Season 2 Discussion Thread

[Brady Brown]

THE SUPER TEENS - DISCUSSION | SEASON TWO

Discuss the second season of "The Super Teens" below.

[David]

Congrats, Brady!

[Brady Brown]

Thanks, David! Hope everyone's as excited for the next season as I am to finish writing it.

[Brady Brown]

Season two premieres in TWO DAYS! Now's your time to catch up! We return on Tuesday!

[Alex Matthews]

OMG!!!

[Brady Brown]

My apologizes, but I accidentally posted a previous draft of the episode. Therefore, the pilot link has been UPDATED. Although minor changes, the main one was a scene in act 5 being extended. Again, I'm sorry. Enjoy!

[Darrin McCann]

REVIEW | The Super Teens 201 'Super Gone'

I like how we're thrown back into the series like no time has passed at all. Poor Debbie has been kept isolated since her kidnapping but now knowing the alternative I don't know which is worse.

I feel bad for Detective Ashlock, especially since the world wants her to move on and it's clear that she's not ready.

Why is it the bad guys always show up at the most inopportune times? HAHA Just when the Knox's finally ask for help and have an idea of where to start looking for their mother Jonathan's wacked out sister shows up. HAHA

I love Heather's reaction. “Does stuff like this always happen?” “Lovely” Lol. Looks like Det. Ashlock's in for it.

All in all it was a pretty good premiere episode. I think it sets up a lot of things plot wise as well as character. Good job!

[Brady Brown]

Apr 22, 2015 20:49:28 GMT -6 Darrin McCann said:

REVIEW | The Super Teens 201 'Super Gone'

I like how we're thrown back into the series like no time has passed at all. Poor Debbie has been kept isolated since her kidnapping but now knowing the alternative I don't know which is worse.

Yeah, I definitely wanted to try and show Debbie in Chosen as much as possible, and that will stay true throughout the season. She's not in every episode, but her arc is very important.

I feel bad for Detective Ashlock, especially since the world wants her to move on and it's clear that she's not ready.

Ashlock will be trying to come to terms with it, but she does distract herself, unintentionally, with everything else going on. But you're right, it's sad

Why is it the bad guys always show up at the most inopportune times? HAHA Just when the Knox's finally ask for help and have an idea of where to start looking for their mother Jonathan's wacked out sister shows up. HAHA

Yeah haha, I really liked writing Holly and the fight scene!

I love Heather's reaction. “Does stuff like this always happen?” “Lovely” Lol. Looks like Det. Ashlock's in for it.

Heather will be back! As will Ashlock, even if it is in a hospital

All in all it was a pretty good premiere episode. I think it sets up a lot of things plot wise as well as character. Good job!

Thanks so much for the review, Darrin! It's really good to know that someone is reading and enjoying

[Alex Matthews]

OKAY! I've been trying to find the time to do this for the last few days, so here it IS!!

2x01: "Super Gone"
While I wasn't expecting for the story to pick up straight after the events of the previous season finale, since all the spoilers about the episode did reveal that the trips and the Uuscio's have been worrying about Debbie's disapperance, I WAS still taken by surprise that the episode dived STRAIGHT into her time at 'Chosen'. I half-expected the story to show how the kids were dealing with it, while battling a 'freak-of-the-week', before the final scene showed us Debbie as a teaser for the following episode.
But I was proven wrong, and instead Brady quickly shows us just how harsh life is going to be for Debbie for however long she's going to remain at 'Chosen' for this season. She may have made a friend for now, but who knows how long that will last under the pressue people like Alexander and Ezra are putting her and the other 'recruits' in.
'Chosen' itself screams a lot of similarities to 'Division' from 'Nikitia', which I heartily approve, with it being taken to the next level with a psychopath like Alexander in charge of everyone - whenever he utters a threat, you know he means it! Considering their 'technical analyst' (been watching "Criminal Minds", Brady?) was willing to be SHOT in order to infiltrate the hospital to retrieve Bright Day blood samples, what else would their top trained agents be willing to do for the 'mission'?
Back at home, we get to see that Debbie's disapperance has really gotten to the trips, with press constantly bugging them forcing them to shut out their friends as they try to deal - this felt very real and true to me. In a way, they're not just dealing with her disappearance, they're grieving as well, with that uncertainty about where she is eating at them. The only bit that felt a little off for me was the scene where they all 'tear up', and seem to leap into the arms of the closest person, it felt that it deserved more individuality for each Knox, i.e. Fred offering a 'manly' shoulder pat to Clark, or something.
It was good to see Ashlock getting back into work, but being haunted by her actions, as well as the death of her dear friend and partner - I reread "Super Jolly" a week ago, and it reminded me of how much the two cared for each other, and she's lost that. It's understandble she's jumpy getting a new partner so quickly, but it will be the best thing for her, as long as she can keep her secrets.
While I liked the symmetry of having the episode's villain, Holly, be related to Jonathon, as a kind of symmetry to the original series premiere, I found Holly a little lacking in development - yes, she's the sister of a psycho, but what made her psychotic too? I get she wanted revenge, feeling the Knoxes ruined her brother, but what pushed her to that 'understanding'? Is that something you might explore later - that maybe somehow these powers drive people over the edge after a while?

