Supergirl

Name: Supergirl
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Released: 2015-10-26
Cast: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, David Harewood, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath

2015 | 6 seasons | 42 min | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it held a wide audience for several seasons. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Superman & Lois or The Flash, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: 6 seasons and 126 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 88 hours in all.
What might put you off: A big time investment at 6 seasons.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was taken in by the Danvers family when she was 13 after being sent away from Krypton, must learn to embrace her powers after previously hiding them. The Danvers teach her to be careful with her powers, until she has to reveal them during an unexpected disaster, setting her on her journey of heroism.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Most Exciting New Series. Also nominated for 2 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 6 other awards.
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a wide audience
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
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