DC Universe’s Stargirl Is Standing Out After 2 Episodes

DC’s Stargirl is only two episodes in and it’s already breaking the mold of a lot of its predecessors. With their hit superhero shows, DC and the CW usually drag on the first season, inching their way to eventual reveal. Stargirl on the other hand jumps right into the mix just two episodes in.

And of course, since most people catch up on streaming or next day options if you haven’t watched yet, to avoid spoilers do not read on.

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First and foremost, the second episode titled S.T.R.I.P.E jumps right in where the first episode left off. At the end of the premier Pat “Stripsy” Dugan shows up in his mechanical robot to assist Courtney/Stargirl. Naturally he’s not happy with her and in typical comic fashion banishes her to the sideline.

Rather than drag that out, the writers quickly transitioned to the “acceptance” phase and moved on. Maybe it’s because of network televisions 20+ episode seasons and streaming is typically 10-13, but Stargirl doesn’t seem to drag key plot elements.

So far, however, the most impressive form of the show is its ability to remain family-friendly without seeming like a kids-only, Disney Channel, pre-teen show. While it highlights the family-friendly atmosphere with comments about the language around the breakfast table, its full of energy and heat.

The relationship between Courtney and her stepdad Pat plays well to the viewers and comes off naturally. It doesn’t feel forced, it doesn’t overstep on the usual tropes, and it hits key points to come off as genuine.

Finally, the most important element Stargirl hits on is future stories. If you watched S.T.R.I.P.E close enough, you saw the groundwork being laid for the future heroes and villains. Watching the Open House portion of the episode, they didn’t hide pointing out just how special certain classmates of Courtney’s were.

Not only did that set up potential future team-ups, in a scene where “Brainwave” was speaking to his son he tried to bring out his potential as well which almost leads to their future standoffs.

Thankfully, streaming has helped shows like Stargirl keep moving with shorter seasons. Now that we’re already years into the superhero boom, a show dragging would almost guarantee a first season cancel. DC Universe keeps this young show moving right along with enough excitement to not fade into the background. Stargirl should have no trouble coming back for a second season and being a hit for the whole family.