DS Forums

 
 

Supergirl [US Pace]


Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 10-03-2016, 21:20
James Frederick
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 36,990
In the comics The Flash is far far faster than Superman/Supergirl

At top speed (Which if/When he goes that fast it "kills" him) he can run around the entire planet in under 1 second.


But even his normal speed is more than twice as fast as Superman
James Frederick is offline   Reply With Quote
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
Old 11-03-2016, 11:31
Decepticons1
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 452
Guess Flash is the only way to help save this show now?
Decepticons1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-03-2016, 14:05
Cadiva
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: In sunny (hah!) Yorkshire
Posts: 13,938
Guess Flash is the only way to help save this show now?
Not really no, it's doing fine and has been commissioned for a second season already.
Cadiva is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Old 11-03-2016, 17:02
Flash525
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Gloucestershire, England
Posts: 4,782
Not really no, it's doing fine and has been commissioned for a second season already.
Doing fine is a matter of perspective. CBS does things differently to the CW, and you need only go over to Facebook or other comic forums to see that the majority have a negative vibe toward the Supergirl show.

If season 2 can't turn the show around, I don't think it'll get a season 3.
Flash525 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-03-2016, 17:28
not_the_doctor
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,313
I find they're much easier to enjoy if I don't sit an analyse everything that's going on and just accept it's a comic book based TV show with a limited budget and some sloppy show running at times
There's gotta be a line somewhere, though, right?

None of them are perfect, either in the DC or Marvel stables, all have their strengths and weaknesses but, for me, they're all hugely entertaining so the day they stop being that is the day I stop watching.
The problem is, when you have as many problems as Supergirl does, a huge number of potential viewers will simply see the show as too dumb and not bother tuning in. The obvious consequence of that is low ratings, which lead to cancellation, and then you will have to stop watching before it by your standard becomes less than hugely entertaining. And make no mistake, despite the show most likely being picked up for a second season, its head was very much on the chopping block. It didn't even get a full first season.

So it's far better to have these shows produced in a more competent manner. Successful shows help the genre in general, and lead to more hopefully successful and hugely entertaining shows. It would be a shame for another poorly produced show to be another setback for female superheroes.
not_the_doctor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-03-2016, 18:01
Cadiva
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: In sunny (hah!) Yorkshire
Posts: 13,938
Doing fine is a matter of perspective. CBS does things differently to the CW, and you need only go over to Facebook or other comic forums to see that the majority have a negative vibe toward the Supergirl show.

If season 2 can't turn the show around, I don't think it'll get a season 3.
It's clearly doing fine for them otherwise it wouldn't have got renewed. Whether it gets a third season is a completely different conversation.

There's gotta be a line somewhere, though, right?

The problem is, when you have as many problems as Supergirl does, a huge number of potential viewers will simply see the show as too dumb and not bother tuning in. The obvious consequence of that is low ratings, which lead to cancellation, and then you will have to stop watching before it by your standard becomes less than hugely entertaining. And make no mistake, despite the show most likely being picked up for a second season, its head was very much on the chopping block. It didn't even get a full first season.

So it's far better to have these shows produced in a more competent manner. Successful shows help the genre in general, and lead to more hopefully successful and hugely entertaining shows. It would be a shame for another poorly produced show to be another setback for female superheroes.
I don't have the same issues with it as you do so no, it's not a problem for me watching and enjoying it. I'm not invested like I am with other shows, so if it did get cancelled I'd not be crying in my sleep over it.
Cadiva is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Old 11-03-2016, 23:14
Hildaonpluto
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 23,724
Which channel if any is showing this in the UK?
Hildaonpluto is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-03-2016, 23:23
JCR
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Posts: 16,704
Which channel if any is showing this in the UK?
Sky 1, but not at the moment. Season 1 is out on dvd/blu-ray on October 10th.
JCR is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Old 11-03-2016, 23:24
Hildaonpluto
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 23,724
Sky 1, but not at the moment. Season 1 is out on dvd/blu-ray on October 10th.
Much appreciated ta 👍
Hildaonpluto is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-03-2016, 19:31
stvn758
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 17,332
Red Kryptonite, yawn.
stvn758 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-03-2016, 20:11
koantemplation
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Wolf359
Posts: 96,648
Red Kryptonite, yawn.
Worth it for Cat being thrown off the roof.

