Supergirl Season Five Episode Discussion and Review Volume 2

I'd never actually heard of the term 'Bottle Episode' before so some googling was required to see what it's all about. Wikipedia summarises it as:

"In episodic television, a bottle episode is produced cheaply and restricted in scope to use as few non-regular cast members, effects, and sets as possible. Bottle episodes are usually shot on sets built for other episodes, frequently the main interior sets for a series and consist largely of dialogue and scenes for which no special preparations are needed. They are also commonly used when one script has fallen through and another has to be written at short notice.[1] Bottle episodes have also been used for dramatic effect, with the limited setting and cast allowing for a slower pace and deeper exploration of character traits and motives."

So I have no idea what to expect, will it be boring or fascinating?, will it have any Supergirl action in it?, will it give Melissa a real chance to shine and give us one of those top drawer performances of hers?. I'll await with interest to see how it turns out. Note: I've avoided seeing any previews (Trailer, Pictures and Synopsis) so far.

I know this because it was referenced in the most recent comics and of course the internet. The title could also refer to The Bottle City of Kandor. In the comics Kandor was Kryptons capital city but it was miniaturized by Brainiac 1 and put in a bottle. It was rescued by Superman and placed in the Fortress of Solitude until he could figure out how to unminiaturize it.

I'd never actually heard of the term 'Bottle Episode' before so some googling was required to see what it's all about. Wikipedia summarises it as:

"In episodic television, a bottle episode is produced cheaply and restricted in scope to use as few non-regular cast members, effects, and sets as possible. Bottle episodes are usually shot on sets built for other episodes, frequently the main interior sets for a series and consist largely of dialogue and scenes for which no special preparations are needed. They are also commonly used when one script has fallen through and another has to be written at short notice.[1] Bottle episodes have also been used for dramatic effect, with the limited setting and cast allowing for a slower pace and deeper exploration of character traits and motives."

So I have no idea what to expect, will it be boring or fascinating?, will it have any Supergirl action in it?, will it give Melissa a real chance to shine and give us one of those top drawer performances of hers?. I'll await with interest to see how it turns out. Note: I've avoided seeing any previews (Trailer, Pictures and Synopsis) so far.

Sort of akin to what in animation where a cartoon, like say Popeye or Tom and Jerry (going back to my childhood) would show scenes from past cartoons in order to tell a story in a new cartoon. Sometimes the voices and music are altered. For example from Popeye is I'm in the Army Now (1936) where Popeye and Bluto look to impress Olive Oyl to join the Army...though Popeye is a sailor.

It includes flashbacks to scenes from Blow Me Down, Shoein' Hosses, Choose Your Weppins, and King of the Mardi Gras.