Supergirl S3 E5 "Damaged": Discussion and Review

In any kind of action/superhero show, I like some darker tones in with the light. I think that to be able to appreciate any tone in a show, some time has to be shown in the contrasting tone.

I also agree with what Kelly stated, that Supergirl would be boring after awhile. I actually had a conversation not long ago with my sister who started watching SG in the first season but, dropped it. Her biggest complaint was that it was too cheesy, too Pollyanna in its approach. It was also one of the hurdles that I had to overcome to get hooked in Season 1. That's probably why I like "Falling" so much. There's been discussion about other factors that have turned away viewers but, I can't help but believe that the unequal balance in tone hasn't had an effect.

Last note: characterizing women as one-dimensional, flat, cheery personas has long been a problem in the entertainment world, especially in the action/superhero genre, think Lynda Carter's WW and Charlie's Angles. As a result, those characters and shows are not taken seriously. I'm of the opinion that many women want to see other women in these types of roles more like the Gal Gadot WW than the Pollyanna SG (and so do some men). I'm so happy that we have a show for women like SG but, let's let her have some grit along with her optimism.

the Supergirl rescue of the C-130 and Lena, now that was totally awesome to watch with the perfect Blake Neely music to go with it, Melissa is now an expert at selling the Superheroics, fantastic work Melissa and the Encore VFX team. Has now found a slot in my Top 5 of Superheroics from the series so far.

Something I thought they could have done towards the end of the episode was have Supergirl go and visit the children at the Luthor hospital, only needs to be a 30 to 60 second scene but would be nice to see on the show sometime.

I'm always gonna have your six on this Kiwi. Like every time.

Yeah, I find the neglect of Supergirl's 'Good Samaritan' achievements to be a great source of frustration for me on this show. After all, Helping people, lifting their spirits and saving the world is what Superman, and by extension, Supergirl does. You're absolutely right about spending a mere 30 seconds on these little uplifting scenes. And its not like you need special fx for that.

Oh hey, Kelly....look. Lena has better hair in this one. Thank, Rao.

Also, Lena sure does know how to handle a gun well. Probably due to some of Katie's previous gun slinger roles lol

I was going to say, copyright violation @ Kiwi lol, before I read the description

So alex and maggie break up this episode?

Also Sam and Kara spending time together? Should be interesting. I want them to develop the friendship a bit more.

Oh hey, Kelly....look. Lena has better hair in this one. Thank, Rao.

Also, Lena sure does know how to handle a gun well. Probably due to some of Katie's previous gun slinger roles lol

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Well Lena was the one who shot John Corbin in the season 2 premier. It was IMO justified he had attacked her and had a gun to Alex’s head when Lena shot him.

From the ew.com spoiler room:

What SuperCorp scoop do you have for Supergirl? — Steve

When Morgan Edge sets his sights on Lena, her friendship with Kara will definitely be tested as her Luthor side starts to come out. “Kara is willing and ready to stand up for her best friend by any means possible,” Melissa Benoist says. “Lena’s maybe [on a] slippery slope onto what you could sadly call her birthright. I don’t know for sure, but it is a fragile balance beam that they’re walking on, these two as friends in the way that Lex and Superman had.”

Interesting. I dont think we'll see Lena crossing the line tonight, but maybe later in the season.

Anyone happen to know how soon after an episode airs that it is available on Amazon?

The CW is not available through my cable provider. I've watched the first four on Amazon but, they had already long since aired when I watched so, I'm not certain on the time frame.

Thanks ahead of time.

Okay so I am wondering who Supergirl herself is going to be battling outside of this and it Is obviously not going to be big, but we did see a battle scene in the trailer. In the trailer Lena holds a gun up to Morgan Edge which makes me wonder if he did something more then just ruin her reputation. Maybe threatened somebody she cared about? Maybe Kara? Maybe even Sam? And on the topic of Sam I can not wait to see them bond more so when Sam slips into the fall of Reign it will be even more traumatic! This is definitely going to be a good episode!

Anyone happen to know how soon after an episode airs that it is available on Amazon?

