Supergirl

Kara Danvers appears as a capable, cautious young woman trying to keep a lid on a power that could set the world on fire. Raised by the Danvers family after Krypton’s destruction, she has spent years concealing her abilities to fit into a ordinary life in National City. When a sudden crisis forces her to act, Kara lets her extraordinary gifts break free and her secret identity as Supergirl becomes her shield and weapon. The decision to embrace her origin sets Kara on a path where she must juggle a demanding day job, close friendships, romantic tension, and the responsibility of protecting a city that grows to rely on a moral, hopeful guardian. Her choice reshapes her world.

Created by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Ali Adler, Supergirl premiered in 2015 with a pilot directed by Glen Winter. The series reimagines the DC Comics heroine Kara Zor-El for a modern audience, pairing action with Kara's hopeful, grounded perspective.

Critics generally welcomed the show's buoyant energy and its emphasis on empathy alongside spectacle. It examines identity, belonging, and the burden of power, while balancing superheroics with workplace dynamics and family ties that ground Kara in a relatable life, letting audiences see both triumphs and doubts across generations.

Supergirl helped cement a female led superhero presence on network TV and fed into the wider DC Universe on The CW, inspiring conversations about representation and resilience. Kara's teamwork with friends and allies offered a template for hopeful, principled heroism and attracted a diverse fan base today.