Warning: Full spoilers for the episode below.
Given how tragic, unfair, and frustrating Supergirl’s life has been, it’s a wonder she has turned out to be so inspiringly kind, honest, and genuine. That all changes in this week’s “Falling” where we see Kara fall to the dark side thanks to some red Kryptonite. While her turning evil for an episode thanks to a gimmick might not sound that compelling, it actually made for one of the best episodes of the series so far.
At first, Kara’s newfound wickedness is played for laughs. She forgoes her usual comfy work sweaters for a skintight number that turns heads, and she one-ups “Assistant Number One” Siobhan Smythe in satisfying fashion, sending her down her villain’s path. She even uses Cat Grant’s private elevator (the nerve!). As Supergirl, she takes down a burly K’Hund with excessive force, and after verbally berating him while crushing his neck with her boot, she decides to let him go.
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Given how tragic, unfair, and frustrating Supergirl’s life has been, it’s a wonder she has turned out to be so inspiringly kind, honest, and genuine. That all changes in this week’s “Falling” where we see Kara fall to the dark side thanks to some red Kryptonite. While her turning evil for an episode thanks to a gimmick might not sound that compelling, it actually made for one of the best episodes of the series so far.
At first, Kara’s newfound wickedness is played for laughs. She forgoes her usual comfy work sweaters for a skintight number that turns heads, and she one-ups “Assistant Number One” Siobhan Smythe in satisfying fashion, sending her down her villain’s path. She even uses Cat Grant’s private elevator (the nerve!). As Supergirl, she takes down a burly K’Hund with excessive force, and after verbally berating him while crushing his neck with her boot, she decides to let him go.
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