Stargirl: Being predictable may not be bad for the new generation
Stargirl is a little predictable but is that a bad thing?
Stargirl Episode 2 gave us a relatively predictable storyline, especially for the second episode of a new superhero show. It’s especially the case if you’ve seen enough of these types of shows. But does that really make it a bad thing?
Brainwave attacking Stargirl honestly wasn’t a surprise. Stargirl finding it within herself to take down Brainwave also wasn’t surprising. And then we had things like Pat trying to keep Courtney out of the business, him trying to take on Brainwave himself and failing, and Stargirl stepping in to save the day. If you’ve seen enough superhero shows, you knew how it would all play out.
But it’s important to remember who Stargirl is made for. This is a show for slightly younger audiences, the audiences who likely haven’t seen Arrow or others. Or those who have seen the shows but just enjoy them for the old-school hero vs. villain storyline. It’s also enjoyable to see comics come to life in the way they were written.
A story to pull a new generation in
The CW is looking at ways to keep viewership up right now. It knows that the younger audience is where things are at. It always has been.
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This means the network has to offer a show that is going to draw in the younger viewers. We don’t always need deep storylines. We don’t need something that’s going to leave us with dark thoughts at the end.
Stargirl has become a show that I’m watching with my children. They’re too young to appreciate the deep, dark storylines of Arrow or the violence of Titans. They need a show that is light, that just shows the hero taking on the villain and winning. Something like the old-school Superman and Supergirl comics.
There’s a nostalgia in the simplicity for the adults. We can just watch it with our families for enjoyment purposes only. And right now, that’s definitely something we need.
There is no way that The CW will be complaining about Stargirl’s predictability. Not only is the show the top-rated on The CW out of all summer shows, but it stands strong against the fall and midseason shows on the network. According to TV Series Finale, its pilot pulled in 1.2 million viewers with a 0.31 demo and dropped just 3% in both for the second episode. Doesn’t that suggest that viewers are happy with predictability?
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What do you think of Stargirl’s predictability? Does it bother you or bring back the nostalgia of old-school comics? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Stargirl airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW.