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‘Supergirl’ Review: Melissa Benoist Series Flies Strong & Smart For CBS https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/supergirl-review-melissa-benoist-series-205750361.html

Unless you’ve been living in the Phantom Zone the past few months, it has been almost impossible not to know that Supergirl is coming. Well, the leaked, Comic-Con previewed, hyped and heavily promoted Warner Bros Television-produced series is almost here – and, as my video review above says, Supergirl is a bounding, deceptively breezy and eminently watchable addition to both the superhero universe and primetime. You really should check out the strong and smart series that finally put a woman in the lead in this latest age of superheroes.Debuting on CBS on October 26 at 8:30 PM — up against fellow WBTV show Gotham on Fox before moving to 8 PM as of November 2 — the series developed by Greg Berlanti, Ali Adler and Andrew Kreisberg adroitly handles issues of contemporary feminism, family dynamics – which already are pretty complicated when your technically younger cousin is Superman – and a cascade of villains. Part of the strength and smarts of Supergirl comes solidly from its lead, Melissa Benoist. Casting the Glee actress as that other Krypton survivor Kara Zor-El aka Kara Danvers was a near-perfect notion as Benoist is able to stealthily balance all the insecurities, ambitions and sheer wonder of a 24-year-old stepping forward to be the hero she was destined to be.While it’s good but not yet great TV, what makes Benoist and Supergirl all the more impressive is that not only does the show play with Berlanti’s well-established formula on other WBTV/DC Comics properties such as The Flash and Arrow, but it also carries the weight of heavy expectations. Unlike the often-plodding 2013 movie Man Of Steel, Supergirl leans in toward the empowerment and quality of the Buffy The Vampire Slayer series – a gold standard in many ways.

 

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SUPERGIRL: "PILOT" REVIEW http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/10/18/supergirl-pilot-review

Though so often referenced in relation to her famous supercousin Kal-El, Kara Zor-El gets her time in the sun in CBS’ foray into the so-hot-right-now one hour network superhero drama, Supergirl, debuting October 26th. While it simultaneously represents both the best and worst of the genre’s stigmas, ultimately it’s Melissa Benoist utter likability, fun newsroom banter, and the show’s reverence – and sometimes subervison of -- classic Superman mythology that lets it shine.The most appealing aspect of Supergirl’s pilot is the palpable sense of excitement and fun that Benoist brings to the role. She plays Kara as a woman that knows she has a greater destiny and is only just learning to overcome her obstacles and naysayers to embrace it with a smile on her face. From her first heroic act to her last, Benoist imbues Supergirl with an addictive sense of humor without losing her inspirational and powerful agency.The show’s version of Supergirl has shades of Peter Parker, in that she can deal with the great power and responsibility but still have the wherewithal to have a blast doing it. Her take on Kara’s secret identity has definite shades of Christopher Reeves’ Clark Kent in all the best ways, giving Kara a goofy quality that makes her fun to watch yet adds a dose of tragedy knowing that she’s the most powerful person in the room at any given moment yet having to act like a total dope.

 

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TV Review: ‘Supergirl’ https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/tv-review-supergirl-183535065.html

“Supergirl” is a very good, polished pilot, which, in TV terms, might be one of the least interesting questions hovering around this latest DC Comics adaptation from producers Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg. The introductory hour hews closely to that pair’s formula for “The Flash,” from elevating an adorable “Glee” alum (there Grant Gustin, here Melissa Benoist) to costumed-icon status, to the it-takes-a-village approach to raising a superhero, with plenty of people in on the character’s secret virtually from the get-go. All that, however, belies the main issue: Can such fare fly on CBS?“The Flash,” of course, has been a major hit by CW’s less-demanding standards, which perhaps emboldened its older half-sibling to take a flyer (heh heh) on its own bold comics-to-TV leap. Never mind that the Marvel name hasn’t produced major ratings for ABC’s “Agents of SHIELD,” although the brooding “Gotham” did emerge as a solid contender on Fox.Still, for CBS, immersed as the network is in crime procedurals, “Supergirl” represents a sizable gamble. And while some of the pilot’s accessories seem designed to address those concerns — most notably Calista Flockhart as the central character’s imperious media-mogul boss, Cat Grant, giving the show a “Devil Wears Prada” vibe — ultimately, the network is hoping there’s a wider audience, relatively speaking, than tuned in for its version of “The Flash” a quarter century ago.

