Posi thoughts first: I was really touched w/how Supergirl handled the Alex/Maggie breakup. Unfortunately, LGBT representation is often marred w/plot points involving untimely, tragic deaths. But not so for Supergirl. Their writers showed much respect for their characters by allowing them to have an honest convo about their relationship and it resulted in an emotional farewell to a well-liked character. It was moving and sad, but free of any untimely deaths. I was really touched.

Neg thoughts go to The Orville this week, which is a shame since the episode from last week was the show’s best. This week, depicted a character that was in “heat.” So, basically, thanks to horny pheromones, dude caused three people to become involved in sexual relationships they otherwise would have avoided. In short, he phero-drugged them. And that’s supposed to be ok? Apparently since he was not disciplined. It was gross and as someone that was roofied once, I kind of found it triggering.

@CruelSister My boyfriend watches the Orville and tries to tell me about it all the time. I gave up on it after episode 3. Can't watch it, too toxic.

@RadMissFliss I’ve actually not been overwhelming offended by any of the past episodes, although the one about changing the alien baby’s sex was a little weird, I don’t feel like it’s conclusion was toxic. I’ve been referring to the series as peak “security blanket” tv, because it’s basically a by the book homage to ST: TNG. And last week’s Claire and Isaac-centric episode really helped cement the doctor as a strong female character. Still, last week’s episode was cringeworthy.

@RadMissFliss Errr, I mean THIS week’s episode was cringeworthy. My brain is (barely) working on insomnia.