My Adventures with Superman season 2 episode 6, released on June 23, 2024, brought forward an important connection that Superman has with his power and the emergence of a powerful villain and a compelling story. Previously, the animated superhero series introduced the Kryptonian Kara to Metropolis, who plays a significant role in this episode.
The episode follows Clark Kent and Kara as they explore the New Kryptonian empire and face Primus Brainiac, who rules it. Their plans go awry as evil comes to them in the most unexpected way on Kandor, and it is revealed that Brainiac was responsible for the destruction of the planets he conquered, including Thanagar.
The summary for My Adventures with Superman season 2 episode 6 reads:
"Kidnapped and far from home, Superman bonds with his cousin Kara; he discovers the truth about Krypton from the last Kryptonians in existence."
What was the truth about Brainiac at the end of My Adventures with Superman season 2 episode 6?
Brainiac is revealed as the main antagonist of My Adventures with Superman season 2 episode 6, when Clark Kent discovers he is a sentient artificial intelligence known as Primus Brainiac. Brainiac takes control of the ruined Kryptonian empire and is even directing Kara's actions.
Brainiac pits Clark against holographic Thanagarians, who are assault bots, and a martial artist alien. When Kara sees Clark getting subdued by the bots, Brainiac manipulates her emotions and makes her feel guilty for not obeying him. However, she manages to break out of the mind control by seeing a picture of Jimmy Olsen and remembering Clark's disdain for the ways of expanding the Kryptonian empire.
When Kara decides to explore the planets under New Krypton's realm, we see the true cruelty of Brainiac. All the planets - H'Iven, Euphorix, and Thanagar - are completely destroyed and ravaged.
Kara remembers how the planets became this way at Brainiac's instruction and breaks down, confused. She tries to help Clark, and just then, a portal opens, and Lois and Jimmy lead the charge to rescue them from Brainiac.
What happened in My Adventures with Superman season 2 episode 6?
Previously on the series, Kara Zor El befriends Jimmy Olsen and meets Clark Kent, explaining her intention to build a new Kryptonian empire and trying to convince him to join her cause. When Clark refuses, Primus notices it and asks Kara to bring Clark to him. My Adventures with Superman season 2 episode 6 revolves around this plot line.
Clark wakes up as a captive on Kara's ship, who asks him to give Krypton a chance to see how her father Primus and she plan to rebuild it. In return, Clark shows her some of his childhood memories of Earth. However, Kara is not impressed and feels the people closest to him might be doubtful or restrain his power.
Kara then takes Clark to Thanagar, a planet colonized and 'improved upon' by Kara's rebuilding mission. However, the two find Thanagar in ruins, much to Kara's dismay. Primus' attack drones arrive and take the pair to him in Kandor.
Clark realizes here that Primus is a sentient artificial intelligence being named Primus Brainiac, who took command of the destroyed Kryptonian empire. Brainiac has Clark fight against holographic Thanagarians, his assault bots. When Kara sees Clark getting subdued, Brainiac manipulates her and partially hypnotizes her. However, she breaks out of mind control after seeing a picture of Jimmy Olsen.
Kara tries to help Clark after her breakthrough, and just then, a portal opens, and Lois Lane and Jimmy lead the charge to rescue them from Brainiac. The episode ends when Jimmy and Kara look at each other.
Audiences can watch My Adventures with Superman season 2 episode 6 on the online streaming platform Max.