'Legends of Tomorrow' Season 4, Episode 3: 'Dancing Queen'

 After reading reports that the Queen of England has been indulging in something of a punk rock phase,the team travels to 1970's England to investigate. More specifically, they intend to get close to a punk band called "The Smell", a band that Constantine has never heard of.

John is, of course, right in his element here, which is why the plot passes the ball to Ray, who unintentionally ends up becoming their getaway driver and later friend to the band.  While his persona clashes with the other members, it's the team's best shot at figuring out who is behind the mayhem.

Constantine's initial theory that it was a leprechaun is almost immediately proven wrong, but given the fact that prior adversaries this season were a unicorn and a fairy godmother, a leprechaun wouldn't have been that far out of left field. 

The reveal was pretty funny, though. Apparently, Ray wasn't the first person to give the Irish band member the grain test.  Ray, at least, had some precedence and context for doing it.  I guess people were just trolling him or he just knew enough about mythology to pick up on it. Either way, it got a laugh.

As the episode progresses, Ray does actually get close to the group.  He has some help from Sara in one instance, but overall, his charm wins them over.  Even when his square nature is revealed, the group's lead singer sticks up for him.  It's mostly a clue that she's the "mythtery", but it was still a sweet moment.

Said sweetness actually results in one of the more interesting aspects of the episode.  Unlike the unicorn or the fairy godmother, this creature doesn't come off as particularly malevolent.  Because of this, Ray wants to change course and call an audible.

You can't fault Sara and John for being skeptical.  The prior notes that the previous creatures had nice facades but were very real threats.  John himself also has more experience dealing with these kinds of things, but Ray can't help but follow his gut, which appears to put him into conflict with his team.

It was kind of weird to see Mick lament Ray's apparent descent.  You'd think that he'd be happy to see Ray start to loosen up, even going so far as to get a tattoo; then again, you could argue that Mick has developed a respect for that trait and doesn't want to see it lost.

Rather than follow the formula and have the team send the creature to hell, they choose instead to keep it captive on the ship, though John does make a point to cast a spell that robs her of her magical abilities.  It's seen as a dick move on his end, but at the same time, it's a logical move to make given the circumstances.  By the episode's end, the team still has no idea what they're going to do with her. It was kind of surprising, to be honest, but we'll see where the plot takes it.

The subplots worked well.  John is given some time to brood over his past.  It seems that whatever's after him has him so spooked that he tries to commit suicide by self erasure. It was a peculiar bit, but it does answer how the Arrowverse addresses the grandfather paradox.  Then again, how many times has Thawne been erased, now? 

On other fronts, Nate and Gary seem to be bonding.  He clicked with Ava so it as nice to see him do the same with Gary. Admittedly, Gary's overly excited enthusiasm is starting to get a little grating, but Nate doesn't seem to mind and the two actually bond over their own losses (John for Gary and Amaya for Nate.)  

The thing with the plant was largely just comedic filler, but it would have been nice to see Nate "armor up". either that or when they faced off against the saber-toothed tiger. Ray suited up, you'd think that they'd want to put Nate's abilities to use.  Oh well.

All in all, a strong episode.  It was more character driven and wasn't quite as overtly goofy as the two prior episodes, which was a bit of fresh air.  There was still comedy to be had, but it was more downplayed and I think the episode benefited from that.  We'll see where things go from here.

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5 Characters Who Should Appear on 'Legends of Tomorrow'

Over the years, I have written a series of articles detailing different DC characters who I wanted to see appear on the "Supergirl" TV series (you can read said articles here, here, and here.)  Rather than do a fourth edition, I thought I'd change things up by switching to "Legends of Tomorrow".  It's in the same wheelhouse, still being DC and Arrowverse related, but it should still change things up to bring at least some degree of freshness to the table.

Now, this one differs from the others in that I'm not currently up to speed on the series. At the time of this writing, I've only gotten to the second episode of the fourth season.  As such, it is possible, though not likely, that these characters have appeared.  From what I've read, I've seen nothing to indicate that they do.  As such, I'm operating on the assumption that they haven't, but I could be proven wrong.  In any event, let's get on with the list, shall we?


1. Legion of Super-Heroes

This team has made its way into the Arrowverse via Supergirl, but to my knowledge, the Legends have not come across them. Rather than have the Legion come to the past, it would be no small thing for the time traveling band to venture to the 30th century and cross paths with them there.  It would allow Legion members who haven't been featured yet to be introduced and it would give the Legends a chance to visit a future that wasn't dark and dystopian.

