Supergirl has proven time and time again that the strength of its show lies not in the super powered abilities of its hero, but in the super powered abilities of the heart, which delivers emotional hours that bring us some…
Hook, Mon-El and Felicity: Ship Bias or Actual Problematic Characters?
To ship or not to ship, to like a character or not like a character. Sometimes, the two are intertwined. And yet, sometimes, the writers make characters into people you absolutely can’t root for, and that colors your idea of…
‘Supergirl’: The Importance of Mon-El’s Ongoing Evolution
As a viewer, I yearn for characters that are flawed. I yearn for characters that have made mistakes yet have made the decision to not let those mistakes define them. I yearn to watch these characters evolve into the people…
‘Supergirl’ 3×06 Review: ‘Midvale’
Early on in Supergirl’s first season, I was searching for something to connect to. Sure, I had the badass, empowering female superhero. But I also craved a relationship to connect with. Usually those tend to be romantic-based because that’s what…
‘Supergirl’ 3×05: “Damage” Roundtable or, Why Sanvers Deserved Better
This week we’re back with a special Supergirl roundtable dedicated to Sanvers. This couple has come so far and we’re sad to see it end in heartbreak, not because we ship it like crazy, which we do, but because they…
'Supergirl' 3×05: “Damage” Roundtable or, Why Sanvers Deserved Better
This week we’re back with a special Supergirl roundtable dedicated to Sanvers. This couple has come so far and we’re sad to see it end in heartbreak, not because we ship it like crazy, which we do, but because they…
‘Arrow’: Why Olicity Isn’t Ruining the Show
“Romance is killing the show!” If you’re a fan of any of the DCTV shows (but notably Arrow, The Flash, or Supergirl), you’ve probably come across that sentiment a hundred times online. It isn’t unique to the fandom of the…
‘Supergirl’ 3×05 Review: ‘Damage’
BY ALYSSA BARBIERI & LYRA HALE Every episode of Supergirl presents something to consider or something to talk about. Whether it’s issues such as immigration or religion or grief or inner struggles, Supergirl always finds a way to focus on…
‘Supergirl’ 3×04: ‘The Faithful’ Roundtable
We’re back with another Supergirl roundtable! Just in time for an episode where the show sets up the inevitable Sanvers breakup , attempts to give us some female bonding – with mixed results – and tries to go deep as…
The Great Escape: Why I Love Superheroes
My husband does not understand my obsession with superheroes. Honestly, he doesn’t understand my obsessions with lots of things, but that’s neither here nor there. When I’m engulfed in The Flash or re-watching The Avengers, I can hear the silent…
