TV Review 037 Supergirl s02e01 the Adventures of Supergirl

Supergirl s02e01 the Adventures of Supergirl
{CW} (DC) [101016] 80%

Transition to another Home

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visible higher budget and better quality throughout with more care can be seen in the minute details (subtle floating before landing after flying), unnoticeable change of location on the screen with quick yet smart brushing aside of the new DEA building

- Lowlights -

the inevitable less appearance by Kat Grant because of the change of shooting location

Everyone's Cousin

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natural portrayal of the classic klutzy Clark Kent with his trademark characteristics and charming yet reserved Superman with strong yet gentle persona at the same time (his gratitude to the DEA and others' admiration of him and also his alter ego), a lot of Superman's first movie with Christopher Reeves' callbacks and even Gotham shout-out (lickety-split, earthquake, fly statistic) 

? Main Contention ?

how his animosity with Martian Manhunter on the matter of Kryptonite and its implication would be down the line, how much the more iconic character would overshadow Supergirl in her own show

- Lowlights -

divisive portrayal of Superman that contradict with some of the classic portrayal years before (age, physique, height, even teeth?)

a Family to Fear

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the inclusion of more villains from Superman's mythology, the strong portrayal of Lena Luthor with her own lethal touch in the end, the apparent cruel family backstabbing

? Main Contention ?

how much from Superman's background going to be used in Supergirl's show, the rather fast track of Metallo' s transformation and inclusion in the storyline

- Lowlights -

showcasing the lack of history behind Supergirl, the damsel in distress situation, another drone plotline that's a repeat of last season

a Direction to Choose

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the crucial internal journey for her to find her way as Kara with the help of her stable cousin, the sudden out of nowhere split with James Olsen

? Main Contention ?

the fear of monotonous one note between the alien siblings, journalistic tendency for professional career could be seen as put upon rather than natural, possibility of him being used as another !{superhero}Spoiler! despite his established family background

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the sudden split that undermine the romantic angle throughout last season and the unknown trajectory his character would go

"In order to live, you have to keep on daring."

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- Synopsis {s02e01} - 

Supergirl and Clark team up to stop a new threat emerging in National City; Alex feels left out while Kara's family stays in town; a pod comes crashing down to earth.

Cast

Melissa Benoist - Kara Danvers/ Supergirl

Mehcad Brooks - James Olsen
Chyler Leigh - Alex Danvers
Jeremy Jordan - Winn Schott
David Harewood - Hank Henshaw/ Martian Manhunter

Tyler Hoechlin - Clark Kent/ Superman...

(22 Episodes, Release 101016, Duration 42 mns, Rating TV-14, Genre - Action, Adventure, DC Extended Universe, Drama, Superhero)