History Recap / Supergirl2015S2E9SupergirlLives

* KickTheSonOfABitch: The slaver disguised as a human gets killed by the aliens searching for Mon-El in the end [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness after telling them that he is on Earth]]. No tears were shed by anybody.

* TenMinuteRetirement: Winn is spooked and refuses to help James be the Guardian after he's nearly killed on one of their missions, but changes his mind after fighting an alien on Maaldoria.

* KryptoniteFactor: Maaldoria's red sun leaves both Kryptonians and Daxamites as vulnerable as humans. [[UpToEleven Its atmosphere is also unbreathable for Martians.]]

* TookALevelInBadass: At the beginning of the episode, Winn has to be saved from getting shot by James. At the end of the episode, he saves himself.

* CelebrityParadox: PlayedWith. Winn mentions ''Franchise/{{Stargate|Verse}}''. Several alumni of the franchise have appeared in the Series/{{Arrowverse}} Earth-1 shows[[note]]In no particular order; Creator/TerylRothery (Jean Loring), Cretor/RobertKnepper (William Tockman), Creator/MorenaBaccarin (Gideon I), Creator/RachelLuttrell (Rosie of the Demolition team), Haig Sutherland (Griffin Grey), J.R. Bourne (Jeremy Tell), Creator/JewelStaite (Dr. Bryce), Gary Chalk (Gen. Walker), Creator/ElyseLevesque (Morgana), Creator/LexaDoig (Talia Al-Ghul), and Creator/TobinBell (Savitar)[[/note]], but ''never'' here on Earth-38. Whether or not they have Earth-38 counterparts or if the ''Stargate'' franchise also exists on Earth-1 remains to be seen.

* CelebrityParadox: PlayedWith. Winn mentions ''Franchise/{{Stargate|Verse}}''. Several alumni of the franchise have appeared in the Series/{{Arrowverse}} Earth-1 shows[[note]]In no particular order; Teryl Rothery (Jean Loring), Cretor/RobertKnepper (William Tockman), Creator/MorenaBaccarin (Gideon I), Rachel Lutrell (Rosie of the Demolition team), Haig Sutherland (Griffin Grey), J.R. Bourne (Jeremy Tell), Creator/JewelStaite (Dr. Bryce), Gary Chalk (Gen. Walker), Elyse Levesque (Morgana), Lexa Doig (Talia Al-Ghul), and Creator/TobinBell (Savitar)[[/note]], but ''never'' here on Earth-38. Whether or not they have Earth-38 counterparts or if the ''Stargate'' franchise also exists on Earth-1 remains to be seen.

* {{Adorkable}}: Giddy-and-in-love Alex is this in spades.
-->'''Alex:''' ''[giggling]'' I can't have a -- I have a girlfriend.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: The face of the doctor at the "research center" has dozens of moles and pimples. Turns out its hiding a reptilian alien.

** Winn refers to the teleporter as a "Franchise/{{Stargate|Verse}}," and Alex jumps in by telling him to "dial home" when they're on the other side. Helps that they come with [=DHDs=]. When working on the teleporter, Winn also mentions that they're "[[Videogame/Portal1 thinking with portals]]".

* CelebrityParadox: PlayedWith. Winn mentions ''Franchise/{{Stargate|Verse}}''. Several alumni of the franchise have appeared in the Series/{{Arrowverse}} Earth-1 shows[[note]]In no particular order; Teryl Rothery (Jean Loring), Cretor/RobertKnepper (William Tockman), Creator/MorenaBaccarin (Gideon I), Rachel Lutrell (Rosie of the Demolition team), Haig Sutherland (Griffin Grey), J.R. Bourne (Jeremy Tell), Creator/JewelStaite (Dr. Bryce), Gary Chalk (Gen. Walker), Elyse Levesque (Morgana), Lexa Doig (Talia Al-Ghul), and Tobin Bell (Savitar)[[/note]], but ''never'' here on Earth-38. Whether or not they have Earth-38 counterparts or if the ''Stargate'' franchise also exists on Earth-1 remains to be seen.

* NoSympathy: Snapper brushes off the disappearance of Izzy Williams quite rudely; possibly Justified if he's trying to [[StealthMentor subtly encourage Kara to investigate on her own]]. Either way would be appropriate for his character.

