The series wasn’t all about fight choreography or didn’t include many superhero powers, it was basically the unraveling of the destruction of Krypton, Superman’s home planet. He keeps suggesting he failed Lyta, or that there was a chance to save her, before ultimately accepting that he should have known the Lyta he grew closer to was altered by Zod.ĭespite satisfying action beats in the episode, Nyssa’s being the best, “In Zod We Trust” shines due to excellent emotional performances over the loss of a main character.Back in December 2019, Krypton was one of those DC series that took us by surprise. Even Dev, a character I am sometimes hot and cold on, was believable in the wake of Lyta’s death. This once stoic, merciless warrior is now a grieving mother. Her sadness over he lost daughter (taken first by Zod’s corruption, then by Jax) is palpable. Right?Īlso, was it such a good idea to let Jax walk away so easily, simply exiled? When she returns, and she will, what mission will she be on?Īs a final note, Dev and Jayna will put to good use this week. Certainly he cleared all those people out of there. Although I don’t believe his detonation of the space elevator base station is as simple as it seems. However, Jax is partially correct as well Val can’t expect to keep his hands clean in a rebellion against Zod. I agree with Val’s assessment that Jax is another aspiring tyrant, even though she claims she simply does what has to be done. Zod’s threat is so palpable in the aftermath of Lyta’s murder that even Val is considering moving towards extremes. Read more – Krypton Season 2: What’s Next for Brainiac? His stage of grief is unchecked anger, and Val, Jax, and all the rebels on Wegthor are right to be concerned. Give the general a Force choke move, and he’d be a great Sith Lord. I wouldn’t call him unhinged so much as ruthless, as he tears his way through incompetent officers, and threatening his scientists. Speaking of Zod, he is even more dangerous after the loss of his mother. I almost wish she would team up with Zod, officially, as a second-in-command the likes of Faora, or Ursa, because she’d make a great villain. She is so damn enjoyable conveying the range of emotions of this powerful, vulnerable, duplicitous, maternal character. I could watch Wallis Day as Nyssa, well, all day long. Finally reunited with Cor, she coolly walks across the room, unlocking the codex for Zod, before having a “leap of faith” on the level of Biffworld Marty McFly in Back to the Future Part II. She has two of the best scenes from the episode, in fact, after handily dispatching those two creepy Sagitari, and then standing toe-to-toe against Zod. Nyssa is capable of handling this level of crazy, and she has time and again proved herself worthy of tackling challenges. (And lest we forget, Brainiac will eventually make his way to this altered timeline’s Earth – already conquered by Zod.)Īdditionally, I was surprised Seg opened up to Nyssa about his Brainiac sitch so quickly, but I am pleased this wasn’t drawn out. Still, it is a little scary to think Brainiac is on the cusp of getting everything he wants as soon as he returns to his ship. Read more: Every Superman and DC Comics Easter Egg in Krypton Season 2 He is a much-needed voice of logic at the moment. He has saved Seg’s Kryptonian butt a few times now, and provides insights that Seg reluctantly accepts. Of course he is a villain, and will most certainly return to his villainous ways – though he might honor his deal somewhat with Seg – but he ain’t wrong, either. The use of Brainy inside Seg continues to be compelling (even though the android is a helpful, but terrible, backseat driver).
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