2x02: "Super Ball"
This whole episode had a very slasher-flick feel to it, wrapped up in the elegance of a 'dinner party', as the Knoxes faced off against the man who they know now has their mother 'hostage'. The fact Alexander not only brought everyone involved into one place (bar Ashlock, who is recovering from her car crash from the previous episode), and shows his hand, makes me think he really doesn't have any cares or worries about this group of people foiling whatever plan he has. Bringing back Katrina, and unleashing her and her crazy-ass clones, made me smile, as I enjoyed her character a lot (hence the re-read of "Super Jolly"), and hope she'll reappear again as the new Co-Head of 'Chosen', as long as she's useful to Alexander.
I have to be honest, when the Upsville Unit was introduced, and the sudden fact of Debbie landing a job there, I wasn't a big fan of that plot line - it felt more of a forced device to get Debbie out of the house and having an actual storyline then anything organic. But meeting Ryan Cass changes that for me - this reluctant reporter arriving at a smaller scale paper, on the verge of quitting, only for the mysteries of Upsville to change his mind and pull him in. Having him quickly meet Ashlock and her new partner, Eric Paul, and get held at gunpoint only helped show him just how strange things can get in this oddball city.
Alexander truly has several screws loose, willing to gamble on this 'children' being more human then he is, having Sara heal him of a fatal self-inflicted gun shot wound! What was he trying to prove? It's clear his agents are in fear of their lives, and rightly so, given his casual disregard for life it seems!

2x03: "Super Friends"
Now this episode, it had a nice fast pace, while reverting to the usual 'freak-of-the-week' storyline, which allowed the two new main characters, Fred and Lucy, to gain powers, albeit temporarily (speaking of powers, it was GREAT to see the Knoxes experimenting with their newer powers, trying to find out what makes them tick). It also managed to add some mystery to the new character of Ryan Cass, while exploring the motives behind 'Chosen' picking certain people as 'recruits'.
Ashlock and Paul hunt for a kidnapper, who has taken reporter Audrey Swankins, Unit editor McCauley and is targetting Ryan Cass, under the belief they are liers - so what secrets is Ryan keeping, and how much will they play into the show as we progress?
'Chosen' wittles down the number of recruits in Debbie's class by eliminating all those who don't exhibity any powers as a result of 'Bright Day', which reveals that Shela, Debbie's 'friend' and fellow 'recruit' is a teleporter - wonder how that will play out in the end. It also reveals that Debbie HAD a power?! Did I have a complete brain melt down at some point? I know it's been a while since I read S1 of TST, but I seriously don't remember her having a power at all! Not to mention Debbie believes she's now LOST it! She only narrowly avoids exposure because Alexander tells the scientist running the recruit testing to skip her - so know she owes him, but what kind of game is he playing?
It was nice to see the Uuscio's relationship being examined - I don't blame Elise from wanting some quality time - seeing what the trips are going through, and having had to confront 'Chosen' again, I can understand Elise wanting to feel like a normal couple. Also, seeing the Knoxes ask Jane to move in with them, it answers a question I'd been wondering about how long they could do living on their own while Debbie is missing, since they don't seem to have anyon else to turn too. I hope it will strengthen Jane as a character and her own bond to the Knoxes.
My only real quibble wa the fact that 'how' Lucy and Fred got powers - who was that 'man' in the street, and where did he go after 'gifting' Lucy and Fred - was it George, and I missed it's reveal? I mean, George does claim the powers are HIS, and takes them back easily enoughand the seeming ease in which Lucy threw a knife at Clark's head! Fred first activated his power by reaching for Lucy's dropped phone - so Lucy 'reasoning' someone needs to be in danger for it to work seems a far stretch! It adds to the concern that humans can't handle these powers, and like kryptonite in 'Smallville', start warping the judgement and behaviour of people.

Final Comments
To me, 'Chosen' is a much more effective enemy then Cloranda was, more believable while still allowing us to explore the idea of these powers in people, and what plan 'Chosen' has for them in the end. Debbie's absence is forcing the Knox trips to grow up a lot faster then they'd like, as they try to allow their friends to help the deal with it, and not simply rely on each other.
It's nice to see Janice finally moving on from being a snarky cow to being a more congenial sister this season, without loosing that sarcastic tongue of hers, while Sara seems to be toughening up as well, and not so emotional as she seemed last year. It'd be nice to see Clark develop a bit more along the same kind of lines.
I'm going to miss Heather - it's kinda obvious she was the character Brady could give whatever smart comment or irreverent one-liner he wanted to. Brady has teased she'll be back, but how? Last we saw she's spotted something down an alley, and then WHAM, that was it, nothing else... I'm more onboard with Shelley Hennig in the role, versus Jennifer Lawrence, the previous actor in Season 1, she feels more right for the role, to me, anyway.
Hear's to next week's episode, "Super Heat" and the arrival of Daniel Sharman's 'Holt' in Upsville!

[Brady Brown]

Apr 25, 2015 15:20:19 GMT -6 Alex Matthews said:

OKAY! I've been trying to find the time to do this for the last few days, so here it IS!!

2x01: "Super Gone"
While I wasn't expecting for the story to pick up straight after the events of the previous season finale, since all the spoilers about the episode did reveal that the trips and the Uuscio's have been worrying about Debbie's disapperance, I WAS still taken by surprise that the episode dived STRAIGHT into her time at 'Chosen'. I half-expected the story to show how the kids were dealing with it, while battling a 'freak-of-the-week', before the final scene showed us Debbie as a teaser for the following episode.
But I was proven wrong, and instead Brady quickly shows us just how harsh life is going to be for Debbie for however long she's going to remain at 'Chosen' for this season. She may have made a friend for now, but who knows how long that will last under the pressue people like Alexander and Ezra are putting her and the other 'recruits' in.

