Stargirl TV series 2020 ON THE CW

High school student Courtney Whitmore inspires an unlikely group of young heroes to stop the villains of the past.

DC's Stargirl, or simply Stargirl, is an American superhero television series created by Geoff Johns that premiered on streaming service DC Universe. It is based on the DC Comics superhero Courtney Whitmore created by Johns and Lee Moder. The series follows high school student Courtney Whitmore, portrayed by Brec Bassinger, who discovers the cosmic staff and becomes the inspiration for a new generation of superheroes who become the Justice Society of America.

DC Universe ordered the series in July 2018. Bassinger was cast that September, with additional castings for her family members, the Justice Society of America, and the Injustice Society of America through February 2019. Filming for the series began in March 2019 in the Atlanta metropolitan area in Georgia. Stargirl premiered its first season on DC Universe on May 18, 2020, which consists of 13 episodes, and also aired the following day on the broadcast network The CW. In July 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which is scheduled to premiere on August 10, 2021 as an original series on The CW. In May 2021, the series was renewed for a third season.

Ahead of the series premiere, characters from the series were featured in a cameo during the Arrowverse crossover "Crisis on Infinite Earths", establishing Stargirl as existing on a parallel Earth to the Arrowverse series. The show has received positive reviews from critics.

One decade after nearly all of the Justice Society of America (JSA) were killed in a battle against the Injustice Society of America (ISA), high school student Courtney Whitmore discovers the Cosmic Staff of Starman and, upon learning that her stepfather Pat Dugan used to be Starman's sidekick, becomes the inspiration for a whole new generation of superheroes.[1]

Brec Bassinger as Courtney Whitmore / Stargirl:

A high school student from Los Angeles who finds a powerful weapon, the Cosmic Staff and becomes the superheroine Stargirl.[1] As Stargirl, she also becomes the leader of the second incarnation of the Justice Society of America (JSA).[2] In preparation for the role, Bassinger did not look at the character's previous portrayals by Britt Irvin on Smallville and Sarah Grey on Legends of Tomorrow because they were depicted as "older, more mature version[s]" of Stargirl. Bassinger added that the series follows the comic Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. more "in that she's young, high school, naive, which I wanted to bring that into this version of Stargirl."[2] Maizie Smith portrays a five year old Courtney.

Yvette Monreal as Yolanda Montez / Wildcat II:

A once popular student at Blue Valley High until a scandal made her an outcast and a disgrace to her Catholic parents. A skilled boxer, she becomes one of Courtney's friends and a member of the new JSA as the new Wildcat.[3]

Anjelika Washington as Beth Chapel / Doctor Mid-Nite II: A social reject and nerd who becomes one of Courtney's friends and a member of the new JSA as the new Doctor Mid-Nite.[3]

Cameron Gellman as Rick Tyler / Hourman II:

A high school delinquent with anger issues and the son of the original Hourman, Rex Tyler, whose parents were killed in a staged car accident when he was seven. He becomes one of Courtney's friends and a member of the new JSA as the new Hourman.[3] Boston Pierce portrays a 7-year-old Rick.

Trae Romano as Mike Dugan: Pat Dugan's son and Courtney's stepbrother.[4]

Jake Austin Walker as Henry King Jr. (season 1):

A student at Blue Valley High as well as its star football player.[5][6] He later develops psionic powers after experiencing emotional distress following his father becoming comatose. His deceased mother was Merry, Sylvester Pemberton's sister.

Meg DeLacy as Cindy Burman:

The daughter of the Dragon King, girlfriend of Henry King Jr. and the most popular student at Blue Valley High with enhanced abilities and wields wrist blades from her skin. While she is the school's cheerleading captain, she is determined to follow in her father's footsteps. In pursuit of this, she acquired a powerful suit of armor and a flame throwing staff.[5]

Neil Jackson as Jordan Mahkent / Icicle (season 1):

The leader of the Injustice Society of America (ISA), an "astute" businessman with the power of cryokinesis and founder of The American Dream, a firm responsible for the revitalization of Blue Valley.[4][2][3] Jackson initially thought "Icicle" was "a silly name" and made the character sound "like a My Little Pony", but Johns' pitch helped make the character credible for Jackson.[7]

Christopher James Baker as Henry King Sr. / Brainwave (season 1):

A member of the ISA with psionic abilities, the father of Henry King Jr. and a successful neurosurgeon at Blue Valley Medical Center.[8] Baker stated that Henry King Sr. was the "mask" of Brainwave, as opposed to the other way around, believing Brainwave "is the true being."[8]

Amy Smart as Barbara Whitmore: Courtney's mother and Pat Dugan's wife who strives to balance her work and home life.[4] After her marriage to Pat, she initially serves as a surrogate mother to her stepson Mike, and after discovering Pat and Courtney's secrets, also to Courtney's JSA teammates.

Luke Wilson as Pat Dugan / S.T.R.I.P.E.:

Courtney's stepfather, the former sidekick to Starman and a mechanic who owns a repair garage where he stores a 15-foot robotic vehicle of his own creation made from spare car parts.[9] Pat serves as a reluctant mentor and father figure to Courtney and her JSA teammates. Despite his superheroics, Pat wants to provide a normal life for his family.[2]

Hunter Sansone as Cameron Mahkent: A student at Blue Valley High, aspiring artist and the son of Jordan Mahkent who takes a liking to Courtney.[4][10] Roger Dale Floyd portrays a younger Cameron.

Nick Tarabay as Eclipso (season 2; guest season 1[a])[11]

Recurring

Henry Thomas as Charles McNider / Doctor Mid-Nite:

A member of the original JSA who was a detective and a brilliant and forward-thinking medical pioneer with special goggles equipped with an A.I., later named "Chuck" by Beth, patterned on his personality to aid him in fighting crime.[12] Thomas also provides the voice of "Chuck".

Eric Goins as Steven Sharpe / Gambler: A member of the ISA who is a master in the art of deception.[3] Sharpe is the CFO of The American Dream with an egocentric and cut off personality.

Neil Hopkins as Lawrence "Crusher" Crock / Sportsmaster:

A member of the ISA who wields sports-themed weapons and believes that all of his targets are just part of a game to win.[13] Crusher is the owner of a gym in Blue Valley, married to Paula Brooks and father of Artemis Crock.[3]

Joy Osmanski as Paula Brooks / Tigress: A member of the ISA who hunts the world's most dangerous humans.[13] She is a gym teacher at Blue Valley High, married to "Crusher" Crock and mother of Artemis Crock.[3]

Hina Khan as Anaya Bowin: The principal of Blue Valley High School, a skilled violinist, mother of Isaac Bowin and secretly a member of the ISA. She is also the wife of the Fiddler.[14][15]

Mark Ashworth as Justin / Shining Knight: A mysterious janitor at Blue Valley High School with amnesia who is formerly a centuries old vigilante, knight from Camelot who carries Excalibur and member of the Seven Soldiers of Victory.[16][17]

Nelson Lee as Dr. Shiro Ito / Dragon King:

A close ally of the ISA, the father of Cindy Burman. A controversial scientist who hides his reptilian face and experiments on himself and his patients. He was originally an Imperial Japanese war criminal from WWII who was supposedly executed for his crimes before secretly falling in with the ISA.[13][2]

Jonathan Cake as The Shade (season 2):[b][11] An immortal supervillain who can generate and control shadows. He used to be part of the ISA until he left upon considering Icicle's Project New America a "folly."

Alkoya Brunson as Jakeem Thunder (season 2)[18]

Ysa Penarejo as Jade: The daughter of Alan Scott/Green Lantern. (season 2)[19]

Additionally, Solomon Grundy, a towering zombie and member of the ISA, appears through CGI.[20]

Guest

Joel McHale as Sylvester Pemberton / Starman: A member of the original JSA who used an anti gravity Cosmic Staff invented by scientist Ted Knight that Courtney later finds.[21]

McHale also portrays a man who appears at the end of "Stars & S.T.R.I.P.E. Part Two" claiming to be Pemberton.[22]

Joe Knezevich as William Zarick / Wizard: A member of the ISA who uses magic.[23] He is a councilman in Blue Valley.

Lou Ferrigno Jr. as Rex Tyler / Hourman: A member of the original JSA and the father of Rick Tyler who was "a master chemist and adrenaline junkie" with the ability to acquire super strength for one hour a day using a substance of his own invention in his hourglass amulet.[24]

Brian Stapf as Ted Grant / Wildcat: A member of the original JSA who was a former heavyweight boxer and skilled street fighter that wore an exosuit that artificially enhanced his natural athletic prowess.[25]

Cynthia Evans as Denise Zarick: The wife of William Zarick and the mother of Joey Zarick.

