Who among us can ignore the allure of really funny math puns?

Willow ,'Empty Places'


Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon  

A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.

Marvel superheroes are discussed over at the MCU thread.

Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.

Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.

This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.


Jon B. - May 12, 2016 10:02:17 am PDT #29649 of 30001
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

As soon as he said he was going to be around all the time I thought "you're a dead man walking."

DXM is me.


Tom Scola - May 12, 2016 12:17:41 pm PDT #29650 of 30001
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Supergirl is moving from CBS to the CW, which probably means huge budget cuts.


DXMachina - May 12, 2016 1:12:19 pm PDT #29651 of 30001
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

But it could mean more crossovers, which would be fun.

I have problems with the nuclear stuff on Arrow. First, as soon as Felicity said that Rubicon was sending random launch codes, I said "Do you want to play a game?" in my best machine voice. The problem is that the various governments had almost a full day to take the missiles physically off-line (dump the fuel, cut the control umbilicals, toss enough TNT down the silo to disable the rocket, etc.) such that cyber-countermeasures might not have been needed at all.

Also, why didn't Argus get the freakin' device from Palmer Industries. Just show up with a warrant (I'm sure their could have been a presidential order or something) and guns, and just take it in the interest of national security. Also, send the National Guard to Star City to get Darhk.

That all said, there was a lot of good in the episode, between Mama Smoak and Thea's adventure.


Steph L. - May 12, 2016 1:16:03 pm PDT #29652 of 30001
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

Also, why didn't Argus get the freakin' device from Palmer Industries. Just show up with a warrant

Or Curtis Holt. That was his lab, wasn't it? (Or if not his, he it have been plausible that he was in there.)


sj - May 12, 2016 1:38:01 pm PDT #29653 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Supergirls move could mean no Calista Flockhart if they no longer film in LA.


Matt the Bruins fan - May 12, 2016 3:37:23 pm PDT #29654 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

Her Cat Grant is the biggest thing keeping me from getting into the show, so I wouldn't be heartbroken if that were the case.

Could the move make a Henry Cavill cameo more likely through corporate synergy, or would the trimmed budget outweigh that?


Kalshane - May 12, 2016 3:54:26 pm PDT #29655 of 30001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why? Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.

I don't think the Supergirl universe Superman is meant to be Cavill. The Supergirl universe is way too positive for the Mope of Steel.


DXMachina - May 12, 2016 5:58:53 pm PDT #29656 of 30001
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

I agree with Kalshane - totally different Superman. What would be cool is if Supes showed up and looked just like Ray Palmer.

Losing Cat Grant would be a shame. I disliked her in the beginning, but she really grew on me as the show went on.


Matt the Bruins fan - May 12, 2016 6:23:40 pm PDT #29657 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

Supergirl has the same woven metal-looking costume as the Snyder movies, so I figure her Superman *looks* like theirs even if he occasionally smiles and talks to people instead of flying off to brood by himself in icy wastelands.


DXMachina - May 13, 2016 4:08:32 am PDT #29658 of 30001
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

Actually, it looks like Flockhart will be going to Canada with the rest.