Like I said to Darrin, I'm really trying to capitalize on showing Debbie in Chosen, because I want to show the harsh conditions she's in, what she's going to be forced to do as the season progresses, and how not having her children with her is going to affect her - a contrast to the outside world. I'm really excited to get to play with the aspects of Chosen throughout the rest of the season, and show everyone in it and people who aren't in it anymore. It's gonna be a lot of fun!

'Chosen' itself screams a lot of similarities to 'Division' from 'Nikitia', which I heartily approve, with it being taken to the next level with a psychopath like Alexander in charge of everyone - whenever he utters a threat, you know he means it! Considering their 'technical analyst' (been watching "Criminal Minds", Brady?) was willing to be SHOT in order to infiltrate the hospital to retrieve Bright Day blood samples, what else would their top trained agents be willing to do for the 'mission'?

Thank you for the comments on Alexander! He's really fun and intimidating to write, so I love hearing people's thoughts on him whenever I can. And yeah, I've watched Criminal Minds before, but I'm sure Agatha should be different from Penelope, seeing as how the former is not based on the later. But yes, the agents of Chosen are very dedicated, and I wanted to show that through Agatha willing to get shot. Had so much fun writing that scene

Back at home, we get to see that Debbie's disapperance has really gotten to the trips, with press constantly bugging them forcing them to shut out their friends as they try to deal - this felt very real and true to me. In a way, they're not just dealing with her disappearance, they're grieving as well, with that uncertainty about where she is eating at them. The only bit that felt a little off for me was the scene where they all 'tear up', and seem to leap into the arms of the closest person, it felt that it deserved more individuality for each Knox, i.e. Fred offering a 'manly' shoulder pat to Clark, or something.

Thank you! I always try to make the family dynamic seem as real as possible on this show, so that means a lot. Yeah, definitely could see how that part felt forced going back and reading through it

It was good to see Ashlock getting back into work, but being haunted by her actions, as well as the death of her dear friend and partner - I reread "Super Jolly" a week ago, and it reminded me of how much the two cared for each other, and she's lost that. It's understandble she's jumpy getting a new partner so quickly, but it will be the best thing for her, as long as she can keep her secrets.

Det. Ashlock is going to have such a big season! You're right, she is still haunted by her actions, and the relationship she had with James... well, he was her best friend, her mentor, a father-figure for her to look up to. While having to kill him haunts her the most, the fact that he lied to her and was working with a psychopath has been eating at her too. It's definitely going to play a part in her stroyline this season!

While I liked the symmetry of having the episode's villain, Holly, be related to Jonathon, as a kind of symmetry to the original series premiere, I found Holly a little lacking in development - yes, she's the sister of a psycho, but what made her psychotic too? I get she wanted revenge, feeling the Knoxes ruined her brother, but what pushed her to that 'understanding'? Is that something you might explore later - that maybe somehow these powers drive people over the edge after a while?

Totally see what you mean here. I was going for a "she's been with Jonathan all her life, so she's bound to be psychotic as well" but I guess that didn't come through enough. Hopefully the rest of the villains are more to your liking!

2x02: "Super Ball"
This whole episode had a very slasher-flick feel to it, wrapped up in the elegance of a 'dinner party', as the Knoxes faced off against the man who they know now has their mother 'hostage'. The fact Alexander not only brought everyone involved into one place (bar Ashlock, who is recovering from her car crash from the previous episode), and shows his hand, makes me think he really doesn't have any cares or worries about this group of people foiling whatever plan he has. Bringing back Katrina, and unleashing her and her crazy-ass clones, made me smile, as I enjoyed her character a lot (hence the re-read of "Super Jolly"), and hope she'll reappear again as the new Co-Head of 'Chosen', as long as she's useful to Alexander.

This episode was actually inspired by "And Then There Were None," one of my favorite novels by Agatha Christie. Yes, Alexander is a very confident individual, and he wanted everyone involved to be in the same place at the same time so that he could set the record straight about Debbie. Katrina will definitely be scattered out throughout the season, as she will be remaining the Co-Head of Chosen

I have to be honest, when the Upsville Unit was introduced, and the sudden fact of Debbie landing a job there, I wasn't a big fan of that plot line - it felt more of a forced device to get Debbie out of the house and having an actual storyline then anything organic. But meeting Ryan Cass changes that for me - this reluctant reporter arriving at a smaller scale paper, on the verge of quitting, only for the mysteries of Upsville to change his mind and pull him in. Having him quickly meet Ashlock and her new partner, Eric Paul, and get held at gunpoint only helped show him just how strange things can get in this oddball city.

Yay! Always great to hear a positive change of opinion! haha! Ryan Cass just adds another POV of this crazy city, something Debbie couldn't necessarily bring when she was at the Unit because she had superhuman children. I'm really excited for Ryan this season, and to see what you think of him. He's very intrigued by this city now, and has very interesting ways of figuring things out

Alexander truly has several screws loose, willing to gamble on this 'children' being more human then he is, having Sara heal him of a fatal self-inflicted gun shot wound! What was he trying to prove? It's clear his agents are in fear of their lives, and rightly so, given his casual disregard for life it seems!

It was more a mind game than anything. He wanted to force Sara to save his life - the psychopath who could kill her mother at any minute - and have Janice and Clark simply watch, doing nothing to stop him from regaining life. So yeah, it was mainly just to mess with them.

