Season One Spoilers & Speculation

[Alex Matthews]

Spoilers & Speculation
[Season One]

All Spoilers regarding "Metropolis: Special Crimes Unit" will be posted below.

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-01: "Formation"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 5/24/2013 - The version of the premiere will have several significant changes to certain subplots, while the main storyline will essentially remain the same. The reason for this is to allow the series to hold back several plot lines for possible later seasons, while also making sure that not every episode becomes a 'meta-freak of the week' story. Series creator Alex Matthews commented on this: "I realised that I was unconsciously mimicking several plotlines from both 'Watchtower' and the original 'Trinity' run, and while the shows DO exist in the same shared universe, M:SCU needs to stand on it's own legs without borrowing from those two shows TOO much."
- The role of "Eric Marsh", played by Zachery Ty Bryan, has been increased to make it less of a cameo, and more of a proper 'guest star' spot.
- Tina Majorino will still be a recurring guest star, but will no longer be part of the 'starlight' storyline that will run throughout the bulk of the season.


UPDATED 5/22/2013 - The VPN has released an official description for the premiere:[/font]

SERIES PREMIERE: NOT JUST ANOTHER CASE - When meta-human powered thieves attempt to rob the LexCorp building and kidnapped a young up and coming scientist, Captain Maggie Sawyer (Jill Teed), the tough as nails commander of Metropolis' Special Crimes Unit, a department under threat of dissolution, is assigned to the case. When medical examiner Dr. Beth Chapel (Tembi Locke) finds an unusual drug in the blood in one of bodies found at the crime scene, the case takes a strange twist, leading Maggie to solicit outside sources for more help. Recruiting Officer Danny Turpin (David Paetkau), a Metropolis PD officer with a tainted history but a no-nonsense attutude, the two work the case in order to prove the need for a department like the S.C.U. in a city rife with superheroes. Fran Kranz and Felicia Day also star.

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-02: "Foundations"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 5/31/2013 - Phoebe Tonkin, of "h2o: Just Add Water", "The Secret Circle" and "The Vampire Diaries" fame, has signed on for the recurring role of Rachel Roth, balancing her role with the new CW spin off, "The Originals". She will be taking over the role from Lyndsey Fonseca, who stepped down after the decision was made to reboot "Trinity".

UPDATED 5/29/2013 Nathanial Buzolic, known for his role as "Kol Michaelson" on the CW hit show "The Vampire Diaries" is in talks with producers for a recurring role to be introduced in this episode, a character known affectionally by his street name "Red Willie"
Also confirmed to be joining in a recurring capacity is Gregory Cruz, known for his role in the TNT show "Saving Grace". He will be joining the S.C.U. as Detective Sergeant Russel Ten-Clouds, a former Narcotics Division officer.

UPDATED 5/24/2013 - This episode will introduce the new manager of the Isis Foundation, Dr. Angela Roth, (portrayed by guest star Paget Brewster) and her daughter, Rachel (TBA), and hint at the reasons that have drawn the two of them together. "I was a huge fan of the introduction of Rachel Roth into Trinity", explains series creator Alex Matthews, "so when Chris announced the reboot, and that this would push any possible Rachel storylines back, we talked about perhaps introducing her storyline in a different way, so it wouldn't appear so out of the blue if she does make a return to the storyline of the newly reimagined show."

UPDATED 5/22/2013 - The VPN has released an official description of the episode.

DEATH BECOMES THEM - A rash of suicides over the last couple of months catches the S.C.U.’s attention, and it is later discovered that all the deceased are patients of the Isis Foundation, and it’s new manager becomes the chief suspect. Meanwhile, Danny (David Paetkau) attempts to track down the source of the mysterious and deadly ‘starlight’ drug, only for their one lead to end up dead. Jill Teed, Tembi Locke, Fran Kranz and Felicia Day also star.

- this episode reintroduces the Metropolis branch of the Isis Foundation
- also being introduced will be the character of Assistant District Attorney Kate Spencer (portrayed by Kathleen Munroe)
- Kristen Kreuk is confirmed to be making a small cameo towards the end of episode

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-03: "Ricochet"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 17/01/2014 - Due to scheduling conflicts, Penn Badgely will no longer be appearing in the episode. "Warehouse 13" actor Tyler Hynes has assumed the main guest star role for the episode, and his scenes call for him to heavily interact with David Paetkau's 'Danny Turpin'.