Also the peanut and bar homage to Superman 3.

And for Evil looking Supergirl, looking good in the dark bodysuit.
koantemplation is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-03-2016, 20:31
Karis
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,299
Red Kryptonite, yawn.
no No NO!

That was SENSATIONAL. The best episode yet. It had everything in it, a full story and some proper serious gravitas. Not to mention some consequences.

Very happy right now, that was just fantastic - the benchmark for all future episodes.
Karis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-03-2016, 21:53
F1etch
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,059
What I find odd was her using her xray eyes....they don't seem to work through glasses.
Also this has bugged me for a while and I dunno if I mentionedit already, if Friendzone made the outfit she's currently wearing...we've seen it get thrown around and travel at super human speed, get blasted by god knows what and even act as a shield when involved in an explosion....how the hell did Friendzone find all that material kicking about the house when making her outfits back in episode 1 and how did he find a fabric material capable on Earth of doing all that, never mind in the house in a rush of outfits.

If he has that kind of material kicking about the house he should quit CatCo and sell it to the military, hell why aren't all DEO personnel wearing uniforms made of it?
F1etch is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Old 15-03-2016, 22:54
Flash525
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Gloucestershire, England
Posts: 4,782
An okay episode, however....

Kara reveals Supergirl to the world, she gets brought into the DOA to help them. Not once is she locked away. Hank/Manhunter risks his cover to help stop Supergirl, and he's locked away for his trouble? Huh?
What I find odd was her using her xray eyes....they don't seem to work through glasses.
They probably would work, but maybe (for a Kryptonian) using x-ray vision through lenses is like using x-ray under water or some shit?

Also this has bugged me for a while and I dunno if I mentionedit already, if Friendzone made the outfit she's currently wearing...we've seen it get thrown around and travel at super human speed, get blasted by god knows what and even act as a shield when involved in an explosion....how the hell did Friendzone find all that material kicking about the house when making her outfits back in episode 1 and how did he find a fabric material capable on Earth of doing all that, never mind in the house in a rush of outfits.
I don't think we were suppose to pay that much attention to this oversight.
Flash525 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-03-2016, 23:23
F1etch
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,059
That aside, I did enjoy the third act of the episode. The beginning was a littl cheesy but I guess that was supposed to be considering where it went later on. Middle was okay but felt I've seen it already with this show and the more recent bizarro episode. Ending was good, felt it picked up a lot once Alex and cara met in the house. Their scenes there and in the ER were good viewing. Repercussions are always good to see and let's hope they stick and aren't brhushed off within 5minutes next episode.
Good point about hank, especially as he is CO so when he turned I imagine most would be like "WTF do we do here, did bank just change and fly away?"
Confusion and what to do before looking to next in command Alex for orders...nope none of that. He lands and theyr right on top of him with the cuffs. Was a bit "wtf" moment
F1etch is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Old 16-03-2016, 00:05
Cadiva
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: In sunny (hah!) Yorkshire
Posts: 13,938
no No NO!

That was SENSATIONAL. The best episode yet. It had everything in it, a full story and some proper serious gravitas. Not to mention some consequences.

Very happy right now, that was just fantastic - the benchmark for all future episodes.
Couldn't agree more, absolutely the best episode of the season so far. Awesome homage to Superman III, (although rather glad there was no irritating child to offer a pep talk), great evul suit with the dark colours and the effects of the red kryptonite were superbly brought to the front.

Nothing Kara did was completely beyond belief, she simply became a twisted version of herself, the alien threat that Max Lord, Senator Crane and everyone else has been afraid of since they first found out about the existence of aliens.

Melissa Benoist demonstrated once again that the casting directors absolutely nailed it in giving her the role of Kara Danvers/Supergirl with a thoroughly believable turn as the vicious and twisted version of herself.
The absolutely beauty of this storyline though was, as both Alex and James said, that there was a truth at the heart of what Supergirl was saying and doing.

I wasn't expecting Hank's secret to come out though, that was also superbly done, he's not willing to hide away from the world once his existence is known and I do hope (give next week's story) that things are resolved relatively quickly as having him on the sidelines is going to be a detriment to the show.

The final scene between him and Alex was beautiful and heart breaking, he's been her father figure and has protected her and Kara since the death of their father, we've just never known about it until his story has started to be revealed. I love how they're doing that in pieces.

