I hope someone who writes or helps produce the show visits this site, listens to the viewers and will knock some sense into whoever keeps putting politics in the show. Stop it already!!!
An alien who is President still has to be a "democrat"? References to "resist" and "make" things "great again".? and the rest of the not so subtle inserts over the past several episodes. The show would still have told a good story without such lines.
I know they must think it is "trendy" to do, but have you seen what has happened to ESPN? They are hemorrhaging viewers, losing profits and just let go 100 on air talents because people turned off politics and sports. ESPN is sagging. If I wanted politics on Monday night at 8pm there are plenty of other shows I can tune in to watch.
I want this show to succeed but this idea of putting politics in is not the way to go. It takes away from the fun of the escapism and putting aside the problems of the real world - even for just an hour. The shelf life of some of those political references won't last too long, but good writing and Superheroics will last forever.
How about just focusing on good story telling that grows Kara as a person and a hero for everybody, fighting the "bad guys" and moving the show forward.
I am hoping part two elevates beyond tonight's episode.
Knightsabre7: "Or, does it get a pass because white men are the ones saying it..."
In my case, the only reason it "gets a pass" is simply because I don't watch it, so I am unaware of its political dialogue. And, thus, have never brought it up. Plus, being we aren't on an Agent of Shields forum, the discussion is centered on the politics in Supergirl--none of it, having to do with the color of skin. Makes me sad anyone would infere that, to begin with. Much divisivness in this nation right now.
But, since you mentioned the show, I did just read up on it in multiple articles. All one needs to do is Google "Agent of Shield, politics." From what I gather, up until a recent episode, "No Regrets," the show wasn't as politically blatant as Supergirl. That, to me, sounds more like the reason it has received more of a pass, not because it was said by "white guys." Excerpt from one article, "And the moment that Fitz, when describing Daisy’s refusal to bend to Hydra’s will, utters the phrase “Nevertheless, she persisted,” it became clear the show was leaving behind its former tactic of satisfying itself with coy allusions and nods to the contemporary political reality in the U.S. The Framework is giving this series an opportunity to express its displeasure with the current administration, for better or worse, and “No Regrets” unapologetically dives into that oppositional stance."
The Supergirl writers shuve in their politics much to the detriment of the dialogue. Example: Cat's "rousing" speech, much of didn't even fit the situation.
"They come with empty promises and closed fists..." ummm they came down with lasers destroying cars and buildings and soldiers shooting people.
"They promise to make our world great again......" ummm...they just arrived, how would they know how the world once was?
"They think they can con us..." ummmm what? How have they "conned" anyone? Refer back to quote one. Pretty sure Earthlings picked up on the Daximite agenda loud and clear.
Bbbuuttt... It was Cat Grant who said it. So, I'm willing to overlook it
In my case, the only reason it "gets a pass" is simply because I don't watch it, so I am unaware of its political dialogue. And, thus, have never brought it up. Plus, being we aren't on an Agent of Shields forum, the discussion is centered on the politics in Supergirl--none of it, having to do with the color of skin. Makes me sad anyone would infere that, to begin with. Much divisivness in this nation right now.
But, since you mentioned the show, I did just read up on it in multiple articles. All one needs to do is Google "Agent of Shield, politics." From what I gather, up until a recent episode, "No Regrets," the show wasn't as politically blatant as Supergirl. That, to me, sounds more like the reason it has received more of a pass, not because it was said by "white guys." Excerpt from one article, "And the moment that Fitz, when describing Daisy’s refusal to bend to Hydra’s will, utters the phrase “Nevertheless, she persisted,” it became clear the show was leaving behind its former tactic of satisfying itself with coy allusions and nods to the contemporary political reality in the U.S. The Framework is giving this series an opportunity to express its displeasure with the current administration, for better or worse, and “No Regrets” unapologetically dives into that oppositional stance."
The Supergirl writers shuve in their politics much to the detriment of the dialogue. Example: Cat's "rousing" speech, much of didn't even fit the situation.
"They come with empty promises and closed fists..." ummm they came down with lasers destroying cars and buildings and soldiers shooting people.
"They promise to make our world great again......" ummm...they just arrived, how would they know how the world once was?
"They think they can con us..." ummmm what? How have they "conned" anyone? Refer back to quote one. Pretty sure Earthlings picked up on the Daximite agenda loud and clear.
Bbbuuttt... It was Cat Grant who said it. So, I'm willing to overlook it
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