Team Arrow experiences difficulties with both bees and a H.I.V.E.– and the fact that Mr. Terrific is, for a multitalented genius, kind of a doofus.
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The Flash Review: “Flash Back”
This week brings us one of the most dramatic episodes of The Flash, but it’s still The Flash, so we see Barry visit his own past in order to learn Eobard Thawne’s speed secrets.
He isn’t the only rogue who proves helpful.
Supergirl Review: “World’s Finest”
“You look like the attractive yet non-threatening racially diverse cast of a CW show.”
–Cat Grant
Somewhere between the grim chaos of Batman v Superman and the Silver Age simplicity of this very special crossover ep, there’s an excellent DC adaptation, and I hope we get to see it some day.
Meanwhile, this team up of inspirational super-doers is fun.
Not terribly related: Watch Calgary body artist/model Kay Pike transform herself into Superman.
Novel Review: Luna: New Moon
This premise sold to television first. The first book appeared in September, while the series remains in development. The Luna saga comes closer than anything to A Song of Ice and Fire / Game of Thrones…. In Spaaace! Volume one features corporate feudalism, shifting alliances, family in-fighting, pointy-end battles (projectile weapons are banned), and graphic sex scenes.
It’s also by Ian McDonald, an SF writer of considerable talent.
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What do we spy this week?
Besides some deep-diving children, who see like dolphins in the sea?
We have space news, a non-scamming Nigerian astronaut, new discoveries, ancient Middle Earth battles, and more, below:
Arrow Discussion: “Broken Hearts”
“The difference between insanity and belief lies in the number of believers.”
The same might be said of the difference between romantic/erotic obsession and love.
In addition to the pithy quotation, this week’s ep of Arrow brings back Carrie Cutter aka Cupid. While she targets high-profile weddings, Quentin Lance takes the stand, Darhk is down, but not out, and Felicity [spoiler]leaves Ollie at the altar[/spoiler]. Meanwhile, in the past and on the island, Ollie and Taiana find Reiter’s “ultimate power,” which looks like an old-fashioned mascot for the electric company.
You can discuss the episode here…
The Flash Review: “Trajectory”
The Flash is back, a few days ahead of his Dawn of Justice counterpart.
Monday Night TV Discussion: Supergirl, Gotham, and Lucifer
Supergirl (who will receive a proper review next week) contemplates letting yet another person in on her secret, while J’onn J’onzz reveals more about his past (“Manhunter”).
Over in Gotham, Nygma leaves a trail and Bruce runs with Selina. The Penguin meets his father (Paul Reubens), but it’s Gordon who faces possible exposure (“Wrath of the Villains: Mad Gray Dawn”).
Meanwhile, Lucifer joins forces with a priest over a drug operation (“A Priest Walks into a Bar”).
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Weekend Review: He Never Died
Warning: trailer is both bloody and spoilerific:
In 2015 punk poet/legend Henry Rollins starred as an immortal flesh-eater trying to keep a low profile. A long-lost daughter and some local gangsters spoil his plans.
TV Series Review: “Jessica Jones”
Marvel followed up its dark Netflix series Daredevil with Jessica Jones a few months back and, since the former is about to release its second season, we thought we’d finally review the latter.