More twists are revealed, while the ending will make you anxious for next week.
The opening flashback between Starman and Pat, after the JSA had killed Bruce Gordon, was an excellent way to open the episode. It was really heartwarming so see a scene where Starman was being nice to Pat, and it was great to see a true bond between them. Joel McHale gave his best performance in this scene, of course this was probably the longest scene he has ever been in LOL.
The Whitmore-Dugan family argument being interrupted by the Shade was kind of hilarious. I loved how the Shade offered his services to the team, and told them the only way to defeat Eclipso, was to rebuilt the diamond that Eclipso was imprisoned in, by using the light, aka Courtney's staff. Jonathan Cake's presence adds so much to the series, and he still continues to be the best part of this season.
The quick scene with Rick in prison, and being given apples by Solomon Grundy was a heartwarming scene. Though I will be honest, I totally forgot about Rick LOL. With everything that has been going on this season, it was very easy to forget about him though.
Pat and Courtney deciding to go and find Jenny, so she can rebuild the diamond with her father's ring, made me laugh when Pat turned on the radio, and it made their trip even more awkward. Courtney also telling Pat that the reason why she is mad at him, was because he could have tried to help Yolanda with her grief is why I partially side with her. But again, Pat made my sympathize with him when he told Courtney why he did it.
Beth's quick scene with her parents was hysterical. They would always never tell her anything, now she will not tell them anything. Anjelika Washington knocked it out of the park with her performance in this scene, and I am really loving her character development this season.
Beth getting into contact with Dr. McNider and finding out that the Shade saved him was very interesting. If the Shade did save him though, why is he stuck in some kind of Shadowland? We really need more clarification on this. I still love how they are doing Shade as a good and bad guy.
Dr. McNider also revealing the origins of the Shade was an excellent scene. I feel bad for the Shade, due to how he got his powers. I was not expecting to get an origin story for the Shade at all. Loved it!
The Shade telling Barbara about his sister was a sad scene. The Shade has a very tragic backstory, and Jonathan Cake continues to sell his performance.
Pat and Courtney finding Jenny while she was looking for her brother, Todd, clearly set up a story line that will come in season 3. Someone had mentioned that it had something to do with a character called Mr. Bones (I have absolutely no idea who this character is), and I am interested at what they are doing with Todd. Should be interesting when we find out next season.
Mike trying to fix S.T.R.I.P.E. and finding out that the Thunderbolt is nearby was a great scene. The Candy Land stuff the Thunderbolt had put around a candy house had me dying of laughter. Looking forward to seeing the Thunderbolt return soon.
Beth finding out that fixing the diamond will not trap Eclipso, but will instead heal the Shade and give him his powers back, as well as summoning Shade was a big jaw dropping plot twist. I cannot believe that the Shade did this to them.
Jenny fixing the diamond and Eclipso arriving on the scene shocked me so much. Eclipso was having a hard time defeating Jenny, but he still managed to. What shocked me the most though, was when he did the same thing to Courtney as he did to Cindy Burman, he tossed her into the shadowlands, while all Pat could do was watch.
I cannot believe that the Shade betrayed the JSA! I know that he needed his powers back, but how could he not at least try and save Courtney? The JSA will never trust him again! I hope that the Shade will help them defeat Eclipso, but then the JSA warn him to never come back.
What has happened to Courtney will undoubtedly motivate Yolanda to rejoin the team. I am looking forward to seeing her return soon. As to how Rick will help them, I do not know how? Especially after he destroyed the source of his powers. Should be interesting when the whole gang reunites, the one I am especially looking forward to is Courtney and Yolanda, as their friendship is on the best parts about this show.
Courtney will be finding Cindy very soon, and they will team up to try and escape this prison that they are being held in. Hope Cindy is able to play a huge role in stopping Eclipso, same as Sportsmaster, Tigress, and Artemis! We need a big huge epic battle between the JSA and Eclipso, please do not mess this up!
While I could be wrong, I do not see Cameron Makhent playing too big of a role in helping them take down Eclipso. I think he will find out who his father really is by the end of the season, and who played a part in his death. But I think they will save his character's main story arch for next season, which I personally think is a very good idea.
Out of a 10 I would give it...
10 out of 10
