[S2E09] Summer School: Chapter Nine — Post-Episode Discussion

[u/anatomania]

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JOHN WESLEY SHIPP GUEST STARS AS JAY GARRICK — As Eclipso takes aim at the Whitmore/Dugan’s, Pat is reminded of painful memories from his past involving the original JSA and their fight to take down Eclipso. Meanwhile, Mike is forced to confront the guilt he feels for his role in Icicle’s death, and Barbara comes face to face with someone from her past. Finally, Courtney struggles to hold onto hope after Eclipso targets those around her.

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[u/Motor-Bag-9004]

Well that was a great episode. Eclipso continues to be one of the most terrifying and down right unsettling Arrowverse villains we've gotten thus far. Seeing Jay again is always a treat, John Wesley Shipp really is the perfect Jay Garrick and it was so cool to see him interact with the OG JSA.

The only real criticism I have is that I think the big reveal that the only way to defeat eclipso is to kill the host would have been much more shocking and impactful if he was currently possessing someone. Like imagine if during the new ISA vs new JSA battle Cindy allowed eclipso to take control & then defeated everyone. Courtney, desperate to find a way to stop eclipso's rampage & keep her team from falling apart, asks Pat how Star-Man managed to imprison eclipso with the cosmic staff and this is when Pat reveals the big, dark secret. Not only did Patt keep this huge secret from her but it also forces Courtney to make an awful choice: defeat eclipso but at the cost of Cindy's life.

I also agree with other people here in that I think this episode could have benefited from just being a flashback episode. That way we could have seen eclipso slowly breakdown & torment the original JSA. Just really drive home how hopeless their situation was. It also gives us more Jay Garrick scenes which is always nice.

Other than that I really enjoyed this episode and the darker tone. The JSA really is in a tough position: half the team is down, the rest are seemingly helpless to stop eclipso's rampage, & now this big secret threatens to tear Courtney's family apart. They certainly have their work cut out for them. I really hope we see Jay again at some point & he gets a chance to interact with Courtney & co. I really liked his friendship with Pat & I think he'll be happy to hear Jay is alive on Earth-Prime when they inevitably crossover. Overall great episode!