Originally Posted by
The Ozman
I binge watched this season this past week, and I have to say what a great season that was. The slow build of human/alien tensions early on was very effective in creating a sense of social deterioration that continued to grow as the season progressed, and they did a great job with Lockwood's backstory and how that led to him becoming Agent Liberty.
Martian Manhunter's arc was very satisfying. I particularly liked the episode where he connected with his father to figure out who he was. Can't wait to see him come up against Ma'alefa'ak next season. If J'Onn thought Manchester Black (who was awesome BTW) gave him a run for his money, I can't wait to see him come up against his own brother.
This show surely has to be the most progressive on TV in terms of representation, and certainly the most allegorical in regards to real world events and issues. Immigration, gender issues, nationalism, racism, social manipulation and fake news... they covered pretty much everything. There were a few times when I wouldn't have been surprised if Keenen Ivory Wayans had popped up and shouted "MESSAGE!", but overall I think it was all handled very well, and had some beautiful character moments.
I think for the most part the cast knocked it out of the park. Melissa Benoist did a fantastic job playing both Kara and Red Daughter. Katie McGrath was brilliant throughout the season too. Lena is such a great character and I hope they don't go the lazy route and turn her into the new Lex. She has every right to be pissed about being lied to, but I'm hoping they resolve that without turning it into the female version of Smallville, because I really enjoy the Lena/Kara relationship. I thought Nicole Maines was great as Nia, and I loved the episode where Kara gets to be an actual journalist and interview her. Not to mention Kara's investigative journalism being the thing that brought Lex down at the end.
Have to mention Jessie Rath too. Such a fun take on Brainiac 5, and then absolutely chilling when he became emotionless. I was actually thinking they were setting him up to be the big bad for next season, and as cool as that may have been, I'm glad he "rebooted" himself and told Dreamer how he feels.
I feel like there's loads more to say as it's all still swimming around my head after binging it all in such a short space of time.
I must admit I was slightly disappointed when the old woman who sat down next to Eve turned out not to be Granny Goodness. For a minute I thought we may have been getting some version of Apokalips/New Gods next season.
Overall I think Supergirl was probably the best of the Arrowverse shows this past season. Legends was probably second best, but the lack of costumes and powers bugged me (did Ray even wear the Atom suit once this season?), and I still miss Firestorm. Flash had the weakest villain and too many ridiculous moments where characters did something stupid or out of character. Arrow was good overall but I thought they dragged Diaz out a bit.
Definitely buzzed for Crisis though. Roll on next season, and sorry for the mega-post.