Adam Aalderks as Matt Harris: The brother of Rex Tyler's wife Wendi and Rick Tyler's maternal uncle. He assumes guardianship of Rick after Rex and Wendi are killed by the ISA and developed an abusive relationship with him.

Geoff Stults as Sam Kurtis: Courtney's father and Barbara's ex-boyfriend who attempts to reconnect with Courtney a decade after his disappearance.[26]

Jim Gaffigan as the voice of Thunderbolt: A 5th Dimension Genie that resides in a pink pen.[27]

John Wesley Shipp as Jay Garrick / The Flash: A member of the Justice Society of America with super speed. Shipp also played a version of Garrick in The Flash.

Co-stars

Stella Smith as Artemis Crock: The daughter of "Crusher" Crock and Paula Brooks and a star athlete at Blue Valley High School.[3]

Ashley Winfrey as Jenny Williams: A student at Blue Valley High School, the best friend of Cindy Burman, and the co-captain of the school's cheerleading squad.

Wil Deusner as Joey Zarick: The son of William Zarick and an aspiring magician.

Max Frantz as Isaac Bowin: A student at Blue Valley High School and the son of Anaya Bowin and the Fiddler who is a savant musician.

Jasun Jabbar as Brian Tanner Balloid: A jock at Blue Valley High School and one of Henry Jr.'s friends.

Sam Brooks as Travis Thomas: A friend of Henry King Jr.

Christian Adam as Joshua Hamman: A geek at Blue Valley High and frequent target of bullies.

Kron Moore as Bridget Chapel: The mother of Beth Chapel who works as a doctor at the Blue Valley Medical Center.

Gilbert Glenn Brown as James Chapel: The father of Beth Chapel and the husband of Bridget Chapel who works as a businessman at The American Dream.

Lesa Wilson as Bobbie Burman: The latest wife of Dragon King and the stepmother of Cindy.

Jim France as Sofus Mahkent: The father of Jordan and grandfather of Cameron who supports Jordan's campaign.

Kay Galvin as Lily Mahkent: The mother of Jordan and grandmother of Cameron who supports Jordan's campaign.

Jonathan Blanco as Alex Montez: Yolanda's younger brother who does not consider her a disgrace.

Kikey Castillo as Maria Montez: Yolanda's Catholic mother.

Wilmer Calderon as Juan Montez: Yolanda's father.

Development

On July 19, 2018, it was announced that DC Universe had given a series order to Stargirl, consisting of thirteen episodes. The pilot was written by Geoff Johns, who also executive produces alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Melissa Carter (who is co-showrunner with Johns).[32][29] Production companies involved with the series are Mad Ghost Productions, Berlanti Productions, and Warner Bros. Television. The series was said to be a "reimagining" of Stargirl.[32] On July 6, 2020, The CW renewed the series for a second season, resulting in the series moving exclusively to the network as a CW original series.[33] On May 3, 2021, ahead of the second season premiere, The CW renewed the series for a third season. The renewal allowed the series to be co-financed by HBO Max, part of a larger deal between The CW and HBO Max.[34]

Writing

Johns described Stargirl as having a similar tone to 1980s films such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Back to the Future. The start of the series sees the deaths of the original members of the Justice Society of America (JSA). With the younger generation taking up their mantle, Johns said their "paths aren't complete. They don't know where they're going to be or what they're going to be. And so, there's all sorts of mistakes they can make and choices they can make, and who knows what their ultimate destiny will be?... It makes for a lot of fun and a lot of unpredictability." The members of the Injustice Society mirrors those on the JSA team, with Johns teasing that just about everyone who has been a member of the Injustice Society in the comics would appear in the series. Speaking to classic JSA members such as Alan Scott and Jay Garrick, Johns called them the "elderly statesmen" and that they "are spoken of and they exist in the JSA" with "their legacies... felt throughout the show". There were also "plans in the future for things". For the first season, star Brec Bassinger felt the original Doctor Mid-Nite, Charles McNider would have "a significant role to play", while Johns added the season would establish the Seven Soldiers of Victory as the first superhero team before the JSA and explore the history of the Cosmic Staff.[2] Regarding the death of Henry King, Jr., Johns revealed that he always "had a finite story", going "from this almost unlikeable bully to possibly a redeemed hero, and then ultimately die protecting his new friends when facing his father, while also learning a lesson that Courtney imparted on him and apologizing to Yolanda." Johns spoke with actor Jake Austin Walker before he signed on to play the character to inform him of this and discuss the character with him. The character's return in the season one finale with his father pretending to be his son was done to subvert the "nobody ever dies" superhero trope.[22]