2x03: "Super Friends"
Now this episode, it had a nice fast pace, while reverting to the usual 'freak-of-the-week' storyline, which allowed the two new main characters, Fred and Lucy, to gain powers, albeit temporarily (speaking of powers, it was GREAT to see the Knoxes experimenting with their newer powers, trying to find out what makes them tick). It also managed to add some mystery to the new character of Ryan Cass, while exploring the motives behind 'Chosen' picking certain people as 'recruits'.

All of these things! Definitely what I wanted to accomplish!

Ashlock and Paul hunt for a kidnapper, who has taken reporter Audrey Swankins, Unit editor McCauley and is targetting Ryan Cass, under the belief they are liers - so what secrets is Ryan keeping, and how much will they play into the show as we progress?

Yes, Ryan's secrets will. In the next few episodes, some things happen that will make you question his tactics, and it just furthers his storyline.

'Chosen' wittles down the number of recruits in Debbie's class by eliminating all those who don't exhibity any powers as a result of 'Bright Day', which reveals that Shela, Debbie's 'friend' and fellow 'recruit' is a teleporter - wonder how that will play out in the end. It also reveals that Debbie HAD a power?! Did I have a complete brain melt down at some point? I know it's been a while since I read S1 of TST, but I seriously don't remember her having a power at all! Not to mention Debbie believes she's now LOST it! She only narrowly avoids exposure because Alexander tells the scientist running the recruit testing to skip her - so know she owes him, but what kind of game is he playing?

Yes, at the end of 1.12 "Super Battle Part 2," when Cloranda shows up at Debbie's house, she reveals to her that she was granted a hardened exterior by Bright Day, and was unable to sustain serious injuries (ie when she was hit by a car in 1.09 "Super Escape"). Cloranda extracted it from her, nearly killing her, to use it for her army against the city, and that's why she's "lost it" haha. Oh, and the reason Alexander told them to skip Debbie was because he believe it's blatantly clear that she still has her power. Sorry if I didn't make that clear enough!

It was nice to see the Uuscio's relationship being examined - I don't blame Elise from wanting some quality time - seeing what the trips are going through, and having had to confront 'Chosen' again, I can understand Elise wanting to feel like a normal couple. Also, seeing the Knoxes ask Jane to move in with them, it answers a question I'd been wondering about how long they could do living on their own while Debbie is missing, since they don't seem to have anyon else to turn too. I hope it will strengthen Jane as a character and her own bond to the Knoxes.

I love focusing on the Uucsio's! I often feel like I unintentionally shove them to the back, so it's nice when I can have them at the forefront of an episode. Also, Jane's relationship will the Knox's will definitely grow, and I think her character will as well. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on that

My only real quibble wa the fact that 'how' Lucy and Fred got powers - who was that 'man' in the street, and where did he go after 'gifting' Lucy and Fred - was it George, and I missed it's reveal? I mean, George does claim the powers are HIS, and takes them back easily enoughand the seeming ease in which Lucy threw a knife at Clark's head! Fred first activated his power by reaching for Lucy's dropped phone - so Lucy 'reasoning' someone needs to be in danger for it to work seems a far stretch! It adds to the concern that humans can't handle these powers, and like kryptonite in 'Smallville', start warping the judgement and behaviour of people.

Yes, the man on the street was George. He power, while implied, was the ability to transfer abilities from himself to someone else, and vice versa. Sorry if that's wasn't cleared up enough! And oh my god, I totally get where you're coming from with Lucy and the knife - it was more a of comedic relief than anything

Final Comments
To me, 'Chosen' is a much more effective enemy then Cloranda was, more believable while still allowing us to explore the idea of these powers in people, and what plan 'Chosen' has for them in the end. Debbie's absence is forcing the Knox trips to grow up a lot faster then they'd like, as they try to allow their friends to help the deal with it, and not simply rely on each other.

Yay! That makes me happy. Hopefully that holds true throughout the rest of the season

It's nice to see Janice finally moving on from being a snarky cow to being a more congenial sister this season, without loosing that sarcastic tongue of hers, while Sara seems to be toughening up as well, and not so emotional as she seemed last year. It'd be nice to see Clark develop a bit more along the same kind of lines.

Have you switched up Janice and Sara perhaps? I tend to associate Sara with being more snarky and Janice with being more emotional last season. Hmmm.

I'm going to miss Heather - it's kinda obvious she was the character Brady could give whatever smart comment or irreverent one-liner he wanted to. Brady has teased she'll be back, but how? Last we saw she's spotted something down an alley, and then WHAM, that was it, nothing else... I'm more onboard with Shelley Hennig in the role, versus Jennifer Lawrence, the previous actor in Season 1, she feels more right for the role, to me, anyway.

Heather will be back! Promise

Hear's to next week's episode, "Super Heat" and the arrival of Daniel Sharman's 'Holt' in Upsville!

Thanks so much, Alex! These really meant a lot, especially knowing you enjoyed the episodes. I really hope you keep leaving your thoughts for the rest of the reason, as I would love to hear them! Enjoy the rest of the season!

PS/ How are you liking the action of the season so far? It's something I tend to worry about, so would love to know how you're finding it.

[Alex Matthews]

YAY!! I got GIFFED by Brady!!

