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Television
Supergirl Season 4 Review: 4.3: Man of Steel
The first two episodes of Supergirl season 4 contained some harmful messages. But, nothing could’ve prepared me for this week’s episode. “Man of Steel” was an entire episode from the perspective of Ben Lockwood (Sam...
Culture of Pop
Riverdale Season 3 Review: 3.3: As Above, So Below
This week on Riverdale season 3, Archie Andrews was forced into an fight club for underage boys, Jughead Jones joined the Griffins & Gargoyles death cult, and Veronica Lodge opened her secret speakeasy. Every moment...
Culture of Pop
The Flash Season 5 Review: 5.3: The Death of Vibe
The title “The Death of Vibe” sums up why this week’s episode of The Flash season 5 was so frustrating. I’m not sure what drama could come out of a fake death for Cisco Ramon....
Culture of Pop
Supergirl Season 4 Review: 4.2: Fallout
Supergirl season 4 is already shaping up to be its most politically messy season yet. I wish the show would focus on fun superhero action or compelling personal plots. But, over and over again it...
Television
Riverdale Season 3 Review: 3.2: Fortune and Men’s Eyes
This week Riverdale season 3 continued with its confusing and questionable supernatural plot. Betty Cooper and Jughead Jones were on the case thanks to what is clearly a pathological need to be investigating a murder...
Television
The Flash Season 5 Review: 5.2: Blocked
This week’s episode of The Flash season 5 was serviceable but lifeless. It felt like the episode was just killing time until the final scene. The ending revealed that this season’s villain is “Cicada.” That’s...
Television
Supergirl Season 4 Review: 4.1: American Alien
Kara Danvers was back on her bullshit in the Supergirl season 4 premiere. When J’onn J’onzz brought a hate crime against an alien to her attention, she insisted that hate wasn’t a motivation. Later, she...
Comic Books
Riverdale Season 3 Review: 3.1: Labor Day
Riverdale season 3 premiered this week and everyone looked amazing. The summer outfits debuted in this episode were all on point and many were downright breathtaking. Aesthetically the show came back in full force. The...
Culture of Pop
The Flash Season 5 Review: 5.1: Nora
Every season of The Flash starts out strong. Then around the halfway point, the story gets messy and I get frustrated. But, much like Barry Allen deciding to make the most of his time with...
Television
Supergirl Season 3 Review: 3.23: Battles Lost and Won
Supergirl season 3 was a messy season that ended on more of the same. It feels like they’ve been having the same fight with Reign for weeks. As a result, there was nothing climactic about...