UPDATED 6/19/2013 - Penn Badgely of "Gossip Girl" fame, has been confirmed for a guest spot in this episode, with a possibility of returning later on in the season, taking the role that Niall Matter originally auditioned for. Niall is now finalising contract talks for a lead guest role to be introduced in the season finale, that will continue into the following season should the show carry on.

UPDATED 5/29/2013 - Nick Chinlund, well known for his performance in "The X-Files" as serial killer Donnie Pfaster, and more recently as the voice behind Lawrence "Sportsmaster" Crock in "Young Justice", has signed on for the role of the original "Captain Boomerang", and old foe of the Justice Society who has been in prison for the past several years after a run-in with Green Arrow.

UPDATED 5/24/2013 - Former WCW/WWE star and actress Stacy Keibler has booked a guest star role for this episode, and will share scenes with special guest star Michael Rosenbaum and have a few comedic scenes with series star Fran Kranz. Former Eureka and Primeval: New World star Niall Matter is also in talks for a guest spot.

UPDATED 5/22/2013 - the VPN released an official description of the episode.

THE DEVIL YOU KNOW - After an attack on his life using a trick boomerang during a society fund raiser, Lex Luthor (special guest star Michael Rosenbaum) makes the surprising decision to ask the S.C.U. to help protect him. While Maggie (Jill Teed) visits Stryker’s Island to talk to the known criminal, ‘Captain Boomerang’, Danny (David Paetkau) is assigned to head up the detail to keep Luthor safe. But when Danny is abducted during another botched attack, the threat level becomes a lot more personal. Tembi Locke, Fran Kranz and Felicia Day also star.

- Michael Rosenbaum WILL be appearing for the whole episode
- the character of Tess Mercer will appear in photo form
- a new recurring character will be introduced, DEA Agent King Faraday (portrayed by Alex Carter, of CSI and Burn Notice fame)

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-04: "Trust"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 01/17/2014 - "In Plain Sight"'s Fred Weller joins in a guest spot (with the potential to become recurring) as Internal Affairs officer Ralph Dibney, based on the comic book character "Elongated Man". He is joined by "Breaking Bad"'s Dean Norris as a grizzled Crime Scene technician called Yardley.

UPDATED 5/31/2013 - David Conrad, of "Ghost Whisperer", has joined in the guest role of Metropolis District Attorney Adrian Chase, Kate Spencer's immediate superior, who has a hard line on crime, and a growing respect for the work performed by 'vigilantes'.

UPDATED 5/29/2013 - The VPN have released an official description of the episode.

GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT - After shooting a suspect in order to save Maggie’s (Jill Teed) life during a routine call, Danny (David Paetkau) is placed on administrative suspension, as is normal, while the shooting is investigated. However, when the evidence suggests that Danny took the law into his own hands with justification, Danny finds himself in serious hot-water. Maggie, determined to clear his name, teams up with Internal Affairs officer, Lieutenant Ralph Dibny (guest star Fred Weller) to figure out just what is really going on. Tembi Locke and Fran Kranz also star. Felicia Day does not appear in this episode.

- this story is inspired by and based on the "Corrigan" storyline in comic "Gotham Central", written by Greg Rucka.

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-05: "Noise"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 1/17/2014 - A modified episode description was released by the VPN.

AN EAR-SPLITTING CASE - A series of technical robberies have Metropolis PD stumped, so the case soon lands in the lap of the SCU. Their efforts to find the group responsible lead them to encounter a scientific genius and political asylum seeker who has learnt to harness sonic energy in powerful ways. Meanwhile, Maggie must make nice with Special Agent Faraday of the DEA, while working to bring the ‘starlight’ drug ring to an end.

UPDATED 8/3/2013 - Enver Gjokaj of "Dollhouse" fame has signed on for the guest role of Dr. Bito Wladon, aka the supervillian 'Sonar'. The contract is for a one-episode role, but with the possibility of returning later on in the show.

UPDATED 5/29/2013 - The VPN has released an official description of the episode.

AN EAR-SPLITTING CASE - A series of sound-related crimes leads the SCU to encounter a scientific genius who has learnt to harness sonic energy in powerful ways.

