{"id":2032197,"date":"2025-09-18T17:26:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2032197"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:26:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:26:55","slug":"this-hated-superhero-show-on-netflix-deserves-another-chance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/this-hated-superhero-show-on-netflix-deserves-another-chance\/","title":{"rendered":"This Hated Superhero Show On Netflix Deserves Another Chance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>Like many nerds, I absolutely\u00a0<strong>loved<\/strong>\u00a0James Gunn\u2019s\u00a0<em>Superman,<\/em>\u00a0and after the credits rolled, I immersed myself in some of my favorite media featuring the Man of Steel.<\/span> After watching some favorite episodes of shows like <em>Lois &amp; Clark<\/em> and <em>Smallville<\/em>, I ended up falling in love with a different TV series, one that the internet loves to make fun of. That show is 2015\u2019s <em>Supergirl<\/em>, and it\u2019s time for everyone from both Earth and Krypton to give this superhero show another chance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Melissa Benoist in flight as Supergirl<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The plot of <em>Supergirl<\/em> is that Kara Zoe-El, Superman\u2019s cousin, follows in his famous footsteps by becoming a colorful superhero with a secret identity as a journalist. She is surrounded by great allies, including both James Olsen (don\u2019t call him Jimmy) and the Martian Manhunter. But between the constant superpowered threats facing her city and the chaos of her personal life, it will take all of her strength and her wits for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/supergirl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Supergirl;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Supergirl<\/a> to keep coming out on top.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>Supergirl\u2019s Incredible Cast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Supergirl<\/em> is part of the Arrowverse but arguably has a stronger cast than shows like <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/arrow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Arrow;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Arrow<\/a><\/em> and <em>The Flash<\/em>. Mehcad Brooks (best known for his roles in <em>Law &amp; Order<\/em> and <em>Necessary Roughness<\/em>) does a great job as Superman\u2019s pal Jimmy Olsen, now all grown up and ready to do his part to save the world. Chyler Leigh (best known for her roles in <em>Not Another Teen Movie<\/em> and <em>Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/em>) is excellent as Supergirl\u2019s adoptive sister, while David Harewood (best known outside this show for his role in <em>Homeland<\/em>) provides regal nobility as Martian Manhunter, another <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/alien\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:alien;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">alien<\/a> who has dedicated himself to protecting the planet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Melissa Benoist leads the cast of &lt;em&gt;Supergirl&lt;\/em&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/4O5IyZBBmNR2yTEJUpyw1g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/45ac80abf132963d95946dd59df71ad2\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Melissa Benoist leads the cast of <em>Supergirl<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The best performance comes from Melissa Benoist, who perfectly plays both Supergirl and her mild-mannered alter ego. Benoist imbues her character\u2019s civilian identity with seriously adorkable charm, cementing this awesome alien as everyone\u2019s favorite Supergirl next door. She is equally adept at playing a superhero, and I think fans of David Corenswet\u2019s recent portrayal of Superman will enjoy how Benoist embodies both heart and steel when laying down the laser-powered law.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>Why The Internet Dunks On Supergirl<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/86FVGhrDrE_TBjeIeF9LHQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/c0994972f870dad7f0b277f6dee37288\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">So, why does the internet dunk on <em>Supergirl<\/em>? Some of the gripes are legitimate, like complaints about the show having occasionally bad episodes and occasionally embarrassing special effects. But these are part and parcel of the medium: any show with 126 episodes will have a few stinkers, and any series would have trouble perfectly adapting the vibe of ultra-expensive superhero movies (<em>Superman<\/em> had a budget of $225 million) to a television budget.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>Supergirl\u2019s Controversial Culture War Positions May Mean It\u2019s Not For You<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Other criticisms of the show mostly stem from culture-war positions, with some unhappy that Jimmy Olsen is now black, and that the show eventually introduced a trans superhero. The TV show is also unapologetically feminist, with Supergirl often serving as the ultimate exemplar of feminine strength fighting against both monsters and misogynists. This, combined with those issues, was always destined to trigger people who don\u2019t want modern politics in their television show.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Trans actress and activist Nicole Maines on &lt;em&gt;Supergirl&lt;\/em&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nRiNC8_skku20PNlRZOYwg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/1f0cef41befdf735bbfa376def39379a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Trans actress and activist Nicole Maines on <em>Supergirl<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If those things turn you off, that\u2019s fine: <em>Supergirl<\/em>, like the rest of the Arrowverse, isn\u2019t for everyone. But as far as critics are concerned, <em>Supergirl<\/em> soared, with a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/opinion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rotten Tomatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Rotten Tomatoes<\/a> critical score that went up, up, and away to 88 percent. If you want a superhero show that\u2019s one part cozy and one part crazy, this is the superhero show you\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Will you enjoy <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80065386\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Supergirl;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Supergirl<\/em><\/a> as much as the title character enjoys Settlers of Catan, or will this show be your own personal Kryptonite? You won\u2019t know until you fly over to your remote and stream this show on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/netflix\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Netflix;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Netflix<\/a>. Come for the superpowered showdowns and stay for Lena Luthor, the most most deliciously unexpected BFF our titular Supergirl could ever ask for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like many nerds, I absolutely\u00a0loved\u00a0James Gunn\u2019s\u00a0Superman,\u00a0and after the credits rolled, I immersed myself in some of my favorite media featuring the Man of Steel. After watching some favorite episodes of shows like Lois &amp; Clark and Smallville, I ended up falling in love with a different TV series, one that the internet loves to make [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2032198,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[374917,355026,72985,374916,31353],"class_list":["post-2032197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-martian-manhunter","tag-melissa-benoist","tag-supergirl","tag-superhero-show","tag-superman"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/This-Hated-Superhero-Show-On-Netflix-Deserves-Another-Chance.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032197","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032197"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032197\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032197"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2032197"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2032197"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}