Ep 10. Suspicious Minds

Supergirl season 4 episode 10, named Suspicious Minds, begins with the discovery of Colonel Haley's hidden agenda. As an increasing number of alien attacks threatens the safety of National City, Haley implements a strategy of extreme scrutiny and suspicion, even going so far as to suspect her own team of harboring secret alien relationships. Kara, Alex, and J'onn are rightly concerned by the dramatic shift in Haley's demeanor, particularly Alex who fears that Haley might discover her romantic relationship with Kelly.

Meanwhile, the intense scrutiny of the alien community by the government has significant consequences for the DEO. Brainiac-5, Nia, and Manchester Black are forced to go on the run after Haley orders their capture and interrogation, suspecting them of colluding with aliens. With their powers dwindling, the trio must enlist the help of an unlikely ally in order to clear their names and uncover the truth behind Haley's tactics.

As the episode progresses, we see the effects of Haley's strategy on the wider community. A young alien girl is forced to go on the run after her parents are taken into custody, while a café owner is targeted by anti-alien extremists, resulting in a shocking confrontation. Throughout it all, Kara struggles to grapple with her role as both Supergirl and Kara Danvers, as she watches alliances crumble and the actions of those in power become increasingly vindictive.

As the desperation mounts, so too does the tension, culminating in a surprising revelation that will have far-reaching consequences for both the DEO and the wider community. Ultimately, Suspicious Minds is an exploration of the dangers of fear-based politics and the consequences of placing suspicion and mistrust ahead of cooperation and understanding. With strong performances from the cast, particularly Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl, this episode is a must-see for fans of the show.