BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL's Dad's 'Homecoming' is Shocking in the Worst WaysFebruary 28, 2017Jeremiah Danvers finally returns home, but he isn't the man he once was. Dean Cain and Helen Slater guest star in this episode as Alex and Kara's parents as the family is reunited for the first time in a decade and a half. Tension is created when Mon-El and Winn are skeptical about Jeremiah…and it turns out they're right to question his intentions.
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL and a Mysterious Hot Man Almost Become 'Mr. and Mrs. Mxyzptlk'February 21, 2017Kara, I know that you're used to hot men throwing themselves at you, but you have to be careful. In this week's Valentine's Day themed episode, a mysterious man tries to seduce Kara, Winn makes a new alien lady friend, and Maggie and Alex have a misunderstanding. I thought that this was one of the best uses of a guest star I've ever seen on a show and one of the best episodes of Supergirl all season.
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Defends Lena While National City Attacks the 'Luthors'February 13, 2017In this episode, we finally find out if Lena Luthor is innocent or a pawn of CADMUS once and for all. Lena learns a shocking truth about her past, Lillian Luthor goes to trial for her crimes, and Kara defends her friend to everyone else. Plus, we almost got a resolution to that tension between Kara and Mon-El that's been going on for so long…
BWW Recap: Kara and M'Gann Must Fight a White Martian on SUPERGIRLFebruary 7, 2017Winn summed up this episode when he said, 'This did not use to happen at CatCo.' A White Martian came to Earth hunting M'Gann and ended up trapped in the DEO, J'onn finally admitted his feelings for M'Gann, and Kara and Alex sorted through some sister issues.
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Fights Livewire AgainJanuary 30, 2017On this week's episode of SUPERGIRL, Kara had to deal with fighting Livewire again, finding out the Guardian's true identity, and discovering Mon-El's feelings for her. This episode was jam packed with action, as J'onn had to choose if he was willing to make sacrifices to save M'Gann's life and the Superfriends disbanded once again.
BWW Recap: Supergirl Overcomes 'Medusa' in the First Part of the Four Part CrossoverNovember 29, 2016This week's episode of Supergirl was the first part of the four part crossover series with The Flash, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow. The Danvers family Thanksgiving is interrupted by Cadmus releasing a virus called Medusa on National City. Meanwhile, Alex struggles to come out to her mother (guest star and former Supergirl herself, Helen Slater) and Kara fights the idea that Mon-El has feelings for her.
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL and Friends Reach 'The Darkest Place' Yet This SeasonNovember 21, 2016Undoubtedly, SUPERGIRL has gotten darker since its switch this season to the CW. And this episode, with the fight between J'onn and M'Gann, the Guardian being framed for murders he didn't commit, and Kara and Mon-El being kidnapped by Cadmus definitely proved it. But there's more than one romance blooming in National City…
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL's Friends are All 'Changing' on this Week's EpisodeNovember 15, 2016Everyone surrounding Kara -- James, Winn, Alex, Mon-El, and J'onn-- went through a major life change on this week's episode of SUPERGIRL. James and Winn debuted their combined creation of The Guardian, Mon-El dealt with whether he wants to be a hero or not, and J'onn received a threatening blood transfusion. Most poignantly, Alex came out to Kara in a stunning portrayal by Chyler Leigh. Meanwhile, the DEO team battled an alien parasite that proved to be a dangerous match even for Supergirl and the Martian Manhunter. The acting in this episode, especially from Chyler and Jeremy Jordan, was truly some of the best we've seen this season.
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Learns the Truth About SurvivorsNovember 1, 2016The theme of this week's episode was undeniably the challenges of being a survivor as J'onn learned sad truths about his new Martian friend and Mon-El tried to deal with his new life on Earth. Alex and Maggie teamed up again to bust an underground alien fight club run by a woman named Roulette. My favorite part of the episode? A small guest appearance by Laura Benanti as the hologram of Kara's mom.
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Welcomes Former Wonder Woman Lynda Carter as PresidentOctober 24, 2016On this week's episode of SUPERGIRL, former Wonder Woman Lynda Carter guest starred as the President, Mon-El finally woke up, and three new characters were introduced. When the President is attacked, Kara assumes that the recently escaped Mon-El did it, but it turns out there's another villain in their midst. Meanwhile, Alex Danvers and J'onn J'onzz both find new partners in crime.
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Gets a Visit from Her Super Cousin on Season PremiereOctober 10, 2016On SUPERGIRL's exciting Season 2 premiere, she finally teams up with her cousin Superman to fight crime together. This episode brought new characters, surprising plot twists, difficult decisions, and exciting new dynamics. This was the perfect season premiere because it put several new plot lines into action that will likely unfold over the course of the new season.
BWW Preview: SUPERGIRL Flies Back with Season 2 and a New Network on MondayOctober 7, 2016SUPERGIRL returns with Season 2 on Monday night, now on a different channel. There are lots of changes ahead this season from the new network to new casting to new plotlines. Will J'onn J'onzz and Alex Danvers find Kara's dad? What position will Kara take on at CatCo? Will Kara and James Olsen finally get together? And who was in that mystery pod at the end of last season's finale? Hopefully, Monday night's episode will reveal the answers to some of these questions.
BWW Review: Barbra Streisand's ENCORE AlbumSeptember 21, 2016In her latest Broadway album, legendary diva Barbra Streisand teams up with a plethora of Hollywood's brightest stars from Daisy Ridley to Chris Pine. The album is full of Broadway classics like 'Pure Imagination,' 'Losing My Mind,' and 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain.' The fact that Streisand impresses with her delightful humor and powerful vocals is no surprise; it is the stars' performances like Anne Hathaway and Melissa McCarthy that are unexpected. Many of the songs include some dialogue, which adds to its feel as a true theatre album.
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Ends Season 1 with a Touching FinaleApril 18, 2016On SUPERGIRL's intense finale of the season, Kara has to save the world from Non and Indigo's evil plan. In an episode that managed to encapsulate all of the show's great qualities from throughout the season, the viewers were reminded of what makes Kara Danvers so special: her love for her family and friends, her willingness to make sacrifices, and her ability for hope. Let's all keep our fingers crossed that Supergirl will get renewed for a second season!
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Tries to Fight MyriadApril 11, 2016This week's cliff-hanger episode of SUPERGIRL was the first part of the climax the show has been working toward the whole season. Non and Indigo are using Myriad to control all of the people in National City and SUPERGIRL, with the help of Cat Grant and Maxwell Lord, must try to find a way to stop them. But when Max offers a dangerous solution, will Kara choose to risk people's lives or to keep fighting with hope?
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Defends the 'Manhunter'March 21, 2016On this week's episode of SUPERGIRL, the government is on a manhunt for the Martian Manhunter. After last week's Red Kryptonite incident, Kara needs to find a way to win back the city, Siobhan is furious about losing her job, and J'onn J'onzz is in prison in the DEO.
BWW Recap: Solitude Isn't the Answer for SupergirlFebruary 29, 2016On this week's episode of SUPERGIRL, Kara tried to deal with a nasty alien on her own without the help of the DEO. Laura Vandervoort guest starred as Indigo, a cyber villian who wreaked havoc on National City with a massive computer hacking. Kara learned the hard way that she needs the help of her friends…and some relationships fell apart while others fell together.
BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Questions 'Truth, Justice, and the American Way'February 22, 2016This week on SUPERGIRL, Kara's values come under questioning as she struggles with the idea of justice. The Master Jailer takes the fate of former Fort Rozz prisoners into his own hands, Cat gets a new assistant at the office, and Kara tries to deal her grief for Astra.