Supergirl has aired its season 2 finale and there’s a lot to dig into. The episode starts with a show down between Superman and Supergirl. Queen Rhea reveals that she discovered Silver Kryptonite, allowing her to mess with Superman’s brain. Superman attacks Supergirl since he is under the impression that she is General Zod, his archrival, trying to destroy the Earth. After an action-packed battle, Supergirl defeats Superman and brings him and her sister Alex to the Fortress of Solitude before passing out. When both come to, Superman is back to normal and Kara explains what happened.
Once back in National City, the two Kryptonians get a call from the Luthor family. It is revealed that Lilian and Lena have access to technology that Lex Luthor was working on before Superman arrested him. The tech would fill the Earth’s atmosphere with Kryptonite and force Kryptonians to leave. However, they modified it by swapping Kryptonite out with lead, the weakness of the invading Daxamites. Supergirl tells them to prepare it just in case things go poorly and she challenges Rhea to a trial by combat where if Supergirl wins, the Daxamites must leave Earth. Rhea goes back on her word and Supergirl is forced to use the device, causing Rhea to die and Mon-El to flee the planet. The episode ends with Supergirl getting over her depression at the loss of Mon-El, Mon-El being swallowed by a wormhole in space, and a shot of a baby surviving the destruction of Krypton 35 years prior.
This episode had a lot of great moments. The first five minutes or so especially were the best part. Watching Superman and Supergirl square off and fight throughout National City with somewhat decent CGI was the highlight of the episode. She beats him in a believable way and he concedes her superiority over him in a way that doesn’t beat it over the audiences’ head. I also especially liked the scenes where the various heroes are saving people in the city. Not only did it finally give Mon-El a cool scene, it allowed for the return of Miss Martian and the White Martians.
Mon-El was a huge focal point in this episode considering the decision to make Earth uninhabitable to Daxamites forced him to leave. His departure at the end was very emotional and handled quite well. The impact he had on Kara was also interesting to explore. Showing her defeated and broken while the rest of her loved ones enjoyed their own relationships was a good way to drive home the point that she feels lost. I also love the ending where he gets sucked into a wormhole since that leads to infinite levels of speculation. Is he going somewhere else in the galaxy? Is he crossing universes? If he is, is he going to a universe that has already been explored on The Flash? Is he travelling through time? Each of these questions will probably be answered by season 3 but they’re fun to theorize about.
What didn’t work so much were a lot of the Superman moments. Besides the initial fight, he felt largely useless this episode, only there for fan service and backstory. I love the idea of introducing General Zod into the show and I think story-wise it was handled well but it felt off. The actor portraying him felt weird but I’m sure I can get used to him if I see him doing it more since I had the same apprehension towards their Superman actor. I also dislike a lot of the backstory choices they’ve been making. They tell stories like Superman fighting on War World, his battles with Zod, the machinations of Lex Luthor, and so on. Each of these is infinitely more interesting to me than an alien invasion story, something that we literally just saw in the CW crossover episodes.
Overall this episode was good. There were some elements I was not a fan of at all, but it had a lot of redeeming moments throughout it. Supergirl has really turned itself around since last season and I’m very excited for what season 3 will bring.
Gaming
Sony is reportedly engaged in discussions to form a partnership for a potential bid on Paramount
There hasn’t been much buzz lately about any new acquisitions in the world of video game intellectual property. According to a recent report, Sony is currently engaged in discussions with a well-funded partner to potentially acquire the renowned film studio Paramount, along with all the exciting possibilities that come with such a merger.
As reported in the New York Times (thanks, ResetEra), Sony Picture Entertainment is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management, an investment firm, as per two sources familiar with the matter. In the past, Apollo had made an offer to acquire Paramount for a minimum of $26 billion, but their bid was ultimately turned down.
The terms of the joint bid are currently under discussion, and there is a chance that the two parties may decide against making a formal offer. Unnamed sources have revealed that Paramount is currently in exclusive discussions with Skydance, preventing any official offer from being made at this time. Investor opposition to the recent deal that Skydance brought seems to have been significant.
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management, an investment firm, have been in discussions about teaming up for a joint bid to acquire Paramount, people familiar with the situation said Thursday. https://t.co/qN86H4y7Va
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 18, 2024
The potential impact of such an acquisition is immense. First and foremost, it would introduce adaptations of Sonic and Halo into the expanding media empire of the PlayStation platform holder. Following the announcement, Paramount’s stock experienced a significant 11% surge in after-hours trading.
What are your thoughts on the news? Is there a possibility of Sony acquiring Paramount? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Geek Culture
Fallout Season 2 has been confirmed as the show continues to captivate audiences, making it one of Amazon’s most-watched series
Amazon has just made the exciting announcement that a second season of the highly acclaimed Fallout TV adaptation is in the works. Fans can look forward to another thrilling installment of the series, which will be exclusively available on the Amazon Prime streaming service. Confirmation has arrived regarding the second batch of episodes for the series, following the acquisition of $25 million in Californian tax credits.
In just four days after its release, Fallout has already captivated audiences, quickly becoming one of Amazon Prime’s most-watched TV shows of all time. It has garnered immense popularity, rivaling even the acclaimed season of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.
Wouldn't want to keep you on the edge of your seat, now, would we?
See you back in the Wasteland for SEASON 2. pic.twitter.com/ULs6DEPHDW
— FALLOUT⚡️ (@falloutonprime) April 18, 2024
The Fallout TV show has caused a massive surge in sales for the newer games, resulting in a staggering 7,500% increase in purchases of Fallout 4 in Europe. Fallout 76, Fallout 3, and Fallout: New Vegas were also among the top 10 best-selling games across the continent last week. Next week, the highly anticipated PS5 version of Fallout 4 will be released, offering players an enhanced visual experience with new graphical modes. Additionally, players can look forward to exciting new content from the Creation Club.
Considering the potential for character development and narrative arcs, it would be intriguing to see where season two takes Lucy, Maximus, and The Ghoul. Without revealing any spoilers, it’s exciting to speculate on the possible directions their stories could go. We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section.
Gaming
The cast of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film has added an exciting new addition with the inclusion of Shadow, who will be voiced by the talented Keanu Reeves
After a long wait, it appears that the search for a capable Hollywood actor to bring the brooding Shadow the Hedgehog to life has come to an end. Keanu Reeves, a renowned actor known for his iconic roles in film franchises such as The Matrix and John Wick, as well as his involvement in the highly anticipated game Cyberpunk 2077, has officially been cast for the role.
Speculation has been running wild lately, but The Hollywood Reporter has officially confirmed the casting, citing reliable sources in the know. News of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 being showcased at Cinemacon has quickly spread. Reeves is sure to bring his own special touch to the role, but it’s uncertain how well he will mesh with the mustachioed Dr. Robotnik, as Jim Carrey is set to reprise the character.
What are your thoughts on Keanu Reeves being cast as Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog 3? Please avoid sharing fan art in the comments section below.
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