User blog:Konstant888/Supergirl 3x18 "Shelter from the Storm" - Review

What can I say about this episode except it is Ruby’s and M’rynn’s best episode. Those are some characters that I had a problem with before but know I have…well, a smaller problem. I feel like it is pointless to say this but spoilers for the episode.

Let’s start with the elephant in the room. This episode had one thing that made it so much better. I honestly don’t know what to say, it has left me straddled. I think we can all agree, that Winn’s dirt was amazing. It was so hilarious when Brainy gave it to him. But in all seriousness, I like its storyline so much, I hope it makes a return.

I am not happy with what happened with Reign this episode. She was actually really threatening, as she always is, especially when she killed her mother. There was also a pretty good fight scene at the end where she really shined. I like that she has all the World Killer’s powers, because now she is an even bigger badass (although the World killers shouldn’t have died so early). So what did I not like with Reign, I hear you say…well…no, I don’t, this is not how this works. Anyway, what I didn’t like was the fact she went down. Not how she went down, I thought that part was really clever. It made so much sense to use her own moral code against her and it reminded us that she has a moral code. I didn’t like that she is now just locked up and will have to escape in an episode or two, but until then we are left with a bunch of fillers, which is not what this show needs right now. The reason why Season 3 of “Supergirl” has been so strong is the main story with Reign. All the filler episodes have been bad. “Triggers”, “Far from the Tree”, “Damage” – all pretty mediocre episodes. So, I am very unhappy that the next few will be fillers too. 3x19 is about Guardian and Coville, 3x20 is something about Krypton surviving…wait…what!? That actually sounds pretty cool. But who know, it might turn out a mess.

With that out of the way, let’s discuss some other stuff. The Legion left Earth this episode and that is disappointing, since I was starting to like Brainy a lot and was getting used to Imra. But I do think they are coming back. Mon-El staying was, however, good. I am liking more and more with every episode ever since he got that beautiful suit of his. He was really badass this episode along with Alex. I am interested to see where her relationship with Ruby goes, but I hope that the kid doesn’t stick around for too long. And let’s not forget J’onn who was so awesome in his normal, generic human form. They have got to think of an excuse if they are not gonna make him turn into Martian Manhunter! And his dad was OK this episode. The only satisfying ending to his story would be if he dies. I hope he does, that would be great.

I feel like the person I get to talk about the least in my reviews is Supergirl herself. I really like her as the lead of the show, but for some reason I don’t talk about her all that often. Now they are doing something very interesting with her. I really like when they explore her two identities. Lena is the only character who knows both Kara and Supergirl and yet doesn’t know they are the same person. That is why their dynamic is so great and that scene in the elevator was really nice. Kara is realizing that she made a mistake (sorta) and is going to question her own decisions (probably) which will be a great story for her (maybe). Also, can we appreciate Melissa Benoist. I feel like she is a little underappreciated but she is so amazing as Kara. Such a great actress.

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