Post by stargazer1682 on Mar 18, 2019 3:39:50 GMT
Who has an outdoor press conference in the middle of the night, to accept an cabinet(ish) position?
Why didn't they just have Shade be one of the Eliteinstead of the Mxyzptlk knock-off?
Why is there a ticking clock on developing the super-serum, either for the DEO or for Lena? Seriously, the DEO have been handing rogue aliens for years; why the rush to give them an edge just because the Elite are running around? They're not remotely the biggest threat they've faced. I suppose Supergirl no longer being an ally is a factor, but still, seems forced for it to be such an extreme emergency that they don't care if any of the trials needlessly kills people; or does God knows what else.
Which brings up another question; did they ever hand out more of those fancy super suits Wynn made for Alex to the rest of the DEO agents? Because if their safety and strength are an issue, they should have done that.
Why were they holding onto Menagerie before handing her over to the DEO? I thought it was weird Nia was still wearing her mask inside J'Onn's office, until they pointed out Menagerie was there, inexplicably watching fashion shows on TV. Why would they give their hostage TV privileges?
Superman's security sucks. I get it, the heavy key was a think from the comics, but it's arguably a throwback to a quainter age (even if, I think, they may have used some concept of it in the comics or more recent years). It should not be the sole level of security when it comes to granting advanced tech, seeing as how there are other super-strong people on Earth; even even relying on the remote location and secrecy doesn't ensure security - especially since they found the Fortress without even trying. And I'm pretty sure this isn't the first time someone's broken in. Didn't Reign or one of her back-up dancers break in? Or maybe Non? Both?
Would there really be many instances where someone would enter the Fortress unaccompanied by Superman or Supergirl? Shouldn't there be biometric measures that limit the level of access to anyone who isn't one of them just wandering around?
Okay, I feel like there must be a reason Nia was wearing her mask the entire episode, even in private, regardless of them acknowledging it; I just can't figure out what.
The march idea is interesting, but it looked a little underwhelming seeing only J'Onn, Brainy and a dozen extras walking along a narrow sidewalk - and not even seem that crowded. And the heckler Supergirl confronts? Seriously, WTF?? "Your planet called"? Jesus tap dancing Christ. Think about this, someone got paid to write that stupid fucking line. Not only line, but the entire exchanged that followed where the dumbass bigot in a businesssuit, with no qualms about shouting at aliens, is so impressed by the presence of Supergirl; and he's willing to make exceptions for her, because she's a superhero....
I feel like I was watching a bad SNL sketch.
Wait, I sort of feel like Kara kinda blurted out her secret identity when she joined the march. I mean, technically she identified herself as Kara Zor-El, but I mean, in her private life she still uses her given first name, Kara; and here again, there's something about her look that seems closer to Kara Danvers than Supergirl....
Back to the name though; did the DEO not have her Kryptonian name on file? It seems like it wouldn't be that difficult to correlate Supergirl's Kryptonian name being Kara and Alex having a sister named Kara. But then, we're also to believe that only half a dozen people in the DEO had any inkling about Kara's identity.....
The culminating scene of everyone scattered as the two sides clash, and humans are helping aliens comes close to being good and compelling, but still misses the mark for me; and could have been more effective. The song they played over it seemed a little too on the nose and the bit with the man Kara confronted helping someone up seemed too forced and melodramatic - especially the way the guy extended his hand. It could have been really good, but it still felt like a parody of a more serious moment just then. And then he thank Supergirl... for something.
i'm also not sure they've earned the moment of reconciliation between the opposing sides yet either. I do like the broader concept of them exploring these sort of race issue and immigration; the platform actually makes a lot of sense and is timely without seeming quite as ham handed as some of their past stories have been with allegories of real life social issues. I know some element of that has always been part of Superman's story, especially the parallel his creators wanted him to have of him being like Moses, but to the best of my recollection, they've never used that part of his character's background to explore these themes; at least not this way. So I especially like that they can explore a story that has substance to it, but isn't something already owned by Superman or is something he's done already in past iterations and is just being regurgitated here. I feel like they pulled their punch with this episode, with what could have been something much worse, something that would resonate more with people to see even a taste of how bad it could get; so that from that low point you can build towards something better and plant the seeds of hope.
This really could have been the seminal moment for James to have a real story, depicting him as a photojournalist, capturing an important moment in history - but what they went with just fell sort of the potential it had. Especially since they intended to make a big deal about his photo and how it "changed the conversation". Or inspired someone "so much" as to compel them to volunteer for an alien outreach center.
Oh, there were other rallies in other towns you say? Neat. That would have been nice to see. I better there were...dozens of people there. Bakers dozens even. Funny how the opposition only targeted the one in the city where Supergirl was at....
Wait, is CatCo supposed to be a tabloid??
