
After watching S1E1 on Sunday, May 31, post any interesting ideas that come to mind. We will do the same for the next 20 weeks through the end of Season 1.
(plus wearing a pretty costume) .
Once again, though, note that this episode centers around Kara and Supergirl. The supporting cast is absolutely fantastic, but they are in supporting roles. I think so far if we can take anything from Season 1, it's the superb focus on Supergirl herself.
Was anyone expecting that would happen when you first saw this episode? Cat finding out Kara is SG ?
I watch the show to see Supergirl using her powers effectively, and I'm sure I'm not alone. I never get tired of seeing Supergirl swoop in at the last minute to save the day; it thrills me the same each time.
Episode 11
I find Kara Danvers, Supergirl's alter ego quite entertaining in her own right and she really shines in this episode.
I enjoyed the Fortress of Solitude scenes and Kara's excitement at being there. It was funny when James was telling Kara about her sharp turns while flying and she replied "Hey, nobody likes a back seat flier".
Nice to see Laura Vandervoort (Smallville Supergirl) in the episode. I appreciated them having both previous Supergirls (Helen and Laura) on the show in Season 1.
the scene where Supergirl tosses Cat off the balcony is excellent. It's actually hilarious. I re-watched it numerous times during Season 1 and laughed out loud each time.
I have to admit the news of Season 6 being the last season of Supergirl has damped my enthusiasm for our little project here, but I'm going to keep going.
Melissa was so so good as a stressed Kara awaiting the arrival of Cat to the office. "Today we have to act really really normal like like not just normal normal but Super normal, only no Super", which had Winn questioning whether she was having a stroke. Then there was the heating of and spilling of the coffee followed by forgetting her glasses. Mel was just so entertaining to watch
All of the Kara and Cat scenes were thoroughly enjoyable in the episode and they were my favourites of them from the entire series. Both Melissa and Calista were especially good in the scene the Season 1 Soundtrack calls 'Catty Questions'
I loved the way Supergirl saved Alex from the bomb by shielding her with her cape.
I think one of the reasons we see the others helping more is that the first Season was extremely tough on Melissa. I remember David using the word "shattered" to describe her which in British slang means "dead", "exhausted" etc. She was sick in several of the episodes as well. So I think they tried to take some of the load off of her shoulders to keep that from happening in other seasons.
However, IMHO, they have gone way too far. I think there is a balance they can find, but unfortunately the CW tends to try and service far too many characters on their series. I would like to see more of solo Supergirl in the future.