With Kara having no choice but to stand down as Supergirl for a while, Dreamer steps up. Meanwhile, Agent Liberty and his organization are deputized and begin arresting aliens. James’ PTSD begins to worsen and Brainy take steps that force the Olsen siblings to come face to face with the worst day of their lives.

Another character driven episode and another very good one, this gives Mehcad Brooks a chance to flex his muscles and the show a chance to talk about trauma and PTSF with honesty and kindness. The techniques Jimmy is taught are real, as is the issue itself and the show is to be immensely commended for taking it so seriously and doing such a good job. Plus the actual flashback sequences are haunting and speak to Jimmy’s strength of character as much as his weakness. Jimmy survived the near un-survivable and I’m sure will do the same with his new found powers.

But that isn’t all the episode is looking to do. The ending, where Kara works out she can do more good as Kara than Supergirl is especially nicely handled. Not just because I’m always there for this being a show about principled badass nerd journalists but because it’s Kara to the core: helping by helping someone else. Saving the day by putting someone else in the spotlight.

The closing interview (and cathartic Children of Liberty fight) is a season highlight and gives Nicole Maines a chance to shine. Maines has been so good throughout this season that much like Ralph Dibny on The Flash, it feels like she’s always been there. The interview is a nice reminder of how new she is and also a deeply genuine, sincere and moving scene. Supergirl’s world, like ours, is pretty grim right now. Dreamer and the joy she represents is a powerful, and necessary act of rebellion.

Verdict: More of this please. 10/10

Alasdair Stuart