Yes, at the end of 1.12 "Super Battle Part 2," when Cloranda shows up at Debbie's house, she reveals to her that she was granted a hardened exterior by Bright Day, and was unable to sustain serious injuries (ie when she was hit by a car in 1.09 "Super Escape"). Cloranda extracted it from her, nearly killing her, to use it for her army against the city, and that's why she's "lost it" haha. Oh, and the reason Alexander told them to skip Debbie was because he believe it's blatantly clear that she still has her power. Sorry if I didn't make that clear enough!

No, dude, I had completely FORGOTTEN that little tidbit, like I said, it had been a WHILE since I read Season 1

Yes, the man on the street was George. He power, while implied, was the ability to transfer abilities from himself to someone else, and vice versa. Sorry if that's wasn't cleared up enough! And oh my god, I totally get where you're coming from with Lucy and the knife - it was more a of comedic relief than anything

Ah, see, that's what I figured, - I wondered if Lucy's 'Crap' was a sign of recognition, it just wasn't very clear to me.

Have you switched up Janice and Sara perhaps? I tend to associate Sara with being more snarky and Janice with being more emotional last season. Hmmm.

My main memory of the sisters was that they always seemed to be arguing in Season 1, and that Janice, due to her gried over her boyfriend dying, was always verballing lashing out at Sara, who always seemed to let Janice's tongue-lashings get to her. Sara is still snarky at times, yeah, but that was what I meant.

PS: How are you liking the action of the season so far? It's something I tend to worry about, so would love to know how you're finding it.

The action all seemed fine and well paced to me, the only thing that made me stop and go 'huh?' during the reading was the brief moment in 2x02 when Joshua and Ryan are supposedly under the hospital bed, Ryan with a gun to his head - I'm not sure that would physically work given the way hospital beds are designed to wheel in and out quickly. What I really liked was the way you broke down 'Ashlock-vision' as she imagined the crime scene as it played out in 2x01!

[Alex Matthews]

2x04: "Super Heat"

HELL TO THE YES!! Daniel Sharman as the sexy pyrokinetic, TOTALLY onboard with this character - as I read his dialogue, I couldn't help but remember early Season 2 Isaac from "Teen Wolf" when he's the total badboy. But this badboy, he really brought the heat up - LOVED the whole 'heating' a person up to seduce them, that was very much a unique spin on having fire-related abilities!

I really was quite moved by Janice's speech about death and acceptance, and the bond between the Knoxes felt really strong in this episode, the idea that they've grown closer due to Debbie's absence was really prevalent here. I also liked the fact that Jane is doing her best to be 'Super Substitute Mom' and finding the pressure more then a little harder then she expected, while not pushing herself too far into their lives that they balk at her presence.

While I understand why Ashlock called the kids this time, I hope it doesn't become a regular thing - they ARE still children, and I don't feel that she, as a police officer and responsible adult, would knowing want them involved in too many deadly situations, even with their gifts. Turning to the Uuscio's, with their scientific knowledge and experience with 'Chosen', I think, she would be willing, but again, without placing them directly in harms way. Of course, considering who these characters ARE, I'm sure they'd end up in trouble one way or another.

I continue to both loath and love Alexander's sadistic nature, with the way he seems to especially enjoy putting Debbie through the wringer... and I can't help but wonder if Debbie is getting too attached to Shela - yes, they are prisoners together, and that can form bonds. But given how Alexander operates, and his objectives towards Debbie, having a friend could prove detrimental.

[Brady Brown]

Apr 28, 2015 17:50:42 GMT -6 Alex Matthews said:

2x04: "Super Heat"

HELL TO THE YES!! Daniel Sharman as the sexy pyrokinetic, TOTALLY onboard with this character - as I read his dialogue, I couldn't help but remember early Season 2 Isaac from "Teen Wolf" when he's the total badboy. But this badboy, he really brought the heat up - LOVED the whole 'heating' a person up to seduce them, that was very much a unique spin on having fire-related abilities!

Thank you!! I really enjoyed writing Holt, especially his interactions with Sara. I always get nervous when introducing a new character, so it's great to hear that you've enjoyed most of them I'm glad you enjoyed the seduction ability! I thought was a really interesting way to create some Knox drama, and Holt will definitely be back, but in what capacity and what he'll actually be doing is still a secret!

I really was quite moved by Janice's speech about death and acceptance, and the bond between the Knoxes felt really strong in this episode, the idea that they've grown closer due to Debbie's absence was really prevalent here. I also liked the fact that Jane is doing her best to be 'Super Substitute Mom' and finding the pressure more then a little harder then she expected, while not pushing herself too far into their lives that they balk at her presence.

Yay! Awesome to hear! I really love writing the family bond on this show, and I love writing interactions between the triplets, and getting positive comments on that is always so nice Also, Jane is definitely going to be integrating herself more with the Knox's in the next couple of episodes, especially ones that have yet to be written haha. I really enjoy writing her as well

While I understand why Ashlock called the kids this time, I hope it doesn't become a regular thing - they ARE still children, and I don't feel that she, as a police officer and responsible adult, would knowing want them involved in too many deadly situations, even with their gifts. Turning to the Uuscio's, with their scientific knowledge and experience with 'Chosen', I think, she would be willing, but again, without placing them directly in harms way. Of course, considering who these characters ARE, I'm sure they'd end up in trouble one way or another.