Also interesting to see where they're going with Maxwell Lord. Looks like he might be on the path to redemption and, ultimately, being the difference in the fight with Non and the other Kryptonian rebels (they do really need to address why Superman wouldn't come and help out there though) - it's the big elephant in the room).

Plus we get the
Spoiler
Cadiva is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Old 16-03-2016, 05:34
James Frederick
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 36,990
What I find odd was her using her xray eyes....they don't seem to work through glasses.
Also this has bugged me for a while and I dunno if I mentionedit already, if Friendzone made the outfit she's currently wearing...we've seen it get thrown around and travel at super human speed, get blasted by god knows what and even act as a shield when involved in an explosion....how the hell did Friendzone find all that material kicking about the house when making her outfits back in episode 1 and how did he find a fabric material capable on Earth of doing all that, never mind in the house in a rush of outfits.

If he has that kind of material kicking about the house he should quit CatCo and sell it to the military, hell why aren't all DEO personnel wearing uniforms made of it?
Clark/Superman always does that to.

Again in Superman apart from the Reeves films where the suit is from Krypton the same thing happends in most versions his (Human) Mum makes it.

They explain that his body has sort of a force field around it and anything within a about a millimeter or two of his body is protected.
James Frederick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-03-2016, 13:32
Matt D
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 13,064
An okay episode, however....

Kara reveals Supergirl to the world, she gets brought into the DOA to help them. Not once is she locked away. Hank/Manhunter risks his cover to help stop Supergirl, and he's locked away for his trouble?
Ha, yeah.

Pretty blonde girl causes property damage, attacks police, blows up a police car, and tries to kill a DEO agent, and it's the black guy who stopped her that gets arrested. America...
Matt D is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Old 16-03-2016, 13:50
Andrew_Ballard
Forum Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 727
Ha, yeah.

Pretty blonde girl causes property damage, attacks police, blows up a police car, and tries to kill a DEO agent, and it's the black guy who stopped her that gets arrested. America...
rofl
Andrew_Ballard is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-03-2016, 21:08
AdzPower
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 4,789
Loved the episode. Evil Kara was amazing. And I'm susprised to hear of the negativity surrounding this show? I think it's great, it started off pretty meh but soon grew into it's own.
AdzPower is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Old 16-03-2016, 21:25
Karis
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,299
Loved the episode. Evil Kara was amazing. And I'm susprised to hear of the negativity surrounding this show? I think it's great, it started off pretty meh but soon grew into it's own.
It's unfathomable, isn't it?

I can't find a single thing not to like. But Benoist is just AMAZING - so glad there's a second season... Maybe people will come to like it?

Or at least not hate on it so much.
Karis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-03-2016, 21:27
koantemplation
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Wolf359
Posts: 96,648
It's unfathomable, isn't it?

I can't find a single thing not to like. But Benoist is just AMAZING - so glad there's a second season... Maybe people will come to like it?

Or at least not hate on it so much.
I just hope there is no more Adam.
koantemplation is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-03-2016, 21:48
James Frederick
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 36,990
I just hope there is no more Adam.
The actor who plays him is Melissa Benoist's real life husband so don't know if that will help him to come back.
James Frederick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-03-2016, 21:49
koantemplation
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Wolf359
Posts: 96,648
The actor who plays him is Melissa Benoist's real life husband so don't know if that will help him to come back.
Yes I know, one of the reasons why I don't like him, that and the way he ruined Glee and The Glee Project.
koantemplation is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-03-2016, 21:49
F1etch
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,059
Clark/Superman always does that to.

Again in Superman apart from the Reeves films where the suit is from Krypton the same thing happends in most versions his (Human) Mum makes it.

They explain that his body has sort of a force field around it and anything within a about a millimeter or two of his body is protected.
Ahh, I see. I did not know this.WOuld make sense I suppose as to why it never rips or tears or gets burnt to a cinder leaving her starkers. Funny, a little like explaining or hinting that would clear this up. I Can't be the only one to wonder where Friendzone found this super material

Ha, yeah.

Pretty blonde girl causes property damage, attacks police, blows up a police car, and tries to kill a DEO agent, and it's the black guy who stopped her that gets arrested. America...
Oh ho ho....lmao....it's funny because it's kinda true. Reminds me of this scene from Family Guy.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...b53d448b9c.jpg
F1etch is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
 
Reply




 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 10:32.