Warning: This text incorporates spoilers for Harley Quinn Season 5, Episode 10.I beloved how Harley Quinn season 5 ended. The DC collection constructed up Brainiac all through the season, resulting in his (albeit shocking) actions within the finale making sense. In episode 9, the present set the stage for the finale, with the characters divided into two teams. I loved that, and for a good portion of the finale, we obtained to see the identical dynamics play out. Solely Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy’s group managed to succeed this time round and defeat each Lena Luthor and her brother, Lex.
I went into the season 5 finale with blended emotions. The season was incredible, simply turning into one among my favorites to date. The transfer from Gotham Metropolis to Metropolis allowed the present and its characters to reinvent themselves, resulting in a recent journey that was each bit as charming and hilarious as those we noticed earlier than. Nonetheless, Harley Quinn has but to be renewed for season 6. Whereas I might see that taking place, given how James Gunn has mentioned that Elseworlds initiatives exterior the DCU can nonetheless be developed, I am uncertain of the place the animated collection stands.
Brainiac Makes A Stunning Determination
Lena & Lex Luthor Are Defeated
One of many few points I had with Harley Quinn season 5 was how the present revealed Lena Luthor as its largest villain, lowering Brainiac’s function. Do not get me fallacious, I actually favored this household man model of Brainiac and thought it was plenty of enjoyable to see such a distinct tackle the Superman villain. Nonetheless, I nonetheless wished to see him have a extra energetic function within the plot. Nicely, the Harley Quinn season 5 finale appeared to pay attention and made Brainiac’s stunning choice its most vital second.
Brainiac’s journey was one among realizing that his previous life along with his household was excellent regardless of its imperfections.
I favored how Lena and Lex had been defeated initially of the episode. It was attention-grabbing to see an uncommon group like Harley, Ivy, Brainiac, and Sharon Quinzel work collectively. Frankette additionally helped, and she or he continues to be as lovely as when she was first launched. As with all good Luthor adaptation, the household finally ends up not having the ability to reside peacefully with each other, so I felt the tactic Harley’s crew took to take Lex and Lena down, which was to make them battle between themselves, was efficient and a traditional resolution for the Luthors.
With Lex and Lena out of the way in which, Brainiac grew to become the episode’s most vital character. I used to be a fan of how they didn’t make him develop into a full-on villain once more out of the blue, however his disillusioned outlook on life led to him turning on the self-destruct sequence of his ship and placing everyone’s life at risk. Brainiac’s journey was one among realizing that his previous life along with his household was excellent regardless of its imperfections. Him dying as he noticed visions of his household, whereas additionally permitting Harley and the others to go away in an escape pod, was emotional.
Superman Arrives To Save The Day
Harley Quinn Season 5 Finds A Attainable Ending For The Present
After I heard that Harley Quinn season 5 can be set in Metropolis, I used to be excited to see what sort of function Superman would play in it. Whereas I believed it made sense to ship him away on a self-discovery journey, because the Man of Metal would have taken the highlight from Harley and Ivy, I used to be dissatisfied the present did not discover a approach to maintain him round in some capability. Fortunately, the season 5 finale gave Superman the second he deserved, with the Man of Metal returning simply in time to avoid wasting everybody from dying in house.
On the finish of season 5, Harley and Ivy completed their Metropolis journey and moved again into their Gotham Metropolis house.
It additionally helped Superman to settle the rating with Harley, as she saved his life beforehand and was offended about him not saying thanks initially of the season. Again on Earth, everybody was protected and sound, due to Superman. After fearing that the present won’t be renewed, regardless that the showrunners have acknowledged plans for a potential season 6, the finale solely helped enhance my fears. On the finish of season 5, Harley and Ivy completed their Metropolis journey and moved again into their Gotham Metropolis house.
At the beginning of season 5, Harley and Ivy felt their relationship was in a rut. They left for Metropolis in quest of making issues recent. Now, they returned dwelling and realized that that they had all the things and everybody they wanted all alongside. Apart from Superman pushing Metropolis to be nearer to Gotham, they make only a few adjustments to their lifestyle ultimately. Harley Quinn season 5’s closing scene has the tone of a goodbye. Harley and Ivy leap off the balcony to go on new adventures, permitting us to think about their future if the present will not be renewed.

- Brainiac’s arc ends in a tragic however lovely means
- Superman lastly returns to avoid wasting the day
- The DC collection provides followers a becoming ending if the present will not be renewed