5. Supergirl
Over the last few years, Greg Berlanti has managed the feat of bringing DC Comics lore to life in the CW hits Arrow and The Flash. Now, he tackles one of the big icons of the DC Universe in this new CBS drama.
Melissa Benoist is Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, rocketed to Earth to escape her home’s destruction and has been hiding herself in secret. But when disaster strikes, she has to step up to the bar and prove herself as a heroine while still being in her famous cousin’s shadow. The supporting cast includesCalista Flockhart returning to television as the appropriately named Cat Grant, the owner of the media company Kara works for; Chyler Leigh as Kara’s adopted sister; and Mechad Brooks as Jimmy Olson who helps her with her new life. Plus, former Superman Dean Cain and big-screen Supergirl Helen Slater appear as her parents.
There was concern over the first trailer emphasizing a more “rom com” feel but the pilot has been met by far better reviews. Benoist is good in the lead role and given the love and care for comics that Berlatni has shown, this should work out. While plans for crossovers with those CW series appear unlikely, it looks like this heroine will be able to soar quite high on her own.
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