Previously, we made a pitch for those of you who hadn't seen the show Black Lightning to go watch it. And hopefully you did that, because in this episode we are talking about Season One of Black Lightning! Find shownotes for Black Lightning: Season One — Episode 52 and check out our other podcasts at ASK Genre TV.…

Kris and Stephanie tell Annie (and you) why they love Black Lightning and why they think you should watch it. Black Lightning is now available to stream on Netflix in the US! Find shownotes for Black Lightning: Why You Should Watch — Episode 51 and check out our other podcasts at ASK Genre TV.بقلم ASK Genre TV

Lena leverages her wardrobe, and Kara takes sartorial risks! Stephanie and Kris discuss the Supercorp subtext in episodes 3x10-3x13 of Supergirl. In this podcast episode, we are focusing on the NON-CANONICAL but obvious fact that Kara Danvers and Lena Luthor are in love. Find shownotes for Supergirl: Supercorp Subtext (3×10-3×13) — Episode 50 and c…

In Chapters 16 and 17 of My Youth Is Yours, Kara and Lena come into conflict when Jeremiah returns, and Lena has doubts about the fortunate circumstances of Jeremiah's rescue. Lena soon finds herself in CADMUS's cross hairs, and she decides to confront her mother with Alex. Kris and Stephanie talk about recent updates to this Supercorp fanfic by ly…

In Marvel's Runaways, a group of six teens find out that their parents’ charity group is actually a front for villainy, and the teens band together to try to figure out what to do with this newfound information. Kris and Stephanie discuss Season 1 of Runaways, including plot elements of the series as well as differences between the TV series and th…

In Chapter 15 of ‘My Youth Is Yours’, Kara and Lena confront lingering issues surrounding their breakup when fifth dimensional imp Mxyzptlk shows up and insists on planning their wedding. Kris and Stephanie discuss the most recent chapter of this wonderful Supercorp fanfic. Find shownotes for Supergirl: ‘My Youth Is Yours’ Ch. 15 (Supercorp Fanfict…

Lena Luthor joins her new family for holiday celebrations, and Kara Danvers has an odd way of phrasing things. Stephanie and Kris discuss things that definitely did happen, and some things that might have happened just off-screen, in episode 3x09 of Supergirl. Find shownotes for Supergirl: Supercorp Subtext (3×09 “Reign”) — Episode 46 and check out…

My Youth Is Yours, a Supercorp fanfic written by lynnearlington, retells Season 2 of Supergirl with the backstory that Kara and Lena dated in college and are seeing each other again for the first time since their breakup. In this episode, Kris and Stephanie first offer some nonspoilery talk about why and what they like about the fanfic. Then they d…

Lena Luthor is accused of inadvertently poisoning children with her lead diffusion device, but Kara Danvers, whom she loves and who loves her, believes in her so much that Kara won't accept that Lena could have even accidentally done such a thing. Also, Sam might be up for that threesome Lena seemed to be angling for? We're not sure, but we think s…

Things seem to be getting (secretly) serious between Kara Danvers and Lena Luthor! Stephanie and Kris offer their takes on that look that Lena gives Kara, as well as that other look that Lena gives Kara. We're talking about the Supercorp subtext in episode 3×04 of Supergirl. We also take a moment to talk slightly more realistically about that stran…

So many mixed signals between Kara and Lena in these first two episodes of Season 3 of Supergirl! Kara is feeling guilty about lying to Lena about her Supergirl identity, and they're having to negotiate their new relationship as employee and boss. And Lena seems to be trying to hook up a threesome between her, Kara, and Sam? We're not sure, but tha…

The second season of Wynonna Earp ends with some emotional moments, especially concerning the birth of Wynonna's baby, and questions remain about Waverly's parentage. And what are Nicole and Dolls up to? Annie and Kris discuss the final three episodes of Season 2. Find shownotes for Wynonna Earp: Season 2 Discussion (2×10-2×12) — Episode 41 and che…

Annie and Kris discuss episodes 2x06 through 2x09 of Wynonna Earp. The relationships continue to be a highlight for Annie, especially Wynonna and Waverly as well as Waverly and Nicole. However, the burgeoning friendships between Wynonna and Nicole and between Jeremy, Doc, and Dolls also have been fun to watch. Rosita and Robert Svane have shown a r…