 

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Supergirl Bosses Tease Kara's Biggest Threats, CW Crossovers and More https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/supergirl-bosses-tease-karas-biggest-173301856.html

Kara Danvers isn’t the only one warding off villains on Supergirl. The executive producers behind the CBS drama have an enemy of their own to face down, and it’s called CGI.“The biggest surprise is really how hard it is to pull these shows off, week in and week out, with the visual effects and the stunts and the hyper-amount of planning that goes into them,” EP Greg Berlanti told reporters during a conference call on Monday.Berlanti — who also oversees Arrow, The Flash and The CW’s upcoming Legends of Tomorrow offshoot — has experience making technically demanding television. But Supergirl‘s freshman season has nonetheless proven a challenge.“You think, ‘Oh, we pulled off Arrow, so we’ll be able to do The Flash‘… and this has turned out to be a lot bigger than Flash,” he continued. “Every one of these shows has had a very steep and unforgiving learning curve. We’ve been incredibly proud and excited by the results and, hopefully, everyone out there will be, too.”Ahead of Supergirl‘s Oct. 26 launch (8:30/7:30c), Berlanti — along with fellow EPs Ali Adler and Andrew Kreisberg — offered up a whole slew of teasers for the Melissa Benoist starrer. Read on for the highlights:

 

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‘Supergirl’ Review: CBS’ ‘Superman’ Spinoff Fails to Take Flight https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/supergirl-review-cbs-superman-spinoff-fails-flight-131502616.html

Despite the current glut of superhero shows on television, there was still reason to question what a “Supergirl” TV series — or even just a superhero show on CBS — would look like. Aping the biggest of big-budget blockbusters on the small screen is a tricky business, but the more successful entries — “Agents of S.H.I.E.LD.,” the CW’s one-two punch of “Arrow” and “The Flash” — have embraced their chintziness. Maybe that’s what “Supergirl” is trying to do, or maybe that’s just giving it too much credit.Right off the bat, the series answers a lot of questions. How much does this tie into the movie version? Very much! Though the creators go out of their way to hide Superman’s face, the suit and small references suggest this is the same world as “Man of Steel” — though a lot sunnier. And how into fan-friendly Easter eggs is the creative team, which includes veteran DC Comics superhero-show executive producers Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg? Very! Hey look, it’s Dean Cain in a silent cameo as Kara’s adoptive father!We get some quick back story exposition about how Kara Zor-El ( Melissa Benoist ) is actually older than cousin Kal-El and was sent from Krypton to keep an eye on him, but the planet’s destruction knocked her off course into the Phantom Zone and she arrived 24 years late, still a child while he was all grown up.

 

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‘Supergirl’: Everything We Know About CBS’s New Show http://www.cheatsheet.com/entertain...know-about-cbss-new-show.html/?ref=YF&ref=yfp

With Supergirl set to join TV’s rapidly expanding list of superhero series this fall, CBS is slowly revealing more details about what fans can expect. From the show’s plotline to the growing cast of DC characters set to make an appearance, here’s everything we know about the show so far.

 

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Supergirl Episode 2: Superquick Take on 'Clark Kent,' Stronger Sis and More https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/supergirl-episode-2-superquick-clark-210323692.html

