Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Arrowverse catchup, this time looking at Supergirl season 4 episode 14, Stand and Deliver. Another strong outing from the Girl of Steel as Ben Lockwood and the Children of Liberty once again took centre stage. Sam Witwer has noticeably turned the slime level up for his portrayal of Lockwood now that he has become more of a politician is a nice touch. The character tweaks are a clever way to show him continue to evolve. Shout to Nia too who whether intentional or not, is getting funnier with each episode now that she is Supergirl’s “side-kick”.

Manchester Black and the Elite also made their presence felt and although now mos of them seem captured, I liked how those and the Children of Liberty were villainous factions while also fighting each other. It’s the shades of grey that I have previously spoke about and how there are not just clear black or white opinions on what side you are on. Them going to the Fortress of Solitude was unexpected (and could have been made more of) and the fake out death of Manchester was a tad confusing but these were small nitpicks.

Kara accepting that she too is an alien living on earth as well as just a super hero was powerful stuff as she chose to walk in the march with everyone else. I initially agreed with her as she wanted to be overseeing everything rather than marching, but I am glad that she did as the rescinding of the amnesty act would have effected her…or so you would think. The Children of Liberty considered Supergirl different as she was a hero. This was interesting as when they are helping them they seem to be OK with an alien living on Earth. I guessed that Brainy was American Alien before the reveal but liked it nonetheless. He had been quite quiet recently about his stance but expressed himself in a calm and non-violent fashion. In saying that the whole thing did turn into a fight with certain members of the side seemingly having their views altered. Does this mean the Children of Liberty will change their approach or (more likely) shrink in numbers but become even more extreme?

DD Rating: 8/10