Where the JSA was brooding and moody, this team can be bright and hopeful.  They'll likely mesh with the Legends better, but it would also show how the Legends aren't complete paragons either.


2. Booster Gold

One of DC's most prominent time traveling heroes seems like a logical pick for the show.  He's also one of the more light-hearted DC heroes, meaning that he'd fit right in with the goofy band of misfits.  Sadly, he doesn't have Ted Kord to bounce off of, but I'm sure the writers could make do.  If I recall correctly, he's Rip Hunter's son, so the show could also use that as a nice nod to the now departed character.



3.  Terry McGuinness

With Batman becoming a more prominent fixture in the Arrowverse, why not include the second iteration of the character?  Even now, the "Batman Beyond" franchise still has its fans and it still has appeal.  It's another recognizable DC Comics time period for the team to visit.  While the future is a bit darker, it isn't completely dystopian.  The Legends could even meet up with some members of that period's Justice League for added measure.



4. The Big Hand

No, we're not crossing over with the Defenders here.  This is a being that has appeared in the comics (notably in the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" mini-series) as well as in an episode of "Justice League Unlimited".  Whenever a character has made an attempt to witness the beginning of time (a fundamental law of existence dictates that this can't be done,) said character would see a giant hand opening up with a galaxy inside it.

Seeing as the Arrowverse has already had its "Crisis On Infinite Earths", this is the character that (oddly enough) has the biggest possibility of already appearing.  As noted above, I've read nothing to indicate that it's appeared, but it isn't outside the realm of possibility.

Does it have a whole lot of depth or complexity? No, but it would be a cool moment for the team to come across it.  The series could even mirror JLU and have the team racing to stop a villain from going back to claim reality as their own.




5.  The Thanagarians


Hey, remember how the time masters said that Earth is eventually invaded and conquered by the winged alien species?  Yeah, the team should probably do something about that.  Dangling plot threads are bothersome and it would be nice to see this acknowledged after all this time.



So, there you have it.  It covers a lot of ground, giving the team various established DC periods to visit and heroes to encounter while also bringing some fan favorites into the fold.  I'm not sure I can get two more lists from this show like I did with Supergirl, but this one turned out pretty well in my opinion.  We'll have to see how well things fare as far as success rate goes. 

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'Legends of Tomorrow' Season 4, Episode 2: 'Witch Hunt'

It turns out that John's encounter at the end of the last episode convinces him to have a change of heart and join the Legends in their quest to cleanse the timeline of magical creatures.Sure, he tries to paint it like he's doing them a favor, but viewers know the deal.

Most everybody's happy to have him aboard, though he and Mick do butt heads.  I was kind of surprised by it.  You'd think that the two snarky loners would bond over booze and sports.  The way it plays out, you can see the logic, but it was still surprising to me.

It's not quite as surprising as the Legends's adversary-du-jour.  Where the team faced a unicorn before, now they face off against a fairy godmother.  As was the case before, the episode juxtaposes the bright cheerful imagery normally associated with the figure with grim violence.  Admittedly, she's not quite as gruesome as the unicorn, but she does express a desire to rain down hellfire and brimstone.  At the same time, though, she lambastes previous hosts for being self serving (making a blatant and yet nonsensical reference to Cinderella in the process) and actually seems to like that Prudence, a young girl who's mother has been accused of witchcraft, cares about other people's well being.

Oddly enough, she's not really the villain.  I mean, she's not a hero by any stretch, but the real villain here is man.

It makes sense given the setting and, sadly, the lingo still resonates.  Still, the writing here was solid.  Zari chastises the townsfolk, but she also spends a lot of time appealing to the tenets of their faith, rather than lambaste them for it.  It doesn't work, but it was still a strong and sincere effort that is well sold by Ashe. 

Even when Zari lets her anger get the better of her, it still comes off as a genuine character moment.  Her subsequent realization that she was turning into what she hated and what the people feared made for a poignant moment in the episode.

Zari gets quite a lot of character here.  This episode follows up on the scene where she laments her inability to save her mom by putting her in a similar situation here.  It turns out that Prudence's mother is set to die and there's nothing the team can do if they want to keep the timeline intact.  It was a logical way to draw some conflict between the team and Prudence.

