Independence Day

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, and Speedy are finally ready to join the Justice League as full members. However, they soon discover that are to be treated as “junior members.” An enraged Speedy leaves, while the other three strike out on their own to investigate a mysterious fire at Cadmus Laboratories. The trio soon discovers that Cadmus conceals a major conspiracy, and one of its goals is to create a clone of Superman for their own ends.

Our Take

A solid pilot that gets the team together fast and doesn’t waste time on origin stories. The “junior members” sting gives the kids a real reason to prove themselves, and the Cadmus reveal lands well enough to hook you for episode two. It’s a bit rushed and the sidekicks can feel thin this early, but the setup work pays off.