Annie and Kris discuss the first five episodes of Season 2 of Wynonna Earp. Annie loved the WayHaught, of course, and they both enjoyed the Waverly and Wynonna interactions. However, they aren't sure how to feel about Waverly's demon possession or the big reveal about Wynonna in 2x05. Find shownotes for Wynonna Earp: Season 2 Discussion (2×01-2×05)…

Supergirl's second season has come to an end, and we discuss what worked and didn't work for us in the final five episodes. Here's the scoop: we really enjoyed "Ace Reporter" as well as the wonderfully different and complex older female characters who were around at the end of the season. Unfortunately, we cannot get behind the writers' attempt to …

Lena Luthor knows how to deal with those pesky Daxamites. For that, and many other reasons, we love her. Kris and Stephanie share their appreciation for Lena's engineering accomplishments in the Supergirl Season 2 finale, as well as offer some suggestions to Kara regarding with whom and how she might spend her time now. This podcast episode contain…

Kris and Stephanie share their love for Lena being so over those silly Daxamites in Supergirl 2x21 "Resist." But we couldn't resist talking about Daxamite fashion, which led to quite a bit of hysterical laughter. We're very sorry. This podcast episode contains ludicrous luxuriating in Lena Luthor and her (non-canonical) love of Kara. More typical e…

Kris and Stephanie share their feelings about Lena Luthor in Supergirl episode 2x20 "City of Lost Children," including her lunch date with Kara. This podcast episode contains ludicrous luxuriating in Lena Luthor and her (non-canonical) love of Kara. More typical episode discussion is still to come. Find shownotes for Supergirl: Let’s Talk Lena! (2×…

Kris and Stephanie discuss the Lena Luthor highlights of episode 2x19 "Alex," including phone calls, trickery, and regret. This podcast episode contains ludicrous luxuriating in Lena Luthor and her (non-canonical) love of Kara. More typical episode discussion is still to come. Find shownotes for Supergirl: Let’s Talk Lena! (2×19 “Alex”) — Episode 3…

Lena Luthor has so many feelings, and so do we! Kris and Stephanie talk about what may be happening just below the text, and what is definitely happening on Kara and Lena's faces. (This podcast episode contains ludicrous lamenting, leching, and luxuriating in the (non-canonical) romance between Kara and Lena. Discussion of what actually happened in…

Kris and Stephanie discuss what worked and what didn't work for them in episodes 2x14 through 2x17 of Supergirl, as well as the musical crossover episode of The Flash, "Duet." We have a lot of love for 2x15 "Exodus" as well as Kara and Barry's musical team-up, but not so much for a particular Daxamite's storyline. We also recommend a couple of Supe…

Kris and Stephanie discuss what worked for them (Luthors! Danverses! Is that the plural?) and didn't work for them (Creepy, jealous men!) in episodes 2x10 through 2x13 of Supergirl. They also share listener feedback and briefly discuss two current Supergirl comic runs, Supergirl: Being Super and The Adventures of Supergirl. Find shownotes for Super…

Kris, Stephanie, and Annie discuss "Supergirl Lives" and revisit the first eight episodes of Season 2 of Supergirl to mention some things they forgot to discuss previously. Kris also has some potentially explosive Lena Luthor revelations. Find shownotes for Supergirl: Season 2 Discussion (2×09 and Mid-Season 2 Review) — Episode 30 and check out our…

Kris, Annie, and Stephanie discuss episode 8 of Supergirl's Season Two as well as the "Heroes v Aliens" crossover event with Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow. While we were thankful for the somewhat emotional (and homoerotic -- Hi, Lena!) "Medusa," the first DC crossover event featuring Supergirl left us wanting, well, more Supergirl. Find…

Kris and Stephanie discuss Season Two of Supergirl. Kara tries to help Mon-El acclimate to living on Earth with mixed results, while James and Winn team up to take down criminals in National City. Alex struggles with her feelings for Maggie, and J'onn learns upsetting news about M'gann. Find shownotes for Supergirl: Season 2 Discussion (2×05-2×07) …