Well damn.... I didn't see that coming....
But then again, neither did James....
Why didn't they just have Shade be one of the Eliteinstead of the Mxyzptlk knock-off?
Why is there a ticking clock on developing the super-serum, either for the DEO or for Lena? Seriously, the DEO have been handing rogue aliens for years; why the rush to give them an edge just because the Elite are running around? They're not remotely the biggest threat they've faced. I suppose Supergirl no longer being an ally is a factor, but still, seems forced for it to be such an extreme emergency that they don't care if any of the trials needlessly kills people; or does God knows what else.
Which brings up another question; did they ever hand out more of those fancy super suits Wynn made for Alex to the rest of the DEO agents? Because if their safety and strength are an issue, they should have done that.
Why were they holding onto Menagerie before handing her over to the DEO? I thought it was weird Nia was still wearing her mask inside J'Onn's office, until they pointed out Menagerie was there, inexplicably watching fashion shows on TV. Why would they give their hostage TV privileges?
Superman's security sucks. I get it, the heavy key was a think from the comics, but it's arguably a throwback to a quainter age (even if, I think, they may have used some concept of it in the comics or more recent years). It should not be the sole level of security when it comes to granting advanced tech, seeing as how there are other super-strong people on Earth; even even relying on the remote location and secrecy doesn't ensure security - especially since they found the Fortress without even trying. And I'm pretty sure this isn't the first time someone's broken in. Didn't Reign or one of her back-up dancers break in? Or maybe Non? Both?
Would there really be many instances where someone would enter the Fortress unaccompanied by Superman or Supergirl? Shouldn't there be biometric measures that limit the level of access to anyone who isn't one of them just wandering around?
Okay, I feel like there must be a reason Nia was wearing her mask the entire episode, even in private, regardless of them acknowledging it; I just can't figure out what.
The march idea is interesting, but it looked a little underwhelming seeing only J'Onn, Brainy and a dozen extras walking along a narrow sidewalk - and not even seem that crowded. And the heckler Supergirl confronts? Seriously, WTF?? "Your planet called"? Jesus tap dancing Christ. Think about this, someone got paid to write that stupid fucking line. Not only line, but the entire exchanged that followed where the dumbass bigot in a businesssuit, with no qualms about shouting at aliens, is so impressed by the presence of Supergirl; and he's willing to make exceptions for her, because she's a superhero....
I feel like I was watching a bad SNL sketch.
Wait, I sort of feel like Kara kinda blurted out her secret identity when she joined the march. I mean, technically she identified herself as Kara Zor-El, but I mean, in her private life she still uses her given first name, Kara; and here again, there's something about her look that seems closer to Kara Danvers than Supergirl....
Back to the name though; did the DEO not have her Kryptonian name on file? It seems like it wouldn't be that difficult to correlate Supergirl's Kryptonian name being Kara and Alex having a sister named Kara. But then, we're also to believe that only half a dozen people in the DEO had any inkling about Kara's identity.....
The culminating scene of everyone scattered as the two sides clash, and humans are helping aliens comes close to being good and compelling, but still misses the mark for me; and could have been more effective. The song they played over it seemed a little too on the nose and the bit with the man Kara confronted helping someone up seemed too forced and melodramatic - especially the way the guy extended his hand. It could have been really good, but it still felt like a parody of a more serious moment just then. And then he thank Supergirl... for something.
i'm also not sure they've earned the moment of reconciliation between the opposing sides yet either. I do like the broader concept of them exploring these sort of race issue and immigration; the platform actually makes a lot of sense and is timely without seeming quite as ham handed as some of their past stories have been with allegories of real life social issues. I know some element of that has always been part of Superman's story, especially the parallel his creators wanted him to have of him being like Moses, but to the best of my recollection, they've never used that part of his character's background to explore these themes; at least not this way. So I especially like that they can explore a story that has substance to it, but isn't something already owned by Superman or is something he's done already in past iterations and is just being regurgitated here. I feel like they pulled their punch with this episode, with what could have been something much worse, something that would resonate more with people to see even a taste of how bad it could get; so that from that low point you can build towards something better and plant the seeds of hope.
This really could have been the seminal moment for James to have a real story, depicting him as a photojournalist, capturing an important moment in history - but what they went with just fell sort of the potential it had. Especially since they intended to make a big deal about his photo and how it "changed the conversation". Or inspired someone "so much" as to compel them to volunteer for an alien outreach center.
Oh, there were other rallies in other towns you say? Neat. That would have been nice to see. I better there were...dozens of people there. Bakers dozens even. Funny how the opposition only targeted the one in the city where Supergirl was at....
Wait, is CatCo supposed to be a tabloid??
Well damn.... I didn't see that coming....
But then again, neither did James....