Yolanda Montez's struggle with killing Brainwave will be "a big part of season 2". Johns added that compared to Rick Tyler, who is "starting to kind of turn a corner" after overcoming his anger for his parents' death, Yolanda is "turning the other way... She’s lost in her own world, thinking about what she has done" since she was not ready to kill someone, unlike Rick. Additionally, more motivations from the surviving members of the Injustice Society will be explored in the second season.[22]

Casting

In September 2018, it was announced that Brec Bassinger had been cast as Courtney Whitmore / Stargirl.[1] Johns called the casting of Stargirl a difficult process, auditioning hundreds of actresses for the role. On why Bassinger was perfect for the role, Johns said, "Immediately... I knew she was Courtney. She has the humor, she has the enthusiasm, the energy, the innate optimism, and Brec really embodies who Stargirl is".[2] In November 2018, the following roles were cast: Anjelika Washington as Beth Chapel / Doctor Mid-Nite,[35][2] Yvette Monreal as Yolanda Montez / Wildcat, and Christopher James Baker as Henry King / Brainwave.[36][2] In January 2019, Luke Wilson was cast as Pat Dugan / S.T.R.I.P.E.[9] Amy Smart joined the cast as Barbara Whitmore the next month,[4] along with Neil Jackson as Jordan Mahkent / Icicle,[4][2] Trae Romano as Mike Dugan,[4] Hunter Sansone as Cameron,[4][10] and Cameron Gellman as Rick Tyler / Hourman,[37][2] with Jake Austin Walker cast as Henry King Jr. and Meg DeLacy cast as Cindy Burman, rounding out the cast.[5][6]

In December 2018, the following members of the Justice Society of America were cast: Joel McHale as Sylvester Pemberton / Starman,[21] Lou Ferrigno Jr. as Rex Tyler / Hourman,[24] Brian Stapf as Ted Grant / Wildcat,[25] and Henry Thomas as Charles McNider / Doctor Mid-Nite.[12] As well, Joy Osmanski was cast as Paula Brooks / Tigress, Neil Hopkins was cast as Lawrence "Crusher" Crock / Sportsmaster, and Nelson Lee was cast as Dr. Ito / Dragon King, members of the Injustice Society.[13][2] In April 2019, Hina Khan was cast as Anaya Bowin.[14][15]

In October 2020, Nick Tarabay joined the cast as a series regular as Eclipso while Jonathan Cake was cast as Shade and Ysa Penarejo was cast in an undisclosed role in recurring capacities for the second season,[11] while Jim Gaffigan was cast as the voice of Thunderbolt.[27] The following month, Alkoya Brunson was cast in a recurring role as Jakeem Thunder.[18] In February 2021, it was announced that John Wesley Shipp would reprise his role as Jay Garrick from The Flash.[38]

Design

Costume designer LJ Shannon "tried to stay as true to the [comics] lore as possible" in her designs. Each of the costumes are "utilitarian" with individual looks. Johns described Doctor Mid-Nite's as "[a] little steampunky" with canvas and leather and Hourman's as "a little more slick".[39] Legacy Effects created a practical S.T.R.I.P.E. for use during filming.[40]

Filming

Filming had begun by March 14, 2019,[41] with Glen Winter directing the pilot.[42] Christopher Manley and Scott Peck were directors of photography on the series.[43][44] Filming occurs throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, including: Marietta, Virginia–Highland, Duluth, Lithia Springs, Dallas,[41] Marietta Square, West End, Westlake High School, the Atlanta Center for Medical Research,[45] Campbell Middle School, Paulding County, Smyrna, Arbor Place Mall, Vinings,[46] Mableton, and Douglas County High School.[47] Walter Garcia serves as the series' stunt coordinator and second-unit director. He was hired to help Stargirl's staff "have a personality and be alive when she fights with it".[40]

The series continued to film in Atlanta for the second season,[48] with filming beginning by October 28, 2020.[49][50]

Visual effects

Zoic Studios provided visual effects for the series.[20] According to Johns, Stargirl was the first Warner Bros. Television series to use previsualization (a process most commonly used by feature films) for their effects scenes.[40] Previsualization was handled by The Third Floor, Inc.[43] Johns brought his experience working on the films Wonder Woman (2017), Aquaman (2018), and Shazam! (2019) to help the series have visuals not "seen in superhero shows before".[40]

Music

In June 2019, Pinar Toprak revealed she would be composing for the series.[51]