I saw it more as a "there might be a superhuman who can conjure fire out there, so keep an eye out and ask around but let me know if you see anything". I didn't write it to come across as she's asking them to get involved in a deadly situation, so that was never my intention. So I apologize if that's how it came across. Ashlock doesn't really call on them to do anything dangerous in the next couple of episodes, or season I guess (can't really say so because haven't gotten that far yet)

I continue to both loath and love Alexander's sadistic nature, with the way he seems to especially enjoy putting Debbie through the wringer... and I can't help but wonder if Debbie is getting too attached to Shela - yes, they are prisoners together, and that can form bonds. But given how Alexander operates, and his objectives towards Debbie, having a friend could prove detrimental.

Again, yay! I'm glad you're enjoying Alexander. He's probably the one I get the most anxious writing, because I don't know if I'm trying too hard to make him sound cynical and sadistic. He definitely is doing all of this to Debbie for a very specific reason, and her relationship with Shela is a major component that will be tested in 207, and just exaclty how close those two women actually are

Thanks again, Alex! I love hearing your thoughts, and I hope to hear them for the rest of the season! And I also hope you enjoy it

[Jamison]

Alright, finally got to season two!! Let's go!

"Super Gone" - REVIEW

It's been two weeks since Debbie went missing and the state of the triplets is actually pretty heartbreaking. They've shut themselves out from their friends, from the Uucsio's, essentially from the world. I can't imagine what they must be going through, but I'm hoping they don't have to go through much longer. #Prayers4Debbie But no, I liked that we got to see their raw emotion from what happening, and some time has gone by and they're still a wreck, if not more so than they were when it first happened. As for Debbie, I was very intrigued with her plot in this episode. Like I've said before, Chosen is probably one of things I'm most interested in, just because of how mysterious they are. How long has it been around? Is Alexander it's first founder? How many agents are there really and how far do they operate? All around the country? Around the world? Are they funded by the government? Is this some kind of conspiracy we've got going on? I need to know what their mission and goals are; and how they choose their agents. Is it completely random? Or is there something specific they look for in people? That's gonna be really cool to find out and I'm looking forward to it!

Bringing back Shela from that episode in season one was very cool. I always wondered what really happened to her. I had a feeling something weird was going on there. I thought she was gonna be working for Chosen, already a field agent, but it looks like she's just another recruit like Debbie. I really enjoyed her role in the premiere. She seems like she's lost all hope. She's been there longer than Debbie has, so she tries to warn her about what she's going to face while she's inside. And Debbie, having such a strong spirit, isn't having any of that. She's dead set on escaping and I really think she will. She's gonna pull a Nikita and bring Chosen down!

We also get a new super-powered villain in Holly, who I was shocked to find out she's Jonathan's sister! I thought that was pretty clever, and her abilities were very cool. She was a force to be reckoned with and really did a lot of damage; most of all to Heather *sobs* I'm hoping she returns, and possibly teams up with her brother. That'd be cool. Awful for all the characters I love, but cool. HAHA! I think every time we see a new character that was affected by Bright Day, I get uber excited to see if they'll be good or bad, and what their powers will be. It seems like we've mostly seen bad guys, so it would be cool to meet a character with powers who isn't crazy. Haha!

Detective Ashlock's part in this episode was nice to see. Probably one of the biggest things I wanted in season one was to see her join Team Knox. I think I need a better name for them. Do you have one? haha But it's so good to see that wish finally granted. They work so well together and I think her involvement can only help them do more good. I liked the mentions we got of Dr. Rivers. We can still tell he's constantly on her mind and she might have a bit of PTSD from shooting, as she was shaking when pointing that gun at Holly; ended up not being able to take the shot. I think that's very realistic and interesting and I'd like to see more of that. Hopefully she's able to find peace in what happened.

All in all, this was a very cool premiere. I enjoyed it lots! I'm gonna need Heather to not go away though. I love her! Hope we see what comes of that whole thing with the alley in the next episode, which I will be reading very soon

P.S. No Paco in this episode. I was disappointed. I hope he's doing okay. He's such a bae. haha

[Jamison]

"Super Ball" REVIEW

The second episode of The Super Teens S2 really matched the quality of the premiere. I was so surprised to see that Chosen had invited not only the triplets, but everyone they associate with to this ball at the Chosen mansion. It such a show of power and a really ballsy move so early on in the season. I'm even more interesting in finding out what Alexander's motives are, as they're pretty unclear at the moment. We really get to see more from his character in this episode; just the way he acts and what kind of person he is. And I've come to the conclusion that he's a complete and total sociopath with a lot of issues he needs to work out. He's a man that likes to play games and get into people's heads, made evident by him shooting himself, knowing Sara would end up healing him, and him just sending Katrina to kill the Knox's friends so out of the blue and nonchalantly. As a villain, I like him because he's so unpredictable and dangerous.

Even though we didn't see Debbie, Shela or the other recruits in this episode, we did get a closer look at how Chosen operates; seeing the agents out in the field, doing what they do. Joshua and Agatha had a good arc in this episode. Connecting that arc with Ashlock's was smart. I'd like her to get even more involved in taking down Chosen. Though, this new partner of hers.... Eric hasn't done anything to warrant any suspicions from me, but now that I know that someone will betray them all and be working for Chosen, I'm finding it very hard to trust anyone. HAHA! I've got my eye on him.

Putting Lucy and Fred in the middle of the danger in this episode was great. Well, not great because I don't want to see them getting hurt, but in terms of story, I want to see more of that. They even had a little chat about what their role in their friends' lives are now that they have powers. They don't know where they fit in and that's gonna be an interesting storyline, I feel. I'm just glad they finally know everything (for the most part). And aren't being lied to and kept in the dark. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for them both this season.

