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2 on Doom Patrol 2x06 Review - The Magic of Space TravelWhen you're struggling with something, it can be hard to tell if it's the problem you're struggling with or yourself. Learning that you're ultimately responsible for your own struggle can be devastating or freeing depending on what you decide to do with it. Spoilers follow for Doom Patrol Season 2, Episode 6, "Space Patrol." "Space Patrol" I…
Any Justice League fan knows that having a telepath like Martian Manhunter on your side makes the job of superhero-ing a heck of a lot easier. Courtney Whitmore may be wildly inexperienced, but even as a teenager she figures this out right away after she realizes Henry King Jr. is a powerful psychic just like…
Stargirl will see the child of another ISA member learning to control their powers. Stargirl episode 110, "Brainwave Jr.," will also see the JSA facing off with a member of the ISA. LET ME START AT THE BEGINNING -- As Henry Jr. (Jake Austin Walker) hones his newfound skills, uncovered secrets from his family's past…
Doom Patrol is going to be seeing some new guests as the aeronauts make their way to Doom Manor. Doom Patrol episode 206, "Space Patrol," will also see Jane dealing with a funeral in the Underground. Larry is tasked with handling Niles' old research team when the ageless aeronauts return from space. As Niles and…
The Doom Patrol is not a superhero team. These characters aren't heroes. They're people who have lived too long with too much trauma to bear. Doom Patrol is the story of these burdened people trying to cope with the incredible pain they've lived through, with that pain often amplified by their powers. When that pain…
Lots of old comic book characters look silly because, well, comic books are (and often still are) pretty silly. Take Dr. Tyme, for example, who debuted just ahead of the American psychedelic era, in 1964. Here's a picture of him from the comics: Many superhero shows would be tempted, when including a character like this,…
Stargirl fans can rejoice as the series has been renewed for season 2, but with a fairly big change in how you will watch it. The CW announced on Monday that it has renewed Stargirl for season 2, but the network added that it would be the exclusive home of the series. Originally announced as…
Whenever someone's writing a superhero show, I imagine there's a big whiteboard in the writers' room and they have ideas on the board. Things they want to do on the show, big themes, that kind of thing. And I imagine that the first thing every showrunner writes is the phrase "We're not so different, you…
Stargirl may finally see Henry Jr. figuring out what everyone is up to. Stargirl episode 108, "Brainwave," will see the JSA disagreeing with Courtney over the next recruit. DADDY DEAREST -- Tensions rise among the JSA members after Courtney (Brec Bassinger) suggests who she wants to recruit next to the team. Meanwhile, Barbara (Amy Smart)…
Note: We'd planned to review Doom Patrol as it released episode by episode, but WB surprised us by unleashing the first three episodes at once on June 25, so our reviews will be a little bit out of order. I'm constantly comparing Doom Patrol to everything I know about the X-Men. It sounds like a bad idea, right?…
If you're already subscribing to DC Universe and want to give HBO Max a try, there's a new deal for you. DC Universe is offering a new deal that will let you add HBO Max to DC Universe subscription for $4.99 a month if you are an annual subscriber. This is a savings of $10…
Doom Patrol is going to party to try to resuscitate Danny the Brick, but then the Sex Patrol shows up. Doom Patrol episode 204, "Sex Patrol," will also see Dorothy trying to partake in the fun. When the Dannyzens throw a massive party at Doom Manor to resuscitate Danny the Brick, Dorothy longs to join…
Is the child of a hero destined to become a hero themselves? What about the child of a villain? Legacy crops up all over the place in Stargirl. Superheroes have items bound to their DNA, and supervillains pass their powers down. The children feel the effects of their parents' pasts even when they don't realize it,…
Stargirl may see Barbara finally learning what some members of her family have been up to. Stargirl episode 108, "Shiv Part Two," will see the rest of the JSA investigating a mystery at their school. THE JSA GOES UNDERCOVER -- After Courtney (Brec Bassinger) gets herself into some trouble following an unexpected confrontation, Pat (Luke…
When a villain tries to have a wedding, it's going to break bad. Villains, like superheroes, don't get normal lives. They sign that away when they decide to do things like commit kite-based crimes or acts of extreme environmental terrorism. I'll spoil you right now and say that, no, Kite Man and Poison Ivy do…
Heavy is the robot head that wears the crown, and the king is back. Doom Patrol is, bar none, the best superhero TV show quite possibly ever, and thus begins the second season. The show picks up where the first left off, with the Patrol miniaturized after escaping the painting in which they almost died at the…
Helicopter parents can be deeply damaging for a child to grow up with. What about when your helicopter parent is a villain willing to literally kill to make sure you get what they think you're entitled to? We meet two more of the Injustice Society's semi-retired members this week as the new Justice Society of…
July is rapidly approaching, and that means it's time for fresh content on DC Universe. The offerings to both watch and read are looking pretty good this month, and we say 'yay!' to new episodes of Doom Patrol. What is coming to DC Universe in July? Check out all of the additions below! New to…
When people ask me what my favorite show is, one of a small group of shows will come out of my mouth, and Doom Patrol is near the very top of that list. It's that good. That means that Doom Patrol's second season has a lot to live up to. Because this is a preview, we'll be avoiding spoilers…
Stargirl has its new Justice Society, and now it's time for them to learn what makes a team. Stargirl episode 107, "Shiv Part One," will see the ISA also preparing to take them down. LEA THOMPSON ("BACK TO THE FUTURE") DIRECTS THE EPISODE -- As Pat (Luke Wilson) teaches Courtney (Brec Bassinger), Yolanda (Yvette Monreal),…
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