Stargirl premiered on DC Universe on May 18, 2020,[52] and consists of 13 episodes.[53] The series was originally intended to premiere on May 11, 2020.[54] The series is released in 4K Ultra HD on DC Universe.[55]

In November 2019, it was announced that The CW would broadcast each episode the day after it premieres on the streaming service, with each episode available to stream on The CW's online platforms after its broadcast.[29] Stargirl started airing on The CW on May 19, 2020, at 8 pm.[52] Some episodes have content removed when they air on The CW to allow for the network's commercials, notably approximately eight minutes in each of the first two episodes.[39] DC Universe streams the full episodes,[40] and Johns said starting with the third episode, both releases are "almost identical".[39] The series release plans shifted and it stayed in post-production longer to accommodate the broadcast on The CW to accomplish the adjustments that had to be made.[43]

Scenes removed in the first episode from The CW broadcast included: establishing shots of Barbara Whitmore's new job, and Pat's auto shop; an interaction between Courtney and Cindy Burman in the halls of Blue Valley High School that Alex Zalben of Decider said was "clear set-up for later" but helped strengthen Courtney's emotional arc; and Mark Ashworth's scenes as "a mysterious, extremely creepy bearded janitor", which Zalben said was more of "a fun Easter egg that will pay dividends down the road";[16] and Courtney finding a newspaper article about Starman and Stripesy.[56] The first season became available on HBO Max on December 1, 2020.[57]

The second season of the series will air exclusively on The CW,[33] and is scheduled to premiere on August 10, 2021.[58][30] The season will eventually debut on HBO Max.[34]

Marketing

On December 7, 2019, a teaser trailer was released.[59] In early August 2020, The CW released several posters for its Arrowverse series with the superheroes wearing face masks, including Stargirl, with all posters having the caption "Real Heroes Wear Masks". This marketing tactic was used to "stress the importance of wearing masks while out in public to help stop the spread of" COVID-19.[58]

The pilot episode was tied for the second-best series debut on The CW for the 2019–20 television season with Nancy Drew after Batwoman,[87] and was the best summer series premiere on the network since Whose Line Is It Anyway? season nine in 2013.[88] Through the first seven episodes of the season, Stargirl was averaging a 0.2 rating for adults 18–49 and close to 1 million initial viewers per episode, which was "on par" with The CW's Arrowverse series.[60]

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 89% based on 38 reviews, with an average rating of 7.61/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "A stellar series perfect for anyone looking for a little hope, Stargirl is delightful fun the whole family can enjoy."[89] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 68 out of 100 based on 8 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[90]

Brian Lowry of CNN described the series as "hardly seeks to reinvent the wheel, or even expand the mold. Still, its mix of solid characters, clever writing and youthful exuberance casts a brighter light than most."[91] Daniel Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter gave a review stating "Derivative, but should fill the superhero-origin-story-shaped hole in your heart" and wrote, "The result is that a show that is frequently derivative to the point of distraction might actually fill a need for viewers able to concentrate on its occasional charms until better superhero shows return."[92]

Arrowverse

Main article: Crisis on Infinite Earths (Arrowverse)

Stargirl and her team were briefly introduced in the Arrowverse crossover "Crisis on Infinite Earths" in January 2020,[93][94] from footage from "The Justice Society" episode.[95] Stargirl is set on a new Earth-2, created during the crossover.[93][94] Stargirl from the pre-Crisis Earth-1 had previously appeared in three episodes of season two of Legends of Tomorrow, portrayed by Sarah Grey, between October 2016 and February 2017.[96]

Regarding any proper crossovers with the Arrowverse, Johns and Bassinger were keen on the idea. In April 2020, Johns said, "right now the main concern is making sure that this show is great, that these characters are great, that they have their own stories and they get the proper screen time and the proper episodes to develop on their own. So hopefully in the future we can do something fun, but the first season is all about making sure that Stargirl is the best show it can possibly be". Bassinger added that there had already been preliminary discussion about crossing over with The Flash, and she was hopeful to be able to crossover with Melissa Benoist on Supergirl.[2] John Wesley Shipp is expected to reprise his role as Jay Garrick from The Flash.[38]

