Title: Super-Girl Post by: Perry on September 21, 2015, 01:21:02 PM Okay, yes I know that costumes outside in real life are not always the way they look inside that little box we call the tv, but ... let's just say I hope they use a lot of digital effects with this one (https://www.yahoo.com/tv/supergirl-red-tornado-photo-129432052555.html) from the new Super-Girl show.
Makes me feel for the poor guy. Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on September 21, 2015, 03:00:19 PM I will definitely check this up to 'well, will have to see it on the screen then.' :D 8)
Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on November 01, 2015, 01:54:55 PM Perry, I feel bad for not noticing before, but you're going to have to edit the thread name; none of the 'Super' characters are hyphenated. ;)
That said.... Ep 1 "Pilot" Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Perry on November 01, 2015, 03:18:49 PM Nice job, Jimmy. I really have ... well, had no interest in this show as I was just scared of the Arrow effect. A show with too much sugar and drama making me want to put a 10mm up to my mouth, but maybe not as bad as Arrow? I mean for me of course, I understand and can appreciate your enjoyment of Arrow, but you know I just can't stomach it. Yet this seems to not be like that? Maybe? Whether because just the way you wrote it, CBS isn't the CW or what, I have no idea, but ...
I may try this, on-line, at least for a minute or two now after reading your thoughts, so yeah, either "thanks" or "F you" :D :D :D You know I am honestly trying to change my thoughts on the "Super" side of things. Bad timing jumping into the Superman Family comics right now to say the least, but I did try. Maybe this will help. Couldn't hurt I suppose. Well, maybe it could. :) Regardless, nice job Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on November 01, 2015, 04:28:22 PM Thanks. :)
It's much, much closer to the Flash. No brooding, no angsty "I must do this-alone" and I don't think it overrides Flash on the saccharine flavor. However, it is a very jumbled and hypercompressed pilot. I just want the show to breathe and do well. Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on November 03, 2015, 03:52:35 PM What the funk; my second ep only recorded the last 18 minutes? I must have interrupted it somewhere. Off to the hulu/online access then....
Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on November 04, 2015, 03:37:24 PM Ep 2 "Stronger Together"
Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jeff on November 04, 2015, 07:32:04 PM Thanks. :) It's much, much closer to the Flash. No brooding, no angsty "I must do this-alone" and I don't think it overrides Flash on the saccharine flavor. However, it is a very jumbled and hypercompressed pilot. I just want the show to breathe and do well. I was going to post the same message to you Perry - It's much more like Flash than Arrow. Flash is still the better show but I enjoyed the first episode for what it was - all setup. Of course, no matter what I'll be watching it every week since Hannah has been squealing like a girl at every commercial leading up to it! (And that's ok because, well she's a girl!) First episode got the Hannah seal of approval. Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on December 01, 2015, 01:49:57 AM Ep 3 'Flight or Fight'
Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Perry on December 01, 2015, 02:00:09 AM Is this the episode with that god awful Tornado suit? I remember seeing that online and thinking it had to be a mock-up or something, but no ... they went with it.
Wow, horrible. Looks like something out of 1980s Dr Who. :D :D :D Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on December 02, 2015, 05:53:09 PM Is this the episode with that god awful Tornado suit? I remember seeing that online and thinking it had to be a mock-up or something, but no ... they went with it. Wow, horrible. Looks like something out of 1980s Dr Who. :D :D :D That's in 2 eps. That title is 'Red' I believe. Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jeff on December 02, 2015, 06:03:51 PM That was this weeks episode. It looked bad but since he's a robot it didn't seem as bad. We watched it last night.
Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on December 08, 2015, 01:33:22 AM Ep 4 'Livewire'
Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on December 13, 2015, 05:27:09 PM Ep 5 'How does she do it?' Thought it wasn't going to air. Didn't see it.
Kind of a two part review due to my reactions and feelings Ep 6 'Red Faced' Ep 7 'Human for a day' Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jeff on December 13, 2015, 06:01:49 PM I was just coming to ask what everyone thought about...
I thought it was awesome! Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on February 05, 2016, 01:10:10 AM Been missing putting down my thoughts on each ep, but I can sum up:
-been getting better! -Kara/Supergirl presentation is a strong core of the show and does very well by it -Cat is a huge asset to this show -Alex Danvers is not -Hank has gotten better -Not nearly as much defining Supergirl by how men treat her-good! -Supergirl & Martian Manhunter flying together was so great! ! ! ! ! -James Olsen's character is a very confusedly written character. I've grown to really dislike him And a Flash crossover to come!!! I'm pleased right now Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Perry on February 05, 2016, 09:44:30 AM Can't believe I have to sit through another freakin' crossover!!! Leave my Flash alone!!! >:( >:( He's bordering on too damn sticky icky for me as it is, especially with this West crap, adding even more young angst blended with after school special saccharine is not going to help my enjoyment one bit.
>:( I can't even watch the Arrow crossovers, so I miss half the story on those already. :'( :) Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jeff on February 07, 2016, 03:27:37 AM Caught up on Supergirl today. I really like this show and my eight year old girl squealed out "This is the best show ever!" ;D
I'm so glad we have a show that she loves and has a little girl power for her. Oh and her second favorite show is Flash. Proud dad here. Back to Supergirl, I really liked this Bizarro episode. I thought it was fun. Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Perry on February 07, 2016, 02:08:02 PM I'm so glad we have a show that she loves and has a little girl power for her. (http://www.desismileys.com/smileys/desismileys_3254.gif) Absolutely !!!! Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on March 05, 2016, 02:59:58 PM "For the Girl Who has Everything"
I have to laugh that this "government" agency violates all civil rights, due process of law, and legal counsel to hold Max Lord because "he's a bad guy." :D Or that protocol be damned to let in 2 random dudes to your top secret base without anyone stopping them to ask "who are you?" :D I think what could be the downfall of this show is the overly forced drama coupled with intra-show inconsistency. -Supergirl is delicate. She must be protected! -Supergirl is amazing! She can do it all! -I'm just looking out for you Supergirl; you obviously are lost without us. -Supergirl can stand on her own; she doesn't need us to tell her that. -Supergirl, I'm tell you that you can stand on your own. ;) Also, the 'over-arching' picture of the prisoner Kryptonians diabolical plan is weak. It's truly comic book posturing, and that shows up as really weak. I enjoy watching Melissa Benoist, her Kara/Supergirl can be a great character. I love watching her with Cat Grant. Great interplay, and rather natural. Winn also gets to be a mostly normal person. But honestly? All of the rest of cast is pretty awful with what they are given. None more so than her sister. Whether its just the character writing, but that actor, in her role, that role itself, is just awful. Can't get past her. Its just too ham-fisted all of the time. I really wish it was better. Makes me worry it won't get past it's first season missteps. Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Perry on March 05, 2016, 03:07:41 PM Sorry to hear. It's nice to have a "super-hero" for the young ladies to look up to on the tv, though my grandson thinks differently.
Gross girls and all :D Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on March 05, 2016, 03:20:21 PM Honestly? I think it's just fine for a pre-teen girl. I love that Jeff's daughter loves the show. It certainly fits the bill for the age group I think! But I'm not sure a 7 pm time slot for tweens will make the cut next season. :(
I don't want more sex, or deserved sexual tension, or violence, blood, and death. I want consistency in the presentation of the human condition (friendships, relationships, actual normal reactions to situations), and if the drama would actually build from a natural flow instead of the over-hyped and sensationalized storylines they present. Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Perry on March 05, 2016, 06:59:20 PM I get ya.
Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jeff on March 08, 2016, 08:45:28 PM Oh I bet it gets renewed. I think its strong enough to warrant that. At that point they can change out the side characters if need be. Similar to what Agents of Shield did.
This show is exactly what I expected it to be and yet - I like it, a lot. ;D Doesn't hurt that Melissa Benoist is hot. I love watching her every scene. :D Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jeff on March 08, 2016, 08:49:39 PM By the way - last episode with Laura Vandervoot was fun. My kid has an autographed Supergirl photo for Vandervoot so that made it more fun for us.
Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jeff on March 09, 2016, 01:12:13 PM Once again we are ahead of our time....
http://www.newsarama.com/28293-cbs-s-supergirl-renewed-for-second-season.html (http://www.newsarama.com/28293-cbs-s-supergirl-renewed-for-second-season.html) Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on March 10, 2016, 12:27:04 PM LOL! :D
Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on March 19, 2016, 10:07:50 PM "Truth, Justice, and the American Way"
If I keep busy with some other work, I can really enjoy the eps a lot better. ;D Does that sound like a put down? Kind of is, I guess. But this ep had plenty still of the Men telling Supergirl she should take a break, take it easy; because it's hard right now and you must be upset over a recent death and you're a girl, so you can't take stress. ::) At least Benoist always fires back with a strong retort, not one built on frustration or being upset, but one that comes from a core of strength that won't be denied-even in the face of writers each week. :D But I have this to say: I hate James Olsen. I don't like this character at all. He's a sexy know-it-all Yoda mentor to Supergirl that is lamely attempting to not get into her pants. Instead of picking her up when she's down, he continually defines what she is or what she should be. It's a hard line to say what you see in a person, versus what you want them to be. I'm glad this ep really forced the analysis on illegal detention and incarceration though. Every super hero isn't complete without a base and an illegal prison! :D Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jeff on March 20, 2016, 08:39:50 PM I see your a little behind Jimmy. I think you will like the "Falling" episode when you get to it. One of the better ones I think but I do have one gripe I will save for when you get there.