- this episode will introduce the character of Sonar, aka Bito Wladon (TBA)

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-06: "Loyalty"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 1/17/2014 - Former "Fringe" star John Noble will be a special guest star in this episode. The VPN has also released a modified description of the episode.

THE FINE LINE BETWEEN GENIUS AND INSANITY - Kitty is having difficulty balancing her commitment to the S.C.U. alongside her increasingly growing responsibilities at STAR Labs. But when she is abducted by someone from her time as an undergraduate research assistant, it is a race against time to try and find her. Meanwhile, Maggie makes it her mission to find out who attacked and left a friend for dead.

UPDATED 8/3/2013 - This episode will introduce viewers to the character of Dr. John Henry Irons, portrayed by Taye Diggs, as well as feature a guest appearance by Elizabeth Mitchell as Dr. Serling Roquette, from sister show "Trinity". Alex Carter will also continue his episode arc as DEA Agent Faraday - due to a change in story direction, Alex Carter will no longer be appearing in this episode.

UPDATED 5/29/2013 - The VPN has released an official descrption of the episode.

THE FINE LINE BETWEEN GENIUS AND INSANITY - Kitty Faulkner is having difficulty balancing her commitment to the S.C.U. alongside her increasingly growing responsibilities at STAR Labs. But when she is abducted by someone who wants to harness her scientific acumen for their own goals, it’s up to the S.C.U. to find her.

- this episode will feature Darrin Criss in an unspecified role. Due to scheduling difficulties, Darren Criss will no longer be appearing in this episode.

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-07: "Terrific"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 30/10/2014 - The VPN have released a modified description of the episode:

A MAN ON A MISSION - Pursuing a gang-related lead in their ongoing ‘starlight’ investigation, the SCU stumble across a new hero operating in Metropolis, who seems to be deliberating targeting members of the notorious ‘Jokerz’ gang. Meanwhile, Todd must face up to questions about his past, while Beth examines what life might have been like if she hadn’t broken off a relationship to further her medical career.

UPDATED 1/17/2014 - Sources on set confirm that J. August Richards will be joined by Sanaa Lantham, both playing supporting roles to the character of 'Michael Holt'. Richards will be playing the character of 'Donald Leeson', while Lantham has taken the role of 'Akeela Okafur', both based on the characters created during writer Eric Wallace's recent run on the nu52 "Mr. Terrific" comic book.

UPDATED 8/3/2013 - David Ramsey, of "Arrow", has officially signed on to lay the role of Michael Holt, a man in a deep depression who is inspired by the story of the Justice Society written by Lois Lane back in the 9th season of "Smallville", but comes into conflict with the SCU due to how he goes about following their example. J. August Richards' character will be closely linked with the Holt character as well, and the two will come into conflict over several issues.


UPDATED 6/13/2013 - The VPN have released an official description of the episode:

HE TAKES NO PRISONERS - While assisting the Gang Unit in an operation, Sawyer and Danny discover a new vigilante is patrolling the darker streets of Metropolis. At first, it seems like a heavensend, until his tactics become more and more brutal, leading the S.C.U. to believe there is more to his efforts them simple altruism.

- J. August Richards (of "Angel" and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.") is in talks for a major guest spot for this episode.[/font]

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-08: "Cyber"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 30/10/2014 - The VPN have released a modified description of the episode:
THE POWER OF THE HUMAN MIND - Investigating several missing homeless people may not seem like the normal high priority case the SCU is used to, but when a friend of Roy Harper's disappears, strange electronic equipment and a body turns up, Maggie and her team soon discover that those people are being harnessed in a very unusual way.

Amy Acker will question star as "Dr. Anita Cybelline", and the episode will also introduce Titus Welliver as "Sebastian Mallory", a LexCorp Vice President in charge of Research and Development.

UPDATED 6/13/2013 - The VPN have released an official description of the episode:

THE POWER OF THE HUMAN MIND - Investigating several missing college students, all from creative arts courses, the SCU discover their imagination is being harnessed in a very unusual way.

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-09: "Star"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 30/10/2014 - The VPN have released a modified description of the episode:
HER WORST MEMORIES ARE HIS PLAYTHING - Maggie is abducted by a deranged empathic killer, who has a score to settle, and has the ability to make her relieve the worst days of her life. Henderson, Faraday and Danny desperately try to track her down, while Kitty and Wally work to figure out just how the killer developed these new abilities.