Watching the first 6 episodes I can safely say that this show is fantastic. The best kind of live action superhero movie or show is one that feels and looks like the comic books its based off of. And not only does Stargirl look like a Stargirl comic, but a Justice Society comic. The first opening scene in the show gets you hooked with a high budget super powered fight sequence. The budget for this show is amazing, I think the show looks very convincing. The show is a combination of Riverdale and Watchmen. Riverdale because the main heroes are teenagers, and Watchmen because like in that story it has a group of people carrying on the legacy of a past superhero team. The show takes its source material very seriously and it shows. With the exception of two episodes the show has at least one superpowered fight scene. The characters are very good,I've seen a lot of people complaining about Stargirl's character but by the end of episode 6 I think you see true growth from her. The other new Justice Society members are really good, especially Yolanda Montez. Pat Dugan, Stargirl's stepfather is a really good character, he's basically a blue collar Iron Man which I think is great. Actor Luke Wilson really sells Pat's most ridicoulous lines. But I think the best part about this show, at least for me, are the villains, the Injustice Society. They are some of the best villains we have seen in either televison or movie. They're inteligant, organized, and capable. They make you question how your heroes will make it out alive. Christopher James Baker as Brainwave really sells the character with his posture, making him more intimadating and cool. And while we haven't seen much of him Nelson Lee as Dragon King not only looks comic accuarate and cool, but is also intimadating and scary. Sportsmaster and Tigress has some fantastic action sequences in episode 6. But the best villain out of them all is Neil Jackson as the Injustice Society leader Icicle. They managed to make a character like Icicle complex, and you can even sympatize with him. So I highly reccomand you give this show a try, you won't regret it.

Stargirl has become one of my favorite television shows of all-time. It has the perfect blend of humour and action. The production value, visual effects, acting, writing, story and characters are all superb. Its characters are all extremely likable and have such rich and exciting backstories. The series follows a 15 year old Courtney Whitmore aka Stargirl who decides to recruit new JSA heroes after discovering Starman's cosmic staff. It introduces a range of JSA heroes and ISA villains who are perfectly casted and immensely fleshed out characters. Among those are Yolanda Montez aka Wildcat, Rick Tyler aka Hourman, Pat Dugan aka Stripe or Stripesy, and Beth Chapel aka Dr. Mid-nite. Of course, the main protagonist Courtney Whitmore portrayed by the talented Brec Bassinger is amazing and definitely the best live action portrayal of the DC character. I cannot wait till the series returns with a second season in 2021.

DC comics provides a bundle of characters which shows so much darkness, motives and Hope.

Stargirl is one of the best show provided by the DC, and now The CW. It has all the elements u want with a superhero tv show like Great villains, icicle, Solomon grundy, brainwave and Dragon king and with powerful villains...it has also great superheros with nearly equal capabilities like hourman, stargirl.

This show has one of the best action and fighting sequences i have seen, in recent superhero shows like Arrow, The flash and Swamp thing ( one of the darkest and best DC show, i seen which cancelled so soon ).

The shows characters are so engaging and intriguing with every episode story unfolding and show Already renewed for second season, upped the excitement, hoping more characters will introduce like Atom, Green lantern and doctor fate and also villain like Vandal savage, thinker.

It is also light show at the same which u can enjoy with family and entertains ur in every possible way. It will fill the void of one of the best superhero show Arrow which ended after a long period of 8 seasons of entertainment.

Watch this show, and u will never regret watching a tv show.

After the first episode, I was hooked! This story focuses on family drama and a teen who is handed powers she knows nothing about. It has the superhero action you want from a show, but seems fairly family-friendly and more light-hearted than many of the Arrowverse shows. It also highlights a female superhero who has room to grow as a character and seems to be building a diverse cast for the Justice League, all without shoving political rhetoric down your throat, which makes me appreciate the show even more! I always wanted more female superheroes as a kid and this show promises several relatable ones.

Everyone giving 1-star reviews seems to be upset by the fact Courtney’s a kid who makes mistakes and acts without thinking of the consequences or by her eternal optimism (uh, hello, have any of them ever MET a teenager? I’d say she’s par for the course). I say the writers have given her room to grow into her powers and her responsibilities, much like Spider-Man in his teen incarnation. I, for one, can’t wait to see where this show goes!

Very good premiere! Yes it seems much better than the CW (Arrowverse) shows. You can tell they really care about the source material. And it looks amazing! Everything from the JSA flashback battle blew my mind! It felt like it was straight out of the Golden Age comics. Great special effects, bad guys look really cool, and the acting is higher caliber than typical for the CW or DC Universe streaming network. Very excited for what’s too come. If they keep up the pace that I’ve heard about from the first 3 eps and from the one I just watched... we are in for a really fun ride!