Season 1 Episode 11 “Courtney’s life gets turned upside down when someone from her past arrives in Blue Valley; Pat uncovers new information about the ISA’s plan; Jordan makes a surprising discovery at work.”
What I Liked
1. It turns out this entire time the Janitor has not known his true identity, that is until he touched Courtney’s staff. Bringing back his memory. He remembers Pat as Stripsy, and is convinced he can help him.
2. Courtney’s dad (Sam Curtis) shows up after an unexpected email from Barbara. Unfortunately for Courtney, this means she is in fact not Starman’s daughter.
3. Although a tough watch an emotional scene hits us hard as the Janitor finds Pat. Pat recognizes him but he doesn’t seem himself. The shining knight gets down to his knees whilst crying out for his help.
4. Brainwave tells Jordan the Identities of Stargirl and all of her family. As brainwave prepares to kill Courtney, Jordan holds him back because it would destroy Barbara if she lost her daughter. Despite Brainwaves idea of removing their memories so they do not remember Courtney, Jordan does not want him anywhere near Barbara.
5. Towards the end of Courtney’s dads visit, he asks for her locket so he can sell it. Promising when he comes back he will take her shopping in LA. Courtney knows this won’t be the case but gives him the locket anyways, leaving her heartbroken. After crying into Pat’s arms, Pat runs down the road to catch up to Sam, and after a brief discussion, the conversation ends with Pat giving him a punch to the face after he also insults Barbara, which of course was a great watch.
6. The school hold a memorial in respect to Henry, but Brainwave shows up to give a speech. While telling the school it is nobody’s fault for Henry’s death, he turns to Courtney and through his mind says “Except you”. Courtney rushes in fear as she realizes Brainwave now knows who she is.
7. After thinking the cosmic staff stopped working for Courtney as she’s not Starmans daughter, she turns to Pat for help. Pat reminds Courtney the staff would have known all along, but Courtney needed to believe in herself. Courtney returns to the basement with Pat and her mother, and after a brief moment of silence, the staff once again lights up for Courtney.
8. Jordan gives Brainwave permission to go after Courtney, however, Courtney is not the only one at risk as he then tells him to go for Mike too, that way there is no legacy running around.
What I Disliked
Nothing to report this week.
Favourite Moment
Although a strange one, the favourite moment this week has to be Pat chasing Courtney’s dad down the street and ending the conversation by punching him in the face. Slightly different to our usual favourite moments, but it was entertaining to watch.
Standout Character
Courtney takes it this week for me, she finally has her own identity and it is not “Starman’s daughter”, she is Stargirl. Not because of a legacy, but because she was chosen.
Verdict
A great episode this week, Finding out the truth about Courtney’s dad, Jordan finding out the truth about Stargirl and The Shining Knight starting to remember who he is. A lot was found out this episode!
Rating 10/10
