I don't seriously consider Shazam to be great television from an adult's point of view. I know it's a bit simplistic. I enjoy it as nostalgia from my childhood in the 1970's. I loved the show as a kid, and I loved superheroes and comics in general.
But within that limitation, this is one of the best episodes. It's different from other episodes in a couple of ways. Others have pointed out that Mentor actually calls on the elders at one point. It also appears to be the first meeting between Captain Marvel and Isis. Isis was OK, though I wasn't especially a fan.
But what I really liked in this episode was the characters of Don and Susie. Most of the time Shazam was about teens or children. But these characters arguably could be called young adults. I could accept their chemistry as a real couple. They were earthy and believable. At the end, there's a note of sweetness in the dialogue that I like.
Plus, I just like airplanes. And this episode has them.
There's a good bit of humorous dialogue in this episode. And there's some unintended humor. A couple of fun goofs. Also, listen for the line near the end when Captain Marvel tells Isis, "You have no idea how glad we are." The actor's delivery is so flat, it's funny!
Another reviewer wrote that they couldn't see why a girl would go out with someone as annoying as Don. I agree that Don's arrogant. But that sort of cockiness is exactly what some women often find attractive!
One slight negative: Like most fans, I preferred Jackson Bostwick as Captain Marvel. John Davey is OK. But I can't help but think how much even better I would like this episode if it had featured Bostwick, as was originally intended
But within that limitation, this is one of the best episodes. It's different from other episodes in a couple of ways. Others have pointed out that Mentor actually calls on the elders at one point. It also appears to be the first meeting between Captain Marvel and Isis. Isis was OK, though I wasn't especially a fan.
But what I really liked in this episode was the characters of Don and Susie. Most of the time Shazam was about teens or children. But these characters arguably could be called young adults. I could accept their chemistry as a real couple. They were earthy and believable. At the end, there's a note of sweetness in the dialogue that I like.
Plus, I just like airplanes. And this episode has them.
There's a good bit of humorous dialogue in this episode. And there's some unintended humor. A couple of fun goofs. Also, listen for the line near the end when Captain Marvel tells Isis, "You have no idea how glad we are." The actor's delivery is so flat, it's funny!
Another reviewer wrote that they couldn't see why a girl would go out with someone as annoying as Don. I agree that Don's arrogant. But that sort of cockiness is exactly what some women often find attractive!
One slight negative: Like most fans, I preferred Jackson Bostwick as Captain Marvel. John Davey is OK. But I can't help but think how much even better I would like this episode if it had featured Bostwick, as was originally intended
