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Lena lying to James introduces much-needed tension into their relationship, as well as a potential way out of her formerly intractable standoff with Supergirl. I’m hoping we’ll see more of this kind of storyline, which combines political commentary with deeper worldbuilding of the show in such a way that enriches both the message and the story itself. Having Kara be on the wrong end of the argument is an adroit move, though not one that many network shows are interested in. It picks up where last season’s discussion of J’onn J’onzz and race left off, but is nevertheless a more nuanced topic than Supergirlcovered in the past. It’s not hard to equate human-passing privilege with passing privilege experienced by some people of color, queer people, or people with disabilities. The episode used a more story-based, allegorical approach to showcase the alien community beyond Kara in a successful plot that is hopefully a sign of more to come. Meanwhile Lena manipulates her mother to protect James from the legal ramifications for his once-secret identity, and President Marsdin finds herself in the ultimate failure of her own presentation.įurther reading: Arrow Season 7 Episode 1 Review Kara gets a lesson in passing privilege and letting privilege obscure what’s right in front of you, while J’onn makes his new mark on his community working with an alien community struggling with heightened anti-alien hate and the allure of assimilation. The season opener has a focus on how we presentation and perception – how we present ourselves, how others perceive us, and what we overlook when perception fails us or we get too caught up in presentation. Lynda Carter’s return pays off a bread crumb dropped back in season 2 episode 3, “Welcome to Earth”, and the episode introduces villain Liberty, the country of Kasnia, and cub reporter/soon-to-be-hero Nia. Supergirlseason 4 opens with a great episode that encapsulates so much of what the show does best that’s both solid in its own right and sows the seeds of a season’s worth of conflict.