* ForgivenButNotForgotten: When Kara goes missing, Alex's panic causes her to ignore Maggie's efforts to get in touch with her, so Maggie drops by the DEO to see if she's alright. Alex is so worried about Kara that she goes into a mild rant about how she knew better than to be happy about their relationship and pretty much blows Maggie off. Later that night, Alex apologizes, but an obviously still upset Maggie points out that they're both law enforcement officers, which means stressful situations aren't rare. She accepts Alex's apology and recommittment to their relationship, but also warns her that she won't stand for being treated like that again.

* ForgivenButNotForgotten: When Kara goes missing, her panic causes her to ignore Maggie's efforts to get in touch with her, so Maggie drops by the DEO to see if she's alright. Alex is so worried about Kara that she goes into a mild rant about how she knew better than to be happy about their relationship and pretty much blows Maggie off. Later that night, Alex apologizes, but an obviously still upset Maggie points out that they're both law enforcement officers, which means stressful situations aren't rare. She accepts Alex's apology and recommittment to their relationship, but also warns her that she won't stand for being treated like that again.

* ForgivenButNotForgotten: When Kara goes missing, her panic causes her to ignore Maggie's efforts to get in touch with her, so Maggie drops by the DEO to see if she's alright. Alex is so worried about Kara that she goes into a mild rant how she knew better than to be happy about their relationship and pretty much blows Maggie off. Later that night, Alex apologizes, but an obviously still upset Maggie points out that they're both law enforcement officers, which means stressful situations aren't rare. She accepts Alex's apology and recommittment to their relationship, but also warns her that she won't stand for being treated like that again.

-->'''Alex:''' ''[giggling]'' I can't have a-- I have a girlfriend.

-->'''Maggie:''' ''[when explaining how she realized Kara is Supergirl]'' Come on. Look, I know you. The only person you get that torn up over is Kara. Plus, the glasses don't help.\\

-->'''Alex:''' ''(giggling)'' I can't have a -- I have a girlfriend.
* AssholeVictim: The alien "doctor" that is sending humans to be enslaved in Maladoria gets vaporized by the mysterious beings hunting for Mon-El.
* BroughtDownToNormal: Maldoria's red sun, [[UsefulNotes/LocalStars Arcturus]], leaves Kara and Mon-El without powers.
* CallBack: There's a Dominator on Maldoria, who apparently recognizes Mon-El and even bows to him, and whom Supergirl comments on disliking. This is both a reference to the Earth-1 Dominators, whom she [[Recap/TheFlash2014S3E8Invasion fought]] [[Recap/ArrowS5E8Invasion only]] [[Recap/LegendsOfTomorrowS2E7Invasion recently]], and the Earth-38 Dominators, who have attacked Krypton in the past.
* CelebrityParadox: PlayedWith. Winn mentions ''Franchise/{{Stargate|Verse}}''. Several alumni of the franchise have appeared in the Series/{{Arrowverse}} Earth-1 shows[[note]]In no particular order; Teryl Rothery (Jean Loring), Cretor/RobertKnepper (William Tockman), Creator/MorenaBaccarin (Gideon I), Rachel Lutrell (Rosie of the Demolition team), Haig Sutherland (Griffin Grey), J.R. Bourne (Jeremy Tell), Creator/JewelStaite (Dr. Bryce), Gary Chalk (Gen. Walker), Elyse Levesque (Morgana), Lexa Doig (Talia Al-Ghul), and Tobin Bell (Savitar)[[/note]], but ''never'' here on Earth-38. Whether or not they have Earth-38 counterparts or if the ''Stargate'' franchise also exists on the there remains to be seen.
* ChekhovsGun: The yellow sun grenade, which J'onn hands Alex before the mission (but doesn't identify on-screen as a yellow sun grenade) saying they only have enough for one use.
* ChronicHeroSyndrome: Kara's main motivation was simply that she was bored having no one to save.

-->'''Maggie:''' ''(when explaining how she knew Kara was Supergirl)'' Come on. Look, I know you. The only person you get that torn-up over is Kara. Plus, the glasses don't help.\\

* CrapsackWorld: {{Invoked|Trope}} by Kara and Mon-El on Maldoria, when they compare it unfavorably to the interplanetary vacation worlds they've visited.

