Ep 2. Sisters
- TVPG
- July 26, 2003
- 21 min
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8.0 (643)
The second episode of Teen Titans follows the titular group of teenage superheroes as they become acquainted with a new ally - Starfire, who they had just rescued from an alien spacecraft. While Starfire has no qualms about teaming up with the Titans, the group seems to lack trust with their new companion as they become convinced that there might be something fishy about her origins.
The tension between Starfire and the Teen Titans slowly comes to a head as they take on their first joint mission - stopping a menacing cyborg created by the villainous organization HIVE. During the mission, Robin attempts to school Starfire in the operation procedures of the Teen Titans, but finds the green-skinned warrior indifferent to his leadership. To make matters worse, Raven, the gothic Titan with a dark past, takes an immediate dislike to Starfire, and there's a notable tension between the two.
Despite the initial mistrust among the group, it gradually becomes clear that Starfire has useful powers which could aid the Titans in their efforts to defend the city against villains. When they finally confront the cyborg who is causing havoc in the city, Starfire truly showcases her skills and potential as a member of the Titans, earning the respect of the others despite their initial skepticism.
As they wrap up their mission, Starfire's backstory is slowly revealed - she is from the planet Tamaran, where she was a royal princess before attempting to escape and coming to earth. It is also revealed that Starfire is searching for her sister, whom she believes might have also been transported to earth. Raven eventually reveals that she is sensing something dark and dangerous about Starfire's search for her sister, and warns the other Titans to watch their backs.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Starfire leaving the group to continue her search for her missing sister, with the Titans vowing to keep her under close surveillance.
Overall, the second episode of Teen Titans offers a lot of action, a well-drawn cast of characters, and an intriguing mystery that keeps the viewer invested. It also delves deeper into the motivations and character traits of Starfire, one of the Titans' most beloved members. Fans of the show will surely find this episode in particular to be a standout, as it sets the stage for further character and plot development throughout the rest of the season.