This is my review to Young Justice Outsiders so far, my view on it and what I want and hope to happen in it. I will be discussing the episodes, my own theories, and the ships and couples within the show.
Hello there lovely people, I know that most people in reviewing for the show do it through youtube, but I am not as savvy as that so I have decided to share my thoughts on the show this way. Every week when new episodes come out I will do a new review for it, and since I believe and am pretty sure three episodes will be released every week I will review them all in each chapter. This one I am doing the first 6 episodes since those are the ones already out. Without further ado, let's get into it:
Prince's all- I thought it was a good introduction to the season, we got to see the team as they are now as well as the Justice league and events are already set in motion to help the season move forward such as Batman's team. Something I found interesting that the heroes now have to follow rules in order to do their job which gives the show a more real effect to it. Also in just this episode the show has gotten so much more brutal showing us the actual bodies of the royals after they were murdered. And it is funny Dick banned his friends together to go on an undercover mission like in season 1. I also felt so sad for Black lightning, finding it cool though with him in Young Justice especially as he also has his own show at the moment.
Royal we- Helga Jace kept confusing me over the these episodes seeming to be both good and evil especially in this one, but I am glad she turned out good in the end. Halo nearly being buried alive kinda freaked me but I am so glad Artemis saved her. Superboy was awesome in this, surviving Plasmus, I found it humorous of him growling and with him mourning the mother box broke my heart for how sad the moment was. I did like that the episode picked up right where we left off and goes straight into the next one so it is perfect to binge these three together.
Eminent threat- The caper of the Markovia mission with us fully seeing Brion's power and his smackdown with his uncle who indeed was revealed to be the traitor which was kind of obvious since the beginning, but nice to be confirmed. And we did see more of Halo's powers and I was truly terrified when Plasmus burned her alive but found it amazing how she came back to like and even healed what of her was burned. Side note the hijab does really suit her but her hair is also so beautiful. The ending was quite depressing, Brion being banished, Plasmus dying, and the mission team having to figure out what to do now.
Private security- This episode is a filler which if you ask me isn't that bad of a thing, most shows have filler episodes probably at least once a season most times as well. Plus in this episode we got to see the 'Roy trio' as I like to think of them as and will be referring to them as such. It was nice to see them all together and to stop Brick and his crew along with Nightwing, and if we see more of them together in future episodes that would be amazing. Plus the whole thing with the SUV just cracked me up, truly priceless. I am glad they touched once more on how Dr. Fate is using Zatara and find it sad they him and Zatanna only have an hour together, once a year. And is it just me or did he get super old over the past 7 years. I mean I know he aged but I didn't think he was so old in the first season that 7 years later he has completely white hair. And I loved seeing Conner basically be a calm and understanding mentor to Brion being all angry and hot tempered much like the former was years ago. And I find it cool he fixes bikes, makes me wonder if M'gann also has a normal job.
Away mission- We finally get to see the team in action which is nice and once again the team is small. I hope they do explain what happened to the other members. We at least know Beast boy is now on a tv show, which I find kinda silly. It was cool to see New Genesis and Bear again, makes me wanna see more of it and the forever people, especially since we only got one episode of them in season 1. It was interesting to find out M'gann's brother is evil and helping the bad guys especially since he is doing so much damage and did so much. I felt so bad for Forager, my sweet boy was only trying to help and he got banished and disowned from his own people, that broke my heart. Luckily he gotten taken to Earth but still he had to leave him home, the poor thing. Back on Earth Halo and Brion got proper interactions and we saw more of their powers which was unique and Halo getting a new name. I am also glad Brion is staying, he needs people especially after just about losing his family.
Rescue Op- Brion, Halo, and Forager all met and bonded, the two boys now roommates which I hope we see more of that, it will probably be very humorous. Forager and the bioship was cute especially as he considers her apart of his hive which I loved along with Halo/Violet and Brion, they are like a little family in a way. And Violet dubbing herself Violet was nice and completely accepting it even after remembering more of herself, as if embracing her new superself. Also 6 episodes and she has died 3 times, half the episodes she has died, I really hope they don't kill her again or constantly keep killing her, that's gonna get real tiring quick. We did get to see them use their powers in the field but as they are all inexperience it failed sadly and resulted in them being rescued. And by the end of it all a new team is being formed which so crash! And finding out who Dick has been talking to is nice even though we all knew already.
That is my general view on the episodes so far. I do have a few theories from them also from other reviews I have seen myself.
Theories:
Red Ninja- Many as well as myself believe he is Jason Todd which makes sense since it seems he knows Dick and is with Ra's al Ghul who uses the lazarus pit to revive dead mainly himself though he could have fairly easily used it to revive Jason who lost his memories from dying and now works for him.
Talia's baby- We saw Talia al Ghul holding a baby when the heroes left infinity island, and anyone who knows anything about her knows she is one of the various love interests to Batman and they actually have a child together in some versions. Damian Wayne. So it is very likely that the baby is Damian and the most logical solution.
Oracle- I actually thought that at some point Barbara would become Oracle and they indeed made it happen. But no one knows about her except Dick which interests me, makes me wonder if everyone thinks she is dead or something along those lines. Hopefully we will learn more of what happened to her soon and if anyone else knows about her.