* {{Determinator}}: When BroughtDownToNormal, Kara still has one power left--she NEVER gives up and she will stand back up even after getting shocked several times in order to protect others.
* DeusExitMachina: The atmosphere of Maldoria is toxic to Martians, keeping J'onn from just wiping out the entire operation in a few minutes.
* DidntThinkThisThrough: Kara runs through the portal with no backup, telling Mon-El to call the DEO. Then he runs in without calling, stranding them both. It could be {{subverted|Trope}} in that Mon-El is ''very'' familiar with the planet and knows that he's in no real danger.

* HoldingBackThePhlebotinum: J'onn's superpowers would have made the episode a lot shorter, but Maldoria is toxic to Martians.

* JustInTime: James saves Winn just a mere moment before he gets shot. {{Deconstructed|Trope}}, as this leaves some pretty big emotional impact on Winn.

* KryptoniteFactor: Maldoria's red sun leaves both Kryptonians and Daxamites as vulnerable as humans.
** [[UpToEleven It's atmosphere is also unbreathable to martians.]]

** Mon-El and J'onn independently have this reaction upon learning that the alien world is Maldoria, the primary hub for the galactic slave trade. ItsPersonal for Mon-El, since Daxam regularly bought slaves there and, judging by the Dominator's actions, it may be ''doubly'' personal for him.

* PhlebotinumBattery: A special device charged with ThePowerOfTheSun temporarily energizes Kara back while still on Maldoria.

** Kara asks why Winn wears SunglassesAtNight. He snarks "The future is so very bright." Thanks, Corey Hart.
*** Two in one: Timbuk3 – The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades

** Winn insists he's not a RedShirt and later on ends up on a rocky desert planet fending off a reptilian alien with a rock.

* TenMinuteRetirement: Winn is spooked and refuses to help James be the Guardian after he's nearly killed on one of their missions, but changes his mind after fighting an alien on Maldoria.
* TokenGoodTeammate: One resident of Maladoria actually helped Kara and Mon-El infiltrate the enemy headquarters so they can rescue the enslaved humans. Fortunately, he survives and came to Earth with them at the end of the episode.
* TookALevelInBadass: At the beginning of the episode, Winn had to be saved from getting shot by James. At the end of the episode, he saves himself.
* TrappedInAnotherWorld: The missing people are revealed to be sent to Maladoria. Kara and Mon-El are also trapped there for much of the episode.

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Roulette is shoved into the cell with the alien doctor, but later when he is inspecting the damage done to the fortress, she is nowhere to be seen. It's not explained where she would have went.
* WorthlessYellowRocks: The Maldorians pay Roulette in diamonds, which are as common as dirt on the Slaver's Moon. She is aware of this, so it works out for both parties: She is being paid a fortune, but as far as the slavers are concerned she's practically working for free. It's win-win.
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: The hunters vaporize the alien doctor as soon as he gives up Mon-El's location.

** Mon-El pulls one off, standing in front of an armed Maldorian. Although, he may have known the Dominator would not let the guard shoot him.

* SexyShirtSwitch: Maggie wears Alex's shirt, which Alex lampshades.

* CelebrityParadox: PlayedWith. Winn mentions ''Franchise/{{Stargate|Verse}}''. Several alumni of the franchise have appeared in the Franchise/{{Arrowverse}} Earth-1 shows[[note]]In no particular order; Teryl Rothery (Jean Loring), Cretor/RobertKnepper (William Tockman), Creator/MorenaBaccarin (Gideon I), Rachel Lutrell (Rosie of the Demolition team), Haig Sutherland (Griffin Grey), J.R. Bourne (Jeremy Tell), Creator/JewelStaite (Dr. Bryce), Gary Chalk (Gen. Walker), Elyse Levesque (Morgana), Lexa Doig (Talia Al-Ghul), and Tobin Bell (Savitar)[[/note]], but ''never'' here on Earth-38. Whether or not they have Earth-38 counterparts or if the ''Stargate'' franchise also exists on the there remains to be seen.

** Winn insists he's not a RedShirt.

** Winn refers to the teleporter as a "Franchise/{{Stargate|Verse}}," and Alex jumps in by telling him to "dial home" when they're on the other side. Helps that they come with [=DHDs=]. When working on the teleporter, Winn also mentions that they're "[[Videogame/Portal thinking with portals]]".

** Winn refers to the teleporter as a "Franchise/{{Stargate|Verse}}," and Alex jumps in by telling him to "dial home" when they're on the other side. Helps that they come with [=DHDs=]. When working on the teleporter, Winn also mentions that they're "[[VideoGame/Portal thinking with portals]]".