The episode doesn't really address this by the end.  Zari just tells Jane and Prudence that they need a change of scenery.  I thought Zari was going to send them both to Themyscira, but it isn't really explained how they managed to skirt that particular issue.

There's also a sub-plot where Nate tries to reconnect with his dad.  It seems like the progress made in the premiere is undone as the two can't really click.  The fact that both do work that requires secrecy doesn't help matters.

It's made worse when it's revealed that Ava has to go to him to ask for funding for the Time Bureau.  It's a bit of a contrived coincidence, but having Nate point out that he just had told his dad that he doesn't need his money before they go in validated it.

I never thought of the Time Bureau as a government thing.  It just seemed like one of those things that just exist in the show.  Actually, now that I think about it, didn't Rip put it together in the future?  I guess the Legends have changed the timeline enough that it now exists in the present as a government operation. Interesting note: the Time Bureau's budget is less than the Stargate program's.  It's a little strange, but there you go.

In any event, Nate's dad is skeptical.  It's played for laughs, but given that this is the Arrowverse and the agency has been approved funding before, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense.  It never even occurs to Nate to go into "Steel" mode until the last second and even then it seemed like it was done on accident after pig-Ray turned back into a (nude) human. What? It makes sense in context.

I'm getting the impression that Nate is leaving the show in the near future.  He opts to stay in the present and continue building his relationship with his dad.  True, his newfound position as a member of the time bureau (which is paid, unlike being a Legend) would allow him to continue to help, albeit in a different capacity, but it's just the vibe I'm getting.  It's a shame too, as his bond with Ray gets to shine here and he also clicks pretty well with Ava.

Overall, this was a solid episode that managed to balance humor, drama, and character rather effectively.  I am starting to worry that the show is getting a little too goofy, but it's still pretty entertaining overall.  I have to admit, I did get a kick out of Nate's inexplicable ability to communicate with Ray when he was still a pig.  So far, though, the fourth season is turning out pretty well.  We'll see how things play out going forward.

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'The Punisher' Episode 10: 'Virtue of the Vicious'

Lewis continues to wage his war by setting the pro-gun control senator from the last episode in his crosshairs.

Rather than pick up where the last left off, this jumps to the resolution and then proceeds to describe what happened via interviews and flashbacks.  It's a little disorienting at first, especially if it has been a while since you sat down to watch the show, but once you get the hang of it, the structure actually works out very well.

Sadly, a lot of Lewis' nuance is gone for most of the episode. He spends a majority of it nonchalantly headshotting random personnel and holding Karen hostage.

Thankfully, this is somewhat mitigated by the final standoff and the dialogue Frank has as he's trying to talk Lewis down.  The episode doesn't really have time to analyze Lewis, Frank, or their similarities and differences in great detail, but at least they weren't completely forgotten.

The tragic nature of Lewis' arc is brought to an abrupt, but still somewhat poignant end.  It was nice to see that degree of sympathy was still shown at his last moments.  Some reviews I read weren't too crazy about the opening scene where he tries to set a man's pet birds free after killing said man,but I thought it was a nice reminder that even in his crazed state, he's not pure evil.

It was also nice to see Frank and Karen's connection shine.  The two clearly get each other and care a great deal for one another. Both are able to say a lot with few words and it makes for some great scenes between the two.

Speaking of great scenes, the episode delivers on the action front. There are plenty of shootouts and explosions to keep the tension up.  Frank himself also shines.  Not only does he get to show off his badassery more than once, but he does so whilst taking quite a bit of punishment himself.  It shows just how much willpower the guy has when he has a need to get something done.

While the episode does wrap up the Lewis subplot, it also advances the main plot quite a bit.  Both Frank and Madani know about Russo's nefarious exploits.  The guy does try to deflect and use his charm (which the episode shows he has in spades while talking to Karen) but it is too little too late.  With only a few episodes left in the season and the show's side plot being wrapped up, it'll be interesting to see how things play out.

As noted, this episode does pick up where the last one left off.  At the same time, I thought it worked rather well as a stand alone.  Sure, Lewis' motivations were established in the last episode, but you can still watch this and pick up on that over the course of the episode. Said self containment also helps if you've been away a while and are just jumping back in.

All in all, this was a solid outing.  Both from a technical and from a casual viewer's standpoint, this episode worked well and brought a healthy dose of everything to the table. 