My love for Sara grows with every single episode, Brady. I mean, I love Janice and Clark too, but Sara is on a whole different level. There's just something about her that I'm really drawn to and I need her to be happy always and forever. haha! But overall, this was a very solid addition to TST! I'm looking forward to continuing Debbie's storyline in the next episode!

[Brady Brown]

Oct 25, 2015 13:20:35 GMT -6 Jamison said:

Alright, finally got to season two!! Let's go!

"Super Gone" - REVIEW

It's been two weeks since Debbie went missing and the state of the triplets is actually pretty heartbreaking. They've shut themselves out from their friends, from the Uucsio's, essentially from the world. I can't imagine what they must be going through, but I'm hoping they don't have to go through much longer. #Prayers4Debbie But no, I liked that we got to see their raw emotion from what happening, and some time has gone by and they're still a wreck, if not more so than they were when it first happened. As for Debbie, I was very intrigued with her plot in this episode. Like I've said before, Chosen is probably one of things I'm most interested in, just because of how mysterious they are. How long has it been around? Is Alexander it's first founder? How many agents are there really and how far do they operate? All around the country? Around the world? Are they funded by the government? Is this some kind of conspiracy we've got going on? I need to know what their mission and goals are; and how they choose their agents. Is it completely random? Or is there something specific they look for in people? That's gonna be really cool to find out and I'm looking forward to it!

I really wanted a realistic approach to the grief the triplets were feeling, which is why I made it a two week time jump. Not long enough to where they aren't done grieving, but short enough to where they're still in the process. Debbie is going to give the show a different dynamic because she's actually with the enemy. A lot of shows have a clear good and bad and the two only meet when there's confrontation, but with Debbie and Shela we actually have them working with the enemy and being forced to be a part of Chosen. All of those questions should be answered by the end of the season

Bringing back Shela from that episode in season one was very cool. I always wondered what really happened to her. I had a feeling something weird was going on there. I thought she was gonna be working for Chosen, already a field agent, but it looks like she's just another recruit like Debbie. I really enjoyed her role in the premiere. She seems like she's lost all hope. She's been there longer than Debbie has, so she tries to warn her about what she's going to face while she's inside. And Debbie, having such a strong spirit, isn't having any of that. She's dead set on escaping and I really think she will. She's gonna pull a Nikita and bring Chosen down!

I had always planned to bring Shela in on the second season, so I was glad I was able to find a way to incorporate her into season one. She gives a good contrast Debbie because she's been there longer, she knows that there's no getting out, even though she really wants to. Debbie's mindset right now is "I escaped once, I'll do it again" and that might start to change as she's in Chosen's walls longer and longer.

We also get a new super-powered villain in Holly, who I was shocked to find out she's Jonathan's sister! I thought that was pretty clever, and her abilities were very cool. She was a force to be reckoned with and really did a lot of damage; most of all to Heather *sobs* I'm hoping she returns, and possibly teams up with her brother. That'd be cool. Awful for all the characters I love, but cool. HAHA! I think every time we see a new character that was affected by Bright Day, I get uber excited to see if they'll be good or bad, and what their powers will be. It seems like we've mostly seen bad guys, so it would be cool to meet a character with powers who isn't crazy. Haha!

I was happy to be able to tie the season premiere with the series premiere in some way haha. I always like bringing in new superhumans and researching different abilities and seeing how much I can play with them. Heather will be back, as you've seen in the spoiler thread; she just needed to go away for a while.

Detective Ashlock's part in this episode was nice to see. Probably one of the biggest things I wanted in season one was to see her join Team Knox. I think I need a better name for them. Do you have one? haha But it's so good to see that wish finally granted. They work so well together and I think her involvement can only help them do more good. I liked the mentions we got of Dr. Rivers. We can still tell he's constantly on her mind and she might have a bit of PTSD from shooting, as she was shaking when pointing that gun at Holly; ended up not being able to take the shot. I think that's very realistic and interesting and I'd like to see more of that. Hopefully she's able to find peace in what happened.

Det. Ashlock, like the Knox's, is also in a grieving process, but for her she's actually the one who pulled the trigger on James. She's just having a hard time dealing with it, and being a part of the new Team Knox definitely helps take her mind off of things and helps her cope and understand that she can do good in the world.

All in all, this was a very cool premiere. I enjoyed it lots! I'm gonna need Heather to not go away though. I love her! Hope we see what comes of that whole thing with the alley in the next episode, which I will be reading very soon

Thank you SO MUCH for reading! I'm so happy to see another person on season two. It just means so much to me.

P.S. No Paco in this episode. I was disappointed. I hope he's doing okay. He's such a bae. haha

He's back in 2.03! I promise

[Brady Brown]

Oct 26, 2015 15:24:18 GMT -6 Jamison said:

"Super Ball" REVIEW

This has taken me so long to reply to and I'm so sorry for that omg

The second episode of The Super Teens S2 really matched the quality of the premiere. I was so surprised to see that Chosen had invited not only the triplets, but everyone they associate with to this ball at the Chosen mansion. It such a show of power and a really ballsy move so early on in the season. I'm even more interesting in finding out what Alexander's motives are, as they're pretty unclear at the moment. We really get to see more from his character in this episode; just the way he acts and what kind of person he is. And I've come to the conclusion that he's a complete and total sociopath with a lot of issues he needs to work out. He's a man that likes to play games and get into people's heads, made evident by him shooting himself, knowing Sara would end up healing him, and him just sending Katrina to kill the Knox's friends so out of the blue and nonchalantly. As a villain, I like him because he's so unpredictable and dangerous.

