ThisLegends of Tomorrowreview contains spoilers.
I mean, cmon, did nine year old me dream this up?
Incidentally, was that a Justice Society theme song we heard in those opening moments?
Id be down for more of that.
But the World War II setting brings up something else that inspired that show, the Indiana Jones franchise.
Seriously, they should go all out with totally insane George Lucas-style wipe-cuts in between scenes and everything!
So this episodes answer was to double down on that tone.
But theres so much good.
The production values on this show are solid.
So what if Nazi Hulk looked a little dodgy?
We got to hear a dude dressed like a Nazi refer to the Reverse-Flash as Herr Thawne.
Thats gold, my friends.
And, cmon guys, we got to hear Victor Garber sing tonight!
As if all this other stuff isnt awesome enough.
We didnt get to spend a helluva lot of time with Obsidian tonight, but hell be back.
Apparently, that will be discussed this season, too!
Or if heisdead, hell still be around in…another form.
You have to trust me on this.
They never make it clear if this Doctor Mid-Nite is Charles McNider or Pieter Cross.
He looks really cool.
Im so happy I just got to punch in that sentence.
Dr. Mid-Nite dates back to 1941, so this is some serious DC history on display.
So, the original Vixen on display here isnt original at all, but created especially for this series.
She is indeed Mari McCabes grandmother, though.
So, Baron Krieger.
There is no Baron Krieger in DC Comics.
There is, however, Baron Blitzkrieg, a JSA foe.
BUT…and this is where shit gets weird, so stick with me.
I was squinting for easter eggs in the JSA HQ trophy room but didnt spot much.
Was there a crown I saw in there?
But on the Waverider, there was prominently displayed a Red Tornado helmet.
No, not the robot one.
Ma Hunkel, the pot-helmeted lady who ran with the JSA for a bit in the 40s.
Rays inability to bring himself to Seig Heil!
before saying ah, hell and punching that Nazi douchebag right in the kisser.
Rating:
4 out of 5