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Dragon Ball: The Next Generation

While Goku and Vegeta are incredibly popular and iconic characters, there does seem to be a growing desire to see the two to step back and either retire or go out in a blaze of glory.  I have to figure this desire comes from how much the two have overshadowed everybody else.

Now, this is an idea that the main story line has toyed with.  The latter half of "Dragon Ball Z" put a lot of emphasis on Goku's desire to pass the torch as Earth's primary defender.  This started during the Cell saga with Goku grooming his son, Gohan, to step in.  It had promise at the time.  By the arc's end, Gohan had actually hit a level that surpassed his dad and Goku showed some growth by choosing to stay dead due to his belief that he was drawing too much negative attention to Earth. 

Sadly, this backfired, as Gohan didn't train after and actually got weaker in the next major arc.  Nevertheless, even when Goku returned for a day to partake in a tournament, he made a point to try and stay in the back seat when Majin Buu got loose.  As he says, Buu wasn't his enemy to defeat.  He wanted the next generation to face it themselves. Vegeta had just nobly sacrificed himself to try and kill the monster, so it seemed like a prime opportunity for the young up and comers to shine.  They did try.  Gohan got a power up and Goten and Trunks learned the fusion technique, but it wasn't enough, and it fell to Goku and Vegeta to come back and save the day again.  Since then, they've more or less, stepped back into the role with little complaint.

But what would the next team look like, and how capable would they be of keeping the planet safe from whatever threats lurk out there?  Let's run through a possible roster and find out, shall we?

1.  Gohan

He's a natural pick, being Goku's oldest son and original heir to the mantle.  Thanks to a mystic power up from elder kai and some training from Piccolo, Gohan can hold his own against a Super Saiyan Blue Goku (though, who couldn't during that batch of episodes?) 

The thing is that Gohan has a problem in that he doesn't particularly want to train.  It was bad enough when he regressed in the Buu arc, but he makes the same mistake again and ends up getting blasted nearly to death by a newly resurrected Frieza in "Super".  He could barely even go Super Saiyan for crying out loud. 

If Gohan had wanted to retire from fighting and just be a dad, that would be his right, but when things happen he still comes out and puts himself on the front lines of Earth's defense.  That just seems like a bad combination.  He doesn't need to have Goku's and Vegeta's zeal and obsession, but he should at least try to maintain a status quo so that he can still contribute when things get dire. 

Between hearing about what Goku Black was doing and participating in the tournament of power, it seems like Gohan has found a balance between the two roles, but we'll have to see if it sticks this time around.


2.  Goten and Trunks

Both were able to achieve Super Saiyan at a very early age, showing a lot of promise for future challenges.  The flash forward at the end of 'Z' suggests that they aren't too keen on training too much, but I'm not sure that ending even fits anymore anyway.  Before the tournament of power begins, the two do seem to be fired up and want to train, so who knows what could happen?  Of course, the two also have to be allowed to age if they are going to join the team proper. 

If the two did find themselves in a tight spot, they could also use fusion to tip the scales in their favor.  True, Gotenks hasn't scored a win yet, but with more training and maturity, the fusion could be a force to be reckoned with.

3. Pan

Gohan's daughter has been shown to have a lot of potential in "Super" even as a toddler.  True, she wasn't portrayed well in GT, but that's it's own thing.  This would give the character an opportunity to make up for that particular misstep.

4. Bra/Bulla

The daughter of Vegeta, she could possibly play a role as well.  In GT, she was more of a valley girl. That persona could remain in tact, while still showing that she's a capable and determined fighter.  It would be an interesting way to play a member of the new dragon team and make her stand out a bit more from her compatriots and predecessors.


Now, you might be thinking that these are all Saiyan related characters.  That doesn't really fix the franchise's problem, now, does it?  Don't worry, the cast is about to get more diverse.


5.  Uub

Dragon Ball Z ended with Goku taking a new protege under his wing.  Said protege was a young boy named Uub.  As the name suggests, he is the good reincarnation of Kid Buu that Goku wished for before the spirit bomb vaporized the mass murdering monster. 

Kid Buu was already formidable enough, but from what I read on TvTropes, the Moro arc in the "Dragon Ball Super" manga establishes Kid Buu had god-level power.  If you think about it isn't that far-fetched, as he had killed several of them back in the day.  In any event, this means that Uub could step up and possibly fill Goku's shoes even better than originally thought.

