Stargirl definitely had more life in it, with plans for more stories. Showrunner Geoff Johns has said as much, but it's clearly obvious watching how much work this finale had to do to feel like a finale.  Spoilers follow for Stargirl Season 3, Episode 13, "Frenemies: Chapter Twelve: The Reckoning." "The Reckoning" Courtney (Brec Bassinger) and…

With just this and one more episode of Stargirl left before the show's untimely cancelation, it's tough to watch knowing how little show there is left, when it's been such a highlight throughout its three-season run. This show has served up some fun, interesting twists and turns, and it's not done yet.  Spoilers follow for Stargirl…

When you're such a bad person that even Courtney Whitmore can't see the good in you, you must be pretty bad.  Spoilers follow for Stargirl Season 3, Episode 11, "Frenemies: Chapter Eleven: The Haunting ." "The Haunting" As Courtney (Brec Bassinger), Sylvester (Joel McHale) and the JSA plot to take down a major threat, the arrival…

Whenever a show shows characters having what is clearly the best day ever, it always means that something is going to go horribly wrong for them. Every single time.  Spoilers follow for Stargirl Season 3, Episode 10, "Frenemies: Chapter Ten: The Killer." "The Killer" Courtney (Brec Bassinger) and the team regroup after a dramatic confrontation leaves…

When it comes time to throw fists, Stargirl has always been a cut above. While the costumes are intentionally pretty cheesy, Stargirl's VFX and fight choreography have always been central to the show. Even people who don't watch the show but catch gifs on social media come away impressed with what the show does with…

When Courtney Whitmore came to Blue Valley, her lack of a father figure was a noteworthy hole in her life. Now, deep into Season 3, she not only has a father figure in Pat, but also a weird British shadow uncle in the Shade. Spoilers follow for Stargirl Season 3, Episode 8, "Frenemies: Chapter Eight: Infinity Inc.…

Right now, Stargirl is at the boiling point for storylines. Between Courtney's interpersonal relationships, the person watching the creep cameras, the various JSA members' conflicts, and the reappearance of Mister Bones, we're on the edge of having too much going on. Spoilers follow for Stargirl Season 3, Episode 7, "Frenemies: Chapter Seven: Infinity Inc. Part One." "Infinity…

What would you do if you were hanging out with your new significant other, you turned the corner, and found your parents visiting their parents, unannounced? And also you're a superhero and their dad was a supervillain and their grandmother is very clearly also completely evil. Awkward, right? Spoilers follow for Stargirl Season 3, Episode 6,…

Teenagers have a lot on their plates as they try to navigate the complexities of school, friendships, and relationships while they try to grow up and prepare for high-pressure futures that lie ahead of them. When a new complication comes up in Courtney's life, it's no surprise that even she feels the need to put…

Waiting until midway through the third season to even start putting a show's two romantic interests together shows immense patience on the part of the showrunners. It would've been overdramatic to pair Courtney with Cameron when she was battling his dad, and overload to do it while she was battling Eclipso. But when she doesn't…

Starman's bloodlust leads him to hunt down and battle Paula and Crusher in the middle of a supermarket. It's a bombastic, impressive battle, but it also brings to light a lot of what's going on behind the scenes in Starman's head and with the Crock family behind doors. Spoilers follow for Stargirl Season 3, Episode 3,…

The lines between heroes and villains continue to blur this week. Courtney spends more time with her predecessor, Sylvester, and begins to see that not all heroes are quite so heroic. The other members of the JSA continue to doubt Cindy Burman despite not having any visible evidence to support it--though they may be onto…

The Arrowverse as we knew it is all but dead, but Stargirl still has plenty of life left. After beginning life on the now-defunct DC Universe streaming service, Stargirl migrated over to the CW; while it has higher production values (who would've imagined Luke Wilson on a CW show?), it is otherwise a much better…