Alani Vargas

6/27/21

<i>Batwoman</i> finally answers what it means to be a hero

Batwoman finally answers what it means to be a hero

The season 2 finale explores Ryan's struggle with power, Alice's allegiances, and Kate's mind

3/29/21

<i>Batwoman’</i>s “Rule #1” is a bit of a letdown, but at least Ryan Wilder is coming into her own

Batwoman’s “Rule #1” is a bit of a letdown, but at least Ryan Wilder is coming into her own

Following the explosive action of “Survived Much Worse,” “Rule #1,” the ninth episode of Batwoman season two, comes…

1/17/21

<i>Batwoman</i>’s<i> </i>season 2 premiere answers the question, “What Happened To Kate Kane?”

Batwoman’s season 2 premiere answers the question, “What Happened To Kate Kane?”

When Ruby Rose announced she was leaving Batwoman last May, one of the biggest concerns was whether her character’s…

5/17/20

<i>Batwoman</i> proves she’s Gotham’s beacon of hope in season finale

Batwoman proves she’s Gotham’s beacon of hope in season finale

For a second there, it seemed like the finale of Batwoman wasn’t going to happen. But it’s here, and it’s a pretty…

3/23/20

On <i>Batwoman</i>, tragedy makes the heart grow stronger yet again

On Batwoman, tragedy makes the heart grow stronger yet again

Kate Kane is now a vigilante in her own right. She’s made a name and identity for herself utterly separate from her…

2/24/20

<i>Batwoman </i>copes with a monumental loss with some much-needed humor

Batwoman copes with a monumental loss with some much-needed humor

Batwoman has steadily raised the stakes for its characters and the overall tension throughout this first season.…

2/16/20

A difficult choice marks a season high for <i>Batwoman</i>

A difficult choice marks a season high for Batwoman

Despite the three-week gap between episodes, Batwoman hasn’t lost any of the momentum from “An Un-Birthday Present.”…

1/26/20

An emotional <i>Batwoman </i>drives the wedge deeper between sisters

An emotional Batwoman drives the wedge deeper between sisters

In the immediate aftermath of Crisis On Infinite Earths, Batwoman took its time getting its bearings. Thankfully,…

1/19/20

While trying to be out and proud, <i>Batwoman</i> gets a tad corny

While trying to be out and proud, Batwoman gets a tad corny

Batwoman has had one of the stronger first seasons to come out of the Arrowverse shows. Kate Kane has had to deal…

12/9/19

It's a race against the cruelest of clocks in <i>Crisis On Infinite Earths </i>part two

It's a race against the cruelest of clocks in Crisis On Infinite Earths part two

In what might be the most fast-paced crossover event yet, the gang of Arrowverse superheroes is racing against time.…

12/1/19

The "Mad Tea Party" flips all of <i>Batwoman</i> on its head

The "Mad Tea Party" flips all of Batwoman on its head

So, this is it. Tonight’s episode brings viewers the Mad Tea Party Alice has promised for the past couple of weeks.…

11/17/19

Trust remains a major obstacle for Kate on <i>Batwoman</i>

Trust remains a major obstacle for Kate on Batwoman

Loneliness is Kate Kane’s most frequent emotional state. She’s felt it since she returned from her training, before…

11/10/19

In “I’ll Be Judge, I’ll Be Jury," Kate Kane rescues <i>Batwoman</i> from its villain problem

In “I’ll Be Judge, I’ll Be Jury," Kate Kane rescues Batwoman from its villain problem

Coming off the high of last week’s episode, “I’ll Be Judge, I’ll Be Jury” has a lot to live up to, but unfortunately…

11/3/19

<i>Batwoman </i>proves Kate Kane is the hero of her own story

Batwoman proves Kate Kane is the hero of her own story

It was Halloween this past week, so Batwoman opting for a very sinister, dark, and chilling episode is the right…

10/27/19

<i>Batwoman</i> is still no Batman, and that's the whole point

Batwoman is still no Batman, and that's the whole point

“Batman would have never done that.” Usually, if you hear a character say something more than two or three times,…

10/20/19

<i>Batwoman</i> loses hope, but finally dons her most famous accessory

Batwoman loses hope, but finally dons her most famous accessory

In its third episode, Batwoman finally delivers the flame-haired crusader we all came to see. Ruby Rose’s portrayal…

10/13/19

<i>Batwoman </i>shows how Kate's family can make—or break—her

Batwoman shows how Kate's family can make—or break—her

The source of a lot of strife for Kate Kane so far has to do with her twin sister, and the grief that’s followed…

10/7/19

Today in feel-good stories: An acorn, a mall, and a lost-and-found

Acorns aren’t common lost-and-found fodder, which is perhaps why this wholesome story out of Japan feels so magical.…

10/6/19

<i>Batwoman</i>'s official entrance into the Arrowverse is full of grit and pacing issues

Batwoman's official entrance into the Arrowverse is full of grit and pacing issues

Batwoman is the newest addition to The CW’s strong lineup of superhero content. The series, overseen by Caroline…

10/4/19

This wild sketch about Amber Alerts just blew up Twitter

Phone notifications are a part of life, some more exciting than others, and most so disconnected from your…

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