Since the press for so long had only the Supergirl pilot to work off of in sizing up the new CBS drama — which went on to debut as the fall’s most watched series launch — I thought it prudent to bang out a quick overview of Episode 2, which was just sent my way this afternoon.Most simply said: What worked in the first episode continues to work, very well. Picking up the action one week after Kara’s “coming out,” Melissa Benoist confirms her perfect fit as the titular heroine, imbuing Kara with enough softness and goofball quirks (some innate, some seemingly part of her “act”) to make it believable that those who look Supergirl straight in the face might not necessarily recognize her as Cat Grant’s assistant. Benoist also looks especially and convincingly buff, which is likely more reflective of her ongoing training, for the role, than Kara’s (since kryptonian strength on Earth has nothing to do with musculature. Surely there’s a Kandorian string bean out there who can kick. my. ass.).I’m also happy to report that the concern I expressed about “Who is Alex Danvers?” moving forward have been assuaged. Chyler Leigh is given a great deal more to do in Episode 2, including mopping the floor with two separate aliens. Even David Harewood’s DEO bossman Hank Henshaw is full of surprises. That said, and speaking of surprises: the one Alex springs on her sister at the end did make me audibly groan a bit.

 

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Supergirl Is An Even Bigger Hit Than We Thought http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Supergirl-An-Even-Bigger-Hit-Than-We-Thought-96207.html

The fall season is in full swing, meaning that the winners and losers are becoming more and more apparent with each passing week. Although it experienced a few hiccups prior to its release, CBS’ new DC comics-based series Supergirl seems to have lived up to its name. Get the details below to see for yourself just how well it’s doing so far this fall season. The premiere of Supergirl saw a great performance in Live+3 viewership, leading the show to garner around 16.13 million total viewers. As we have already reported over this past week, Supergirl has already been doing quite well -- averaging roughly 12.9 million viewers during its premiere broadcast – making it the #1 ranked premiere of a new series this fall. The inclusion of DVR viewers added roughly 3 million extra viewers to that initial number. This performance seems all the more admirable when one considers the fact that the Supergirl pilot leaked online months ago. As a hotly anticipated new series, many fans likely opted to get in on the action early, forgoing the decision to watch the series when it actually premiered on CBS. Despite being downloaded at least 120,000 times, there still existed enough interest in the series for people to watch the pilot in its intended form. Some of this good fortune can be attributed to its strategic position in the CBS lineup – after The Big Bang Theory, and out of the way of Fox’s Gotham – but high numbers are still high numbers, especially considering the criteria.The Live+3 criterion includes anyone who watched the program live, or on his or her DVR within 3 days of the show’s initial broadcast. Essentially, this means that if you are the type of person who waits weeks to binge watch multiple episodes of a show, and then you will not be counted.If you haven’t heard much about Supergirl yet, here's what's coming up this season.

 

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Why Supergirl Kept The Name And The Skirt http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Why-Supergirl-Kept-Name-Skirt-96487.html

CBS’ brand new drama Supergirl has been making headlines after putting together a solid premiere. The show was generally well-reviewed and absolutely crushed in the ratings, but it did so with at least a few criticisms. Among these is the fact that Supergirl ultimately opted to roll with a shorter skirt and the original name of the character, with a few people feeling the term “girl” is demeaning to the heroine. Recently, producer Andrew Kreisberg spoke out about the topic, explaining that the staff took the skirt and name into consideration but ultimately opted to keep them intact. Here’s why:

 

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Supergirl Postmortem: Did Kara's Boss Catch the Red Eye? https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/supergirl-postmortem-did-karas-boss-catch-red-eye-020004037.html

[WARNING: The following contains spoilers from Supergirl's latest episode. Read at your own risk!]Supergirl really can't trust anybody these days.On Monday night's episode of Supergirl, viewers saw a glimpse of something rather strange at the Department of Extranormal Operations (DEO), and we don't mean an alien or artifact from Fort Rozz. Although Kara (Melissa Benoist) missed seeing the moment, head honcho Hank Henshaw (David Harewood) revealed a very surprising trait: glowing red eyes.Do vampires or robots exist in National City? Or maybe he just needs a few jugs of Visine (it gets the red out). We turned to executive producer Ali Adlerfor answers.

