Brec Bassinger, "DC's Stargirl" (Photo) CW

‘Stargirl’: Parent-teacher nights are murder

How do you defeat a murderous mindreader with savage telekinetic powers?

Stargirl (Brec Bassinger) takes on one of the Justice Society’s most notorious foes in this week’s episode.

She has no training, no battle experience, and her cosmic staff seems to have a mind of its own.

This sure seems like it’s going to be over quickly – for Stargirl.

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Luke Wilson, "Stargirl" (Photo: CW)

‘Stargirl’: In defense of Stripesy

There’s a moment that haunts from the premiere of the new DC Universe/CW series “Stargirl.”

Stripesy – Pat Dugan (Luke Wilson) – has just rescued his partner/mentor/presumed pal Starman (Joel McHale) from a massacre at the Justice Society headquarters at the hands of the Injustice Society.

Starman, alas, is dying and begs Stripesy to protect his cosmic staff.

“The Justice Society must live on. Its legacy must survive. Someone with honor, strength, must carry the torch.”

“I’ll try,” Pat says.

“Not you.

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"DC's Stargirl" (photo: CW)

‘Stargirl’ takes to the skies with an endearing heroine

Just in time for summer, at a moment when she’s never been needed more, Stargirl swoops in to rescue us all.

“DC’s Stargirl” (today on DC Universe, tomorrow on CW) is an utterly charming take on a beloved DC Comics teen, buoyed by a natural, breezy performance by star Brec Bassinger.

Warning: Minor spoilers follow!

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