Like Pan, he was a missed opportunity in GT that can be redeemed.  Of course, for this to happen, the story has to move past the end of "Z" and "Super" doesn't seem too keen on doing that.  There was a mention of Uub in one episode, but it's hard to bring him into the story when it's already established that he hasn't shown up yet and has no idea who the main characters are.


6. Marron

The daughter of 18 and Krillin may seem like an odd pick at first.  Unlike Saiyan genetics, she can't exactly inherit the strength that 18's tech affords her. That doesn't make any sense. The two can train her, sure, but that has limits.  In a recent video, MasakoX put forth the idea that she could be a kind of technomancer, having a connection to technology.

It's an interesting idea and it would be unique, but I think the better way to go would be to take a cue from his "What if Bulma trained like Goku?" series and have Marron augment her training with a high tech suit of armor.  Between 18 offering insight into how her own infinity engine works and having close contact to Bulma's wealth and resources, they could put together a formidable accessory for the fighter.


7.  Piccolo Jr. Jr.

I have no idea what the Namekian life span is.  It's quite possible that the Piccolo we know and love could keep fighting without too much fuss.  He is a popular character that has managed to maintain a degree of relevance despite the power gap.  Still, him having a child of his own seems like an interesting idea.  The species reproduces asexually if I recall correctly, so it wouldn't be too hard to pull off.  Where he helped mentor Gohan, Gohan could help mentor the newborn Namekian.  It would make for an interesting role reversal and it would add a bit more flavor to the Z-team. 


8.  Tien's disciples.

"Super" did Tien dirty, but it did establish that he has taken on a mentor role and had started his own dojo.  Granted, the pupils didn't get the best showing, but we have no idea how long they had been training.  Given time, they could turn things around. 

Even if they were only able to match Tien at best, they could compensate by using strength in numbers and strong team work.  Look at what the Trio de Dangers did when they worked in tandem. The same idea could be put to use here and have the group's power become more than the sum of its parts.


So, what do you guys think?  Is this team up to facing the still growing threats that are out there?  Is it too big? Too Saiyan focused?  Are there additions that I missed?  Feel free to weigh in in the comments below.





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'Legends of Tomorrow' Season 4, Episode 1: 'The Virgin Gary'

Where the last season ended with an ominous warning about more dark forces being let loose, this season opens with things going pretty well for our time traveling heroes.  It's been five months, the last of the anachronisms has been returned, and Sara and Ava are, once again, in a happy relationship.

Admittedly, the team does express boredom over the lack of impending peril, but it is nice to see things calm and happy, if only for a short while.

Sure enough, the dark forces that Constantine had alluded to rear their malevolent heads, at Woodstock, no less.

Yeah, the setting gives the cast a chance to play dress up and rub shoulders with some prominent musical legends, but the backdrop actually works really well given the entity that they have to confront...a unicorn.

It isn't the most complex or menacing villain the team has faced, but the show puts it to good use, contrasting the usual bright, happy, colorful imagery associated with the beast and the more macabre aspects of its behavior, namely goring people and eating their hearts.

Given the environment, it should come as no surprise that a large portion of the team ends up high as a kite (courtesy of a mystical ability of the unicorn). Having the team trip balls is something that the show has done before, but it works well here.  It fits the setting perfectly and the gags are good for a laugh.  The conversation between Nate and Mick when they both think that they're talking to other people probably ranks as the best of the bunch, but the others are not without their own charm and entertainment factors.

The show does try to provide some character advancement with mixed results.  The sub-plot with Nate and his dad didn't resonate as well as the writers might have hoped.  It came and went too quickly.  It does seem like Nate and Mick are bonding a bit, with the pair attempting to embark on a crime spree together.  Nate steering them to his parents' house was a bit predictable, as he's not the type, but the fact that Mick invited him along speaks volumes.

Ray's pining over Nora is understandable, but there wasn't much in the way of progression.  Zari does make a direct comparison of Darhk's daughter to their adversary, but beyond that, the main standout is Ray making out with a tree (it makes sense in context...sort of.)

As far as character moments go, the MVP's are Sara and Ava.  Their relationship is still adorable and it's good to see them grow together.  There is even talk of the two moving in together.  While Constantine's arrival does somewhat hinder things, the two actually manage to work out their doubts and issues by having an honest discussion about what's going on and how they want things to play out.  Not only is it a great scene, but it subverts the usual Arrowverse trope of creating forced, overdrawn, drama. 