 

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A Popular Buffy The Vampire Slayer Actress Is Coming To Supergirl http://www.cinemablend.com/televisi...re-Slayer-Actress-Coming-Supergirl-96997.html

Although Kara Zor-El is taking on superpowered menaces on Supergirl using her Kryptonian abilities, she’s also getting support in her battle for justice from the Department of Extra-Normal Operations (DEO), a government agency dedicated to keeping an eye on aliens. However, they’re not the only government operatives at play in the series, and one new official player is on her own mission in National City. Visiting the show later this season will be Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Emma Caulfield, who is playing agent Cameron Chase. The Supergirl version of Chase is described as a stern FBI agent who dedicated her life to law enforcement after her father was killed. Using manipulation and manpower as her primary weapons, she “pursues her targets with ruthless determination,” and you won’t want to count on her for any sympathy. From that description, it sounds like although she’s out to get the bad guys, she could still serve as an antagonistic force to main characters. The Mary Sue says that she’ll appear in one episode, though they didn’t identity which one.

 

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If you want to keep watching Arrow and Supergirl, you may need to stick with cable http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/5/9677656/time-warner-dc-comics-cable-television-supergirl-arrow

Time Warner, the owner of the DC Comics universe, is mulling making it a lot harder to cut the cord. The New York Times reports that, during a conference call this week, Time Warner chief executive Jeff Bewkes said that the company is weighing whether or not it should delay releasing popular DC shows to Netflix for years to come. The move would privilege cable subscribers, who'd have no other choice but to keep their cable boxes to watch upcoming seasons on-demand.Traditionally, new seasons of shows wind up on Netflix and Hulu a year after their initial broadcast, and some of these shows are already on streaming sites. DC, however, has a uniquely massive presence on television at the moment, featuring ongoing comics-based shows like Gotham, Arrow, and even iZombie, along with upcoming series like Preacher and Legends of Tomorrow. Considering their collective draw —Supergirl, for instance, had the best premiere of any fall show last week — Time Warner clearly suspects it can keep viewers tied to their cable subscriptions so long as they have no other alternative.

 

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If you want to keep watching Arrow and Supergirl, you may need to stick with cable http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/5/9677656/time-warner-dc-comics-cable-television-supergirl-arrow

That headline doesn't make any sense. Arrow and Supergirl are both available on OTA channels for free. No cable required. They should have just said that they are considering limiting their Netflix support and left it at that.

 

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That headline doesn't make any sense. Arrow and Supergirl are both available on OTA channels for free. No cable required. They should have just said that they are considering limiting their Netflix support and left it at that.

I agree and I don't see the point to their thinking!!

 

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WATCH: REACTRON TARGETS KARA IN NEW "SUPERGIRL" CLIP http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/watch-reactron-targets-kara-in-new-supergirl-clip

In a new clip from "Fight or Flight," the next episode of "Supergirl," Kara (Melissa Benoist) falls right into Reactron's trap (via EntertainmentWeekly). After rescuing hostage Maxwell Lord (Peter Facinelli), Kara goes toe-to-toe with Reactron (Chris Browning), who blames Superman for the loss of his wife and hopes to exact revenge by killing Superman's cousin.The show centers on Kara Zor-El, a Kryptonian stranded on Earth following the destruction of her home planet Krypton. Assuming the name Kara Danvers, she decides to come out of hiding at the age of 24 and really use her super abilities for good.

 

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Superman glimpsed in international trailer for Supergirl season 1 episode 3 – ‘Fight or Flight’ http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2015/...rgirl-season-1-episode-3-fight-or-flight.html

Yesterday we brought you three clips from Monday’s third episode of Supergirl, entitled ‘Fight or Flight’ [see here], and now we have an international trailer for the episode, which features a brief glimpse of Kara’s cousin Kal-El as Superman comes to her aid during a fight with Reactron. Check it out here…
Supergirl Season 1 Episode 3 - Fight or Flight International Trailer......
Fight or Flight – Supergirl’s powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman’s formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero. Also, Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Peter Facinelli guest stars as tech entrepreneur Maxwell Lord.

 

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Superman Arrives In New Promo For Monday’s Episode of Supergirl http://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/superman-arrives-promo-mondays-episode-supergirl/

Superman made a very brief appearance in the pilot episode of Supergirl, greeting Kara when she arrived on Earth and dropping her off at the Danvers. His face was never shown, but there were numerous references to the Man of Steel throughout both that first instalment and the second. However, the above promo confirms that the hero will be making a physical appearance this Monday.As you can tell from the footage though, it will once again only be from the shoulders down, and as something of a blur, as a wounded Supergirl watches him arrive to make the save (do we really need him to show up every time she’s in trouble?).

