Supergirl struggles to decide whether or not to obey the President's orders regarding Rhea's latest actions. Meanwhile, Cat Grant returns to National City.Supergirl struggles to decide whether or not to obey the President's orders regarding Rhea's latest actions. Meanwhile, Cat Grant returns to National City.Supergirl struggles to decide whether or not to obey the President's orders regarding Rhea's latest actions. Meanwhile, Cat Grant returns to National City.
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis is the first episode of the series to feature only Supergirl and not Kara Danvers.
- GoofsIt has been argued that concealing President Marsdin's identity is a violation of Article II, Section I of the United States Constitution, but that is disregarding the show's firm establishment of the Multi-Verse being a reality. In other words, the above argument only hold true if the show was taking place on *our* Earth! Besides, The Flash takes place in the same Multi-Verse where it has been firmly established that Supergirl's Earth is a different one. If anything, the most logical probability is that _neither_ is *our* Earth, if not but for factual/historical discrepancies such as this very case (which occur on both shows). It's important to note, however, that the Article is said to be in effect in the comic books, as it is used to explain why Superman or Supergirl could not be elected president.
- Quotes
Cat Grant: Good evening National City, it's Cat Grant. Yes, I've been away for a while, but I'm back. Now I can imagine that you're feeling afraid and feeling like your world is spinning out of control, but believe me, you have power and right now you have a job to do. Resist. Resist these invaders with everything you've got. They come with empty promises and closed fists. They promise to make our world great again and yet they know nothing about the people that make this world great. They think they can con us and if that doesn't work, what, they're going to beat us into submission? They have no idea what they're up against. Aliens and Humans, we need to band together and we need to stand up and fight back. Everyone needs to be a superhero. Everyone needs to get up and say: Not in my house. Lets prove to these thugs that we're strong and we're united and we're not going to be conquered. And Tiara Woman, if you and your thugs happen to be listening, you have come to the wrong town. Yeah, I'm Cat Grant, not going anywhere.
Winn Schott: [enthusiastic] Classic!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Supergirl: Man of Steel (2018)
Tonight's episode was all about returns. Not only did we get the return of the beloved (not really) Cat Grant, but we saw the likes of Lynda Carter's President Marsdin and Lillian Luthor. Let's start with Grant, because that's by far the one I had the biggest reaction to, and that reaction being not so good. I have nothing against Calista Flockhart, as I'm sure she's just doing what the directors ask, but I just can't stand that character. Basically, she represents all of what was wrong with season 1, and that definitely undermined some of what was going on. I didn't need a motivational speech from her, or somehow interrupting a Presidential address? I'm sorry, what?
Speaking of which; as much as I enjoyed having Lynda Carter back, I don't really feel like she was a necessary part of this episode. She essentially just replaced anything the DEO would have been doing and gave it a "grander" scope. And are we supposed to believe she's truly a "good guy"? I'd like to think she has a little more up her sleeve. Which brings me to Lillian Luthor, who managed to team up with Supergirl to save Lena and Mon-El from Rhea's ship and attack. That was by far my favorite angle the writers took. We all know the Luthor's aren't done wrecking Kara's life, but it was cool to see a team-up, albeit brief.
This episode was bold in scope and direction, but Rhea's plan for National City felt like the exact same thing that General Zod did in Man of Steel, and it really lacked originality overall. The only thing that didn't feel copied was the proposed wedding between Lena and Mon-El. But this episode is clearly part 1 of 2 with next week's finale just around the corner, so it's probably not best to put all my cards in this week anyway. Onto Supergirl vs Superman.
+Lillian's turn
+Bold with scope
-Cat Grant
-Rhea's plan is generic
7.0/10
- ThomasDrufke
- May 14, 2017