The CW is not available through my cable provider. I've watched the first four on Amazon but, they had already long since aired when I watched so, I'm not certain on the time frame.

Thanks ahead of time.

It’s avalable the next day on iTunes and the CW app so I would assume it would be the next day on amazon as well.

As to how late in the day I think the CW app happens pretty early (I’ve watched missed episodes in the middle of he night and I’m on Pacific time) but I tunes could be into the morning of the next day. Not sure where amazon falls.

Anyone happen to know how soon after an episode airs that it is available on Amazon?

I am eastern standard time and I receive an email at 3am stating the episode is available on Amazon.

I am bummed tonight as storms passed through central Ohio Sunday night leaving us powerless. I rented a motel room for myself and my 86 year old Mom so she would be warm. The motel channel selection doesn't include CW! I may turn into a worldkiller before 3am!

Really enjoyed the episode. Wasn't real impressed with the Maggie/Alex stuff until the very last scene between the two. The sudden loud music was weird....but that is now in Alex's review mirror....can't wait to see who and what is in store for her in the future.

Ho ho ho.... PLOT twist there at the end. Woop woop!

Good episode.

DagNABit, I'm loving Sam!!! When it starts to Reign, it's gonna POUR!!... my emotions RIGHT outta my heart, all over the floor in a sloppy mess.

Good news....Ruby didn't bug me tonight.

The Alex and Maggie side story just felt out of sorts.

Anyone wanna start guessing what it was Kevin Smith sent Chris of Melissa that they watched and rewatched? My guess was her facial reaction when Lena was drunk and interrupted Kara. She just did a twitch of her nose and eyes, and slight movement of her head. Made ME rewind, anyways. lol

My second guess was her awesome glare through the windshield. lol But... Still think it was her reaction to Lena

Ho ho ho.... PLOT twist there at the end. Woop woop!

Good episode.

DagNABit, I'm loving Sam!!! When it starts to Reign, it's gonna POUR!!... my emotions RIGHT outta my heart, all over the floor in a sloppy mess.

Good news....Ruby didn't bug me tonight.

The Alex and Maggie side story just felt out of sorts.

Anyone wanna start guessing what it was Kevin Smith sent Chris of Melissa that they watched and rewatched? My guess was her facial reaction when Lena was drunk and interrupted Kara. She just did a twitch of her nose and eyes, and slight movement of her head. Made ME rewind, anyways. lol

My second guess was her awesome glare through the windshield. lol But... Still think it was her reaction to Lena

The part that Kevin Smith sent Chris is from the swimming pool scene.

Ho ho ho.... PLOT twist there at the end. Woop woop!

Good episode.

DagNABit, I'm loving Sam!!! When it starts to Reign, it's gonna POUR!!... my emotions RIGHT outta my heart, all over the floor in a sloppy mess.

Good news....Ruby didn't bug me tonight.

The Alex and Maggie side story just felt out of sorts.

Anyone wanna start guessing what it was Kevin Smith sent Chris of Melissa that they watched and rewatched? My guess was her facial reaction when Lena was drunk and interrupted Kara. She just did a twitch of her nose and eyes, and slight movement of her head. Made ME rewind, anyways. lol

My second guess was her awesome glare through the windshield. lol But... Still think it was her reaction to Lena

Me too, I think Reign will be the first villain that will tear my heart in two because of what happens to her, not what she does.

The part that Kevin Smith sent Chris is from the swimming pool scene.

Hmmmn... I'll need to rewatch it.

http://au.ign.com/articles/2017/11/07/supergirl-damage-review

Pretty much what I think.

Still, even the worst of this season is a whole magnitude beyond last season in quality, so the streak is still good.

I'd like to differ with the review in that I think breaking up Sanvers was a good and timely idea. Whereas the reviewer believed Sanvers added to the show, I thought it detracted on the long run

So, apparently, Kara is so happy with her sister that she wants everyone to have a sister.

That is what I got from the episode.

Also: I really like Sam. I think I will miss Odette when she leaves. And, I do like Edge. He seems actually challenging.

In terms of the series this is actually a great episode. The friendship between Kara and Reign feels like watching Obiwan and Anakin, which is awesome.