Wally/Kid Flash- I have three theories about him, one is that he went into the speed force and is stuck there. Another is that he wounded up on a different earth and got stuck there. The final theory is that he went through time, either forwards or backwards. Point is I don't think he is dead, and they might reveal his fate either this season or in possible future seasons.
Tara- I found out from research that she is also Terra, for those who read the comics or have seen Teen titans she has earth powers like her brother but she can manipulate rocks and suck. In episode 6 we saw a member of the League of shadows drop a rock on their target, just about confirming this is Terra, which makes me think Deathstroke now runs the league since him and Terra usually end up working together in most versions.
Roy Trio- Perhaps like Will suggested they all end up working for bowhunter security and we see more of them working together, I would truly love that and I personally think we all would.
New Genesis- We will see more of it this season I think especially with apocalypse in the mix, finding out more of the gods and the bug people and seeing them all in action and perhaps in war against apocalypse, and hopefully with this we will see the forever people again.
Violet/Halo- I have done a little research on her and for starters I like that they changed her from a blonde caucasian chick to being middle eastern, giving the show more diversity, I find it interesting. We probably will continue to see more flashbacks for her especially if she continues to gain memories, but perhaps not all. From what I read she either shares a body with a ancient spirit or the spirit has completely taken her and how she was before is dead I don't quite remember and they most likely will make it different in the show. But I do wish to know more of her, and I wonder if while she was working in the palace if her and Brion ever met but I doubt it since he didn't recognize her but he also seemed to forget naming her so you never know.
Forager- This isn't a theory thing for him just my thoughts on him, he is a sweet innocent bug that needs love, affection, protection, and anyone who disagrees just keep it to yourself. In some of the other reviews I have seen people haven't necessarily liked him but I think he is a great character and I can't wait to see more of him. I WILL PROTECT THIS INNOCENT CHILD!
Season 1 and 3- If you ask me the two season parallel each other in so many ways. A team being formed, the speech berating the new team but also congratulating and forming it at the same time, a hot headed guy who can't control his temper with destructive powers, girl with multiple and amazing powers who is having trouble fighting in(To make clear I am referring to M'gann), a shady scheme going on that is important but not necessarily the main focus(Cadmus), the hot head and new girl being cute together-and hopefully becoming a couple(I will touch more on that in my shipping section). Those are all the ones I am noticing but if anyone else sees any let me know.
Sphere- It seems Sphere and Halo are connected, they already seem to have a strong bond and seemed to like one another upon their first meeting and in all but one instance Sphere has glowed purple when Halo has healed herself making it almost seems like Sphere needs to be close in order for her to heal herself.
Now I know many probably aren't as concerned with shipping in the show at the moment and what is going on with the couples or potential couples, but I do! And as a shipper and since no one has touched on it, I will step up and do it myself!
Connor/Superboy and Megan/Miss Martian- Finally! After all this time they are engaged and happily together living a suburban life and a superhero life at the same time. I think that they will keep the couple together since they were pushed and shipped since season 1 and their first meeting even! These two deserve happiness and to be together which this season is giving us, and hopefully by the end of the season or the show at the latest they will get married and on screen so we can all bask in the glory of Supermartian wedding!
Bear and Dreamer- In episode 5 we see Bear, a member of the forever people who we haven't seen since season 1 and he kinda implies he is in a relationship with Dreamer who is also of the forever people. I would love to see these two interact as a couple and what they are like especially since we didn't see that when we first saw them in season 1. Hopefully we will see more of them in this season.
Tim/Robin and Cassie/Wonder Girl- I found it adorable in the end of season 2 they slipped them in making them holding hands when talking to Virgil and how Cassie kissed Tim. I was hoping with season 3 we would see more of them, and we did see them hold hands again but it is obvious with Batman's new team their relationship is going to be strained. Hopefully by the end of the season things will be resolved and they will be happy together again.
Artemis/Tigress and Wally/Kid Flash- It seems Artemis is still mourning Wally which is understandable, I hope they keep her single if Wally is never brought back only in the sense of they were perfect for each other in this and if they can't be together, they should just leave Artemis on her own in love, plus she is strong enough that she doesn't need a man. But her and Wally deserve happiness together.
Jaime/Blue Beetle and Traci/Thirteen- People might think this is speculation that I am shipping these two but they are a confirmed in the show actually. From what little I have read and seen of them I think they are cute together and I would love to see more of them but not sure it will last. Only since there is a theory that a character will come out as gay this season since she is in the comics and has a girlfriend who is in the justice league I believe. But for now I find them cute especially since we got a bridal style carry, I LOVE THAT! If they are together I am fine with that but if they end up splitting I'm good with that as well, this is a ship I am okay with either way.
