[7.5/10] Let’s start with the most important thing here -- Bane going back to the 1980s is hilarious. His comic obliviousness to the fact that he’s gone back in time, his aghastness at the societal blindspots of the era, and his goofy plans on whether/how to stay or go had me in stitches. Bane remains the comedy MVP of the series, and this was his best outing yet. All that said, there’s some meaty stuff here! The reveal that Golden Glider inadvertently killed her own parents the first time her powers manifested is a big deal that explains why she’s so hung up on her abilities (aside from the obvious). Showing that the first time she used her powers came after her parents were fighting and her father physically abused her mother is intense and psychologically rich. The reveal that Captain Cold is her brother is an interesting bit of lore. And so does the reveal that her mother isn’t dead (or maybe Bane/Kite Man changed that?) and simply ran out on her kids after her shitbag husband wasn’t around anymore. That is a lot! It deepens Kite Man and the audience’s understanding of Golden Glider, her history, and her psychology. It tells a coherent and comedic time travel story. And it tackles some fairly heavy stuff in the show’s trademark irreverent way that shouldn't be able to balance laughs and pathos as well as it does. This is the most ambitious *Kite Man* has been to date and, not coincidentally, the most successful. Overall, I enjoyed the time travel shenanigans, particularly those around Bane (including the term “portal potty”), but I also appreciate the clever plotting and psychological depth this one added for Golden Glider. (Speculative Spoilers: My bet is that the Insect Queen is the one holding Glider’s mom hostage. It would make some sense given her interaction with Bane, and you don’t bring in a guest star who’s the caliber of actor of Rhea Seehorn if you don’t have bigger things in store.)