Post-Episode Discussion for S5x01 “The Big Apricot”
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So Catwoman was still letting them crash in her crib even after the Sirens disbanded? Huh.
Brainiac alert.
I liked this episode.
Loved it! Already the pacing, tone, and humor were spot on. Seems like they course corrected after having Ivy and Harley separated for so many storylines last season. Their chemistry is such a good anchor for the rest of the characters to bounce off of.
Really liked all the voice acting, especially Aisha Tyler as Lena Luthor. She matched the rhythm perfectly I’m so excited to see how her character develops.
Wasn’t expecting the Sirens to immediately break up, but it makes sense. None of them have remotely the same goal.
I really like Gotham and Metropolis being sister cities like in the DCEU. I want every version to do this going forward.
I’m really not interested in Lena Luthor, feels like her story will repeat a lot of the same beats as Talia, but I’ll give it a chance.
While it felt like it was trying to hold back and play it safe, it also felt a lot more focused and sharp than much of season 4 already. Maybe that’s the return of the cutesy HarlIvy moments, but that’s one of the show’s strongest appeals.
It promised a lot without giving too much away. Safe but well executed regardless.
I was surprised that there was only one episode. Normally they put out three. Also why was Selina sitting in the corner watching Harley and Ivy lay in bed?
First episode is awesome, it’s a great start. Kinda disappointed that Gotham City Sirens ended so shortly but Harley and Ivy moving to Metropolis is really a new fresh start. OMG Harlivy chemistry is shining most brightest than ever. That swinging drone fight scene is superb and so much fun. It’s always exciting, fun to see Harley bashing heads and its also nice to see her showing off her Doc side to help others. So excited to see what’s gonna happen nxt. And curious to know that new villain’s plan. Gosh I love this show, Harley Quinn always puts a big smile on my face. Also can’t believe Sups is cheating on Lois with that Clark guy.
Really strong start to the season, it’s great seeing Harley just lash out and do whatever she wants again. Especially when Dr. Quinnzel showed up just for a moment to encourage Harley?? I loved that
Things I loved:
Addressing the Gotham City Sirens. I was afraid this would never be brought up again but they answered the question and then it was dropped so I’m satisfied.
Protective Ivy. Ivy ain’t taking no sh** about people messing with her girlfriend not even from Catwoman (even though she still needs her opinion about going to Metropolis lol)
The focus seems a lot better just from the first episode alone in comparison to season 4
Love the call back of Harley and Ivy’s “trust falls” as they’re swinging from the streamers and you can see how far they’ve come in comparison to how rocky their romantic relationship has been. They’ve really found their footing and they feel really settled in.
Lena Luther dating Bruce? (That’s not suspicious at all) and Lena Luther recruiting Ivy for the going green initiative because no red flags here.
Don’t know much about Brainiac he gives me High Evolutionary vibes and with that being said it’s seems like the theme for this season is perfection and what makes things perfect, a perfect world, perfect couples, etc.
This felt like a really strong start to the season.
Thank GOD my favorite 30 minute block of nonstop corny sex jokes is back. I need this energy during my divorce lol
It sounds like Catwoman had a different voice actress. Did anyone else notice this?
As someone that really enjoyed S4, S5 feels like such a new beginning in the best way possible. I loved how vibrant and colorful Metropolis is compared to Gotham.
I felt like the animation in this episode was top notch as well as the action scenes. This episode felt more focused than any episode of S4. I think the payoffs at the end of the season are going to be really good.
I loved that we had several cute Harlivy moments, that was really missing compared to previous seasons. Harley/Harleens conversation with Superman was so good. I hope we get more moments like that throughout the season.
I’m very excited to see this shows version of Braniac. Out of all the seasons after S2, I feel like this will be the season that returns to the quality of S1 and 2. I can’t wait for next week.
Also, I never thought I would see Harley and Ivy being referred to as “friends of Bruce Wayne.”
I’m glad that the rumors of Babs not being in season 5 aren’t 100% true. I’m guessing she will show up every now and then but she’s probably not going to play a big role. Now that the GCS are officially disbanded it would be cool to see Birds of Prey.
(And this is just a personal wish that doesn’t need to happen AT ALL but since the GCS flashback was from a year ago I think it’d be cute if they grew out her hair and gave her a bob to symbolize her character growth as Oracle and because Oracle!Babs usually has a bob.)
Next, I love domestic Harlivy. Also, as someone who’s very introverted and my gf is as well, staying in all day with matching Juicy Couture track suits is VERY REAL. 
Good episode. Not amazing, but good.
EDIT - after watching again, this time not half asleep at 3AM, my opinion of the episode has elevated. I thought it was awesome. There were little subtle things/moments I missed like Ivy batting Catwoman’s hand off Harley’s mouth and Catwoman hissing back at her that were great. Super excited for the rest of the season.
Harley and Ivy were together the entire episode. Lesson learned from s4.
Def had more jokes land for me than s4 episodes.
Good to see Bruce Wayne back in the show. He was missed.
I loved Harley conversation with Superman. I love this side of her and I’m glad they are always showing us more of it.
So Bruce is that… nonchalant now? After Alfred being in jail, Dick dying and Bab being in a wheelchair, dude just abandonned Batman, let Gotham turn to shit and floed off to Metropolis to play real estate mogul? With a new girlfriend too?
Can’t wait for Superman to return from his vacation and see how much Metropolis has changed. The first thing that he might say would be: “
Huh that’s odd. I could’ve sworn this was the way to Metropolis. How’d I end up in Gotham City?”
I loved Harley and Ivy being so much together and seeing their relationship being very steady! They are a dream wlw couple 
Seems like it’s gonna be a good season, I love the plotline they are setting and it seems already better than season 4
Lena Kane, I mean Lana Luthor
As a stargirl fan seeing Harley immediately off Eclipso was a kick in the pants