Supergirl season 5 episode 16 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Jeremiah,
Full Episode S05E16 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jeremiah and what happened to him?
Jeremiah, Kara and Alex's father, was found dead in the Peruvian Andes.
Why does Alex refuse to attend her father's funeral?
Alex feels that Jeremiah had been dead to her for years due to his absence and perceived abandonment.
What is the significance of Lex Luthor's satellites?
Lex Luthor has launched 32 satellites, raising suspicions about his intentions, possibly linked to his VR platform.
How does Supergirl (Kara) use VR?
Supergirl explores VR to understand how people use it to cope with trauma, like Derek who is grieving his wife.
What is the central conflict for Alex in this episode?
Alex struggles with her feelings of anger and abandonment by her father, which she confronts in VR.
What issue is discovered with the Obsidian VR system?
A glitch in the VR system that hasn't been fixed, potentially trapping users.
How does Alex confront her father's death in VR?
Alex encounters a virtual version of her father and confronts her unresolved issues with him.
What realization does Alex come to in VR?
Alex realizes she is trapped in VR and confronts her unresolved grief over her father's death.
What are the suspicions around Lex Luthor and the VR system?
There are concerns that Lex might be exploiting the VR system for his own gains, possibly trapping users.
What decision does Alex make at the end regarding her father?
Alex decides to attend her father's funeral, acknowledging her complex feelings towards him.
What is the public perception of Lex Luthor at the end?
Lex Luthor is hailed as an innovator for his VR technology.
What happens at Jeremiah's funeral?
A heartfelt eulogy is given, acknowledging Jeremiah's kindness, compassion, and love.
