Supergirl (TV series)

Supergirl
Title card for the second season
Genre
Based on
Developed by
Showrunners
  • Greg Berlanti
  • Andrew Kreisberg
  • Ali Adler
  • Robert Rovner
  • Jessica Queller
Starring
Composer
Blake Neely & Daniel James Chan
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons6
No. of episodes126 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Production locations
Cinematography
  • Michael Barrett
  • David Stockton
  • Jeffery C. Mygatt
  • Shamus Whiting-Hewett
Editors
  • Andi Armaganian
  • Barbara Gerard
  • Harry Jierjian
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time38-47 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseOctober 26, 2015 (2015-10-26) –
April 18, 2016 (2016-04-18)
NetworkThe CW
ReleaseOctober 10, 2016 (2016-10-10) –
November 9, 2021 (2021-11-09)
Related
Arrowverse
Superman & Lois
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Supergirl is an American superhero drama television series developed by Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg that aired on CBS and later The CW from October 26, 2015, to November 9, 2021. Based on the DC Comics character created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino, the series follows Kara Zor-El (played by Melissa Benoist), Superman's cousin, and one of the last surviving Kryptonians from the planet Krypton.

As Supergirl, Kara uses her powers to protect National City and later becomes a key member of the Arrowverse—a shared universe of interconnected superhero shows. Initially set on a different Earth from the other Arrowverse series, Supergirl's storyline became intertwined with the rest of the franchise during a multiverse event in its fifth season, which resulted in the merging of all Earths in the Arrowverse.

The series was officially picked up on May 6, 2015, after receiving a full series commitment in September 2014. Following a full season order on November 30, 2015, it transitioned to The CW for its second season onward.

Supergirl received mixed-to-positive reviews from television critics, with praise for its creative direction, cast performances—especially Benoist's—and its handling of relevant themes such as empowerment and social justice. It won the Most Exciting New Series at the 5th Critics' Choice Television Awards in 2015.