The problem is how easy it all comes out. I have no problem with this plot on a conceptual level as it’s theoretically interesting to peel back the layers of public figures to get to the truth of who they are. It’s not hard to see that coming given that the prevailing image on his mind as he lies in a coma is that of his daughter. Later in the episode she finds out that it was Elizabeth’s mother who kept them apart rather than Amadei being a deadbeat Dad as she had been led to believe. Early on she’s all for believing that Amadei is a flawless paragon of virtue though has her faith in him shaken when she discovers that he has a secret daughter. The underlying theme message is that it’s dangerous to jump to conclusions though it shouldn’t have to be a lesson that Kara learns twice in the episode. It doesn’t take long for her to discover that Amadei has a daughter named Elizabeth (Shannon Chan-Kent) that he never knew and a former lover who resents him (Michelle Krusiec). This is true though it’s only part of the story as Kara learns after Amadei is attacked. What follows is an article written by Kara praising Amadei as if he’s some sort of saint fully dedicated to using his gifts for the benefit of others. The setup is that Kara has managed to bag an interview with Amadei (Adam Levy) an alien healer who hasn’t consented to an interview in over 20 years.

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