This episode explores the heart of Supergirl in a compelling and direct way that we haven't really seen in a while. The acting is amazing-special kudos to Katie McGrath and ESPECIALLY to Melissa Benoist. The exploration of Kara's trauma this season is proving to be intriguing; the only reason I'm not that excited yet is because the writers have trouble with consistency.
Kara's return sparks an exploration of her relationship with all the characters, including herself. It's clear her trauma plays a central role, but the way that they incorporate Alex especially shows that the writers understand the most compelling part of their show-the relationships.
The scene with William was perfect and offers a much-needed resolution. But the best scene by far is the scene where Kara reunites with her friends (especially Lena). Kara and Lena seem to be on another level now, with their final walls now torn down. I must admit, I am heavily rooting for them to end up together by the end of the show, and this episode did little to convince me otherwise.
Kara's interactions with her father further her self-exploration. But her father was involved with the biggest issue of this episode: the plot. The garbage storyline was messy and dull, and it felt more like a shot towards commentary (which I am all for when done well) rather than an actual issue. I did appreciate how the plot leant to Zor-El's final speech to Kara, but the actual storyline itself was, frankly, boring.
Also, I have to tell everyone: Katie is not leaving. She's just away for a single episode, like Kelly was. Lena's very clearly in the final episodes, if set photographs are any indication.
All in all, enticing and exciting beginning to the final episodes of Supergirl. It's sad that it starts getting really deep when it's about to end, but I digress.
I just have one question: why did Kara lean in?
Kara's return sparks an exploration of her relationship with all the characters, including herself. It's clear her trauma plays a central role, but the way that they incorporate Alex especially shows that the writers understand the most compelling part of their show-the relationships.
The scene with William was perfect and offers a much-needed resolution. But the best scene by far is the scene where Kara reunites with her friends (especially Lena). Kara and Lena seem to be on another level now, with their final walls now torn down. I must admit, I am heavily rooting for them to end up together by the end of the show, and this episode did little to convince me otherwise.
Kara's interactions with her father further her self-exploration. But her father was involved with the biggest issue of this episode: the plot. The garbage storyline was messy and dull, and it felt more like a shot towards commentary (which I am all for when done well) rather than an actual issue. I did appreciate how the plot leant to Zor-El's final speech to Kara, but the actual storyline itself was, frankly, boring.
Also, I have to tell everyone: Katie is not leaving. She's just away for a single episode, like Kelly was. Lena's very clearly in the final episodes, if set photographs are any indication.
All in all, enticing and exciting beginning to the final episodes of Supergirl. It's sad that it starts getting really deep when it's about to end, but I digress.
I just have one question: why did Kara lean in?