Reign - Villain

Thanks for that evrafter! I hadn't seen that and it makes some sense now.

In the background it looks like Krypton was exploding, doesn't? Which would imply that Sam was put into the pod at the same time that Kara was also put into one. Since both Kara and Sam appear to be close in age, that would mean that Sam's pod must have gotten stuck in the Phantom Zone like Kara....or she has some slow-aging genetics

Cccrrrraaaaapppp!! Crap crap crap CRAP!!

I just rewatched this week's episode and.... I... LOVE... SAM!! Like.. I would watch a show entirely based on her character. Odette is really good--smooth, believable dialogue deliverance, good facials, just seems like a solid character.

Crap! Crap! Crap! Crap! This is gonna sucketh.

There's always the very real possibility that Reign could threaten Eliza. Max basically did the same thing in Season 1 when he disclosed to SG how much he knew about her family. I hope they don't go that route as it is t oo obvious of a cliche in television storytelling. But, it does make me wonder if, when Samantha fully emerges as Reign, will she know that Kara and Supergirl are one in the same? If so, will that stay a secret or will she possibly let Lena know ?

The writers have gone out of their way to point out some parallels between Samantha and Kara ie., being adopted, both being active in swimming. Will the writers show other commonalities between the two characters?

One last thought, going along with what Kelly proposed about Sam being a genetic clone of Kara's: there's been talk about Alex adopting Ruby at the end but, if it is true that Sam is related to Kara genetically, will Kara feel a sense of obligation to take in Ruby, especially if there is a possibility of Ruby having powers? Maybe Kara and Alex raise Ruby together?

Thanks, Brierrose. She looks closer to Kara's age but, I suppose that is because Melissa and Odette are closer in age. But, you can't always go by appearances as Chyler doesn't look 35, either. That woman has some good genes!

evrafter - I feel for ya! The fact that I have already began to feel a bit of an attachment for the character says a lot about Odette's acting ability. She's my favorite new addition to the show so far.

Nice thread Sully.

Something dramatic must happen to Samantha in Episode 7 if she becomes Reign in Episode 9. Given that Samantha is unlikely to be in Episode 6 (Midvale) or Episode 8 (Crossover) it will be interesting to see what happens. I thought they wouldn't introduce her Reign persona till about Episode 15 so they are certainly moving faster than I anticpated.

- Powers exhibited
Invisible to bullets

I may be wrong but is that meant to read Invulnerable to bullets?.

With Reign there is a huge part of me that wants them to go full on scary as heck villain, in that you think she is coming back to Sam, and then BAM.....no she doesn't, with a laugh. Full on fight to the death at some point. I love Odette, but the power of those scenes, and the impact on Kara would be something we have never seen before.

Then there is the part of me that wants at the very last minute for Sam to return, but then....no, because we would miss out on some spectacular drama and acting.

With Reign there is a huge part of me that wants them to go full on scary as heck villain, in that you think she is coming back to Sam, and then BAM.....no she doesn't, with a laugh. Full on fight to the death at some point. I love Odette, but the power of those scenes, and the impact on Kara would be something we have never seen before.

Then there is the part of me that wants at the very last minute for Sam to return, but then....no, because we would miss out on some spectacular drama and acting.

That would be scary if Reign would be the kind of villain to screw with Kara's head like that. By pretending to be Sam for a second just to get a sucker punch in.

Anyway glad to see people want Sam to come in... but with the Middle episode I'm guessing no Sam this week and we have to wait until next week to see how it develops further.

With Reign there is a huge part of me that wants them to go full on scary as heck villain, in that you think she is coming back to Sam, and then BAM.....no she doesn't, with a laugh. Full on fight to the death at some point. I love Odette, but the power of those scenes, and the impact on Kara would be something we have never seen before.

Then there is the part of me that wants at the very last minute for Sam to return, but then....no, because we would miss out on some spectacular drama and acting.

That would be scary if Reign would be the kind of villain to screw with Kara's head like that. By pretending to be Sam for a second just to get a sucker punch in.

Anyway glad to see people want Sam to come in... but with the Middle episode I'm guessing no Sam this week and we have to wait until next week to see how it develops further.

As much as I’m liking Sam and Odette seems like a really good actor, she’s having no problem keeping up with Melissa or Katie, I want Reign to be un-redeemable. Let’s have a part where Sam’s fights the transformation perhaps with Kara and Lena’s help. But once she loses the battle for her humanity I want full on unequivocally evil Reign.

Considering the emphasis on sisters, I think it is possible Sam has Alura's genes (and may be both Alura's and Zor El's genes) rather than Kara's. Thematically, then she would be Kara's sister. (Using Kara's genes to create her would make her technically, Kara's daughter).

Agreed, Kara and Sam being “sisters” fits better. I’ll add this to that thought if Lex is Ruby’s father then Lena is Sam’s sister in law. Was it foreshadowing when Kara said the three of them are sisters.

I think the idea of Sam as a facade will be the thing that the evil scientists were hoping for, but will be proven wrong. I want her to fight this. And fight this hard, and for us to see parts of her fighting it throughout the season.

Moral quandary for Kara. Can she punch someone whose being brainwashed to commit terrible acts?

The new trailer for Reign is out, and it looks like I was right about Reign pretending to be sam. She has a really 'cold' look on her face when walking through the office and also appears to be ignoring Ruby. Also the shirt rip was pretty cool!

Yeah its probably just Reign pretending to be Sam. Im kind of worried because this means that if Reign later discovers Kara is Supergirl....it will kind of be like season 1 of the Flash where Thawne was among them the whole time and just one step ahead of Barry the entire time. Also she might try to make it hard for Kara at work too.

Looks like from the pictures that Reign is going to try and play herself off as good ol' Sam....