I think it did address toxic masculinity, in that the show explored how these characters deal with it, while not endorsing it.

This is a really great article, and does an excellent job of exploring difficult topics about gender roles and socialization honestly and respectfully. I agree with so much Siede wrote that there's not much for me to add, except more praise for an extremely well-written and thoughtful product.

I actually read most of her expression as saying, "ew, boy parts."

Diggle couldn't snap Oliver out of his hypnosis. Neither could Felicity, Laurel, or even Thea, his own sister. But we all know who has the ultimate power over Oliver Queen's soul: Salmon Ladder.

Not to mention the complete incompatibility of Joe's two positions: (1) Iris can never know Barry's the Flash because she'd be in danger, and (2) Iris should marry Barry, because … that wouldn't put her in danger?

I was told to start with the Bendis run, which was out-of-stock on Amazon until April 20, I think. It may be available now. Apparently it's dark, but not quite Frank Miller territory (which I'm not sure I want to explore). I also just started the recent Waid version of the character, and the Mister and I are both…

Nerd alert here, but I was re-writing the story in my mind, and thinking about how Claire would have discovered who Matt is if he hadn't told her. And the one thing I hit on was his voice. What she knows about his decision to fight shows he's from Hell's Kitchen, but the way he talks shows he's gotten some serious…

Yep, C+ is about right. Underwhelming action? Check. Poor character moments. Check. Embarrassing choice of classical music? Check. When Nessun Dorma started playing with the slow-mo, it was the only time I cringed and actually felt embarrassed for the series.

I'll go on record saying that I certainly hope not.

Being terrified of the consequences of one's actions is different than feeling guilt over them.

Understood, and I think the immediate reaction was appropriate. I just don't want to see her character or self-respect destroyed by it.

Hence my use of the word "if."

A good tox screen would likely pick it up, and metabolites can remain in blood for weeks.

You clearly didn't read my first comment, so I'll quote it here: "If she didn't know that most of NY's judicial system was on Fisk's payroll…"

Well, that's where the being drugged aspect comes in. Even if he was unarmed, he was still "restraining" her and keeping her from leaving, because she was physically incapacitated. Most American laws say something like self-defense is justified if you are reasonably in fear of your life. In Karen's situation, I…

I've really enjoyed Oliver Sava's reviews, and once again find myself nodding in agreement with almost everything he writes. I did not find this episode particularly enjoyable, which was disappointing seeing that the finale was so near. I really would not have killed Ben Urich, simply because the story potential he…

"Nelson V. Murdock" was probably my second favorite episode of the season, after "Condemned." I agree with practically everything in this review, both the praise and criticism. Well, I didn't quite notice the sexual tension as much, but maybe because that's because I'm a lady, so the idea of someone meeting Matt…