Veteran TV Check In — DC Heroes on the CW

The TV Season is up and going again, and though they were the final network to make the leap, the CW is finally going, too. And, for the most part, that means DC Universe series. So here's a look at how all four shows returned and how they're looking as we kick off a new season.

Super Girl, Mondays at 8 p.m.
About: As we left off, "Super Girl" wrapped up her second season, first on the CW, on a sad note. She saved Earth but lost her love, Mon-El. And as we pick up season three, she's not taking things too well. She's detached, focused on saving as many people as possible and has let her life as Kara Danvers go, which isn't good for her or anyone. Don't worry, by the end of the premier she's back to something of her old self, but it was interesting to see Melissa Benoist take a new dimension. And the season is setting up well, too. Kara's friend, Lena Luthor, bought the paper, which will bring in a new dimension, and we got to see this season's big bad, Odette Annabelle, and a bit of an introduction. I could see this being one of the show's best seasons.

The Flash, Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
About: Another show that ended on a sketchy note as Barry was sucked into the Speed Force in order to save the world. As the premier picks up, it's six months later and team Flash is scuffling. Though Iris has taken a lead role, and Wally and Cisco are out fighting the bad guys, Caitlin is no where to be seen. And, of course, they still badly miss Barry. But Cisco hatches a plan and finds a way to bring Barry back, but he's not as expected. That further strains the team, especially Iris, who didn't want to admit how much she missed and needed Barry. It led to a beautiful exchange between Iris and Joe, and one of the best episodes I've seen. Joe, talking about the strength he gained from church, talked about what it means to have faith. He said, "Strength isn't really strength unless it's accompanied by faith." That faith led Iris to take a leap, and that helped bring Barry back. I thought the third season of "Flash" was uneven, but I really liked this premier and it gives me hope for this season.

Legends of Tomorrow, Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
About: There's a theme here, but this show left on a grim note, too. The Legends saved history, but in the process they screwed it up, ending the season by landing in a future populated by dinosaurs. It doesn't take long for it to get worked out though, as Rip Hunter shows up with his new team and solves the problem, then disbands the Legends. Fast forward a few months, and the Legends are miserable, but they may have found a way back. Though a series of events they manage to get back in the game, setting up the new season. I haven't always loved this show, but I thought this new set up for the third season might have some merit. We shall see.

Arrow, Thursdays at 9 p.m.
About: The Arrowverse might have been the ones left in the most precarious position by the finale. It seemed as though, aside from Oliver Queen, anyone and everyone could have died in the finale. But the show wastes precious little time in showing us that most everyone made it. Which was a relief. But it also sets up a different kind of Oliver. He's forced to be a father, though he doesn't really know how. And it's made him a gentler, possibly softer man, which is beautiful in a way. I think this sets things up for some growth in Oliver, and I could see him making his way back to Felicity. I know this is an issue that divides fans, but I want to see it happen. I also like creepy, evil Laurel. It worked for me, at least so far.