As far as "Truth, Justice, and the American Way", I thought it was a decent enough episode. I do agree that Olsen only drags the show down. I think he needs to go back to Metropolis. Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on March 30, 2016, 04:37:31 PM With some extra time here, went through 'Truth, Justice and the America Way', 'Solititude', and 'Falling'.
All in all, some pretty good moments and decent eps...but the bad really REALLY drags it down. In 'Falling' the Senator says to J'onn, "I've been afraid of aliens my entire life." WHAT? What shitty writer puts that in? Good lord, what crap!! Also, along with Arrow (and a bit with Flash), I hate the tech guy who is the most brilliant in the world. Wynn's ability to crack Kryptonian computer code/algorithms then make a virus to it in a few hours? This man should have been recruited by the greatest agencies in government or most prestigious computer jobs in the world. Instead he's the IT guy at a media company? C'mon, that kind of guy would be incredibly bored with that job. Also (ranting!), the computer guy is now the ultimate MacGuffin on every show. Did Adam West have a computer guy? No, he had a belt he prepared every time he went out, trying to take into account every situation. Pure. West. But, every hero needs their computer guy to get out of every situation. Bah.Annoys me. Whatever happened to our hero getting by on his guts and know how? **** And man, do I love watching the Manhunter in action!! Also, while it seems to work in comics, watching secret gov't organizations in tv do HORRIBLY BLATANT violations of human rights-against US law and Geneva codes!-really gets my goat. How could they take Alex against her will for experimentation? WHAT?! Lord comes to help and they inter him? WHAT? So poorly used in these shows. Nonsensical too. I will say this, though. This show lives on the greatness of Melissa Benoist and Calista Flockhart. They are excellent, and excellent together. James Olsen -blah. Wynn-a little better, but I hate the tech genius stuff. Alex? Still a horrible a actress on this show. What a tough agent; she cries every episode instead of doing something worthwhile. Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jeff on April 03, 2016, 02:21:56 AM Worlds Finest
Loved this episode!!!!!!! I like how they use the multiverse to explain all the shows. Genius! Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on April 05, 2016, 01:17:33 AM Even with complaints, 'Worlds Finest' was simply awesome. I even LOVED Winn getting digs on James because of how surly and grumpy Olsen got with Barry around. See? THAT'S a great love triangle/relationship builder! What a great, fun ep to watch! Oh sure, SO much was glossed over or run roughshod to get to the point, but hell, it made sense here, and I loved it.
What else I do wonder now...I don't want Cadmus to be the 'evil place.' I want it to be the mad scientist place, and if there are rumors to have a clone Superboy around for season 2, I'm all about it! How about turning that lame ass Harper into a newly cloned Guardian? Yeah, BRING IT I say!! Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on May 01, 2016, 08:15:57 PM And, lo, the first season has ended.
I think it did well. They represented a strong,young woman without going "gRRRL power" or anything of the like. Things calmed down towards the end of the season with all the normals telling Supergirl not to risk herself for fear of her "getting hurt." The show shines with Beniost and Flockheart. Kara and Cat were the backbone and strength of this show. A woman far stronger than Kara, Cat really represented how a strong woman can be seen as a firm backed person, while also having her own personality. It didn't always scream 'b!tch', even though she more or less was! But she also wasn't. I liked her a lot. Winn got better the less he got used. After Worlds Finest and his genius computer hacking of Kryptonian computer code, he faded back to sidekick, and was stronger for it. Starting as truly awful, once the reveal of Hank was done, suddenly his character smoothed out and became a bit stronger. And a great back up and partner to Supergirl too! A bit of genius to pair that guy up with Supergirl, honestly. James and her sister Alex...no thank you. Ugh. Ugh to the highest degree. When they are on screen, I just cringe at how poor their characters are written, and how awful they have to act to bring them across. It's so weird to see Alex on Grey's Anatomy before this, and then to see her here. I feel bad for her, almost! Should this come back? Yes, yes it should. Hopefully it does, and hopefully they just allow the show to grow by leaps, and bounds! Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Perry on May 02, 2016, 01:02:37 AM To all the girls that enjoy it ... and the older men as well :P ;) I hope this does come back :)
We need good, clean, hero stuff (Man I hope that is what this show is bringing) Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jeff on May 02, 2016, 12:49:09 PM It definitely is. It's nice to have a family show to watch without having to worry if anything inappropriate for the youngsters might pop up. Reminds me of those George Reeves Superman shows at time and I like that.
I like how they wrap up an episode and basically start the next episode in the last two minutes. Leaving with you a cliffhanger every week. Looking forward to next season! Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jimmy T on May 27, 2016, 01:04:56 AM Welcome to the WB!!
YOu know...I think it may ACTUALLY improve the show!! No kidding!! Title: Re: Super-Girl Post by: Jeff on May 27, 2016, 02:05:52 PM Maybe they'll wipe away the alternate earth thing and put her in the same world as Flash and Arrow.
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