Reviews

Don't listen to the juvenile fanboys who are offended by the mere idea of a woman existing in any other form than a quiet side character. They were review-bombing She-Hulk with one star reviews before the show even aired-just as they did with Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel. There's a reason the show itself caricaturizes them.

She-Hulk is light-hearted. It's funny. It's one of the few Disney+ Marvel shows, alongside Wandavision, to actually feel like a TV show rather than a cut up movie. The creators have done a great job at balancing this show between a legitimate origin story and a lighthearted story.

Are there a few minor issues? Yeah, absolutely. There are some plot holes that I wonder if they'll be resolved by the end of the show. Some of the scenes could be, like, 30 seconds shorter.

But all in all, it's a really fun show-one that could definitely have multiple seasons as a lighthearted lawyer sitcom. Not every Marvel piece of content needs to be a heavy-handed storyline stuffed to the brim with lore and universe building. And She-Hulk represents a very nice turn from the usual. Here's hoping that we see more of it.

Watch this episode. Then watch it again. Then show it to your friends and family. This is the best episode of Supergirl in the history of the show, and it breaks my heart to know we won't be getting more like it.

First of all, to everyone saying this was too preachy or that superhero shows should stay out of politics--please take a look into the history of superheroes. Most of them were created to personify a struggle against discrimination, and almost all of them have a history for standing up for something that is either symbolically or even outwardly political.

Azie Tesfai did an incredible job with this episode. I have never been more excited from a writer's debut, and to top it all off, her acting was incredible. The power in every scene resonates off the screen. The fight scenes are just the right length and incredibly effective, allowing for the viewer to become immersed without being bored.

The storyline itself is one of the best ones I've seen handling this topic. Tesfai approaches the issue by showing how, while there may be bad players who are outwardly antagonistic, you also have to be ready to call out the issues you see in your own circles. And what's more is to be intentional about your allyship, as she shows multiple times. The conversations she has with some of the main characters seem realistic and raw; she calls them out for what they've done without being preachy, and not only is it written well, but acted incredibly as well.

If this episode made you uncomfortable, good! Be uncomfortable. Lean into it, and understand that, while your discomfort is understandable, it is not the place to stop. As she says in the episode "guilt is not an active emotion." To both the characters and audience, she offers tangible and incredibly important advice.

There are so many indications that this episode was written by a Black woman who put her heart and soul into both the writing and the acting. There are small scenes and details that would have been overlooked by anyone else, but hold the largest impacts.

My only complaint is how good this episode was. It truly was incredible, and it hurts my heart to know that we could have had seasons with this type of quality if the regular writers and producers put as much heart and consideration in their work as Azie Tesfai has done. Going from the episode to the promo for next week was total whiplash, but nevertheless, I'm glad to have had the privilege to watch this.

I'm of the habit of writing incredibly long, rambling reviews for everything I review. I go into the smallest details, analyze everything, list out my favorite parts.

This is not one of those reviews. This episode is perfect, start to finish. Every minute is full of the emotional payoffs that you deeply crave. There is not a single second that will leave you feeling some lack.

Nothing more to say. Watch it.

Wow. WOW.

If there is one episode you look forward to in Lucifer, this is it. It's the epic battle, the golden pages, the crescendo. And it's done so in the most incredible way possible.

Tricia Helfer deserves kudos for her performance in the entire show, but this episode was on another plane of existence. What a tribute to the character of Charlotte Richards. There is no one more fitting, and no better person to dominate in this episode.

Following closely behind is Tom Ellis and Lauren German. The way they interact with each other in this episode is so simple, yet so charged. Deckerstar is both a title, focus, and highlight of this episode.

Beautiful. I have not cried this hard in a long while. Just beautiful. Beautifully written, acted, directed, and shot. I'm blown away. It's the best possible heartbreak.

What a gorgeous episode. Not much more to say. Very much looking forward to the next one.

Incredible. Everything from the cinematography to the storyline to the characters to the choreography-this movie has it all. Every character has a purpose, and the actors absolutely killed it. Easily in the top 5 Marvel movies. And the post credits scenes were great as well.

This episode felt like the quintessential Supergirl episode, but a little better in a few ways.

Let me start with the good parts.

First of all, the Kelly/Dansen storyline was PERFECT. Their support and love for each other shines through the screen, and Leigh & Tesfai do a fantastic job of making sure that the audience sees how much their characters love each other. All throughout the episode, Alex is constantly supportive of Kelly, and it shows especially in the last scene of the episode. The promo stills for Episode 10 look like there's going to be a lot more of them to look forward to.

Tesfai is a particular delight in this episode, acting with grace and purpose. She brings character to Kelly through the smallest decisions that make the biggest impacts. Kelly's patience and kindness are a landmark of the show, and Tesfai's acting in the foster home solidify her skill at making her character shine. I won't spoil anything, but the way she treats the kids at the foster home gives a LOT to look forward to.

It's also wonderful to have Melissa Benoist back. Supergirl isn't really Supergirl without its titular character, and Benoist's return proves that. Kara's scenes with Kelly especially are fantastic, but her new friendly dynamic with William is also excellent, especially with the lack of a forced romance. Kara's decisions with Andrea are... not my favorite, but they're understandable. Looking forward to seeing a lot more of her.

Now onto my less favorite parts.

Social justice with this show is a hit or a miss. Often, they do try to shed light on important issues, but approach it from a watered-down and oversimplified view. It almost feels as if they believe every problem can be solved with a Supergirl hope speech--including racial incarceration problems in this episode. The way they allude alien discrimination to racism makes sense, but it's irresponsible of them to say that Kara faces as much discrimination as, say, an alien who presents as a Black man. Once again, I won't spoil anything, but I will say I'm disappointed with the way these issues were handles in this episode.

In addition, Lena's absence is really felt hard during this episode. I appreciate that they refer to her to at least show they haven't forgotten about her, but her interactions with Kara are quite a big part of what makes this show great, and there's definitely something missing from this episode. And after what happened with her and Kara in the last season, you would expect her to stick around a little more and spend time with her best friend (or... possibly more than a friend?). Hoping she's not gone for too long, since the audience should be looking forward to seeing her soon.

Lastly, though the episode is called Dream Weaver, there really isn't much Nia in there, aside from a messy C-plot thrown in about her and Nyxly. In general, her plot feels randomly thrown in, which is not at all how it should be. Hoping she gets more time next week.

All in all, quite a decent episode. It definitely has its flaws, but compared to especially last season, it does sit above the rest, particularly because of Tesfai's fantastic performance. They've laid the ground for some really great storylines, if they're able to follow through properly. I'm cautiously looking forward to next week's episode.

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?

One question that hangs above the viewers head throughout the season is "how could this have happened?" It's difficult to think that everyone would be shocked, since we never get to see Mitch's charisma and popularity up close-until now.

This episode offers an incredible amount of insight on the "before". It shows how Mitch had the charisma and warmth to be universally loved, and that's why people were so blindsided by him. It's an extremely telling episode, and illuminates a lot for the audience.

Not only is the episode well-written, but also well-acted. Steve Carell, of course, was able to act this beautifully, transitioning from the charming host to the massive creep. But the real highlight of the episode is definitely Gugu Mbatha-Raw. She's an absolute star, and is far too discounted by awards nominations. Nothing will convince you like her delivery of "So this is how it happens."

All in all, amazing episode.

This show was surprisingly good! I literally stayed up till 9 AM to finish it. They did a good job building the character backstories, and their character development was excellent. I particularly liked how they portrayed internalized homophobia and feminist conflict. Hoping for a second season.