Ep 11. Trouble Squared
- TVY7
- April 26, 2003
- 21 min
Static Shock season 3 episode 11, titled "Trouble Squared," follows the adventures of Virgil Hawkins, a high school student who gains electromagnetic powers after being exposed to a mutagenic gas. Virgil uses his powers to fight crime and protect the citizens of Dakota while maintaining his secret identity as Static.
In this episode, things get twice as complicated when an unexpected ally of Static's arch-nemesis, Ebon, comes to town. Virgil and his best friend Richie are walking home from school when they witness a strange event. They see Ebon and see Technus, a ghost-like villain from another dimension, coming out of a portal. Ebon and Technus are the ultimate duo of evil and can destroy cities, so Static knows that this problem won't be an easy fix.
Static realizes that the only way to stop them is to join forces with a surprising ally, Madelyn Spaulding. Madelyn is the twin sister of the popular and beautiful but also cunning, Daisy. Madelyn has electrical powers like Virgil, and she has tried to use her powers in the past to get back at her sister. She was a villain of sorts before, but Static convinces her that they have to work together to stop Ebon and Technus. Madelyn gets to show off her incredible powers when she partners with Static to keep the two tough villains at bay.
Together, the group works to discover what Ebon and Technus are up to and prevent them from wreaking havoc in Dakota. Meanwhile, tension is boiling between Madelyn and her sister, who places the blame on Madelyn for Daisy's recent troubles. Daisy is missing her cellphone, and she thinks her sister stole it. She also believes that her sister is trying to take away her crush.
Static and Madelyn eventually discover that Ebon and Technus are looking for an ancient artifact that is said to give them unlimited power. The artifact was buried in the parking lot where Virgil's father works, and Ebon and Technus plan to dig it up with the help of the powerful duo of evil powers. Not wanting to let that happen, Static and Madelyn devise a plan to stop Ebon and Technus once and for all.
In a final epic battle, the two young heroes face off against Ebon and Technus, with each side bringing all their firepower. The fight is intense and gripping, with Static and Madelyn weaving in and out of one another as they take on their foes. It's not until Static and Madelyn combine their powers that they are able to win the day and stop Ebon and Technus from obtaining the artifact.
Once the dust settles, Madelyn and Static part ways. Madelyn reconciles with her sister, and Static heads back to his normal life. But as he walks away, it's clear that there is more to come for this young hero. Static Shock season 3 episode 11 gives fans an exciting glimpse into the future of the series and leaves them eagerly anticipating the next episode.