Constantine himself is still a welcome addition.  I did enjoy the little nod to his own series when he talks about how the darkness is rising.  Beyond that, he's still nailing the role.  On the one hand, John is a loner by nature, but his appearances in prior episodes suggested he actually liked galavanting about with the team. He gets on well enough with them, though he does make a distinction between friends and roommates.  Even Sara seems a bit perplexed as to why John is acting the way he is, probably going to act as fodder for the season as it progresses.

All in all, this episode didn't break any new ground, but it did its job of picking up where the last season left off and setting things up for what's to come.  It gives viewers just what they would come to expect from the show at this point.  It did get a little too meta at points (Ray's comments about ratings seemed a little forced to me) but it is very aware of what it is and just has fun with the concept. 

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'Legends of Tomorrow' Season 3, Episode 18: 'The Good, The Bad, and The Cuddly'

The third season reaches its climactic conclusion, as our heroes face off against the dreaded demon Mallus.  Does he live up to the hype that's been built up all season?  Not really.

While the team doesn't win their initial skirmish (obviously), they don't exactly get clobbered either.  It makes Sara's sudden lack of confidence in the team's abilities come off as a little bizarre.It does allow for an internal struggle to complement the external and it does give her a nice arc, but it still feels a little random.

On top of that, all Mallus does is fly around.  You'd think there would be some reference to the collapsing timeline or something, but no.  The episode decides to settle in the old west instead. The setup has its upsides, but it still feels lackluster given the circumstances.

The episode does bring a whole lot of supporting characters.  Old adversaries and allies both return to up the scale of the impending conflict and it works well.  It makes the episode feel like a culmination of all of the events that had preceded it.  While Jax doesn't get a whole lot to do, it was still nice to see him back and he does get some good lines and moments in here and there.

Speaking of good moments, both Rip and Damien get to make the heroic sacrifice play.  You'd think that it would feel like overkill or redundant, but both are distinct and land for different reasons.  In both cases, they feel like the best conclusion for these characters' stories, though I'm sure the Arrowverse could find ways to bring them back if need be.

Now, there were two points that I had been aware of before watching this.  The first is that Mallus loses to a giant Beebo.  I was actually dreading the finale because I thought it was going to be dumb, but it kind of worked.  Yeah, it's silly as hell, but it wasn't in that cringe-inducing way that I was expecting.  It helps that the fight itself was actually pretty exciting, which is impressive given the circumstances.

The final climax managed to draw from "Ghostbusters", the fourth season of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", and even Captain Planet.  Yeah, they say Voltron, but come on, Captain Planet is the much more appropriate comparison given the way they talk about bringing the elemental powers together to form a perfect champion.

The second thing was the retconning of the "Vixen" series.  I thought that they were going to somehow phase Mari out to simplify things and keep the franchise to one Vixen, but that isn't what happens.  It turns out that, due to Amaya and Nate's changing of the timeline, Kuasa grew up happy with her family.  As such, she and Mari share the totem. Considering the team gives Kuasa back their totems at the end, I have a feeling Kuasa might go back to bearing the water totem so that Mari can bear the spirit totem, but we'll have to see how that plays out.

While her redemption here is more timey-wimey ball induced, it still feels like a fitting conclusion, given the fact that she was already on a positive change arc anyway.

Not surprisingly, the day is saved and it seems like the team got a legitimate win with a well deserved happy ending.  They even take a trip to Aruba, much to Mick's chagrin as he wanted to be by himself.  Sadly, the celebration is short lived as the inevitable sequel hook reveals itself.  Constantine shows up to berate Sara for letting the demon out, as it has apparently allowed other creatures to come out as well.

I'm all for more Constantine and it's a logical plot hook given that he's going to be a regular now, but it seemed like a lazy way to end the episode.  There was no umph like there was with "Guys, we broke time" or the JSA making contact with the team to warn them about what's to come. It felt a little perfunctory.  If anything, I think letting the season end with the team on a high note could have been an interesting twist.  Also, minor quibble, but putting Matt Ryan's name in the opening credits really took the steam out of that surprise appearance.  The show producers have been smart about that sort of thing before, so I'm not sure why they didn't do the same here.

All in all, this episode was a mixed bag.  Underwhelming at points, but never lacking in charm or fun.  It could have been more, but it does deliver what you come to expect from an episode of the series.

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