Peter Dinklage guest stars as escaped convict "Edgar Cizko", and Tim Hutton appears as "Ian Sawyer".


UPDATED 6/13/2013 - The VPN have released an official description of the episode:

HER WORST DAY, STUCK ON REPEAT - Maggie wakes up to find herself still married and living in Star City, as she is forced to relieve the worst day in her life again and again.

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-10: "Resurrection"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 30/10/2014 - Indira Varma and Michael Cudlitz will guest star in this episode, as "Madame Xanadu" and "Ted Grant" respectively, alongside returning guest star Fionnula Flanagan as "Abigail Hunkel" Also, Malese Jow will assume the role of "Rachel Roth" in this episode.

UPDATED 6/13/2013 - The VPN have released an official description of the episode:

BORN ON A MONDAY - A series of brutal killings brings retired JSA member Ted Grant back to Metropolis, resulting him in dealing with the SCU, who have a hard time buying his story of what is really behind the deaths. Meanwhile, Todd Rice finds himself discovering details about his birth family.

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-11: "Retaliate"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 2/4/2015 - The VPN has released a modified description of the episode:
COWBOYS AND INDIANS, THIS AIN'T! - What should have been a quiet day in Metropolis' County Court House turns into anything but when a costumed cowboy takes everyone hostage. With Beth caught in the commotion, Maggie quickly clashes with the lead negotiator, while the rest of the team try to figure out just who this cowboy really is.

Christian Kane, of "Angel", "Leverage" and "The Librarians" fame, guest stars as "Greg Saunders", who is based on the DC comic book character of "Vigilante".

WRITER'S NOTE: The episode was originally entitled "Vigilante" but since there has been a change in story direction, the name was changed to reflect that.

UPDATED 6/13/2013 - The VPN have released an official description of the episode:

RIDE 'EM, COWBOY! - There’s a new hero in town, styled after an old-fashioned cowboy, but with several modern twists. But when his showboating and ‘justice’ starts putting innocent bystanders in danger, Kate is determined to expose whoever this man really is.

[Alex Matthews]

Episode #1-12: "Playtime"
Written by: Alex Matthews
Produced by: The VPN

UPDATED 01/02/2016 - Eddie Cahill of "CSI: NY" and "Under the Dome" has signed on to appear as a possible love interest for Felicia Day's character 'Kitty Faulkner'. His character, hopeful mayoral candidate Vincent Morgan debuts in this episode.

Chris Gauthier has reprised his role as 'Winslow Schott' a.k.a. 'The Toyman' in a special guest star appearance, alongside David Tennant's return as 'Oswald Loomis', and Keri Lynn Pratt's reprise of her "Smsllville" role as 'Cat Grant'

UPDATED 6/13/2013 - The VPN have released the official title of the episode

[Alex Matthews]

UPDATED the first 3 episode descriptions with provisional guest stars and some spoilers

[Jack Malone]

Sounds really exciting! Looking forward to seeing the Lana cameo, as well as Lex Luthor- I wonder what his role in all of this will be. Really can't wait for this show to premiere! Episode 3 sounds really good too, btw! XD

[Jamison]

I'm excited as well! I loved the concept of the "starlight" drug in the pilot. So, hopefully that returns to the series somehow. Also, I'm looking forward to seeing Lex on the show. He's always been a fun character to watch, read and write for!

Good luck with the season, Alex!

[The Doctor]

Jack and Chris already took what I wanted to say. So good Luck Alex.
And I cant wait to see the Lana Cameo

[Alex Matthews]

cheers, guys, your support means a hell of a lot!

Lex im nervous about writing, but at the same time, this will be the 'businessman' side, not the 'diabolical villian' of him, that will only be hinted at the end of the episode. Lana, I'm looking forward to taking a stab at, even if it's for a small scene at the end, just to establish a plot detail that may be expanded on later.
I'm glad you liked the whole 'starlight' thing, Chris - it's going to be a semi-big part of the overall season arc, but at the same time, I plan on redrafting the pilot again, because I want to change certain aspects of what the drug can do. I finally remembered what inspired the name - Natasha Irons, in DC comics, the niece of superhero "Steel", who appeared after the 'death of Superman' arc, was given that as a code name when she joined up with Lex Luthor's "Everyman" project, which gave selected candidates superpowers by activating their meta-gene. Given what the drug can do, it seemed eloquent