User blog:Xandermcc/Supergirl S2 E9: Supergirl Lives, her character doesn't.

So we are seeing Kevin Smith and his entry into Supergirl's world. I'm watching out for some Nicholas Cage cameos though.

So the episode starts with a battle between Supergirl and some jewel thieves that somehow managed to get their hands on rocket launchers. (I'll let it slide for now) Then Guardian finishes them off. However Winn picked up one more that got the drop on him, leaving him in a state of panic. This is a type of arc for Winn that i wish was explored more, but it still is a good one. +2

Snapper Carr is harassed at work by the Supergirl and Guardian fans and i'm suprised he hasn't figured out their identities by now. Nonetheless, Snapper scenes are extremely comedic. +1

Our plot is revealed in the form of missing people being taken by Roulette. If anybody wasn't afraid of going to the doctor before, they will certainly be now. Though it is very idiotic for people to think a portal from Stargate is an MRI machine. -1

Mon-El goes with her instead of Alex because... love and rainbows. (-1) Also they perpetuate this myth that Earth only has one religion. Yes, this is the first time they do this, but it gets just as annoying later on.

Supergirl goes head first to save the missing girl, secret identities be damned! She discovers her powers are gone since they introduce the concept of a red sun. On one hand, this is awesome that it is introduced. (+2) Unfortunately they had made Kara like paper mache to do this story because she bleeds the instant she punches somebody. -1

So turns out we have figured out the obvious. Without his powers, Mon-El is simply whiner-man. (-1) Meanwhile, Winn has been dealing with some stress after the encounter with that thug. James is trying to understand, but to no avail. (+2 for Winn mental issues with deep character building)

3/10

Kara is kidnapped by the alien slavers. Leading to a rescue mission to be mounted. Though J'onn cannot help because toxic air asspull. (-1) Supergirl however helps with inspirational words and actions instead of fists. +2

Winn is finally back to form after beating up an alien while having a Star Trek Red Shirt joke, which thanks to Star Trek Discovery, is no longer as funny. +1

Supergirl saves the day with her powers fully brought back! +2

Mon-El is worshipped by the Dominators. That isn't making me feel any better about this love interest you are promoting CW! -1

Winn bragging to James was very funny. +1

Mon-El now wishes to enter heroics. Too bad they botch this potentially good plot later. +1

A mysterious figure shoots one of the slavers with a disintegration gun. Sadly not used in the finale. +1

So the episode gets a 9/10, lets see how my new friends the Dominators like the bonus round though.

James for not respecting Winn in his time of stress. -1

Maggie for wanting to break up with Alex whenever she wants to save her sister. -1

Mon-El for... just being a liar. -2

References to the four part crossover event with the Arrowverse reviewed last time. +2

Harley Quinn Smith for being very beautiful since the last time i have seen her on geek news sites. +1

Final score is a 8/10. Hope you enjoy Season one characters though, because the cringey one is coming back.