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Supergirl - Season 1
Kara Zor-El is the sister to the famous Superhero character; Superman. Kara will soon have to disclose her real ability in her quest to protect the city.
15 August 1981, Asmara, Eritrea
9 August 1990, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
6 February 1978, Cape Town, South Africa
24 July 1951, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
September 17, 2015
The title character, Kara Danvers, Superman's cousin, is smart and sassy - and she is winningly portrayed by Melissa Benoist, who is certain to be one of the season's breakout superstars.October 04, 2016
It's tough sitting in the shadow of the Man of Steel, and Supergirl's comic life always carried baggage in that regard. This Supergirl shakes it off nicely in the first episode and soars into the sky.October 06, 2016
It's a well-made series with a likable hero, a solid supporting cast, and a sense of optimism that is refreshing next to such dark shows as Gotham, but it has yet to carve out its own distinctive approach and defining identity.September 21, 2015
Supergirl, CBS's buoyant if belated entry into the superhero sweepstakes, makes a strong case for a comic book character long considered second-string.July 25, 2016
All in all, it's a solid first outing for Supergirl, and with the series' future now in the hands of The CW, the future looks suitably optimistic.November 21, 2016
Its essential nerdiness-the preferred PC synonym for "juvenile stupidity"-becomes overwhelming.September 18, 2015
There's enough to like (or at least tolerate) to recommend it.October 24, 2016
Superhero television is a competitive field these days, but Supergirl cuts through the crowd with a double dose of charm and sheer enthusiasm.September 22, 2015
Melissa Benoist (Glee, Whiplash) is spot-on as Supergirl and Ally McBeal alum Calista Flockhart chews the scenery appropriately as media mogul Cat Grant.