Dick/Nightwing and Barbara/Oracle- It was confirmed that they are officially together and in secret in episode 6, Barbara in hiding with only Dick knowing. I have shipped these two in other shows and happy they are together in this. Though I do also ship Dick with Starfire, all depends on the verse. What's nice about DC which I am not sure if I said before but with multiple Earth's you can ship someone with different people and not be too conflicted with the multiverse thing. It has kinda been hinted at since season 1 something might happen with these two and now they have made it official and I hope they keep them together as they are cute and I think are good for one another. I also wonder if they got together before Barbara got stuck in the wheelchair or perhaps after the incident they became a couple. If prior and people thought she died that makes me think of Artemis and Wally.
Will/Red Arrow and Jade/Cheshire- These two have had an on again off again relationship if you ask me. Though they did get married-might still be for all I know-and had a child together-who is so adorable-with Will now taking care of her and Jade MIA. I know from trailers we will see her and kinda hope we see family dynamic with the three and even Artemis and find out what happened. My best guess Jade is sticking to a life of crime while Will quit to take care of their kid. I hope they do wish good things for this couple, I like good guy bad guy relationships.
Dinah/Black Canary and Oliver/Green Arrow- Another ship I have shipped in other dc shows. They have been together since Season 1 and sprinkled about the show, but are now another relationship strained by the Batman's new team. And another I hope can work it out and still be stable after all this. Plus they have been together for 7+ years, you would think by now they would be married or something.
Brion/Geo-Force and Violet/Halo- These two are the only actually ship on this list as the rest are canon or believe canon. In the first three episodes, these two didn't interact at all, same goes for episode 4 actually they didn't interact until Away mission. They both are strays at the moment, forced to leave their homeland and now staying in America with Superboy and Artemis respectively.
And if you ask me personally and something I kinda mention early, I strongly believe these two are the newest Supermartian and hear me out. Brion is a hothead with anger management issues and rather destructive powers he needs to learn to use properly. Violet is a girl forced to leave her homeland and in Markovia treated horribly just for who she was, having amazing and many powers and curious of the world around her. The two of them together are sweet, he shows a softer side around her and is genuinely kind to her but still can get annoyed with her. She wants to help him with her first try and way only seeming to make him angrier and when she is in danger or hurt he gets protective and extra violent. Even as I am this I thought of more parallels between the two couples.
They were cute in episode five, I liked when she was flying next to him through the yard he gently pulled her back down, and she wanted to help him but how she said it only made him angry. Then I actually read this but I forget where, he was showing off his powers to her and impressing her, and if you pay super close attention he smiled at her when she complimented him and got angry when the others showed up. It was also rather cute when he burned his clothes she in a way calls him handsome and he was just all embarrassed, it also seems before he gets angry for calling him broken again he takes what she says into account if you notice his facial expression. When she was healing herself it was cute how he called her Violet and hoped she was alright, and when he said he had to leave and she pleaded with him to not go he actually seemed to not want to. And with her not wanting him to go was also super adorable and she smiling when he decides to stay.
Then in the next episode they are once again walking together through the yard when Violet gets hungry, he gets concerned before she tells him the problem. Then it is adorable how he picks and apple for her and brushes it off, chuckling at how she is amazed by the simple fruit. Just the smile he gives her in most interactions between them is so heartwarming I very much love it! And them talking in sync another thing of them that made me squeal, and if you notice when M'gann looks at the bioship Violet looks up at Brion and that is just another adorableness! Upon Brion deciding to go to Infinity island Violet wished to help and even got them their ride. When on Infinity island and talking about her name, she decides to call herself Violet after Brion called her that and she got upset when he seemed to forget about it but happy again when he called her Halo for the mission. In the fight against Sensei when said man grabbed Violet, Brion immediately got on the defensive, upon getting her neck snap and as she fell he appeared in despair along with disbelief, and her hitting the ground made him even angrier realizing sadly she is indeed dead. When in the cell and mourning her he hugs her to him blaming himself, overjoyed she when she fixes her neck and is alive.
Also something else that is gonna be in a future episode obviously since it hasn't been seen yet, we see Halo smile sweetly and shyly at someone who I am assuming is Brion but we can only see the back of his head which makes it slightly hard to tell but it makes the most sense and looks like his suit. And I know I have ranted on about these two it is a actually an entire page long but I strongly believe there is romantic feelings between these two which I hope they bring out within the show and make canon. And like I said they make me think of them as the next supermartian and I honestly think they are good for one another, as Halo is very understanding and wants to help Brion with his powers and his sister, and he shows his kinder softer side around her and with him being a Markovian and with all the racism Violet has had and might still have to deal with, having him even as just a friend might make things better for her.
That is all I have right now. I did find out-should have probably edited this up top but didn't feel like it-this coming Friday three new episodes will be released, then 4 which will bring us to 13 episodes, and then apparently another hiatus will take place until June. I really wish we didn't have to endure another long break but hopefully with that in June they will do 3 weeks of 3 and then the last 4, and not do a new episode every week. This is nice three a week that way we get more than one but still wanting more. I did see an image for the next episode and it looks like Brion is in his mission suit so hopefully that Brion/Violet moment from the trailer happens there. The image for episode 8 is Tigress about to punch someone, and episode 9 what looks like Brion and Black lightning using their powers together attacking someone who I have seen before but can't remember his name.
Until my next review, have a lovely day and let me know what thoughts you guys have, later!