 

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‘Supergirl’ Benoist says Superman will pop up in ‘fun, creative ways’ http://nypost.com/2015/11/08/supergirl-benoist-says-superman-will-pop-up-in-fun-creative-ways/

Melissa Benoist has a hit on her hands.Her new series, “Supergirl,” premiered to big numbers Oct. 26 on CBS, and has continued to draw viewers. Benoist, who played Marley Rose on “Glee,” stars on “Supergirl” as Kara Danvers, who toils by day as the harried assistant to high-powered boss-from-hell Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart) — while simultaneously donning her cape as alter-ego Supergirl to save National City from major crises. (It’s in her genes; Kara’s real name is Kara Zor-El and her cousin is Superman. Long story.)

 

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"SUPERGIRL'S" FACINELLI EXPLAINS WHY MAXWELL LORD ISN'T THE SHOW'S LEX LUTHOR http://www.comicbookresources.com/a...ns-why-maxwell-lord-isnt-the-shows-lex-luthor

Though he's not well known among the general public, for longtime DC Comics fans, Maxwell Lord is a big deal.The shrewd businessman debuted in the mid-80s, helping to establish one of the most popular incarnations of the Justice League. However, he eventually showed his true colors when he killed Ted Kord (aka the superhero known as Blue Beetle) following the discovery that Lord was secretly gathering information on Earth's superheroes, who he considered to be a threat to the planet.Now, the character, played by Peter Facinelli, has set his sights on the Maid of Might in CBS' "Supergirl" -- but will Facinelli be bringing the benevolent, superhero-championing incarnation of Maxwell Lord to life? Or will this Lord take his cue from the hero-murdering phase of his comic book counterpart?Ahead of his character's debut on tonight's episode, "Fight or Flight," Facinelli spoke with CBR News about Maxwell Lord's determination to humanity. We also spoke about his character's sense of style, his disdain for super-powered heroes and villains alike, and why he promises his Lord isn't merely a Lex Luthor stand-in for Supergirl.

 

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Ratings: ‘Supergirl’ Substitute Episode After Paris Attacks Pulls Series Out of Freefall https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/ratings-...ode-paris-attacks-pulls-series-165240518.html

“Supergirl” steadied itself after three weeks of freefall, with a replacement episode after the previously schedule original installment was yanked due to similarities with the Paris terror attacks.CBS’ “NCIS: Los Angeles” also subbed out episodes for the same reason, though that show ticked down a bit.NBC topped the main 18-49 demographic on Monday, as “Blindspot” hit a 5-week high. ABC topped total viewers thanks to “Dancing With the Stars.”NBC was first in ratings with a 2.9 rating/9 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic, and second in total viewers with 10.4 million. “The Voice” at 8 p.m. earned a 3.1/9 and 11.5 million viewers. “Blindspot” at 10 posted a 2.3/7 and 8.2 million viewers.ABC and CBS tied for second in ratings, both with a 1.6/5. ABC was second in total viewers with 10.5 million; CBS was third with 8.2 million.For ABC, “Dancing With the Stars” at 8 received a 1.8/5 and 12.3 million viewers. “Castle” at 10 had a 1.1/4 and 6.8 million viewers.For CBS, “Supergirl” ticked up to a 1.8/5 and 7.9 million viewers. “Scorpion” at 9 had a 1.6/5 and 9.1 million viewers. “NCIS: Los Angeles” got a 1.2/4 and 7.8 million viewers.Before Friday’s attacks, an episode of “Supergirl” dealing with bombings throughout National City had been set to air Monday, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap. Instead, it will be replaced at 8 p.m. by an episode titled “Livewire,” in which Kara’s (Melissa Benoist) Thanksgiving plans are threatened when she suspects her foster mother, Dr. Danvers (Helen Slater), who is coming to town, disapproves of her new role as a superhero.