great emotional notes with the various relationships, particularly Alex and Kara’s but also Sanvers (despite my concerns about Maggie’s motivations), Alex and J’onn, and Alex and Jeremiah. It was an intense and exciting hour of television, and one that definitely kept my attention the entire time. I’m curious to see where we go from here with Alex and this impending darkness that seems to be flanking her, as I think that’s going to give us some great emotional moments. I genuinely hope that a story like that would give her more scenes with Maggie and Kara. Now that Kara is unemployed, it’ll be interesting to see how she uses her new free time. Maybe she should become an online blog-journalist. That could be fun. All this said, there is definitely plenty of good story potential to get us through the remainder of the season. I look forward to what comes next.