Yay! It's always great to hear that the enjoyment factor stayed consistent haha. Yeah, Chosen really wanted everyone associated with Debbie to know that they mean business and that if they don't stop looking for her that she will die. Alexander's motives are always rooted in taking power away from those he believes are corrupt and using it unwisely. A lot of things are piled on top of that, but that's where it's always started. The scene were Sara had to heal him was such a mind game and really messed with Sara's morals because for a split second she was willing to let him die. You're right, he a psycho lmao

Even though we didn't see Debbie, Shela or the other recruits in this episode, we did get a closer look at how Chosen operates; seeing the agents out in the field, doing what they do. Joshua and Agatha had a good arc in this episode. Connecting that arc with Ashlock's was smart. I'd like her to get even more involved in taking down Chosen. Though, this new partner of hers.... Eric hasn't done anything to warrant any suspicions from me, but now that I know that someone will betray them all and be working for Chosen, I'm finding it very hard to trust anyone. HAHA! I've got my eye on him.

I want to try and show Chosen as much as I can, because it's such a established organization because Mrs. Uucsio was one of the first people ever in it and flashbacks show that that was a long time ago. Eric really tries to help Ashlock, unintentionally, cope with Dr. Rivers. He's her new partner and she's going to have to accept that and find ways to work with him even when she knows what happened to the last one.

Putting Lucy and Fred in the middle of the danger in this episode was great. Well, not great because I don't want to see them getting hurt, but in terms of story, I want to see more of that. They even had a little chat about what their role in their friends' lives are now that they have powers. They don't know where they fit in and that's gonna be an interesting storyline, I feel. I'm just glad they finally know everything (for the most part). And aren't being lied to and kept in the dark. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for them both this season.

The next episode is really Fred and Lucy centric, and it really deals with how they've been feeling every since they learned about the Knox's powers. They've each got some great, imo, individual storylines throughout this season, and I can't wait to see what you think of them both!

My love for Sara grows with every single episode, Brady. I mean, I love Janice and Clark too, but Sara is on a whole different level. There's just something about her that I'm really drawn to and I need her to be happy always and forever. haha! But overall, this was a very solid addition to TST! I'm looking forward to continuing Debbie's storyline in the next episode!

I love that you love Sara os much! hahaha!! Hopefully she continues to impress for the rest of the season. Thanks again so much for reading, Chris! It's been so much fun hearing your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy the remainder of the released episodes!

[Jamison]

REVIEW: 2.03 | "Super Friends"

This was such a cool episode and sort of wish fulfillment in that since the beginning of the series I've been hoping in the back of my mind that Lucy and Fred would someway, somehow get powers of their own. So thanks for fulfilling that little fantasy of mine, even long before I started reading this series! haha But onto the nitty gritty of the episode, someone's kidnapped Audrey Swankins. The episode scene set up the big mystery of the episode, and it's a mystery that kinda sorta gets solved, but not fully. I'm hoping we get more information on George, who he is and what he really wanted. At one point I thought the person that kidnapped her and the person that gave Lucy and Fred powers were two different people, but it turned out to be the same person. I don't know why that was unclear to me when I read it. Maybe I'm just kinda slow. HAHA! But anyway, I've said all this without saying much at all. So let me try and focus.

The scene where triplets are testing out their powers was a fun scene, even though I was worried about Sara with that knife. Honestly, she needs to find a new place to cut herself. Oh my god. I don't care if she'll heal right after. LOL Anyway, it was just a nice, lighthearted scene between the three of them and it was refreshing to see amidst all the drama with Debbie. And we got to see Paco in this episode, which I really appreciated. Even though he was sad and missing him mom. I feel the same way, Paco.

Fred and Lucy discovering their powers was fun. And your choice of abilities was quite unique as well. Lucy being able to suspend gravity instead of just the expected telekinesis and Fred being able to create black holes/portals instead of teleportation the usual way. Definitely not what I was expecting and very very cool. I think this was a nice episode for them because it gave them a chance to step in the triplets shoes and understand what they're feeling, while also realizing that they can be important and useful to their friends with or without abilities. That scene at the end with them asking to be trained has got me very excited! Looking forward to seeing where that all goes.

There seems to be some issues between the Uucsio's this week. Elise has emotional and physical needs that the good doctor's just not fulfilling. I liked that conflict we saw with Dr. Uuscio having to choose between helping people and being a good husband to his wife. It was nice to see some good drama there and it was very realistic too. Obviously, I like that it was resolved in the end because those two are too good together to be at each others throats. haha!

YES! Debbie is back! I missed her in the last episode. Alexander just keeps proving just how maniacal and psychotic he is with what he puts those recruits through. And we find out Shela has abilities!! Another teleporter! I seriously did not see that coming, but I'm so glad because that means she'll be sticking around for a little while longer. Debbie got lucky here, since Alexander thinks she still has powers. I don't know how long she'll be able to keep that up but knowing her, she'll figure something out. I'm still half-hoping she developed a second ability that she doesn't know about yet, but I doubt that'll happen.

Overall, a very solid episode. Looking forward to seeing what's up with Janice's vision in the next one! Bring it on