Myriad (Supergirl)

"Myriad"
Supergirl episode
Episode no. Season 1
Episode 19
Directed by Adam Kane
Teleplay by Yahlin Chang & Caitlin Parrish
Production code 4X7619
Original air date April 11, 2016 (2016-04-11)
Guest actors

"Myriad" is the nineteenth episode in the first season of the CBS television series Supergirl, which aired on April 11, 2016. The episode's teleplay was written by Yahlin Chang & Caitlin Parrish, and directed by Adam Kane.

Plot

At the DEO, the entire compound are now under the influence of the Myriad project. Non uses the mind control to order Lucy to release all prisoners except for the White Martian. When a prisoner named Maxima makes her escape, Kara arrived to stop her but Maxima uses a Kryptonite bullet to slow her down. Kara soon destroys the computer terminal by using the afterburners from her pod to knock out the mind-controlled DEO members and preventing the prisoners from escaping. After removing the bullet, she flies to the Fortress of Solitude to find Superman, but Kelex tells Kara that he is not on Earth and refuses to inform Kara about Myriad. She then turns to the image of Alura, who explain that Myriad was a mind-control system that Astra and Non tried to use against the people of Krypton that resulted in their arrest and conviction, and once it is in effect it can't be stopped.

Back in National City, Kara is noticing everyone are now under Myriad and watching Kryptonian codes on the screen, General Lane has placed the entire city under quarantine, but Kara informs him that she will help save his daughter. Cat arrived to her office, but is not affected. Kara then gets a text from Clark, who is coming to help her but when Superman arrived, he too became mind-controlled. Kara then notices Maxwell entering with a headset that protects him from Myriad, and that the earrings that Cat is now wearing also protected her. Maxwell tells Kara and Cat that Non is using his satellites to control the humans but his real goal is to kill all Kryptonians. Back at Non's secret lair, Non is pleased with the plan, as well as Indigo. Non then pays a visit to CatCo to tell Kara that bringing the people of Earth together will save the world from Krypton’s fate, but Kara believes he betrayed Astra, so Non forces Winn and James, along with Kelly, a fellow employee, to turn on Supergirl, then forced them to jump to their deaths, Supergirl immediately rescues Winn and James, but is too late to save Kelly. A mind-controlled James and Winn tell her to accept defeat or die.

Meanwhile, Alex and J'onn, posing as mother and son so they can elude authorities, arrive at Eliza's home, where after a moment to calm her down (as J'Onn transformed to prove he wasn't Hank), reveal the truth about Jeremiah. Eliza then informs the two about National City under quarantine and turns on the television. After a conversation over what happened and looking at pictures of Jeremiah and his daughters, J'Onn gains the trust of Eliza and promises to keep a eye on Kara and Alex, even as Eliza asks J'Onn about his life as a Martian. Alex then gets a call from Kara, who asks about Project Cadmus. Alex wants to help Kara, but she warns her not to come. J’onn agrees, and since he is not affected, tells Alex to stay behind while he goes back to National City because her father still needs her. Without explaining the the truth to Eliza about Jeremiah being alive, both Alex and J'onn return to National City. When they return, Indigo is ready and waiting as they're lured into a surprise attack, with J'onn almost gaining the upper hand. Indigo managed to come back and attack J'onn and grabbing Alex, then orders a weakened J'onn to stand down or she'll kill Alex. J'onn suddenly collapses, as Indigo is convinced that J'onn has died.

Maxwell has come up with a plan to drop a Kryptonite bomb on the city, which is given the green light by General Lane under the orders of the President. Despite going along with his plan which could wipe out Kryptonians and humans, Supergirl is receiving opposition from Cat, as Maxwell demands to know whether she’s with him or not. Supergirl asks Maxwell what made him who he is now and he tells her that he knew what was going to happen to his parents, but nobody listened to him. Cat is still upset with Supergirl for going along with Maxwell out of fear, but someone has to find the courage to take a stand, so Kara comes up with a idea. When the two arrive at Lord Technologies, Supergirl convinces Maxwell to use his feelings about his parents by honoring them as well as hers by making a choice that won't involve weapons.

Back at Non's secret location, he and Indigo are ready to greet a now alert Alex, as Non tell her that he wanted her to see her suffer the same way Astra died. Despite Alex telling Non that Astra lost her interest in Myriad, he isn't convinced and Indigo suggests she knows how to hurt Alex and Kara. Meanwhile at a undisclosed location, Kara, Cat, and Maxwell are setting up a counter signal to Myriad which would broadcast an old analog signal from a defunct TV station Cat owns, when Alex shows up, this time mind-controlled by Non and now wearing Kryptonite armor, to challenge Kara to fight her to the death.

Reception

Cliff Wheatley of IGN gave the episode an 6.0/10, stating "This week's Supergirl didn't pack quite the same punch as the previous episode, especially considering it's the second-to-last episode in Season 1, but it wasn't without its moments. In terms of high stakes and character development, "Myriad" was on point, from Supergirl resolving to "just be Supergirl" (per Cat's advice) to J'onn going up against Indigo and failing. Even Max Lord, who was insufferable as usual, came around in the end here. However, Myriad itself felt passive and non-threatening, to include Non's "confrontation" with Supergirl. That's not to mention the constant info dumps and character debates throughout this episode, which were both silly and repetitive overall. Hopefully the season finale will build on the momentum of "Myriad's" final moments, which were more exciting than most of this episode."[1]

Stacy Glanzman of TV Fanatic gave the episode a 4.5 out of 5 stars.[2]

Caroline Siede of the AV Club gave the episode a B, stating "“Myriad” is an imperfect effort that nevertheless has its heart in the right place. And despite some confusing plotting and a lack of action, “Myriad” does manage to weave together a whole bunch of this season’s characters, plots, and themes, laying the stage for what could be a compelling finale. Let’s just hope next week’s episode aims a little bit higher."[3]

References

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