Jinx

I really like the Titans, and this is the only episode so far that really made me angry. Nothing is original, nothing really was necessary. They sure made time for the derivative, sassy, chip on her shoulder British character as well (Couldn't afford John Constantine? Boy those cuts at Warner Discovery are hitting hard, aren't they?) This episode was just lazy, and forced. It's the kind of book report project that was done the night before and the teacher gave it an 'F'. Now to be fair, there's a lot of runway left, so hopefully they can start over and never speak of "Jinx" again. Do better, Titans. You need at least to reach the heights of the previous seasons. And that isn't too much to ask.

So far, so good. While the show has reverted to some of its old ways, it has made some attempts to address lingering issues. Namely, balanced screen time and narrative presence for all the characters. The reuse of the "lost power" card isn't something I'm really pleased with, but it's not a significant concern if it means we'll get something fresh this time around. I enjoyed "Lisa Ambalavanar's" portrayal of "Jinx", and I look forward to seeing more of her in future episodes. As for the story, we're still gradually unveiling the mystery three episodes in; here's hoping they can finally nail the payoff.

Rating: 7.2/10.